• May 2018
  • Cycling in Ventura County Gets a Big Boost from Giant Bicycles

    “I want to highlight the advantages of cycling because its better for people’s health than driving, good for the environment and a great recreational activity,” said Brownley, D-Westlake Village. “It’s also a mode of transportation we need to use more, since it gets cars off the road.”

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  • Port of Hueneme Groundbreaking

    Port of Hueneme Celebrates Groundbreaking of Project that will Create Hundreds of Jobs

    Representatives for several local politicians celebrated the groundbreaking with port officials, while U.S. Rep. Julia Brownley provided a brief keynote speech. Brownley advocated for the port to win the grant by writing letters, making phone calls and otherwise working to market the port to the Economic Development Administration.

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  • April 2018
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    Brownley Votes to Improve Federal Disaster Response to Better Prevent Future Wildfires

    Congresswoman Julia Brownley issued a statement today on passage in the U.S. House of Representatives of the Disaster Recovery Reform Act, which was included as part of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 (H.R. 4).

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  • March 2018
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    Brownley to Host Passport Fair on April 14 in Oxnard

    On Saturday, April 14, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-Westlake Village) will host a Passport Fair for Ventura County residents to make sure their passports are up to date for the summer travel season.

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    Brownley Recognizes Upcoming 90th Anniversary of St. Francis Dam Disaster

    Congresswoman Julia Brownley issued a statement today ahead of Monday’s 90th anniversary of the St. Francis Dam disaster.

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  • January 2018
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    Brownley Welcomes FEMA Announcement of Public Assistance for Thomas Fire, Expresses Disappointment Regarding Individual Assistance

    Congresswoman Julia Brownley issued a statement today following FEMA’s announcement of Public Assistance programs for the Thomas Fire and continued review of Individual Assistance.

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  • December 2017
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    Brownley Announces Congressional App Challenge Winner for California’s 26th Congressional District

    Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-Westlake Village) today announced that Sophia Taylor and Abigail Creech, students at Rancho Campana High School in Camarillo, have won the 2017 Congressional App Challenge for California’s 26th Congressional District. Taylor and Creech developed Connect Me, an app designed to help people who are experiencing domestic violence, suicidal thoughts, eating disorders, and other difficult situations by connecting them with talk and text hotlines, community resources, and reminders to improve their physical and mental health.

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    Brownley Statement on House Disaster Relief Vote

    Congresswoman Julia Brownley issued a statement today after the vote in the U.S. House of Representatives on disaster relief assistance

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  • November 2017
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    Brownley Announces $6.1 Million in Federal Grants to Ventura County and the Cities of Ventura and Oxnard for Community Development, Homelessness, and Housing Programs

    Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-Westlake Village) announced more than $6.1 million in federal grant funding for Ventura County and the cities of Oxnard and Ventura for community development, homelessness, and housing programs.

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  • NC3 Investigates: V.A. Admits Mistake That Left a Ventura Vet Homeless

    By C.J. Ward KEYT story here. VENTURA, Calif. – In May, NewsChannel 3’s investigative unit exposed a potential problem at the Veterans Administration that even the V.A. apparently didn’t know about until the top brass in Washington, D.C. saw our story. Harold Boons greeted us near the boat he’s been living on in Ventura Harbor […]

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  • October 2017
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    Brownley Announces Congressional App Challenge and “HACK-A-THON” Coding Workshop in Oxnard

    On Saturday, October 14, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-Westlake Village) will host a “HACK-A-THON” for students interested in coding or creating their own apps for the Congressional App Challenge. The Congressional App Challenge is a competition for all students in California’s 26th Congressional District to create their own software applications.

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    Brownley Announces $1.3 Million in Federal Grants to Camarillo, Simi Valley, and Thousand Oaks for Community Development

    Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-Westlake Village) announced more than $1.3 million in federal grant funding for the cities of Camarillo, Simi Valley, and Thousand Oaks for community development programs.

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  • September 2017
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    Brownley Announces Cathi and Jim Nye of Ventura County as 2017 National Angels in Adoption Awardees

    Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-Westlake Village) announced that Jim and Cathi Nye of Ventura County will be recognized in Washington, D.C., by the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute as 2017 Angels in Adoption Awardees for their outstanding work and advocacy on adoption and foster care issues. Brownley nominated the Nyes for this honor.

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    Appropriations Bill Does Not Reflect Ventura County Priorities, Says Congresswoman Brownley

    Congresswoman Julia Brownley issued a statement today regarding H.R. 3354, the Fiscal Year 2018 Omnibus Appropriations Act.

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  • Brownley Announces $3.7 Million Grant for Camarillo Airport to Expand Aircraft Parking

    Ventura County News Channel story here. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-Westlake Village) has announced more than $3.7 million in federal grant funding for the Camarillo Airport to expand aircraft parking, which will better enable it to support Ventura County’s robust local economy. “The Camarillo Airport plays an essential role in our region’s economy […]

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    Brownley Announces $3.7 Million Grant for Camarillo Airport to Expand Aircraft Parking

    Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-Westlake Village) announced more than $3.7 million in federal grant funding for Camarillo Airport to expand aircraft parking, which will better enable it to support Ventura County’s robust local economy.

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    Brownley Announces $300,000 Grant for City of Ventura to Replace Outdated Water Meters

    Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-Westlake Village) announced a $300,000 federal grant for the City of Ventura to replace outdated water meters, which will help save water and better meet future demand.

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  • August 2017
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    Brownley Announces $216,000 Grant for Ventura County to Fight Air Pollution

    Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-Westlake Village) announced nearly $216,000 in federal grant funding for the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District to fight air pollution in the region.

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