We must invest in our nation’s infrastructure including our airports, roads, bridges, and waterways that are vital to the movements of people and goods across our country. As a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, I have been working to address the infrastructure challenges facing Ventura County.
- April 2018
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Brownley Fights Airplane Noise in Ventura County
Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-Westlake Village) today announced two amendments that she has offered to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) authorization bill (H.R. 4) that would help address airplane noise in Thousand Oaks. The bill is being debated in the House of Representatives this week.
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Brownley Bill to Reauthorize Southwest Border Regional Commission Passes House Committee
Today, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee passed H.R. 3288, which included legislation authored by Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) to reauthorize the Southwest Border Regional Commission.
- March 2018
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House Members Join AOPA in Voicing Support for Contract Towers
The letter was spearheaded by Reps. Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.), John Ratcliffe (R-Texas), Julia Brownley (D-Calif.), and Frederica Wilson (D-Fla.).
- February 2018
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Brownley Disappointed Trump Infrastructure Plan Leaves Ventura County Behind
Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-Westlake Village) issued a statement today regarding President Trump’s infrastructure policy outline.
- January 2018
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Congresswoman Brownley Reacts to President Trump’s First State of the Union
Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-Westlake Village) issued a statement today after President Donald Trump’s first State of the Union address.
- November 2017
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Brownley Welcomes Delivery of First Triton Aircraft to Point Mugu
Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-Westlake Village) issued a statement regarding the delivery of the first operational MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Aerial System to Point Mugu.
- September 2017
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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.
- July 2017
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House Passes Brownley-Napolitano Amendment Supporting California Ports and Harbors
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed an amendment to an FY 2018 appropriations bill (H.R. 3219) offered by Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-Westlake Village) and Congresswoman Grace Napolitano (D-El Monte) that would ensure California’s ports and harbors receive a fair share of funds for port and harbor infrastructure.
- May 2017
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Brownley’s Veterans Expanded Trucking Opportunities Act Passes Committee
Yesterday, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee passed the Veterans Expanded Trucking Opportunities Act (H.R. 2547), legislation introduced by Congressman Rob Woodall (R-GA) and Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA).
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Brownley Introduces Bill to Strengthen Ventura County’s Aviation Economy
Congresswoman Brownley (D-Westlake Village) has introduced a bill (H.R. 2524) that would transfer land from the Department of Homeland Security to Ventura County. The land, which is adjacent to Camarillo Airport, would be used for future airport development, providing opportunities for economic growth in Ventura County.
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New Oxnard transit facility breaks ground
By Chris O’Neil Originally Appeared in Ventura County Reporter On Wednesday, May 10, Congresswoman Julia Brownley, D-Westlake Village, joined the Gold Coast Transit Department staff in a groundbreaking ceremony for what will become the district’s new eco-friendly operations and maintenance facility. The 15-acre site will play host to the new facility that will be capable […]
- January 2017
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Channel Islands Harbor dredging gets underway
By Anne Kallas Originally Appeared in The Ventura County Stary A hydraulic dredge moved into place Thursday to pump 1.5 million cubic yards of sand out of the Channel Islands Harbor sand trap so it can replenish local beaches. Lyn Krieger, director of the Ventura County Harbor Department, said that’s the amount of sand Congress was […]
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Brownley Announces Legislative Agenda for the 115th Congress
Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley announced 26 bills as part of her legislative agenda for the 115th Congress.
- October 2016
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Matilija Dam one step closer to coming down
By Kelsey Gerckens Originally Appeared on KEYT.com OJAI, Calif. – The Matilija Dam in Ojai will soon become a thing of the past. The main reason why officials plan on tearing the Matilija Dam down is because it is no longer useful. Plans to tear down the Matilija Dam have been in the works since […]
- May 2016
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Turned-off alarm delayed response to Refugio oil spill, federal report says
WASHINGTON — An alarm that should have notified a Plains All American Pipeline operator of a rupture had been turned off, delaying the response to a devastating oil spill a year ago at Refugio State Beach, officials with the federal pipeline safety agency said Thursday. The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Administration released its final investigative […]
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Brownley Announces Launch of Port of Hueneme Phase II Shore Power project
Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D – Westlake Village) and the Port of Hueneme Board of Harbor Commissioners announced the launch of Phase II of the Port’s Grid-Based Shore Power Project. Brownley secured a $500,000 grant for this project that will significantly reduce diesel emissions from refrigerated cargo vessels.
- March 2016
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Brownley and Federal Railroad Administrator Announce $1.5M Grant for Rice Avenue Rail Safety Project
Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-Westlake Village) hosted an event with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Administrator Sarah E.Feinberg to announce a $1.5 million grant for the Rice Avenue rail safety project. They were joined by other local officials to discuss this grant to the state of California to fund the design of a bridge to carry vehicular traffic on Rice Avenue over railroad tracks.