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.
- October 2022
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Gold Coast Transit District hosts Ventura County Clean Air Summit and Expo
Opening the summit, U.S. Rep. Julia Brownley (D-CA-26) addressed the crowd of more than 100 transportation professionals and key stakeholders, thanking GCTD’s leadership for meeting our county’s transportation needs.
- September 2022
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New Bill Aims to Increase US Federal Funding for Public Ferry Service
Representatives Rick Larsen (D-WA02), Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (R-AS), Albio Sires (D-NJ08), Alan S. Lowenthal (D-CA42), Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan (D-MP), Barbara Lee (D-CA13), Jared Huffman (D-CA02), James R. Langevin (D-RI02), Eric Swalwell (D-CA15), Derek Kilmer (D-WA06), Suzan K. DelBene (D-WA01), and Julia Brownley (CA-26) are original cosponsors on the bill.
- November 2021
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Brownley Applauds Passage of Historic Bipartisan Infrastructure and Jobs Bill
Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley released the following statement on the House passage of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684), which makes the largest federal investment in our nation’s infrastructure in decades.
- October 2021
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Brownley Announces $5 Million in Federal Funding for the Port of Hueneme Dredging Project
Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley announced that the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) has awarded the Port of Hueneme over $5 million to make critical long-term infrastructure improvements and dredge a berth at the port, which will enable container vessels to load heavier with cargo at each visit.
- July 2021
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Brownley Announces $14.4 Million for Oxnard Airport Runway Maintenance
Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) announced more than $14.4 million in federal funding for Oxnard Airport to replace the existing runway with new pavement and markings, which will improve airport safety and support the airport’s operations in the region.
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Brownley Applauds House Passage of the INVEST in America Act
Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation (INVEST) in America Act.
- June 2021
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Brownley Applauds Committee Passage of Transportation Initiatives in the INVEST in America Act
Today, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee voted to advance the INVEST in America Act, a critical component of the Biden Administration’s bold action plan to invest in our nation’s transportation and infrastructure while creating good-paying, American jobs and rebuilding American communities.
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Brownley Announces $18.5 Million for Transportation and Infrastructure Projects in the INVEST in America Act for California’s 26th Congressional District
Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley announced that the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s INVEST in America Act (H.R. 3684) includes $18,555,000 in federal funding for several transportation projects in California’s 26th Congressional District.
- April 2021
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Brownley Introduces Bill to Extend Public Safety Benefits to TSA Officers
Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley announced the introduction of the Honoring Our Fallen TSA Officers Act, which would amend federal law to ensure that Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employees killed in the line duty receive the same benefits as other law enforcement officers under the U.S. Department of Justice Public Safety Officer Benefits Program (PSOB).
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Sustainable aviation fuel takes flight
As we make strides on the path to recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, the aviation industry is set for a comeback. That’s a good thing for an industry that has suffered tremendously, including losing tens of thousands of jobs. In fact, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has reported that more than 1 million passengers have been screened at U.S. airports in recent days. While I am cheering on the industry and hope that it recovers quickly, part of that recovery will include returning to pre-pandemic levels of carbon emissions.
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Brownley, Dingell Introduce Bill to Expand Manufacturing of Advanced Technology and Zero-Emission Vehicles
Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell announced the introduction of the Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing (ATVM) Future Act to modernize and expand a program used to build and retool auto factories in the United States.
- February 2021
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Brownley Introduces Sustainable Transportation and Infrastructure Legislative Package
Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley announced the introduction of several sustainability bills that will leverage the resources of the federal government to support a renewable energy economy and mitigate greenhouse gas emissions in the federal transportation and infrastructure sectors.
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Brownley, Davis, Inhofe, Moran, and Murray Introduce Bill to Support Air Traffic Control Workers
Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley and Congressman Rodney Davis introduced the Continuity for Operators with Necessary Training Required for ATC Contract Towers (CONTRACT) Act of 2021. This legislation would eliminate financial disincentives that make it hard for federal contract towers to recruit and hire trained, well-qualified, retired FAA controllers.
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Brownley Introduces Bill to Assess Climate Resiliency of Transportation Infrastructure
Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley announced the recent introduction of the Climate Resilient Transportation Infrastructure Act, a bill which will require the U.S. Department of Transportation to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the climate resiliency of federally-funded transportation infrastructure.
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Brownley Introduces ‘Sustainable Aviation Fuel Act’ to Reduce Carbon Emissions
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley introduced the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Act, legislation to incentivize the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and help the aviation sector reduce carbon emissions.
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Brownley Introduces Legislation to Improve Maritime Safety
Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley announced the introduction of the Coast Guard Safety and Accountability Act (H.R. 509), which would require the U.S. Coast Guard to promptly respond to recommendations from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).
- January 2021
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Brownley Introduces Legislative Package to Support Transportation and Infrastructure
Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley introduced a package of transportation bills that would ensure federally allocated funds are used for local transportation projects, address transportation safety, and set goals for new public transportation to reach a zero-emission standard.
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Brownley Announces $6.3 Million in Federal Funding for U.S. Army Corps Projects in Ventura County
Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley announced $6.3 million in federal funding for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers projects for the Port of Hueneme and Ventura Harbor.