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.
- September 2018
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Brownley Announces $10 Million in Federal Support to Improve Metrolink Rail Safety
Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-Westlake Village) announced that the Southern California Regional Rail Authority (Metrolink) will receive $9.9 million in federal grant funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation to upgrade its Positive Train Control (PTC) system in Ventura County and throughout Southern California to further improve rail safety. PTC systems help prevent collisions and derailments. This announcement comes ahead of the 10-year anniversary of the Metrolink crash in Chatsworth that took place on September 12, 2008 and killed 25 people, including 21 Ventura County residents.
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Brownley Announces $360,000 for Security Enhancements at Port of Hueneme
Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-Westlake Village) announced that the Port of Hueneme received $360,000 for security enhancements through the Department of Homeland Security’s Fiscal Year 2018 Port Security Grant Program (PSGP).
- August 2018
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Senate Needs to Pass Disaster Recovery Reform Bill
This community was tested during the Thomas Fire – but from first responders and emergency personnel, to the many organizations and volunteers who supported the evacuation and relief effort, Ventura County came together to support friends and neighbors in need. While this area is on the road to recovery, we must remain vigilant and start planning ahead because we don’t know when another disaster may strike. But we need the Senate’s help to do that.
- July 2018
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Brownley Statement on BMW Announcement Moving SUV Production to China Due to Trump Trade War
Congresswoman Julia Brownley released a statement on BMW’s announcement that it is raising prices on American manufactured automobiles and increasing production in China due to President Trump’s trade war.
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Brownley Announces $300,000 Grant for United Water Conservation District Groundwater Treatment Project
Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-Westlake Village) announced a $300,000 federal grant from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation that was awarded to United Water Conservation District to build an iron and manganese filtration system for deep wells at the El Rio Water Treatment and Groundwater Recharge Facility. This project will help maintain a reliable supply of water during drought conditions.
- June 2018
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Brownley Announces $12.3 Million in New Federal Funding for Army Corps Projects in Ventura County
Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley announced more than $12.3 million in new federal funding for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers projects in Ventura County at Channel Islands Harbor, Ventura Harbor, and the Port of Hueneme.
- May 2018
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Brownley Statement on Rice Avenue Rail Safety Project
Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley released a statement regarding the announcement that the California Transportation Commission has approved funding for the Rice Avenue Rail Safety project.
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Brownley Speaks at Groundbreaking for Port of Hueneme Intermodal Infrastructure Project
Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-Westlake Village) spoke at the groundbreaking of the Port of Hueneme’s new Intermodal Infrastructure Project. Brownley helped secure a $1.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) to fund this project, which will provide critical wharf and berth infrastructure improvements and bring new economic activity to Ventura County.
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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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In Honor of National Bike Month, Brownley Visits Two Thousand Oaks Bike Companies to Discuss Transportation Infrastructure
To celebrate National Bike Month, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-Westlake Village) yesterday visited Giant Bicycles, a bike company in Newbury Park, and JRA Bikes & Brew, a local coffee and bike shop in Thousand Oaks. She met with employees and discussed the importance of investing in transportation infrastructure and the role of these businesses to the local economy.
- April 2018
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Brownley Votes to Support Local Airports, Improve Aviation Safety; Bill Also Includes Her Provisions to Better Serve Veterans, Curb Human Trafficking
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2018 (H.R. 4), which authorizes critical funding for our nation’s aviation system and supports improved safety in our skies. As a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) successfully fought for the legislation to also include provisions to better serve our nation’s veterans and curb human trafficking.
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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 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 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 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 […]