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Last week, Congress convened for the first votes of 2022. Early in the week, the House passed bipartisan legislation to bring equitable access to the GI Bill benefits for servicemembers of the National Guard and Reserve. The Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2021 ensures that every day spent in uniform – including required training – counts towards the educational assistance benefits of these servicemembers.

2021 was a year of incredible challenges for Americans across the country – and across Ventura County. Our local and national economies were still reeling from the turmoil of the COVID-19 pandemic, many families feared for the health of their loved ones, and businesses struggled to keep their doors open.

Today, Congresswoman Brownley released the following statement on the anniversary of the assault on the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021. 

Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley, House Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Mark Takano, Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Jon Tester released the following statements on the one-year anniversary of the enactment of the Deborah Sampson Act.

Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) released the following statement on President Biden’s signing of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, which includes several key legislative provisions she authored that support Naval Base Ventura County, ensure continued funding for critical firefighting response aircraft, and address gender equity in our Armed Forces.  

Recently, the U.S. House of Representatives has taken decisive action to move our nation forward and build an economy that works for everyone. Join me for a telephone town hall to discuss the recent passage of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which makes the largest federal investment in our nation’s infrastructure in decades, and the Build Back Better Act, a bold, once-in-a-generation opportunity that is not only an investment in today – but an investment in our future.

Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Build Back Better Act (H.R. 5376).

Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) and Congresswoman Jackie Walorski (R-IN) announced the recent introduction of the Veteran Entrepreneurs Act, legislation to help support veteran entrepreneurs by reducing barriers to starting a small business.

On this Veterans Day, we must commit not only to express our gratitude to our veterans, but to also fulfill our nation’s solemn promise: just as the military pledges to leave no soldier behind on the battlefield, we must leave no veteran behind when they return home. How we care for our veterans is a measure of our character as a country.

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.

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.

Ventura County Star | Brian J. Varela

Rep. Julia Brownley, D-Westlake Village, introduced a bill in the U.S. House of Representatives Thursday requesting the U.S. Post Office located at 1961 N. C St. in Oxnard be called the John R. Hatcher III Post Office Building.

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) introduced legislation to designate the U.S. Post Office located at 1961 North C Street in Oxnard, California as the “John R. Hatcher III Post Office Building.” A lifelong resident of Oxnard, John R. Hatcher III was a prominent community leader and staunch civil rights champion.   “John was […]

Today, Congressional Dyslexia Caucus Co-Chairs Julia Brownley and Bruce Westerman introduced a resolution to designate October 2021 as National Dyslexia Awareness Month.

Ventura County Star | Wes Woods II

A Ventura veterans clinic scheduled to open in summer 2022 will feature a special entrance for female veterans, a first of its kind in the region.

Officials believe the Ventura Veteran Affairs Community Based Outpatient Clinic has the capacity to serve as many as 9,600 veteran patients.

Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley announced the introduction of the Gun Suicide Prevention Act to address the prevalence of suicides by firearms, particularly among veterans.

Congresswoman Julia Brownley invites you to participate in a virtual town hall on Tuesday, October 5, with her special guest, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla, to discuss their work for women and families. This conversation will be focused on the Build Back Better Agenda, including the expanded Child Tax Credit, and the current state of the Care Economy.

Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley applauded the House passage of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (H.R. 4350), which includes several amendments she authored and championed to support our servicemembers and their families, strengthen our national security, and make key investments in innovation and emerging technologies.