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Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) was named the Legislator of the Year by HillVets, a bipartisan veterans advocacy group, last week in recognition of her strong leadership as Ranking Member of the House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Health and her efforts on behalf of veterans in Ventura County and nationwide.

Congresswoman Julia Brownley issued a statement today regarding U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs leadership.

Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) and Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) spearheaded an effort by 104 House Members to call for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to withdraw its proposed Refusal of Care rule. This rule would dramatically expand the ways in which the personal beliefs of healthcare providers can dictate access to care for patients — a discriminatory policy that would be especially harmful to women and LGBTQ individuals. The letter urges HHS to withdraw this proposal and instead focus on expanding and improving health care access and coverage for all Americans.

The letter was spearheaded by Reps. Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.), John Ratcliffe (R-Texas), Julia Brownley (D-Calif.), and Frederica Wilson (D-Fla.).

Congresswoman Julia Brownley issued a statement regarding today’s vote on the Fiscal Year 2018 Omnibus Appropriations Act (H.R. 1625).

Last week, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) spearheaded an effort by more than 90 Members of Congress to call for continued support for Veterans Treatment Courts – locally driven programs that integrate community and VA resources and services to help veterans caught in the justice system who are struggling with mental health or substance abuse issues. In FY 2018, the House provided $10 million for Veterans Treatment Courts, and the letter urges the Appropriations Committee to provide the highest possible level of funding for FY 2019.

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.

We as a nation have made a promise to the heroes who put on the uniform. Small-business ownership must be accessible to all the men and women who have sacrificed on our behalf. The Veteran Entrepreneurs Act is one idea, among many, that can tear down the barriers to help veterans fulfill their dream of becoming entrepreneurs.

Jan, Larry, and Veronika. I carry their memories with me everyday, alongside those of the countless other victims of senseless gun violence who are being slaughtered across the country — day after day, week after week, year after year.

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

“We need to fix our immigration system so that it not only protects American jobs but recognizes the contributions of immigrants, from all walks of life and skill sets to our economy, our culture and our moral authority in the world as a country that welcomes and celebrates diversity,” Rep. Julia Brownley (D-Calif.) said in statement.

Congresswoman Julia Brownley issued a statement today regarding the Supreme Court’s decision not to hear the Trump administration’s challenge to a lower court ruling that is temporarily blocking the administration from ending the DACA program.

Rep. Julia Brownley toured ZPower, a Camarillo-based battery manufacturer, on Thursday afternoon to survey the work the company does for veterans. ZPower’s primary clientele is hearing aid manufacturers. The company creates rechargeable microbatteries that can power certain kinds of hearing aids, which typically run on disposable batteries.

Although Ventura County’s housing market has historically grappled with affordability issues, projects such as Ormond Beach Villas can help improve the situation, according to Rep. Julia Brownley, who spoke at the event.

Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-Westlake Village) toured ZPower, a company based in Camarillo that produces rechargeable silver-zinc microbatteries. She met with ZPower employees and saw firsthand the critical role local manufacturers play in our region’s economy as part of her “Julia at Your Job” series.

Brownley spoke about various Capitol Hill rumors — that the Senate might start over, or the House might generate something, or that a DACA solution will be built into the new budget. “It’s hard to know what the end game is going to be on all of this,” Brownley said.

Congresswoman Julia Brownley issued a statement today regarding President Trump’s infrastructure policy outline.

Congresswoman Julia Brownley issued a statement regarding today’s vote on a continuing resolution.