- February 2018
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VA Considers Restricting Eligibility for Caregivers Program
“I am concerned … that the VA may attempt to justify cuts or changes to the program at the expense of our most vulnerable veterans, rather than working to improve and expand the program,” said Congresswoman Julia Brownley.
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Brownley Statement on GOP’s Fifth Continuing Resolution
Congresswoman Julia Brownley issued a statement regarding today’s vote on the Republican majority’s fifth continuing resolution.
- 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.
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Courageous, Quiet Marine From Oxnard on the Cusp of Gaining Medal of Honor
By Tom Kisken Originally published in the VC Star The company captain lay sprawled on the ground with wounds that threatened his life. More than 120 Marines, most of them teenagers, were pinned in a muddy ditch by machine gun fire coming from two directions outside of Hue, Vietnam. Gunnery Sgt. John Canley, a quiet, tall […]
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Brownley Bill Signed Into Law, Moving Vietnam Veteran One Step Closer to Receiving Medal of Honor; Oxnard Marine to Attend Tomorrow’s State of the Union as Congresswoman’s Guest
Today, legislation authored by Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-Westlake Village) was signed into law, bringing 28-year Marine veteran Sergeant Major (Ret.) John Canley of Oxnard one step closer to receiving the prestigious Medal of Honor.
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Fighting for Ventura County’s Priorities
Federal budgets are about federal priorities, and they impact every man, woman and child in the country. They have always required bipartisan votes to move forward, and since I’ve been elected, Republicans and Democrats — no matter which party controlled the White House or the houses of Congress — have had to work together to fund the government.
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Brownley Statement on Net Neutrality Congressional Review Act Resolution
Congresswoman Julia Brownley issued a statement today regarding her support for a Congressional Review Act resolution to reverse the FCC’s recent actions undermining net neutrality.
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Brownley Statement on Three-Week Continuing Resolution Vote
Congresswoman Julia Brownley issued a statement regarding today’s vote on a three-week continuing resolution.
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Brownley Statement on Government Shutdown
Congresswoman Julia Brownley issued a statement today regarding the shutdown of the federal government.
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Brownley Statement on Continuing Resolution Vote
Congresswoman Julia Brownley issued a statement today after a vote in the U.S. House of Representatives on H.R. 195.
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Brownley Bill to Bring Local Veteran One Step Closer to Receiving Medal of Honor Heads to President’s Desk
Today, a bill authored by Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-Westlake Village) heads to the President’s desk for signature, bringing Sergeant Major (Ret.) John Canley of Oxnard one step closer to receiving the prestigious Medal of Honor.
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Brownley to Host Veterans Claims Expo in Camarillo on February 1st
On Thursday, February 1, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-Westlake Village) will host a Veterans Claims Expo to assist Ventura County veterans with pending claims with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
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Brownley to Host Veterans Community Meeting in Oxnard on January 25
On Thursday, January 25, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-Westlake Village) will host a Veterans Community Meeting to discuss the new Oxnard VA clinic, which was authorized when her legislation was signed into law last year.
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Brownley Statement on Trump Administration Decision to End Temporary Protected Status for Salvadorans / Comunicado de Brownley sobre la decisión de la administración Trump de cancelar el Estatus Temporal de Protección para salvadoreños
Congresswoman Julia Brownley today issued a statement regarding the Trump Administration’s decision to end Temporary Protected Status for Salvadorans.
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Brownley Welcomes FEMA Announcement of Public Assistance for Thomas Fire, Expresses Disappointment Regarding Individual Assistance
Congresswoman Julia Brownley issued a statement today following FEMA’s announcement of Public Assistance programs for the Thomas Fire and continued review of Individual Assistance.
- December 2017
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Brownley Announces Congressional App Challenge Winner for California’s 26th Congressional District
Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-Westlake Village) today announced that Sophia Taylor and Abigail Creech, students at Rancho Campana High School in Camarillo, have won the 2017 Congressional App Challenge for California’s 26th Congressional District. Taylor and Creech developed Connect Me, an app designed to help people who are experiencing domestic violence, suicidal thoughts, eating disorders, and other difficult situations by connecting them with talk and text hotlines, community resources, and reminders to improve their physical and mental health.
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The Tax Bill that Stole Christmas
Last week, Republicans in Congress used a procedural gimmick to force through one of the most unpopular tax bills in history, without an iota of Democratic input. They robbed the middle class to give more to the uber-rich and corporations that outsource jobs — just in time for the holidays.
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Brownley Statement on House Disaster Relief Vote
Congresswoman Julia Brownley issued a statement today after the vote in the U.S. House of Representatives on disaster relief assistance