• February 2017
  • Town hall brings drama, fears on health care

    By Tom Kiskin Appeared Originally On Ventura County Star More than 200 people filled every inch of a library conference room in Camarillo, standing in doorways and lined up four deep in the back. Some carried signs to a Tuesday night town hall meeting held by U.S Rep. Julia Brownley, D-Westlake Village. “Patients Over Politics,” […]

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    Brownley Statement on DHS Memos Regarding Immigration Enforcement

    Congresswoman Julia Brownley released a statement in response to the release of the Department of Homeland Security’s memos that provides guidance based on President Trump’s executive order on immigration enforcement.

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    House Democrats Introduce Redistricting Reform Legislation to End Partisan Gerrymandering

    Democratic lawmakers led by U.S. Reps. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.), Alan Lowenthal (D-Calif.), Julia Brownley (D-Calif.), and John P. Sarbanes (D-Md.) introduced legislation today to end partisan gerrymandering and reform the nation’s patchwork redistricting system.

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    Brownley Invites Local Dreamer to Attend President Trump’s Address to Joint Session of Congress

    Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D – Oxnard) will be joined by Martha Zavala Perez, a Dreamer from Moorpark, who will be her guest during President Trump’s address to the Joint Session of Congress.

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    Brownley Highlights Funding Needs for Naval Base Ventura County and Veterans Issues

    Today, Rep. Julia Brownley (D-CA) urged the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs to provide more resources for our Major Range and Test Facility Bases (MRTFB), including Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC), to address critical maintenance needs and repairs.

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  • Rep. Brownley Testimony before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs

    Chairman Dent, Ranking Member Wasserman Schultz, and distinguished members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today about my priorities for the Fiscal Year 2018 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act. The Military Construction and Veterans Affairs portfolio includes a number of important priorities for my district, and I’m pleased to […]

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  • Lawmakers attempt action on 24 VA facilities in limbo

    By Niki Wentling Appeared Originally on Stars And Stripes WASHINGTON – A handful of lawmakers is again making attempts to open 24 new Department of Veterans Affairs facilities across the country, some of which have been held up by Congress for two years. The VA must receive congressional approval to lease medical facilities with annual […]

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  • Lawmakers attempt action on 24 VA facilities in limbo

    by Nikki Wentling  The Stars and Stripes story here. WASHINGTON – A handful of lawmakers is again making attempts to open 24 new Department of Veterans Affairs facilities across the country, some of which have been held up by Congress for two years. The VA must receive congressional approval to lease medical facilities with annual […]

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  • Californians are keeping their lawmakers’ phones ringing: ‘They really hate Donald Trump’

    By Sarah Wire Originally Appeared in The Los Angeles Times The phone in Rep. Tom McClintock’s office rang seven times in 10 minutes Tuesday afternoon. “This is Congressman McClintock’s office, how may I help you?” the receptionist said again and again, scribbling down each caller’s name, address and comment. “This call means a lot to […]

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    Brownley Statement on Senate Confirmation of Betsy DeVos

    Congresswoman Julia Brownley released a statement on the Senate’s confirmation of Betsy DeVos as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education.

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  • Hundreds gather to support Muslims

    By Tom Kiskin Orginally Appeared in The Ventura County Star Hundreds of people gathered outside a Newbury Park mosque for a “Stand with Muslims” event Sunday. The event was triggered in part by an executive order by President Donald Trump for a travel ban that included temporarily blocking many people coming to the United States […]

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    Brownley Floor Speech on Trump Immigration Ban

    Rep. Brownley speaks out against President Trump’s immigration ban that undermines our national security and is an insult to our constitution.

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  • Our Democracy Remains Strong

    Sunday marks the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, when the Supreme Court of the United States affirmed the constitutional right of women to make decisions about their own health care without interference from the government.

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  • January 2017
  • Democrats urge Trump to exempt veterans, VA from 90-day federal hiring freeze

    By Nikki Wentling Appeared Originally in Stars and Stripes WASHINGTON – Dozens of Democrats urged President Donald Trump on Wednesday to exempt the Department of Veterans Affairs from the temporary federal hiring freeze he imposed Monday, saying it had the potential to harm veterans seeking health care and those trying to access benefits. They also […]

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  • Locals share common ground, prepare for what’s to come

    By Michael Sullivan Appeared Originally in The Ventura County Reporter The Women’s March sent a strong message that millions of Americans do not agree with the direction or vision that President Donald Trump has for America, and we will not support a president who does not respect the rights, equality and dignity of so many. […]

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    Brownley Statement on President Trump’s Inauguration

    Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley released a statement after the swearing-in of President Donald Trump.

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    Brownley Protecting ACA Floor Speech

    All Americans should have access to quality, affordable healthcare coverage. Watch my speech on the House floor about my constituents, Judith and KC, and their struggle to find consistent, life-saving healthcare.

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    Brownley statement on nomination of Dr. David Shulkin for VA Sectetary

    Congresswoman Julia Brownley issued a statement on the nomination of Dr. David Shulkin to serve as the next Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

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