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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.

Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley announced the introduction of the Every Veteran Counts Act, which would require the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish and regularly update a database of demographic information on the changing veteran population. Senator Mazie Hirono introduced companion legislation in the Senate.

Ventura County Star | Wes Woods II |

EPA Administrator Michael Regan toured Ventura’s water recycling facility Wednesday afternoon, collecting data under the proposed bipartisan infrastructure deal.

Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley and Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks announced the introduction of the Making Advances in Mammography and Medical Options (MAMMO) for Veterans Act to strengthen and expand high-quality breast cancer screenings and life-saving cancer care for veterans nationwide.

Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley applauded the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee passage of the American Indian and Alaska Native Veterans Mental Health Act (H.R. 912), legislation she authored to address the mental health needs of Native veterans.

Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley released the following statement announcing that nine Community Project requests totaling more than $20.6 million were included in the draft fiscal year 2022 federal agency funding bills.

Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA), Congresswoman Ann McLane Kuster (D-NH), and Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME) introduced two bills, the Zero Food Waste Act and the Cultivating Organic Matter through the Promotion Of Sustainable Techniques (COMPOST) Act, to reduce the amount of food wasted in the U.S. and to redirect food waste to composting projects. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) introduced companion legislation in the U.S. Senate.