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Congresswoman Julia Brownley reintroduced the Bidirectional Electric Vehicle Charging Act, legislation that would accelerate the deployment of bidirectional charging technology for electric vehicles (EVs) and electric buses. Bidirectional charging enables EV owners to send stored power back to their homes, businesses, and even a utility grid.

Congresswoman Julia Brownley issued the following statement after House passage of the Senate Amendment to H.R. 5371, the Republican spending bill.

On this day and every day, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to our veterans and their families for their extraordinary courage, sacrifice, and service to our country. More than 40,000 veterans and their loved ones call Ventura County and the Conejo Valley home, and I am proud to work on their behalf in Congress. Honoring our veterans is a responsibility that never ends, and neither does the work to ensure they receive the care, benefits, and support they have earned.

Congresswoman Julia Brownley announced the reintroduction of four bills to expand and improve health care, housing, and support services for our nation’s veterans. The bills include the Veterans Healthcare Improvement Act, the Have You Served Act of 2025, the Every Veteran Counts Act, and the Helping Homeless Veterans Act.

Congresswoman Julia Brownley joined Congressmen Scott Peters, Dan Goldman, and Raja Krishnamoorthi in introducing the Stop Excessive Force in Immigration Act, a bill to make our communities safer by establishing a stronger standard for Federal immigration agents’ use of force.

Congresswoman Julia Brownley issued the following statement after Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi announced she would not seek another term in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Congresswoman Julia Brownley, who represents sections of Ventura County, addressed the impacts the federal government shutdown is having on local residents during a press conference held Nov. 3 at Santa Paula City Hall. Brownley’s shutdown concerns centered around the halt of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and ongoing health care coverage. 

Congresswoman Julia Brownley held a press conference at Santa Paula City Hall to renew her demands for Republicans to end the government shutdown and protect Americans’ access to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Joined by Ventura County Supervisor Vianey Lopez and Santa Paula Mayor Pedro Chavez, Brownley condemned the Trump administration for deliberately putting millions of families at risk of going hungry.

Congresswoman Julia Brownley reintroduced the Same Day Registration Act, legislation that would require all states to allow same-day voter registration for federal elections. The bill’s introduction comes on Election Day in California and numerous other states, as key races across the country underscore that democracy itself is on the ballot.

Congresswoman Julia Brownley joined Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff, along with Representatives Jim Costa, Zoe Lofgren, Derek Tran, and 33 members of the California Democratic Congressional Delegation in strongly opposing the Department of Education’s decision to rescind $350 million in funding from Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs).

Congresswoman Julia Brownley introduced a resolution recognizing October 2025 as National Learning Disabilities Awareness Month. Observed annually in October, National Learning Disabilities Awareness Month was established to raise public awareness of learning disabilities, promote early and accurate diagnoses, and encourage the provision of appropriate interventions and support to help individuals with learning disabilities achieve success in education and in life.

Congresswoman Julia Brownley joined 213 House Democrats in sending a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, urging the agency to use contingency reserve dollars to fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during the government shutdown. With no resolution to a bipartisan path forward to reopen the government, SNAP funding is set to lapse on November 1st, putting 42 million children and families at risk of experiencing hunger.

More than 35,000 people in a congressional district encompassing much of Ventura County would see their health insurance premiums skyrocket and thousands would drop coverage without the tax credits that are part of the standoff over the government shutdown, U.S. Rep. Julia Brownley said in a Camarillo news conference.

Congresswoman Julia Brownley held a press conference to demand that Republicans end the government shutdown and protect access to affordable health care for millions of Americans. Joined by Ventura County Supervisor Vianey Lopez, Gold Coast Health Plan CEO Dr. Felix Nuñez, and community advocates, Brownley underscored how the shutdown and Republican attacks on health care are devastating families across Ventura County and the nation.

Congresswoman Julia Brownley joined her Democratic Women’s Caucus colleagues in a letter to Speaker of the House Mike Johnson demanding he bring Republicans to the negotiating table to end the government shutdown. If Congress doesn’t reach a bipartisan agreement, women and families will continue to bear the costs of the Republican health care crisis.

On Thursday, October 23, I will be hosting a telephone town hall with Protect Our Care to talk to my constituents about what is happening to their health care and what House Democrats are doing to negotiate a responsible end to this government shutdown. This is an opportunity for you to ask questions and share your thoughts on the health care crisis and other issues important to you. If you’re interested in joining, visit my website to sign up. 

Congresswoman Julia Brownley released the following statement in response to reports of a serious incident involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Oxnard.

Congresswoman Julia Brownley and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell introduced the Keep Air Travel Safe Act, legislation to ensure Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employees are paid during government shutdowns. This bill redirects funding from President Trump’s dangerous $45 billion slush fund for building and expanding new Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention centers to support essential TSA workers during prolonged funding lapses.