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Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley joined local healthcare leaders at the Clinicas del Camino Real, Inc.’s Karen R. Burham Health Center in Oxnard to denounce the Republican proposal for the largest Medicaid cuts in history – jeopardizing care for millions, including over 200,000 Ventura County residents.

Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley, Ranking Member of the House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Health, hosted a roundtable to hear from local veterans about the impacts they’re experiencing related to workforce cuts in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s Executive Order to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education.

Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley issued the following statement after Senate passage of H.R. 1968, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025.

Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley issued the following statement following House passage of H.R. 1968, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025. This government funding bill, commonly referred to as a Continuing Resolution (CR), is being used by House Republicans to appease Donald Trump and his billionaire allies by ceding Congress’ constitutional authority over government funding and paving the way for drastic cuts to essential services and programs.

Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley issued the following statement after President Donald Trump’s address at the Joint Session of Congress.

Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley announced that Ventura County Fire Chief Dustin Gardner will be her guest at this year’s Joint Address, taking place on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at 9:00 PM Eastern/6:00 PM Pacific. Chief Gardner leads the Ventura County Fire Department (VCFD), an all-hazards department of 658 personnel dedicated to protecting Ventura County. Chief Gardner has served with VCFD since 1998.

Congresswoman Julia Brownley was proud to join Planned Parenthood California Central Coast at its annual Power of Love Brunch to celebrate the organization’s work in Ventura County. Below are Congresswoman Brownley’s remarks as prepared.

Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley announced the reintroduction of the Biliteracy Education Seal and Teaching (BEST) Act, a bill that establishes a federal grant program at the U.S. Department of Education to recognize high-level student proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in both English and a second language.

Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley introduced the Disaster Displacement Assistance Improvement Act, legislation to improve the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Displacement Assistance program. The bill ensures that disaster survivors can access critical housing support without delays caused by insurance determinations.

Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley issued the following statement on her vote against the House Republicans budget resolution (H.Con.Res.14). 

Congresswoman Julia Brownley announced the reintroduction of the CHAMPVA Children’s Care Protection Act, legislation to ensure children of disabled veterans can remain eligible for VA health care until age 26, the same coverage already provided under the Affordable Care Act for private-sector insurance plans and the military’s TRICARE program.

Congresswoman Julia Brownley hosted the annual Valentines for Vets event throughout Ventura County and the Conejo Valley, encouraging students in California’s 26th Congressional District to create valentines for local veterans.

Today, Congresswoman Brownley reintroduced the Driver Reimbursement Increase for Veteran Equity (DRIVE) Act, which would increase the beneficiary travel mileage reimbursement rate for eligible veterans with service-connected disabilities. Senator Peter Welch introduced companion legislation in the U.S. Senate.

Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley reintroduced the Fix FEDVIP Age Act, legislation aimed at addressing an existing gap in federal benefits by allowing children of federal workers and retirees to remain eligible for health care coverage under the Federal Employee Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP) until the age of 26. 

Congresswoman Brownley announced the reintroduction of the Honoring Our Fallen TSA Officers Act, a bill that would extend the same benefits offered to law enforcement officers under the U.S. Department of Justice Public Safety Officer Benefits Program (PSOB) to Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers killed in the line of duty.

On Wednesday, February 19, I will be hosting a telephone town hall with House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Jamie Raskin. We’ll discuss what’s happening in Washington and what House Democrats are doing to address the issues that matter most to you.

Leaders from the Democratic Women’s Caucus hosted a press conference to address the constant attacks on women and families by President Trump, Republicans, and Elon Musk since January 20. DWC Vice Chair Hillary Scholten, Communications Task Force Co-Chair Shontel Brown, Whip Nikema Williams, Policy Task Force Co-Chair Deborah Ross, Reproductive Health Care Task Force Co-Chair & Liaison Judy Chu, Member April McClain Delaney, Chair Emerita Lois Frankel, and DWC Member Julia Brownley also affirmed that the Caucus will always stand and fight for women and families.