• September 2024
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    Brownley Statement on House Passage of Continuing Resolution to Avert Government Shutdown

    Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley issued the following statement following House passage of H.R. 9747, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025. This funding bill, commonly referred to as a Continuing Resolution (CR), puts Congress on a path to avert a government shutdown by authorizing continued discretionary funding over the course of the next three months.

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  • Recognizing America’s Workers

    On Labor Day and beyond, I’m recognizing the hardworking men and women across Ventura County and the Conejo Valley, who show up every day and put in the work for our communities.

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    Brownley Introduces Legislation to Correct Past Injustices Against Pregnant Servicemembers

    Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley introduced the Women Involuntary Separated Earnings Remittance (WISER) Act to rectify a wrong perpetuated against women servicemembers from 1951 to 1976.

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    Brownley Announces 2024 U.S. Service Academy Appointments

    Congresswoman Julia Brownley announced five students from California’s 26th Congressional District, who she nominated to the U.S. Service Academies and who have accepted appointments to attend these prestigious institutions of higher learning in the fall.

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  • You’re Invited! Passport Fair on Saturday, September 21, in Camarillo ✈

    As your representative in Congress, I want to make sure that obtaining or renewing a passport is made as easy as possible. For that reason, I am hosting a Passport Fair on Saturday, September 21, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, at the Ventura County Office of Education, located at 5189 Verdugo Way, Camarillo, CA 93012.

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    Brownley Introduces Resolution Recognizing National Firearm Suicide Prevention Day

    Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley announced the introduction of a resolution designating September 10, 2024, as National Firearm Suicide Prevention Day to raise awareness about the growing firearm suicide crisis in the United States and promote the importance of storing firearms safely and security as an essential component of suicide prevention.

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  • August 2024
  • Interested in attending a U.S. Service Academy? Join me on Tuesday to learn more!

    Attending a U.S. Service Academy is a great honor and an excellent way for young Americans to serve their country. Every year, I have the honor of nominating students from Ventura County and the Conejo Valley to represent our district at one of the five prestigious service academies in the nation.

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  • July 2024
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    Brownley Introduces Legislation to Improve Federal Government Use of Renewable Energy Certificates

    Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley introduced the Renewable Energy Certificate Study Act, which would require the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study of the use of renewable energy certificates by federal agencies.

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    Brownley Introduces Legislation to Reduce Global Methane Emissions

    Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley introduced the Methane Border Adjustment Mechanism Act, which would establish a tax on methane emissions from foreign oil and natural gas producers.

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    Brownley Introduces Legislation to Support Soil and Wildlife Habitat Conservation Practices

    Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley announced the introduction of the Saving Our Interconnected Lives (SOIL) Act (H.R. 8754), which encourages conservation practices that benefit both soil and wildlife habitat under the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP).

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  • June 2024
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    Brownley Statement on House Passage of the FY2025 National Defense Authorization Act

    Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley issued the following statement in response to House passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025.

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    Brownley Statement on FY2025 Military Construction and Veterans Funding Bill

    Congresswoman Julia Brownley issued the following statement of disapproval after House passage of H.R. 8580, the FY2025 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Funding Bill.

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  • May 2024
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    Brownley Introduces Legislation to Expand Federal Disaster Assistance Programs

    Congresswoman Julia Brownley introduced the Federal Disaster Assistance Act and the Disaster Loan Forgiveness Act to improve and expand federal disaster loan programs that provide critical resources and assistance to communities significantly impacted by natural disasters and other emergencies.

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    Brownley Announces Winner of the 2024 Congressional Art Competition

    Congresswoman Julia Brownley announced Lynn Moline from Newbury Park High School as the winner of the 2024 Congressional Art Competition for California’s 26th Congressional District. Lynn’s piece “Memories” will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol complex for one year. 

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  • Interested in attending a U.S. Service Academy? Join me on Wednesday to learn more!

    Attending a U.S. Service Academy is a great honor and an excellent way for young Americans to serve their country. Every year, I have the honor of nominating students from Ventura County and the Conejo Valley to represent our district at one of the five prestigious service academies in the nation.

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    Brownley Applauds House Passage of the FAA Reauthorization Bill

    Congresswoman Julia Brownley issued the following statement following House passage of the bipartisan and bicameral FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024, a bill to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and other aviation safety and infrastructure programs for the next five years. This bill is critical to maintaining America’s leadership in aviation safety and aerospace innovation, strengthening the U.S. aviation workforce, making groundbreaking investments in sustainability and resiliency, and improving consumer protections and accessibility.

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  • Delivering $13 Million for Community Projects Across Ventura County and the Conejo Valley

    Over the past year, I have worked with local leaders and stakeholders to secure over $13 million in much needed investments for 15 community projects throughout Ventura County and the Conejo Valley. From a state-of-the-art telecommunications system for local law enforcement agencies to municipal water and sewer pipeline replacements to building a new public library to improvements to our transportation systems, these community projects will not only meet the unique needs of our region but they will also bolster our local economic growth and create good-paying jobs.

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    Brownley Introduces Legislation to Expand Access to Marriage and Family Therapists at VA

    Congresswoman Julia Brownley announced the introduction of the VA Marriage and Family Therapists Equity Act, legislation which would expand access to professional therapists for veterans and their families. Specifically, this bill would remove an onerous regulation that limits the practice of nearly half of all the Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs) employed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

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