- March 2026
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| Press ReleasesBrownley and Colleagues Request Investigation into Alleged Reports that Military Leaders Claim War in Iran Part of Biblical End-Times Prophecies
Read MoreCongresswoman Julia Brownley (CA-26) joined Congressional Freethought Caucus Co-Chairs Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02) and Jamie Raskin (MD-08), House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel Ranking Member Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06), and 26 of their colleagues in requesting U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) Inspector General Platte B. Moring III open an investigation into reports that servicemembers have lodged anonymous complaints about military commanders invoking religious prophecy and apocalyptic theology to justify the United States’ military actions in Iran.
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| Press ReleasesBrownley Votes Yes on War Powers Resolution
Read MoreCongresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) issued the following statement after the House failed to advance H.Con.Res. 38, a Concurrent War Powers Resolution directing the President to terminate the unauthorized use of U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran.
- February 2026
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| Press ReleasesBrownley Responds to Trump’s Blatant Falsehoods and Failed Economic Agenda in State of the Union Address
Read MoreCongresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) issued the following statement in response to Donald Trump’s State of the Union Address.
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| Press ReleasesBrownley, New Dem Colleagues Call on Trump Admin to Refund His Illegal Tariffs Ahead of State of the Union
Read MoreCongresswoman Julia Brownley (CA-26) joined New Democrat Coalition Trade & Tariffs Task Force Chair Don Beyer (VA-08), Former New Dem Chair Rep. Suzan DelBene (WA-01), and 44 New Dems in a letter to the Trump administration demanding answers and transparency on their plans to refund the $175 billion in illegal tariffs that raised the cost of groceries, household goods, housing, and everyday life for working Americans.
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| Press ReleasesBrownley Boycotts State of the Union
Read MoreCongresswoman Julia Brownley announced that she will not attend tonight’s State of the Union. While she holds deep respect for the institution of Congress and the responsibility it carries, she said she cannot participate in what has become a platform for President Donald Trump’s continued assault on the Constitution, the rule of law, and the American people.
- July 2025
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| Press ReleasesBrownley, Correa Demand Transparency from Secretary Noem on ICE and DHS Overreach
Read MoreCongresswoman Julia Brownley joined Congressman Lou Correa and 21 House Democrats in pressing U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem on the alarming actions of federal agents in California, including Ventura, Los Angeles, and Orange Counties.
- May 2017
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A vote for civil political discourse
Read MoreBy Editorial Board Originally Appeared in The Ventura County Star You could call this year’s mail and phone bombardment of elected officials the “American Idolization” of politics. Or just the opposite, considering the vitriol of much of the correspondence. The average “American Idol” voter in 2008 cast 38 text-message votes, according to Nielsen Mobile. The […]
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U.S. ends ban on importing Argentine lemons, angering California citrus growers
Read MoreBy Associated Press Originally Appeared In The Los Angeles Times The California citrus industry was livid Tuesday over the Trump administration’s decision to allow lemon imports from Argentina’s top producing region for the first time in 16 years. The U.S. Department of Agriculture said Monday that it will lift the ban on lemons from northwestern […]
- April 2017
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California members of Congress react to Syria strikes
Read MoreBy Bartholomew Sullivan Originally Appeared in The Ventura County Star WASHINGTON – While some members of Congress representing Ventura County deemed Thursday night’s U.S. missile attack on a Syrian airbase a “necessary” response to the regime’s sarin gas attack on civilians, all said Friday that further military action there must come in consultation with Congress. […]
- March 2017
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Local women band together in political activism
Read MoreBy Amanda Covarrubias Originally Appeared in The Ventura County Star At first, Darlynn Childress stood alone outside the Target in Westlake Village. Soon, other women began walking up, greeting her with laughter and hugs. But this was no chance meeting of suburban moms at a store they visit often to pick up cereal, aspirin and […]
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How would Obamacare repeal affect seniors?
Read MoreBy Tom Kiskin Originally Appeared in The Ventura County Star Prescription costs for people on Medicare, government-paid nursing home stays, in-home care and the cost of flu shots could be affected by proposals to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, advocates and other experts said at a senior forum Friday. “I think they have […]
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DREAMers invited to Trump speech as guests of Democratic lawmakers
Read MoreBy Bartholomew D Sullivan Originally Appeared on USA Today WASHINGTON — In the audience facing President Trump on Tuesday night during his first speech to a joint session of Congress will be at least four DREAMers, undocumented immigrants whose futures he will be deciding soon. The four, all guests of Democratic members of Congress, were brought to […]
- February 2017
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Immigration orders stir deportation fears
Read MoreBy Amanda Covarrubias and Tyler Hersko Originally Appeared in The Ventura County Star Broad new immigration policies announced Tuesday under the Trump administration are heightening fears among people living in Ventura County without documentation, advocates for immigrants said. The orders from the Department of Homeland Security also threaten to harm the agricultural industry, which is experiencing a […]
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Californians are keeping their lawmakers’ phones ringing: ‘They really hate Donald Trump’
Read MoreBy 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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Hundreds gather to support Muslims
Read MoreBy 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 […]
- January 2017
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Democrats urge Trump to exempt veterans, VA from 90-day federal hiring freeze
Read MoreBy 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
Read MoreBy 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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| Press Releases
Brownley Statement on President Trump’s Inauguration
Read MoreToday, Congresswoman Julia Brownley released a statement after the swearing-in of President Donald Trump.