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La Opinión: Por la reelección de la congresista Judy Chu

October 14, 2024

Por su labor por la población latina y general y su trabajo legislativo en el Congreso, La Opinión apoya la reelección de Judy Chu y llama a votar por ella.

Crescenta Valley Weekly: Veterans have done so much for our country, they deserve congressional support

September 26, 2024

Up until the very last day of my late father’s life, one of the things he was the proudest of was his service to his country. The son of a Chinese immigrant to California, he served in the Army during World War II as a radio communications sergeant in Okinawa. When he passed, we fulfilled his wishes to be buried in a military cemetery.

Financial Regulation News: Small businesses would win new tax incentives under Democratic-led bill

September 26, 2024

“Sen. Wyden and I are introducing the PROGRESS Act to create first employee and investor tax credits so we can level the playing field for women-owned and minority-owned small businesses and unlock their full growth potential,” Chu said. 

The Investor Credit proposed under the bill aims to encourage third-party capital investment and allow small businesses to grow and thrive.

Rafu Shimpo: Chu, Hirono lead CAPAC members to urge OMB to support SPD 15 implementation efforts for AANHPI communities

September 26th

Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Chair Rep. Judy Chu (D-Pasadena) and Executive Member Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) led seven other colleagues in a letter to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Shalanda Young on Statistical Policy Directive 15: Standards for Maintaining, Collecting, and Presenting Federal Data on Race and Ethnicity (SPD 15), urging OMB to take additional action to assist federal agencies in effectively incorporating its revised standards to SPD 15.

Asbarez: Lawmakers, community leaders, and coalition partners rally on Capitol Hill for return of Armenians to Artsakh

September 20, 2024

Rep. Judy Chu (D-CA), who visited Artsakh and was subsequently banned from Azerbaijan by President Aliyev as a result, expressed her horror at the forced displacement of Artsakh’s Armenians: “It is heartbreaking to consider that the people I met just a few years ago are now refugees. The United States must reject this ethnic cleansing and stand clearly for democracy, self-determination, and peace.”

Fox40: Rep. Judy Chu on her support of VP Harris, importance of abortion rights issue this election

September 1, 2024

Inside California Politics — Congresswoman Judy Chu, D-Monterey Park, joined Inside California Politics co-host Frank Buckley to discuss the Presidential race, her support for Vice President Kamala Harris, and why she believes abortion rights will be a key issue in November.

Hey SoCal: Rep. Judy Chu secures $1.7 million to bolster Valley Blvd., Senior Center in Alhambra

August 30, 2024

Alhambra will receive $1.7 million in federal funding for pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure on Valley Boulevard and upgrades to the Joslyn senior center, officials announced Thursday.

Rep. Judy Chu, a Democrat who represents Alhambra and other areas of the San Gabriel Valley, secured the funding as part of the Community Project Funding program.

The city will receive $1.7 million for the Valley Boulevard project and $500,000 for the senior center upgrades.

In addition to Alhambra’s funding, Chu said in a statement she secured nearly $30 million for SGV projects with the passage of the July 2022 appropriations bill. Projects include restoration of the San Gabriel Basin, building new affordable housing urban development initiatives and combatting youth homelessness.

Colorado Boulevard: Rep. Chu Demands USPS Protect Workers From Extreme Heat

August 15, 2024

On Thusrday, August 15, Rep. Judy Chu, along with 77 Members of Congress, called on the United States Postal Service (USPS) to immediately implement the nation’s first-ever federal heat rule.

The 77 members of Congress released a letter urging USPS Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to “choose action over delay” and save lives by implementing the federal heat protections in his workforce now. With USPS failing to protect so many of its own employees, the members lay out a simple solution: begin following the federal heat rule proposed by the Biden-Harris Administration immediately.

“As climate change drives record-breaking summer temperatures across the United States, the risk of heat-related illness and death among U.S. Postal Service letter carriers has grown more dire than ever. I thank the Biden-Harris Administration and OSHA for issuing a proposed rule, modeled after my Asuncion Valdivia Heat Illness and Fatality Prevention Act, that will protect workers from heat. But this rule will take time to implement, and it is evident that the Postal Service must immediately take stronger measures to protect the health and well-being of its workforce,” said Rep. Chu. “USPS should immediately implement the standards in OSHA’s proposed rule on Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in both outdoor and indoor work environments. Protecting workers from high heat temperatures is crucial to prevent serious health risks.”

C-Span: Rep. Pelosi and House Democratic Women Endorse Vice President Harris

July 25, 2024

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and other female House Democratic lawmakers endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to be the party’s 2024 candidate after President Joe Biden dropped his reelection bid. Among those speaking at the event were Minority Whip Katherine Clark (D-MA), members of the House Democratic leadership team, and many senior House Democrats, including Reps. Maxine Waters (D-CA) and Joyce Beatty (D-OH).

Daily Kos: Major House caucus chairs endorse Kamala Harris

July 21, 2024

Rep. Judy Chu, Asian Pacific American Caucus chair, tweeted “Harris fights for us all. She leads the fight to restore our reproductive freedoms. She stood up for us to fight anti-Asian hate. When a gunman killed 11 people in my hometown of Monterey Park, she was there to support us. I’m proud to endorse @KamalaHarris for President!”

The Hill: Bipartisan lawmakers call for increased AI oversight in Medicare Advantage coverage decisions

June 25, 2024

A bipartisan group of over 50 lawmakers in both the House and Senate is calling for increased oversight of artificial intelligence (AI) in Medicare Advantage (MA) coverage decisions.

In the letter addressed to Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the group of lawmakers said that they are “concerned about MA plans’ use of prior authorization, specifically their ongoing use of artificial intelligence (AI) and algorithmic software to guide coverage decisions.”

Cherokee Phoenix: House members introduce ICWA enhancement measure

June 20, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Recently, a bipartisan group of federal lawmakers announced their introduction of legislation intended to add some reinforcement to the Indian Child Welfare Act.

The “Strengthening Tribal Families Act of 2024” would require the Department of Health and Human Services to create a technical assistance plan using six metrics of data to assess the strengths and weaknesses of states’ implementation plans of the Indian Child Welfare Act.

The measure was introduced to the U.S. House of Representatives by Rep. Don Bacon, R-Nebraska, along with Reps. Judy Chu, D-California; Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma; Sharice Davids, D-Kansas; and Dan Kildee, D-Missouri. 

Msnbc: House Democrats prepare to highlight right-wing 'Project 2025' plans

June 11, 2024

The Stop Project 2025 task force features six other Democratic lawmakers — including Reps. Judy Chu and Jamie Raskin — and plans to host public forums, led by lawmakers on various aspects of Project 2025. I think it’s important to reiterate that it doesn’t appear to take a Trump victory in November as a foregone conclusion. To the contrary, this is a protective measure to guard against the illiberal policy proposals if Trump wins. But it’s also, more importantly, in my view, an attempt to supercharge the public’s awareness of these proposals before voters cast ballots. Thus far, awareness campaigns about Project 2025 have primarily been led by independent groups — like the watchdog Media Matters, for example. 

NBC News: Asian Americans call on Shane Gillis to apologize for past racial slurs amid launch of the new Netflix show

June 7, 2024

Several Asian American groups gathered in the Chinatown district of Los Angeles Thursday afternoon to call for comedian Shane Gillis to apologize for using “offensive racial remarks” in his stand-up performances.

Leaders of the Media Action Network for Asian Americans, Chinese American Citizens Alliance Los Angeles and the Greater Los Angeles Japanese American Citizens League gathered at the Chinese American Citizens Alliance Lodge for a press conference, in which the groups also implored Netflix to cancel Gillis’ new sitcom “Tires” and that Bud Light cut all promotional funding toward his comedy tour unless an apology is issued.

Pasadena Now: Congresswoman Chu to Present Nearly $1 Million in Federal Funding for City of Pasadena Sunset Groundwater Water Treatment Facility

June 7, 2024

Judy Chu (D-Pasadena) will present Mayor Victor Gordo with a ceremonial check during a presentation hosted by Pasadena Water and Power from 1 to 2 p.m. on Monday, June 10.

The $1 million check symbolizes funding for a new groundwater treatment facility at the Sunset Reservoirs.

The future facility is part of the Sunset Complex Project, which will further enhance Pasadena’s water infrastructure and continue to provide a safe, reliable water supply.

The Advocate: A path toward dignity and equality with PRIDE Act

June 4, 2024

By Congresswoman Judy Chu & Congresswoman Becca Balint

Our legislation has two main objectives: rectifying existing inequity in the tax code. First, it would enable same-sex couples who married before the Windsor decision to amend their tax filings and claim the refunds they should have been entitled to—even though the deadline had passed. Secondly, it would embrace inclusivity by eliminating gendered language in the tax code, including substituting terms like "husband" or "wife" with "spouse." Even though these terms are currently interpreted to be gender-neutral, it is essential to make sure all couples, regardless of sexual or gender identity, are represented and explicitly acknowledged within the tax code.

crescenta valley weekly: What an Expanded San Gabriel Mountains National Monument Means for our Communities

May 30, 2024

By Rep. Judy Chu

In my time representing Southern Californians in Congress, few moments have encapsulated how advocacy powers change as vividly as watching President Biden sign a proclamation to expand the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument last month. After working side-by-side with so many leaders and advocates for over 20 years to bring resources to the San Gabriel Mountains, I was proud to stand alongside Vice President Harris, other members of Congress, indigenous leaders and environmental champions in the Oval Office as the President expanded the boundaries of the monument by over 100,000 acres.

I was so overjoyed to continue the celebrations in California a few days later with many more environmental champions and community leaders. This is a fight I have been honored to be a part of for decades. Over the past year, I joined with my incredible Senate partner Senator Alex Padilla to emphasize to President Biden that, despite the natural treasures right here in our backyard, Los Angeles is among the most park-poor regions of the country. And even though we got President Obama to make history in 2014 by creating this monument, some of the most-visited areas and most significant natural and cultural resources in the western Angeles National Forest were left out. This meant that some of the busiest areas were left without the resources they needed to keep the park clean and safe for visitors.

msn.com: Judy Chu discusses her journey to politics for aapi heritage month

May 9, 2024

Judy Chu represents California's 28th Congressional District and is the first Chinese American woman elected to Congress. For Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Kimberly Cheng spoke with the Democratic lawmaker about her path to politics. This segment aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News on May 9, 2024.

Spectrum News: A conversation with California Rep. Judy Chu

May 5, 2024

Throughout her career, Rep. Judy Chu has been a fierce advocate for her constituents, championing issues such as health care access, immigration reform and environmental protection.

Chu was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2009, representing California’s 28th Congressional District. As the first Chinese American woman elected to Congress, she has broken many barriers and paved the way for future generations of leaders.

On this week’s “In Focus SoCal,” host Tanya McRae sat down with Chu and discussed some of her family’s history, how she entered public service, and some of the issues she’s most passionate about.

Pasadena now: Rep. Chu Secures $1.8 Million in Federal Funds for Pasadena

May 1, 2024

At Monday’s joint meeting of the Pasadena City Council and the Pasadena Board of Education, Congresswoman Judy Chu said the City would soon receive funds for two projects.

“I’m thrilled to report that the City of Pasadena will soon be receiving a total of over $1.8 million in direct federal funding to support two important projects in the community,” said Chu, who joined the meeting virtually from Washington.

The funds will be used for a Pasadena facility for job creation and a Pasadena water treatment project.

Abc 7: Armenian genocide commemoration event held at Pasadena Memorial Park

April 22, 2024

A solemn ceremony in Pasadena on Sunday marked the anniversary of the Armenian genocide.

The theme of this year's commemorative event, hosted by the Pasadena Armenian Coalition, was "Resilience in the Face of Genocide -- Then and Now."

"It breaks my heart to see that all those Armenians had to flee," Rep. Judy Chu said in an interview at Sunday's event. "I want to make sure that those refugees are taken care of, but also that Azerbaijan is made not to do such horrific acts of aggression."

Pasadena now: Rep. Chu Honors Local Women for Community Service in San Gabriel Valley

April 18, 2024

Congresswoman holds 14th annual awards ceremony recognizing women nominated by community members

On Saturday, April 13, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) hosted her 14th annual Congressional Women of the Year Awards Ceremony to honor women from the San Gabriel Valley who have contributed to their communities through service, organizing and leadership. Among this year’s honorees were Mo Hyman and Arpi Krikorian from Pasadena, and Katy Townsend from Altadena.

The ceremony recognized women who were nominated by people in their own cities and communities.  Chu represents the 28th Congressional District, which encompasses cities in the San Gabriel Valley region of Southern California.

Colorado Boulevard: Rep. Chu Announces Winners of the 15th Annual Artistic Discovery Congressional Art Competition

April 12, 2024

Yesterday, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) announced the winners of her 15th annual Artistic Discovery Competition, with Tiffany To of Mark Keppel High School earning top honors for her work, Year of the Rabbit 2023.

The nationwide Congressional Art Competition, now in its 43rd year, is sponsored by Members of Congress to promote and recognize the artistic achievements of high school students. Winners are selected by a committee of judges that consider style, technique, originality, and creativity. The winning work will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol building for a year with other winning pieces from around the country, while other selections will be hung in Rep. Chu’s Washington, D.C., and district offices.

The hill: Tri-Caucus chairs calls for federal DEI office to be restored

April 8, 2024

Leaders of the congressional minority caucuses are demanding the restoration of the House Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI). 

“Congress works best when its workforce truly reflects the diversity of our nation,” the chairs of the Congressional Tri-Caucus – composed of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, the Congressional Black Caucus and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus – wrote in a letter to Democratic House leaders. 

Chairs of the caucus include Rep. Judy Chu (D-Calif.) of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, Rep. Steven Horsford (D-Nev.) of the Congressional Black Caucus and Rep. Nanette Barragán (D-Calif.) of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. 

NBC News: Rep. Judy Chu praises Biden's State of the Union speech

March 8, 2024

Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., said she was "ecstatic" President Biden acknowledged reproductive rights in his State of the Union address after the IVF ruling in Alabama and overturn of Roe v. Wade. Chu also noted it was important that Biden renewed calls for a temporary ceasefire in the war in Gaza during his speech.

Colorado Boulevard: Judy Chu Supports Funding Missions Led by JPL and Caltech

March 7, 2024

Rep. Chu celebrates bicameral agreement halting further JPL and Caltech layoffs, and promises to continue fighting for full funding.

The House of Representatives and Senate Appropriations Committees released an agreement for six separate appropriations bills, including one for Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (CJS).

The CJS agreement funds the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and its flagship missions, including Mars Sample Return (MSR) led by Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) and Caltech in Pasadena.

Space News: New congressional caucus seeks to build support for NASA’s planetary science programs

March 6, 2024

WASHINGTON — As NASA’s planetary science programs face reduced budgets this year and uncertain prospects for next year, advocates in Congress are banding together to build up support for them.

Reps. Judy Chu (D-Calif.) and Don Bacon (R-Neb.) announced March 6 that they were restarting a Planetary Science Caucus in Congress, serving as its co-chairs, with more than a dozen other members. The goal of the caucus is to educate other members and the public on the benefits of space exploration, in particular planetary science missions and related research, including studies of exoplanets and the search for life.

Crooked Media/ Hysteria: Alabama Endangers IVF For Everyone w. Rep. Judy Chu

February 22, 2024

Rep. Judy Chu from California talks about the Lunar New Year (we love dragons!), gun safety, and a new bill aimed at helping caregivers.

usa today: Why Asian lawmakers are defending DEI and urging corporate America to keep its commitments

February 12, 2024

The executive board of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus is calling on the nation’s top companies to reaffirm their commitment to hiring and promoting Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders amid growing attacks on diversity, equity and inclusion by key conservatives and billionaires like Elon Musk and Bill Ackman.

"With this letter to Fortune 100 companies, we will determine whether the largest businesses in America have followed through on their promises and encourage them to continue this crucial work – even in the face of assaults on diversity, equity, and inclusion from Republican officeholders,” Judy Chu, D-Calif., chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, said in a statement.

The rafu shimpo: Chu Commemorates First Anniversary of Half Moon Bay Mass Shootings

February 10, 2024

WASHINGTON — On Jan. 23, 2023, a gunman sought out and killed seven people and injured one at two farms in Half Moon Bay, San Mateo County.

The victims included five individuals of Chinese descent and two individuals of Mexican descent who were all immigrants and farmworkers.

Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Chair Rep. Judy Chu (D-Pasadena) and CAPAC member Rep. Anna Eshoo (D-Palo Alto) issued the following statements on the first anniversary of the tragedy. 

Yahoo News: Meng, Hirono and Chu lead effort to stop GOP's attempt to revive Trump-era China Initiative

January 23, 2024

A group of Democratic lawmakers are vehemently opposing House Republicans' push to reinstate a controversial Trump-era program accused of sparking racial profiling and discrimination against Asian Americans.

About the controversial program: The China Initiative, launched in 2018 to purportedly counter Chinese espionage, was discontinued by the Department of Justice (DOJ) in 2022. According to the dissenting lawmakers, the program is incompatible with civil rights values, noting that it resulted in unjust accusations against Asian American academics and scientists.

Challenging GOP's rationale: On Jan. 22, the Democratic lawmakers, led by Rep. Grace Meng (D, NY-6), Rep. Judy Chu (D, CA-27) and Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-HI), expressed their concerns in a letter to congressional leaders. They challenged the GOP's characterization of the China Initiative's termination as "irresponsible" and argued that the initiative was a flawed prosecutorial tool. The Democrats emphasized that the program led to dropped charges, dismissals and acquittals due to a lack of evidence.

pasadena star-news: San Gabriel Valley Rep. Judy Chu endorses Schiff for U.S. Senate

January 10, 2024

San Gabriel Valley Rep. Judy Chu, D-Pasadena, announced on Wednesday, Jan. 10, her endorsement of Adam Schiff for the U.S. Senate amid polls showing Schiff in the lead but Republican Steve Garvey making inroads in the race.

Schiff, a longtime congressman who has represented the neighboring congressional district to the west since 2001, has worked with Chu for a decade as part of California’s congressional delegation.

“From working together to help workers during COVID to expanding LGBTQ rights and combating anti-AAPI hate, Adam has been a real partner, and that will continue in the Senate. Californians will benefit greatly from having him fighting for them in the U.S. Senate, and I am proud to support him,” said Chu, whose neighboring 28th District spans local cities from Pasadena to Claremont.

pasadena now: Pasadena Outreach Response Team Receives $900,000 Funding Boost from Congresswoman Chu

December 20, 2023

U.S. Congresswoman Judy Chu presented a $900,000 federal grant to the Pasadena Outreach Response Team (PORT) Wednesday morning.

The funding was received through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, via Congressional Directive Spending allocated by Chu.

massis post: Rep. Judy Chu and Armenian Engineers and Scientists of America Explore Means to Support Armenian STEM Community

December 18, 2023

On December 18 of 2023, representatives of the The Armenian Engineers and Scientists of America (AESA) met with United States congressional member Judy Chu to explore opportunities for increasing support for the Armenian STEM community. In attendance were AESA President Ace Tarakchian, AESA Vice President Linda Megerdichian, AESA Public Affairs Committee Chair Jay Tourgoutian and AESA Board Member Nareh Saghatelian.

The meeting was facilitated by community advocate and Los Angeles County Commissioner David George Gevorkyan and AESA Member Syuzanna Abrahamyan.

“The AESA’s work to support Armenian professionals in the San Gabriel Valley and elevate opportunities for young Armenians in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics is invaluable to our region — ensuring our families and local economy are strong now and into the future. I am proud to work in Congress to increase opportunities for STEM careers and will always appreciate our partnership. I look forward to seeing all the accomplishments of the professionals AESA supports for years to come,” remarked Rep. Judy Chu.

spectrum news: Hirono, Chu criticize Republican stand on aid package

December 14, 2023

WASHINGTON — As Republicans hold firm on tough immigration and border policy reform as a condition for continuing military aid to Israel and Ukraine and humanitarian assistance to Gaza contained stalled supplemental national security aid package, U.S. Sens. Mazie Hirono, D-Hawaii, and Judy Chu, D-Calif., issued a joint statement accusing Republicans of “pitting vulnerable groups against each other.”

claremont courier: CLASP, Economy Shop honored by Chu

November 28, 2023

United States Representative Judy Chu presented Claremont After-School Programs and the Economy Shop with congressional recognition certificates on November 12 at the home of Claremont Graduate University President Len Jessup. Claremont After-School Programs celebrated 18 years of service, and the Economy Shop was honored for giving more than $1,000,000 in donations from sales of recycled items throughout its history. Pictured (L-R) are Rich Laughton, president of Economy Shop’s board of directors, Representative Chu, and Frank D’Emilio, president of CLASP’s board of directors. Photo/courtesy of Arlene Pirolo.

Sierra sun times: California’s U.S. Senator Alex Padilla and Representative Judy Chu Welcome Biden Administration Visit to Consider San Gabriel Mountains National Monument Expansion

November 8, 2023

On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Representative Judy Chu (D-Calif.-28) welcomed a visit from Biden Administration officials, including U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary Dr. Homer Wilkes, to the San Gabriel Mountains for a public listening session on expanding California’s San Gabriel Mountains National Monument. Earlier this year, Padilla and Chu wrote a letter and hosted an event to call on the Biden Administration to expand the Monument boundary by nearly 110,000 acres by issuing a presidential proclamation under the Antiquities Act of 1906. The proposal is based off of Padilla’s PUBLIC Lands Act and Chu’s San Gabriel Mountains Foothills and Rivers Protection Act.

Stat News: Democrats push government to police algorithms in Medicare Advantage

November 3, 2023

House Democrats are raising concerns with the Biden administration that Medicare Advantage plans need better oversight, citing recent STAT investigations that found insurance companies are using artificial intelligence and algorithmic software to deny care even when people still need it.

On Friday, Rep. Judy Chu of California and Rep. Jerry Nadler of New York spearheaded a letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services asking the agency to step up its oversight of Medicare Advantage insurers. Thirty other House Democrats also signed onto the letter.

san gabriel valley tribune: Community hero Brandon Tsay, Rep. Judy Chu among honorees at Asian Americans Advancing Justice gala

October 13, 2023

Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California, the leading legal and civil rights organization serving Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, hosted its 40th anniversary gala at a Thursday, Oct. 12 reception at the Vibana in downtown Los Angeles.

The event, themed “United in Action: 40Forward,” celebrated accomplishments and recognized trailblazers in the Asian American and Pacific Islander community, a news release states.

Kristenne Reidy — the daughter of Valentino Alvero, one of the victims in the Monterey Park shooting on Lunar New Year — presented the Ruby Hero Award to Rep. Judy Chu, D-Pasadena, for her leadership in the AAPI community spanning over 40 years. Chu is currently the chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus.

San Gabriel valley tribune: Thai sweatshop workers, enslaved for years in El Monte, are now honored

September 30, 2023

Clinton was one of 72 garment workers, mainly women, who were trafficked in the early 1990s and held captive for years working in a makeshift garment factory, in a row of unassuming townhouses in El Monte. Their story is considered one of the earliest known cases of modern-day slavery in the U.S.

Officials in Congress are also raising awareness of the garment workers’ story. On Sept. 20, Rep. Judy Chu, D-Pasadena, introduced a House resolution to honor the Thai workers.

“Despite the trauma they endured, they helped to expand rights for immigrant workers and survivors of human trafficking and hold corporations responsible for the conditions in which their clothes are made,” Chu said in a statement. The resolution “will reaffirm this place in labor history in the congressional record.”

nbc news: Biden issues proclamation honoring colleges serving Asian American and Pacific Islanders

September 27, 2023

For the first time in history, President Joe Biden has formally designated a week to honor educational institutions that serve Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander students — particularly those from low-income, first-generation and underrepresented backgrounds. 

Biden issued a proclamation making Sept. 25 through Oct. 1 Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Week, with members of his administration visiting one of the institutions, Queens College, City University of New York, on Tuesday to kick off the celebratory week. 

Legislators, including members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, also spoke out in support of the institutions to commemorate the week. Rep. Judy Chu, chair of CAPAC, called the colleges and universities “critical” in increasing access to higher education for underrepresented Asian American communities. 

nbc news: Stop AAPI Hate group launches campaign to prevent candidates from using anti-Asian language

September 21, 2023

Asian American civil rights organizations are launching a new effort to help monitor and prevent the use of inflammatory anti-Asian political rhetoric, ahead of the 2024 presidential elections. 

The “Stop the Blame” campaign, spearheaded by the nonprofit groups Stop AAPI Hate and Chinese for Affirmative Action, kicked off Thursday with a website that includes information on the impact of racist language and policies.

“This anti-Asian rhetoric, many times, has to do with politicians who are trying to outdo one another,” said Rep. Judy Chu, chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus. “They don’t care who they hurt in the process.”

Communications workers of america: No Tax Breaks for Union Busters

September 21, 2023

This week, U.S. House of Representatives members Donald Norcross (D-N.J.), Judy Chu (D-Calif.), and Brendan Boyle (D-Penn.) introduced the No Tax Breaks for Union Busting Act to end the ability of corporations to deduct union busting expenses from their taxes. A similar bill has also been introduced in the U.S. Senate.

pasadena now: City Committee OK’s $1.5 Million Congressional Grant Supporting Outdoor Dining

September 20, 2023

Pasadena’s  Economic Development and Technology Committee moved to approve City staff recommendation proposing the City accept the $1.5 million congressional grant funding awarded to Pasadena for outdoor dining and provide directions on its use. 

In April 2022, in anticipation of the closing of the emergency initiative funding support, the City submitted a Community Project Funding request to Congressmember Judy Chu to continue its support of outdoor dining and the small business community. 

The grant was awarded to the city last June as a result of a request of  Chu. 

Streets blog la: Pasadena Cuts Ribbon Celebrating New Union Street Protected Bikeway

September 12, 2023

Pasadena's Union Street Cycle Track is a protected bikeway along the south side of Union Street, extending 1.5 miles from Hill Avenue to Arroyo Parkway - connecting to City Hall, the Metro A Line, and many other Old Pasadena destinations.

Last Saturday, elected officials and hundreds of cyclists gathered to celebrate a ribbon-cutting for Pasadena's newest bikeway on Union Street.

Pasadena Mayor Victor Gordo welcomed cyclists, urging them to explore the corridor safely and be aware of drivers. Other speakers included U.S. Congressmember Judy Chu, State Senator Anthony Portanino, and Pasadena councilmembers Vice-Mayor Felicia Williams, and Justin Jones, Jason Lyon, and Jessica Rivas.

sierra club: Celebrating Excellence in Environmental Leadership: 16th Annual Sierra Club Political Leadership Awards

September 11, 2023

The 2024 election cycle looms large on the horizon, with the California Primary just eight months away. In this pivotal time, the Sierra Club is gearing up to support environmental champions and combat polluter-backed candidates across the state of California. As part of this mission, we recently celebrated our 16th annual Sierra Club Political Leadership Awards fundraiser, an event that embodies our commitment to equity, democracy, and sustainability.

Rep. Judy Chu made history as the first Asian woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2009. Her work on public lands, including the establishment of the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument, showcases her tireless advocacy for our environment. Rep. Chu is a strong advocate for fighting climate change, investing in clean energy, and opposing harmful oil and gas drilling.

kff health news: Workers Pay the Price While Congress and Employers Debate Need for Heat Regulations

September 5, 2023

President Joe Biden in 2021 tasked the Occupational Safety and Health Administration with developing rules to prevent heat injury and illness. But that 46-step process can take more than a decade and might stall if a Republican is elected president in 2024, because the GOP has generally opposed occupational health regulations over the past 20 years. These rules might require employers to provide ample drinking water, breaks, and a cool-down space in shade or air conditioning when temperatures rise above a certain threshold.

On Sept. 7, OSHA will begin meetings with small-business owners to discuss its proposals, including actions that employers would take when temperatures rise to 90 degrees.

As this summer has broken heat records, Rep. Judy Chu (D-Calif.) and other members of Congress have pushed legislation that would speed OSHA’s rule-making process. The bill is named after Asunción Valdivia, a farmworker who fell unconscious while picking grapes in California on a 105-degree day in 2004. His son picked him up from the fields, and Valdivia died of heatstroke on the drive home. “Whether on a farm, driving a truck, or working in a warehouse, workers like Asunción keep our country running while enduring some of the most difficult conditions,” Chu said in a July statement urging Congress to pass the bill.

cbs news: Workers pay the price while Congress and employers debate need for heat regulations

August 30, 2023

“As this summer has broken heat records, Rep. Judy Chu (D-Calif.) and other members of Congress have pushed legislation that would speed OSHA's rule-making process. The bill is named after Asunción Valdivia, a farmworker who fell unconscious while picking grapes in California on a 105-degree day in 2004. His son picked him up from the fields, and Valdivia died of heatstroke on the drive home. "Whether on a farm, driving a truck, or working in a warehouse, workers like Asunción keep our country running while enduring some of the most difficult conditions," Chu said in a July statement urging Congress to pass the bill.”

abc 7: Local veterans honored for their service in the Korean War, World War II

August 21, 2023

Now, more than 70 years later, Chavez finally got the recognition he deserves thanks to Congresswoman Grace Napolitano and a unit historian. They verified his service. Representatives Napolitano and Judy Chu presented him a number of medals and badges that had always been his.

pasadena now: Congresswoman Chu Headlines Care Force One’s Visit to Pasadena on Tuesday

August 15, 2023

Rep. Judy Chu will welcome health advocates on board. She will be joined by Ingrid Rivera-Guzman, President of Latino Coalition of Los Angeles and cancer survivor Laura Packard. During the event, speakers will discuss how the Inflation Reduction Act and other healthcare measures will improve care and lower costs.

National Mortgage professional: This Land Is Not Your Land …

August 15, 2023

Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Chair Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) was “outraged” by the signing, which she called in a May 15 statement, “the latest state-level effort to restrict the property ownership of Chinese home seekers, who are aspiring small business owners, students, and families seeking to build better lives for themselves here in America.”

Sutter health: Laboring in 90 Degrees, Indoors: Workers Push for Action on Heat-Related Illness

August 10, 2023

A bill known as the Asunción Valdivia Heat Illness, Injury, and Fatality Prevention Act opens in a new tab or window -- first introduced in the House in 2019 by Rep. Judy Chu (D-Calif.) -- would require OSHA to issue a federal extreme heat standard, with specifics for implementing it to be developed by individual employers with input from their workers. A companion bill has been introduced in the Senate by Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio). The bill was named for a worker who died from heat stroke after working for 10 hours straight in 105-degree temperatures.

nbc news: A Chicano Heritage Month? Yes and here's why, this legislator says

August 4, 2023

A group of California-based lawmakers led by Sen. Alex Padilla and Reps. Linda Sanchez, Judy Chu and Tony Cárdenas introduced a resolution in June to honor Gloria Molina, the first Latina elected to California's state Assembly and the first to serve in the Los Angeles City Council, among other offices.

San Gabriel Valley Tribune: Monterey Park City Council approves gun retail ‘buffer zone’

August 4, 2023

Such restraining orders have been used at least 5,000 times in the United States, and in California have prevented 58 mass shootings, according to Rep. Judy Chu, D-Pasadena, who along with Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-NY, introduced the Language Access to Gun Violence Prevention Strategies Act.

the hill: Americans must unite to reject 21st Century ‘alien land laws’

August 3, 2023

Fortunately, Reps. Judy Chu (D-Calif.) and Al Green (D-Texas) — two strong champions of civil rights — have come together with more than a dozen of their colleagues and proposed legislation that would preempt these discriminatory bills.

Hindustan Times: Langar on Capitol Hill unites members of Congress, Sikh community

August 2, 2023

The event, supported by Senator Chuck Schumer’s office, brought together nearly 150 attendees, including Congresswoman Judy Chu and Congressman Shri Thanedar.

pasadena now: Rep. Judy Chu Honors Pasadena Leaders at 2023 Congressional Leadership of the Year Awards Ceremony

August 1, 2023

U.S. Represenative Judy Chu, who represents the Pasadena area in Congress, bestowed her prestigious Congressional Leadership of the Year Awards upon two Pasadena civic leaders and a Pasadena-based organization for their exceptional contributions to the San Gabriel Valley communities. 

south pasadena news: Mental Health | Congresswoman Judy Chu Presents Check to Regional Program

April 13, 2023

he City of South Pasadena welcomed Congresswomen Judy Chu to City Hall on Monday, April 10, 2023 to present a check for $1.5 million to the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) toward the San Gabriel Valley Crisis Assistance Response and Engagement Program (SGV CARE), the region’s mental health crisis-response program.

crescenta weekly: Q&A with Representative Judy Chu

March 30, 2023

Judy Chu is a prominent American politician. She currently represents California’s 28th Congressional District, which includes Pasadena and the West San Gabriel Valley. She serves on the powerful House Ways and Means Committee, which oversees legislation related to taxes, Social Security and Medicare. Additionally, she is a member of the House Small Business Committee and the House Budget Committee.

san gabriel valley tribune: Rep. Judy Chu and head of Small Business Administration to visit Monterey Park

February 24, 2023

Rep. Judy Chu, D-Pasadena, and Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration, are set to visit Garvey Avenue in Monterey Park on Friday.

Chu, whose congressional district includes Monterey Park, will highlight federal efforts made in the past two years to support small business, but along with Guzman plans to hearing directly from small businesses on specific needs and challenges.

time magazine: Rep. Judy Chu on the Mass Shooting That Shattered Lunar New Year Joy in Her Hometown

January 22, 2023

Saturday’s mass shooting at a Lunar New Year dance in Monterey Park, Calif., struck close to home for Representative Judy Chu.

The Democrat has lived in the city for 37 years, serving on the city council there followed by a three-term stint as mayor in the early 2000s. She currently serves California’s 28th District in the U.S. House of Representatives, representing the city and much of northeast Los Angeles County.

The Rafu Shimpo: Rep. Chu Calls for Probe into Kei-Ai COVID Deaths

October 18, 2022

Some of the region’s most prominent Asian American leaders are warning political candidates against using their communities to further inflame tensions following the City Hall tape leak scandal that has laid bare racial divides in Los Angeles.

With elections weeks away, the group said in a joint statement Friday that "communities do not want to be used as a scapegoat or political wedge."

Congress member Judy Chu, D-Pasadena, said inflammatory rhetoric about Asians leads to their being targeted in hate incidents. “Do not use AAPI’s as scapegoats as a way to win your campaign that will do irreparable harm to Los Angeles, especially now,” Chu said.

LA List  LA’s Asian American Leaders Warn Against Making Their Community A ‘Political Wedge

October 14, 2022

Some of the region’s most prominent Asian American leaders are warning political candidates against using their communities to further inflame tensions following the City Hall tape leak scandal that has laid bare racial divides in Los Angeles.

With elections weeks away, the group said in a joint statement Friday that "communities do not want to be used as a scapegoat or political wedge."

Congress member Judy Chu, D-Pasadena, said inflammatory rhetoric about Asians leads to their being targeted in hate incidents. “Do not use AAPI’s as scapegoats as a way to win your campaign that will do irreparable harm to Los Angeles, especially now,” Chu said.

NBC News: Ahead of midterms, politicians warn against using China rhetoric that scapegoats Asians

October 13, 2022

Asian American politicians are warning against using inflammatory rhetoric about China and anti-Asian terms ahead of the midterms after a new report detailed the impact it can have on Asian and Asian American communities.

“In our country’s history, we’ve seen how the rhetoric used about our communities, not just in relation to COVID-19, but also around economic competition with Asian countries, results in the harm and even murder of Asian Americans here at home,” Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., said during the news conference.

Pasadena Now: Congresswoman Judy Chu: Court Decision Declaring DACA Unlawful is Morally Wrong 

October 6, 2022

“Yesterday’s court decision declaring DACA unlawful is morally wrong and puts the future of 600,000 DACA recipients across the country in jeopardy. While the ruling does keep the existing program in place, it’s never been more critical for the Senate to act on the House-passed Dream and Promise Act to protect DACA recipients,” said Rep. Chu.

San Gabriel Valley Tribune: Gun violence and what to do about it was the topic at Alhambra High

September 7, 2022

Rep. Judy Chu, D-Pasadena, spoke with Alhambra High School students on Wednesday, Sept. 7, as part of Gun Violence Prevention Day of Action. Chu’s goal on Wednesday was to discuss the country’s gun violence crisis and the role of public policy in curbing it.

Los Angeles Times: Heat waves can be deadly. California workers, lawmakers push for federal labor protections

August 31, 2022

Ahead of Southern California’s triple-digit heat wave this week, union workers were joined by Sen. Alex Padilla and Rep. Judy Chu in a Tuesday news conference, advocating for the passage of federal workplace heat stress protections.

ABC NEws: Rep. Judy Chu weighs in on Women's Health Protection Act

August 10, 2022

In the month since Roe v. Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court, at least 15 states have ceased nearly all abortion services.

California Congresswoman Judy Chu is the lead sponsor of the Women's Health Protection Act. Along with the Freedom to Travel for Health Care Act, these two pieces of legislation aim to cement protections to reproductive rights by ensuring a federal right to abortion and ability to travel across state lines to get an abortion although neither are expected to pass the Senate.

West Virginia Daily New: Miller, Chu Introduce Legislation to Connect Families in Need with Community Resources

July 30, 2022

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WVDN) – Congresswomen Carol Miller (R-WV) and Judy Chu (D-CA) introduced on July 29, 2022 the Helping Households And Neighbors Distribute Services (HANDS) for Families Act in the U.S. House of Representatives. This legislation would permit states to use already-allocated money to access online portals that connect families in need with resources such as pregnancy centers, child care programs, food pantries, churches, and nonprofits.

Colorado Boulevard: Chu Votes for Historic Legislation to Ban Assault Weapons

July 29, 2022

On July 29, the United States House of Representatives passed the historic Assault Weapons Ban Act of 2022, which would restore and update the assault weapons ban that was previously enacted in 1994 but expired in 2004.

Currently, there are no federal laws restricting the sales of semiautomatic weapons or large capacity ammunition feeding devices. The passage of this landmark legislation comes just weeks after President Biden signed the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act into law, marking the first time in nearly 30 years Congress has passed significant gun control legislation.

Sun News: Bill Aimed at Creating OSHA Workplace Heat Standard

July 28, 2022

A House Bill aimed at directing OSHA to create a Heat Standard within two years of its passage was passed Wednesday, July 27th.

The Asuncion Valdivia Heat Illness and Fatality Prevention Act of 2021 passed with a 27-19 vote.

H.R. 2193, sponsored by Rep. Judy Chu (D-CA), includes provisions concerning training and education on prevention and response to heat illness, along with whistleblower protections.

MSNBC: Rep. Judy Chu (D-CA) speaks about being arrested at abortion rights protest outside Supreme Court

July 2, 2022

Rep. Judy Chu (D-CA) speaks with Cori Coffin about being arrested alongside other activists while attending a civil disobedience rally for abortion rights on Capitol grounds, as well as the actions that Congress plans to take in the coming weeks and months to support women in the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. “We will fight to maintain our right to make decisions over our bodies and our futures,” Rep. Chu says.

POLiTiCO: Roe has fallen. Rep. Chu has a plan

June 24, 2022

Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 decision that established abortion as a fundamental right in the United States, is no more.

The 5-4 ruling to overturn Roe was not unexpected.

USA Today: Congress urged to address hate crimes, but ‘hate is a hell of a motivator.’ Will passing laws help?

June 4, 2022

For Rep. Judy Chu, the recent shooting of 10 Black shoppers in Buffalo, New York, caused a flashback to last year when eight people, six of them Asian women, were killed in the Atlanta area.

Chu was not only saddened, but frustrated that Congress hasn’t done enough to address the attacks against people of color.

MSNBC: Rep. Chu aims to protect right to abortion

May 4, 2022

California Congresswoman Judy Chu is a sponsor of the Women’s Health Protection Act, which aims to protect a person’s right to abortion and the health care workers who provide the service. 

She joins Zerlina to discuss the chances of it passing.

Forbes Breaking News: Judy Chu: ‘God Makes No Mistakes— Transgender Kids Are Not A Mistake’

April 14, 2022

During a House Budget Committee meeting last week, Rep. Judy Chu (D-CA) questioned Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra.

Truthout: Warren & Chu Call Out IRS Auditors for Targeting Households Making $25K or Less

April 13, 2022

In a letter sent to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Treasury Department on Tuesday, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts) and Rep. Judy Chu (D-California) demanded that the agency explain why audits of low-income taxpayers have doubled over the past year.

The letter, addressed to IRS Commissioner Chuck Rettig and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, points out that IRS audits of low-income earners doubled in fiscal year 2021 and that the practice of disproportionately auditing this group goes against President Joe Biden’s pledge to not increase tax scrutiny of people making less than $400,000 in income.

Forbes Breaking News: Judy Chu Promotes Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act

April 7, 2022

Rep. Judy Chu (D-CA) promotes the Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act.

NBC News: Pelosi, Congress members remember victims of Atlanta-area spa shootings

March 16, 2022

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus commemorated the anniversary of the Atlanta-area spa shootings, in which eight people — six of them Asian women — were killed.

“Because of this, America was finally shocked awake to the reality of anti-Asian hate,” Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., the caucus chair, said of the shootings at the news event. “But in reality, for over a year xenophobic slurs like ‘China virus’ and ‘kung flu’ have been terrorizing Asian American communities across the country with thousands of anti-Asian hate crimes and incidents.”

Forbes Breaking News: ‘There Must Be Consequences For This Belligerence’: Judy Chu Applauds Move To Cut Off Russian Oil

March 13, 2022

During House Floor remarks on Wednesday, Rep. Judy Chu (D-CA) showed her support for the recently passed bill banning Russian oil.

ArmenPress: ‘I am proud to stand with Armenian people in rejecting violence from Azerbaijan’ – Rep. Judy Chu

March 11, 2022

Member of the US House of Representatives Judy Chu is confident that despite the ongoing attacks and violence of Azerbaijan against the Armenian people, the spirit of Armenians could not be defeated.

Southern Poverty Law Center: Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., speaks about the SPLC’s 2021 Year In Hate report

March 11, 2022

Chu is one of 10 members of Congress who are sharing their support for the SPLC’s research on hate and extremism, as well as its role in ending white supremacy and informing our nation’s policies.

The Hill: Asian caucus leader warns against encouraging xenophobia in debate on China competition bill

February 1, 2022

The leader of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus is urging fellow lawmakers to avoid relying on "fear of China" during debate on pending legislation to boost U.S. competitiveness and supply chains so as not to encourage xenophobia.

The House is expected to pass a sprawling legislative package later this week designed to encourage more domestic production of key goods and services, invest in more scientific research, and address the current shortage of semiconductor chips to make the U.S. more competitive globally in line with nations like China.

Pasadena Now: Rep. Chu Calls on SBA to Help Shuttered Venues Impacted by Omicron

January 25, 2022

Rep. Judy Chu (D-Pasadena) and House Small Business Committee Chairwoman Nydia Velazquez (NY-07) sent a letter to the Small Business Administration (SBA) requesting the agency’s partnership in making improvements to the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) program to help businesses facing ongoing disruptions due to the widespread Omicron Variant.

“Performing arts businesses were among the first to feel the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and will be among the last to recover. Millions of these workers rely on businesses like theaters, cinemas, concert halls, and other arts venues for their livelihoods,” wrote Chu and Velazquez.

NBC News: New U.S. guidance could mitigate racial profiling of Asian academics, officials say

January 21, 2022

The Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus says a new rule change in a federal grant process will help prevent the wrongful prosecution of Chinese scientists and academics.

Members of the caucus praised the changes announced last week by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, which are aimed at making the grant process more uniform and less prone to error due to unclear rules and instructions.

Deadline: Rep. Judy Chu “Relaunches” Creative Rights Caucus In Congress; Rep. Drew Ferguson To Co-Chair

December 14, 2021

Congresswoman Judy Chu (D-CA) has “relaunched” the Creative Rights Caucus with a new Republican co-chair – Drew Ferguson (R-GA). The caucus advocates for the creative industries and their workers.

“I am so proud to be partnering with Rep. Drew Ferguson to relaunch the Creative Rights Caucus,” Chu said. “I helped to found the CRC because I wanted more of my Congressional colleagues to understand that the creative industries aren’t just movie stars and high powered producers, but that these are a core part of our economy. In fact, in 2019, creative industries contributed 1.5 trillion dollars to our GDP and employed over 5.7 million workers. Most are blue collar jobs such as electricians, carpenters, makeup artists, and more. But with many creative industries forced to pause operations during the pandemic, middle class workers were suffering.

LAist: After Outcry, Asian-Majority Cities In West San Gabriel Valley Are Now Back Together In Latest Redistricting Map

December 9, 2021

Hundreds of emails and phone calls began to pour in last month as word spread about a proposal to break up a congressional district with a high concentration of Asian-majority cities in the west San Gabriel Valley.

On Thursday, with no debate, the California Citizens Redistricting Commission posted a new map for Southern California online that returned the three cities to the same district as other Asian-majority cities including Arcadia, San Gabriel, San Marino and Temple City.

Redistricting maps are not final until the commission takes a vote on Dec. 27. But Asian American leaders expressed optimism that the west San Gabriel Valley district would stay intact. The communities are currently in the 27th Congressional district represented by Democrat Judy Chu.

MSNBC: Rep. Judy Chu: “We are lagging behind so many countries around the world”

October 30, 2021

Rep. Judy Chu has been advocating for paid leave for years. So far it’s been left out of the larger social spending deal, but Chu and her colleagues are still pushing before a likely vote next week. “We need to have this included.”

Pasadena Now: Rep. Judy Chu Joins Pasadena Media’s ‘NewsRap Local’ to Discuss Infrastructure, Abortion and News of the Day

October 18, 2021

Pasadena Media’s local news talk show “NewsRap Local with Justin Chapman” airs Friday at 5 p.m. with featured guest Congress member Judy Chu (D-Pasadena), who will discuss her federal abortion bill, progress on the dual infrastructure bills and other news of the day.

Chu was the first Chinese American woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2009. Her district includes Pasadena and the west San Gabriel Valley. She currently serves on the House Ways and Means Committee, which has jurisdiction over legislation pertaining to taxes, revenues, Social Security and Medicare. She also serves on the House Small Business Committee, which has

oversight of the Small Business Administration. She was first elected to the Garvey School District Board of Education in 1985. From there, she was elected to the Monterey Park City Council, where she served as mayor three times. She then was elected to the state Assembly and then the state Board of Equalization.

South Pasadenan: Rep. Chu Calls on Biden Administration To Hold Assad Accountable for Atrocities

October 12, 2021

Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) today called on the Biden Administration to oppose the normalization of relations with Syria and to ensure Bashar al-Assad continues to be held accountable for his crimes under the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act, a

2020 law which gives the U.S. government greater authority to sanction businesses, individuals, and government institutions for activities that support the Assad regime’s war on the Syrian people

MSNBC: Rep. Chu on Sen. Collins's reported abortion bill: I’m not sure what Susan Collins is talking about

October 9, 2021

Democrats on Capitol Hill are juggling a number of party priorities including ongoing negotiations over President Biden’s budget package and the bipartisan infrastructure bill. Rep Judy Chu (D-CA) joined Mehdi Hasan to discuss the ongoing negotiations as well as the latest news regarding abortion, after the fifth circuit court of appeals’ reinstated the Texas abortion ban. When asked about Sen. Susan Collin’s reported new abortion bill, Rep. Chu said, the “Women’s Health Protection” Act she authored “already preserves what exactly is in Roe v. Wade so I’m not sure what Susan Collins is talking about.”

CSPAN: Congressional Democratic News Conference on Women's Health Protection Act

September 24, 2021

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and other “pro-choice” lawmakers spoke about the importance of passing the Women’s Health Protection Act, which was introduced by Representative Judy Chu (D-CA). The bill protects women’s rights to access abortions. Shortly after this event, the House passed this legislation 218-211

Roll Call: House passes abortion rights legislation

September 24, 2021

The House passed legislation, 218-211, on Friday that, if enacted, would broadly expand the scope of abortion rights.

The legislation by Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., would protect abortion access and the ability for health providers to perform them.

NBC News: ​​House passes abortion rights bill amid challenges to Roe v. Wade

September 24, 2021

The House passed legislation Friday that would codify abortion rights protections amid threats to Roe v. Wade from a Texas law banning most abortions and a wave of restrictions in other states.

Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., the lead sponsor of the Women's Health Protection Act, said Republicans have been using a two-pronged strategy over the last decade to attack abortion rights. First, she said, they "steadily packed the courts at every level with anti-choice judges" and second, "they've been crafting state laws designed to create a challenge to Roe for these judges to uphold."

"Congress must protect the rights of women and pregnant people in every ZIP code, putting an end to an attack on abortion once and for all," she said. "The Women's Health Protection Act is how we do that. I've introduced the Women's Health Protection Act since 2013 and in every Congress since then because we knew this day would come."

Al Jazeera: US House passes bill to secure abortion rights for women

September 24, 2021

The United States House of Representatives on Friday approved a proposed law that would guarantee women’s right to an abortion throughout the United States.

The bill, which would override new laws in Texas and other Republican-led states restricting abortions, passed the House by a vote of 218-211 but faces opposition from Republicans in the US Senate.

La Times: House Democrats, galvanized by Texas ban, vote to legalize abortion nationwide

September 24, 2021

The House voted Friday to legalize abortion nationwide until fetal viability, and even though the legislation is almost certain to fail in the Senate, it marks a historic victory for abortion rights supporters after a decades-long fight. 

The vote on the Women’s Health Protection Act is the first the House has ever held to set a federal legal standard on abortion and the first time in nearly 30 years that the House has approved what advocates consider a major proactive abortion rights bill.

“We cannot rely on [Supreme Court Justices] Amy Coney Barrett or Brett Kavanaugh to confirm our rights for us,” said Rep. Judy Chu (D-Monterey Park), who wrote the bill. “Congress must protect the rights of women and pregnant people in every ZIP Code, putting an end to an attack on abortion once and for all.”

MSNBC: House Democrats pass new bill to codify Roe v. Wade protections

September 24, 2021

On Sept. 1, five Republican-appointed Supreme Court justices gave the green light to Texas' new abortion ban, effectively ending Roe v. Wade protections in the nation's second largest state. On Sept. 2, the morning after the ruling, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi not only denounced the policy, she also announced plans to bring the Women's Health Protection Act to the floor.

The point of the legislation is simple: The bill would enshrine reproductive rights into federal law, codifying Roe's. This morning, as NPR reported, it passed the Democratic-led House.

Spectrum News: Pasadena lawmaker fights for Women’s Health Protection Act

September 24, 2021

The Women’s Health Protection Act passed the House last week and headed to consideration in the Senate, marking the first time in history that lawmakers passed legislation designed to protect the right to abortion access. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-New York, vowed to bring the bill to a vote “soon,” although it’s almost sure to fail.

Rep. Judy Chu, D-Pasadena, introduced her pro-choice bill in previous legislative cycles but this is the first time House Democrats moved to vote on it.

“It was a very, very important moment for the women of America,” Chu said.

New York Times: With Roe Under Threat, House Plans to Vote on Bill to Counter Abortion Curbs

September 23, 2021

House Democrats plan on Friday to push through broad legislation to uphold abortion rights, taking urgent action after a major Supreme Court setback as they brace for a ruling next year that could further roll back access to abortion nationwide.

“It became very evident that we needed to have something that would push back against all these state restrictions,” said Representative Judy Chu, Democrat of California and the lead author of the measure. “We could see that change was possible at the Supreme Court, and we knew we had to make sure that Roe v. Wade was protected.”

Pasadena Now: Congressmember Chu Announces New Federal Protections for Workers Against Heat Stress

September 20, 2021

The U.S. Department of Labor has unveiled plans to protect workers from heat-related stress and illness under an initiative modeled after a bill introduced by U.S. Rep. Judy Chu, D-Pasadena, earlier this year, Chu’s office announced Monday.

Under the new policy, the Department of Labor will make notice of a new rule-making process to create federal heat standards for workers both indoors and outdoors; begin unannounced inspections at workplaces when temperatures climb above 80 degrees; create a “National Emphasis Program” on heat; and establish a “Heat Work Group” within the National Advisory Board on Labor, the congressmember’s representatives said in a written statement.

The Texas Tribune: Texas’ abortion ban prompts push in Congress to pass federal reproductive rights bill, while renewing filibuster feud

September 15, 2021

 U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said the House will vote on a reproductive rights bill when lawmakers reconvene in Washington this month, following the U.S. Supreme Court’s refusal to block Texas’ new six-week abortion ban.

The Women’s Health Protection Act of 2021, introduced by Rep. Judy Chu of California, would guarantee a pregnant person’s legal right to abortion and “permit health care providers to provide abortion services without limitations or requirements that single out the provision of abortion services.” 

The Hill: House to vote on bill guaranteeing abortion access in response to Texas law

September 2, 2021

Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said Thursday that the House will vote on legislation to guarantee access to abortion upon its return to Washington later this month after the Supreme Court refused to block a restrictive Texas law that bans most abortions.

“Upon our return, the House will bring up Congresswoman Judy Chu’s Women’s Health Protection Act to enshrine into law reproductive health care for all women across America," Pelosi said.   

CNBC: House to vote on abortion rights bill after Supreme Court declines to block restrictive Texas law

September 2, 2021

The House will vote on a reproductive rights bill when it returns later this month, following the Supreme Court’s refusal to block one of the country’s most restrictive abortion laws that took effect in Texas this week, Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday.

The Democratic-held chamber plans to take up the Women’s Health Protection Act after lawmakers come back to Washington on Sept. 20. The legislation, led in the House by Democratic Rep. Judy Chu of California, would establish the legal right to abortion nationwide and prevent states from putting medically unnecessary restrictions on the procedures.

HuffPost: Nancy Pelosi Announces Vote On Bill To Codify Roe v. Wade

September 2, 2021

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) announced Thursday that she plans to bring up legislation that would codify Roe v. Wade, the landmark Supreme Court decision that protects the right to choose to have an abortion, as soon as the House returns from recess this month.

“Upon our return, the House will bring up Congresswoman Judy Chu’s Women’s Health Protection Act to enshrine into law reproductive health care for all women across America,” Pelosi said in a statement.

Politico: Biden: Texas abortion law 'blatantly violates' Roe precedent

September 1, 2021

President Joe Biden vowed Wednesday to defend abortion rights after the Supreme Court let stand a Texas abortion law that bans the procedure after six weeks of pregnancy.

Rep. Judy Chu (D-Calif.), who introduced the House bill protecting abortion access as established in Roe, urged the White House to help woo enough senators to support the bill. 

“It's important for the White House to weigh in...we really are going to need their help to get the votes on the Senate side,” said Chu. “We will need to have all resources available but especially the most powerful voice in land, and that is our President Biden to weigh in on this.”

THE DAILY BULLETIN: Almost $1 million could come for shuttle into Angeles National Forest

August 19, 2021

For the first time, the San Gabriel Mountains would be connected to public transit as federal funding within a House of Representatives appropriations bill is slated to be spent on a shuttle system to take visitors into the wilderness.

Rep. Judy Chu, D-Pasadena, has received approval from the House Appropriations Committee to include a grant of $995,000 to Nature For All, a local nonprofit group, for the building of a shuttle system into both the Angeles National Forest and the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument.

Pasadena Now: Chu Urges Tenants and Landlords to Apply for Rent Relief As Soon As Possible

August 19, 2021

Rep. Judy Chu (D-Pasadena) is encouraging more tenants and landlords to apply for the California COVID-19 Rent Relief Program.

Congress has provided over $46.5 billion to help renters and landlords across the country to ensure that no renter loses their home during a global pandemic. The state of California has received $5.2 billion of those funds to cover up to 100 percent of unpaid or future rent and may also help low-income renters pay some or all their unpaid utility bills, including gas, electric, water and internet services.

SOUTH PASADENAN: Representative Judy Chu Welcomes Biden Administration Eviction Moratorium Extension

August 4, 2021

Tuesday, the Biden Administration announced that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will be extending the eviction moratorium for areas where the rate of coronavirus remains high. Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27), who had called for the moratorium to be extended, issued the following statement:

“I thank the Biden Administration for this action that will keep thousands of families in their homes, sparing them the completely avoidable pain of being unhoused during a pandemic and recession. The eviction moratorium was always about helping families weather the crisis so that we could all be better positioned to get back to work when it is safe to do so. With the coronavirus still raging in many parts of the country, the need that justified this moratorium over the past year remains.

Pasadena Now: Chu Reintroduces Bill Restoring Federal Student Loans for Grad Students

July 27, 2021

U.S. Rep. Judy Chu, D-Pasadena, has reintroduced legislation aimed at restoring federal student loan support to graduate students, her office announced this week.

The Protecting Our Students by Terminating Graduate Rates that Add to Debt, or POST GRAD, Act “will once again make graduate students eligible to receive Federal Direct Subsidized Loans,” Chu’s office said in a written statement. “That eligibility was ended by the Budget Control Act of 2011.”

MSNBC: “It’s like Social Security for children.” Rep. Judy Chu says new Child Tax Credit will cut child poverty in half

July 17, 2021

The Child Tax Credit is now in effect. Congresswoman Judy Chu of California joins Ali Velshi to talk about the impact it’s set to have — reducing child poverty in the U.S. by half — and mythbusts some GOP claims about it being a disincentive to work. “I’d like to know what happened to the Republicans,” says Chu. Back in 1997, “they were the ones who initiated the child tax credit.”

South Pasadenan: U.S. Congresswoman Judy Chu to join ChapCare and Westfield Santa Anita in Opening a New Community COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic

June 16, 2021

Representative Judy Chu (CA-27) will join ChapCare, and Westfield Santa Anita for a press conference celebrating the grand opening of a new COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Westfield Santa Anita.

ChapCare is a HRSA-funded and recognized community health center network that has been providing medical services to under-insured and uninsured residents of the San Gabriel Valley for more than 23 years. The partnership with Westfield Santa Anita is part of a ChapCare’s effort to reduce the spread of the virus and make COVID-19 vaccinations accessible to all, ahead of the holiday season.