Press Releases

Congressman Lowenthal Applauds Introduction of HR 1 Which Includes Key Language From His Work On Redistricting Reform

January 4, 2019 Press Release

Congressman Alan Lowenthal (CA-47) today applauded the introduction yesterday of H.R. 1, a sweeping and comprehensive voting rights, election security, and anti-corruption legislative package named the For The People Act. HR1 includes key provisions to restore election integrity taken from the Congressman's previously introduced legislation, the Redistricting Reform Act.

Issues:
Housing and Homelessness, Campaigns, Voting, and Elections

Congressman Lowenthal Sworn into Office

January 3, 2019 Press Release
Congressman Lowenthal Sworn into 116th Congress
U.S. Representative Alan Lowenthal was sworn in as a Member of the United States House of Representatives by the House Speaker on January 3rd, 2019.

Newest Members of Congress

January 3, 2019 Press Release
The 116th freshman class stands ready for the new Congress.

The freshman class will be sworn in on January 3rd, 2019 when the First Session of the 116th United States Congress convenes.

116th United States Congress Convenes

January 3, 2019 Press Release
New Congress Will Meet in Washington, DC
The First Session of the 116th U.S. Congress will commence on January 3rd, 2019 in Washington, DC.

Orange County Congressmen Condemn Trump Administration Attack On Vietnamese War Refugees

December 13, 2018 Press Release

Congressman Alan Lowenthal today joined with Congressman Lou Correa and Congressman-elect Harley Rouda in issuing the following statement regarding a Department of Homeland Security effort to renegotiate a 2008 agreement with Vietnam. The Administration's effort would result in Vietnam War-era immigrants from Vietnam being subject to deportation back to Vietnam:

Issues:
Immigration

Congressman Lowenthal Leads Coalition Calling on Administration To Reject Renegotiation of Agreement To Allow Deportation of Vietnamese Refugees

December 13, 2018 Press Release

Congressman Alan Lowenthal (CA-47) today led a coalition of 26 House Members in urging the President, the Secretary of State, and the Secretary of Homeland Security to maintain current protections afforded to Vietnamese refugees in the Unites States.

Issues:
Immigration

Congressman Lowenthal Leads Members Pushing For Travel Rights For Dreamers

December 12, 2018 Press Release

http://On Tuesday, December 11, Congressman Alan Lowenthal (CA-47) led a coalition of 14 Members of Congress on a letter urging Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen to restore the ability of Dreamers to travel abroad.

Issues:
Immigration

Congressman Lowenthal Introduces Bipartisan Legislation Honoring 70th Anniversary of Human Rights Day and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

December 10, 2018 Press Release

Congressman Alan Lowenthal (CA-47) today joined with 42 of his House colleagues to introduce a bipartisan House Resolution honoring the 70th Anniversary of Human Rights Day and the 1948 ratification by the United Nations of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).

Issues:
Human Rights and Civil Rights

Congressman Lowenthal Proud To Support Nancy Pelosi For House Speaker Of 116th Congress

November 27, 2018 Press Release

Congressman Alan Lowenthal (CA-47) today announced his intention to vote in support of Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi to be the next Speaker of the House of Representatives in the 116th Congress.

"Without question, Nancy Pelosi should be—and, I believe, will be—the next House Speaker.

Issues:
Campaigns, Voting, and Elections

Congressman Lowenthal Pleased By News Of Mother Mushroom Release From Prison

October 19, 2018 Press Release
Congressman Alan Lowenthal (CA-47) today issued the following statement on the release and exile of Nguyen Ngoc Nhu Quynh, one of Vietnam's most prominent dissidents, by the Vietnamese government. Known throughout Vietnam as "Mother Mushroom," Quynh is a blogger and environmental activist and was serving a 10-year sentence for what authorities called anti-state propaganda. 

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