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December 9, 2025

WASHINGTON Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries announced the launch of a new House Democratic Commission on AI and the Innovation Economy that will convene throughout 2026. The commission will develop policy expertise in partnership with the innovation community, relevant stakeholders and committees of jurisdiction.


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November 21, 2025

LOS ANGELES – Today, Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D–Los Angeles County) issued the following statement after a community project he advocated for was included in the government funding bill signed into law last week.


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November 21, 2025

Heavy rains have created a heavy burden on Rolling Hills Estates' stormwater infrastructure, but $750,000 in federal funding should help improve that infrastructure.

Rolling Hills Estates will receive federal funding to improve stormwater infrastructure, it was announced by Congressman T


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July 23, 2025

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) announced the reintroduction of the Renewable Energy for U.S.


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July 3, 2025

WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) issued the following statement after voting against Donald Trump's Big Ugly Bill, H.R. 1. The bill passed the House 218-214 and will now be signed into law.


April 23, 2025

More than three months after wildfires ravaged parts of Los Angeles County, California’s request for nearly $40 billion in federal aid to help the recovery has stalled in Washington, largely because Republicans insist on tying conditions to the assistance.


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March 27, 2025

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) joined Congresswoman Laura Friedman (CA-30) and fellow members of the California delegation in urging the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to reverse its decision to not conduct soil testing in areas impacted by the wildfires.


February 7, 2025

A Southern California Democrat blasted President Trump on Thursday for ordering a release of water in the state’s Central Valley, describing the move as both wasteful and destructive to the region.


January 20, 2025

California leaders are working overtime to address the many impacts from devastating fires and some gathered in a virtual town hall last week to talk about what locals can do to recover after the Palisades Fire, as well as the government’s response to the blaze.