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Reps. Chu, Meng, Goldman, and Vargas Introduce Bill to Protect Multilingual Services in the Federal Government

To read more visit: chu.house.gov/media-center...

Bill would protect language access for 25 million individuals in the U.S. with limited English proficiency.

That is why I’m proud to join @meng.house.gov, @repdangoldman.bsky.social, & @vargas.house.gov in introducing the Language Access for All Act to ensure no one is denied assistance simply because English is not their first language.

Language access is a civil right. Trump's rollback of vital translation services across federal agencies is a blatant attack on immigrant communities. More than 25 million people will be stripped of translation resources for Medicare, home loans, FEMA aid, & other lifelines.

Rep. Chu Announces Winners of 2025 Congressional App Challenge

Congratulations to the 2025 #CongressionalAppChallenge winners from CA-28! I’m astonished by the talent behind each submission, showing the importance of STEM education for our youth. Thank you to every young coder who participated this year! chu.house.gov/media-center...

PASADENA, CA — On Saturday, January 17, 2026, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) announced the winners of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for middle and high school students in the West San Gabriel Valley. Th...

I made sure Republicans heard her story, & the stories of everyday Americans who are needlessly struggling because of their cruelty and inaction.

Earlier this week at @housebudgetdems.bsky.social, we heard from Rena Bumbray-Graves, a home care worker. Because Republicans refuse to extend the ACA premium tax credits, Rena's premiums skyrocketed by 139% and she was forced to drop her health care coverage.

Today’s @waysmeanscmte.bsky.social hearing made one thing crystal clear: Republicans aren’t interested in strengthening health care or protecting patients. They refused to extend the ACA tax credits causing millions to forgo health care this year, and families across California are suffering.

Rep. Chu Votes No on DHS Funding as ICE Continues Unchecked Violence and Civil Rights Abuses

I will always fight to protect the rights of immigrants and all Americans who call our country home. That is why I voted NO on today’s DHS appropriation bill. To read my full statement, visit: chu.house.gov/media-center...

“Under President Trump and Secretary Noem’s watch, ICE has devolved into a lawless militia with no regard for the rule of law or the American people’s safety. Trump has enabled ICE to operate with imp...

Our neighbors are living in fear because of the violent and lawless actions of the Trump administration. But Republicans put forth a bill to increase funding for the Department of Homeland Security without any oversight or accountability measures for ICE and DHS.

I stand with @reprocaucus.bsky.social and I will not stop fighting back against Republicans' push toward a nationwide abortion ban. Every woman in every zip code across our nation, regardless of their circumstance or income, deserves access to abortion care.

This doesn’t have to be our reality. My bill, the Women’s Health Protection Act, would restore the right to abortion care nationwide and ensure that patients and providers can make lifesaving medical decisions without fear of prosecution.

Today marks 53 years since #RoevWade, and the 4th year without its protections. Millions of women are being forced to travel hundreds of miles for abortion care. Too many have needlessly suffered or died because of extreme Republican abortion bans that criminalize care & sacrifice women’s lives.

ICE detains four children from Minnesota school district, including 5-year-old

ICE detained a father and his 5-year-old son Liam after they got home from pre-school pick up. ICE then used Liam as bait to try to kidnap more people. Now, Liam & his father are detained thousands of miles away from their home. No one is safe in Trump's America. It’s sickening.

Columbia Heights Public Schools district officials accused ICE officers of using the 5-year-old “as bait.” A 10-year-old and her mother were also detained.

Three years ago, our Monterey Park community was forever changed. Today, we honor the lives we lost and hold their memories close. youtu.be/GD3CSa7-Rn0?...

I was proud to join survivors and our community at Monterey Park's first-ever Resiliency Day. Together we will continue to heal and fight to end gun violence once and for all.

Three years ago, my hometown of Monterey Park endured the deadliest mass shooting in Los Angeles County history. But in the face of unfathomable tragedy, I have witnessed extraordinary strength and unity in our journey toward healing.