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This morning, I joined @housedemocrats.bsky.social to urge Speaker Johnson to bring our Affordable Care Act tax credit extension bill to the House Floor TODAY. No more delays, Americans cannot afford to wait any longer.

Instead of lowering costs for 22M Americans facing higher health care premiums, Republicans are targeting transgender kids. My family—and the entire trans community—deserves better. 🏳️‍⚧️

Stood in solidarity with @demwomencaucus.bsky.social to call out Trump and Republicans’ attacks on women’s health care and abortion access. We’re fighting for affordable care for all, especially women, who will feel the worst impacts of the GOP care crisis.

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Rep. Chu and Sen. Padilla Introduce Legislation to Protect More Wilderness in Southern California

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep Judy Chu (CA-28) introduced the San Gabriel Mountains, Foothills, and Rivers Protection Act of 2025, which would designate 35,335 acres of protected wilderness and 20.2 m...

But our work is not finished. That’s why today I reintroduced my San Gabriel Mountains, Foothills, and Rivers Protection Act to permanently protect over 35,000 acres of wilderness areas and over 20 miles of wild and scenic rivers.

For over a decade, I have proudly worked alongside dedicated advocates and local, state, and federal elected officials to fight for robust protections for the San Gabriel Mountains.

Took to the House floor today because in just 2 weeks, 22 million Americans will see their premiums explode if Republicans refuse to act. After 15 years, Republicans still have no plan — just higher costs and less coverage.

Reps. Chu, Carey and Sens. Tillis, Hassan Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Family Caregivers

That’s why I partnered with Rep. Mike Carey to reintroduce legislation that improves coordination with Medicare & makes it easier for caregivers to access critical health information. To read more about our bill visit: chu.house.gov/media-center...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Reps. Judy Chu (CA-28), Mike Carey (OH-15) and U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) reintroduced the Connecting Caregivers to Medicare Act.This bipartisan, ...

There are 63 million family caregivers across America who support loved ones every day. Yet too often, they face unnecessary hurdles when trying to coordinate care & get basic information.

Happy to cosponsor Rep. Raskin’s The People’s White House Historic Preservation Act. The White House belongs to the American people & major renovations should undergo a public review that respects its historic significance for future generations. That’s exactly what this bill will do.

Rep. Jamie Raskin

@raskin.house.gov

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The White House is not private property. It does not belong to Donald Trump. It belongs to the people. I’m introducing legislation to protect the building’s historic character against the president’s bulldozer and Marie Antoinette ballroom.

Today, 4 Republicans finally joined Democrats to force a vote to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits. Speaker Johnson has a choice: allow a vote to protect 22 million Americans’ health care, or own the massive premium hikes coming January 1. This crisis is preventable.

This new ban isn’t about security. It’s discrimination, plain and simple. We must pass my NO BAN Act to stop Trump's bigoted travel bans and abuses of power.

The Associated Press

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BREAKING: The Trump administration expands travel ban to include Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan and Syria.

Today, I met with Eaton Fire survivors who traveled to D.C. to share the challenges they’ve faced over the past year. Their stories are a powerful reminder of our community’s resilience, but also of the continued support that recovery demands.

Reps. Chu and Schrier Lead Over 100 Members Requesting GAO Study on RFK Jr.’s Rollback of Hepatitis B Vaccine Recommendation

There is NO cure for hepatitis B. That’s why we’re calling on GAO to conduct a full investigation into the public-health, economic, and equity impacts of this decision including its disproportionate impact on Asian American communities. To learn more and read the full letter visit:

Letter responds to RFK Jr.’s CDC panel’s vote to drop the longstanding recommendation for the universal administration of the hepatitis B vaccine at birth

Today, @repkimschrier.bsky.social and I led more than 100 Members of Congress in demanding accountability for RFK Jr.’s CDC panel’s decision to drop the longstanding universal hepatitis B birth-dose recommendation. This move is reckless and endangers the health of every single American.