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Rep. Chu Statement on SCOTUS Decisions Gutting Race-Conscious Admissions
On June 30, 2023, the Supreme Court of the United States announced its decision on Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard and Students for Fair Admissions v. University of North Carolina, undermining the Court’s long-standing support for affirmative action in higher education.
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Rep. Chu Renews Call for Reproductive Rights a Year after Roe’s Reversal
On June 24, 2023 marks one year since the Supreme Court issued the Dobbs v. Jackson decision, which overturned the 50-year precedent in Roe v. Wade of a nationwide, constitutional right to abortion care.
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Reps. Chu, DeGette, Lee File Discharge Petition to Force Vote on Women's Health Protection Act
As the nation approaches the one-year anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, Reps. Judy Chu (CA-28), Diana DeGette (CO-01), and Barbara Lee (CA-12) filed a discharge petition, a legislative tactic to force the Republican-led House to hold a vote on the Women’s Health Protection Act to restore the right to access abortion care everywhere in America.
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Rep. Chu, Chairman Martin Statements on SCOTUS Decision on Indian Child Welfare Act
On June 15, the Supreme Court issued a 7-2 decision to uphold protections for Native American children.
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Rep. Chu Highlights Opening of a Los Angeles-based Veterans Business Outreach Center
On June 15, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) highlighted the recent opening of a Los Angeles Regional Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) at Long Beach City College in Long Beach, CA. Covering Los Angeles County, San Bernardino County, Ventura County, Orange County, Santa Barbara County, and Riverside County, this new VBOC will provide essential resources to veteran and military spouse entrepreneurs and small business owners.
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Rep. Chu Statement on GOP Tax Scam 2.0
During the House Ways and Means Committee markup of the Republican tax plan, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) spoke out against the package and its focus on cutting taxes for the wealthy and well-connected while providing almost nothing to the neediest Americans.
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Rep. Chu Introduces Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Help Americans Recover from Natural Disasters
On June 6, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) joined Rep. David Kustoff (TN-08) introduced the bipartisan Filing Relief for Natural Disasters Act, which would provide relief for impacted taxpayers in states that have issued state-level disaster declarations.
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Reps. Chu, Green Introduce Federal Legislation to Preempt Discriminatory State Land Laws
On May 25, Reps. Judy Chu (CA-28) and Al Green (TX-09), who are leaders of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, introduced the Preemption of Real Property Discrimination Act.
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Rep. Chu Votes Against the Bipartisan Budget Agreement
On May 31, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) voted against H.R. 3746, the Bipartisan Budget Agreement, and released the following statement:
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Reps. Chu, Napolitano Joined by Sen. Hirono in First Bicameral Introduction of the Stop Mental Health Stigma in Our Communities Act during AANHPI Heritage Month
On May 31, Reps. Judy Chu (CA-28) and Grace Napolitano (CA-31) were joined by Senator Mazie Hirono (HI) to announce the first bicameral introduction of the Stop Mental Health Stigma in Our Communities Act, which would curb mental health stigma in the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community.
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After CODEL to US-Mexico Border, Rep. Chu Joins Rep. Escobar & Colleagues for Press Conference
On May 26, Reps. Judy Chu (CA-28) joined Reps. Veronica Escobar (TX-16), Madeleine Dean (PA-04), Sara Jacobs (CA-51), and Andrea Salinas (OR-06) for a press conference following their congressional delegation visit to U.S. Customs and Border Protection facilities at the border with Mexico.
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Reps. Chu, DelBene, Smith, & Malliotakis Introduce Resolution Calling for Action to Avoid Double Taxation with Taiwan
On May 25, Reps. Judy Chu (CA-28), Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Adrian Smith (NE-03), and Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) introduced a bipartisan resolution calling for legislation to avoid double taxation between the U.S. and Taiwan.
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Rep. Chu and Sen. Padilla Introduce Legislation to Expand San Gabriel Mountains National Monument, Protect More Wilderness in Southern California
On May 25, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) introduced the San Gabriel Mountains Protection Act. This bill would expand the borders of the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument to include the western Angeles National Forest and designate over 30,000 acres of protected wilderness and 45.5 miles of protected rivers in Southern California. In the Senate, Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) introduced Protecting Unique and Beautiful Landscapes by Investing in California (PUBLIC) Lands Act, a package that includes identical companion legislation to Rep. Chu’s.
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Reps. Chu, Carey Introduce SAFE Act of 2023 to Simplify Tax Filing Extension Process
On May 22, Reps. Judy Chu (CA-28) and Mike Carey (OH-15) introduced H.R. 3566, the Simplify Automatic Filing Extensions (SAFE) Act of 2023, new bipartisan legislation to simplify and streamline the tax filing extension process.
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Rep. Chu Recognizes 2023 Congressional Women of the Year
On Saturday, May 6, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) hosted an annual Congressional Women of the Year Awards Ceremony to honor local women in the San Gabriel Valley who have contributed to the community through service, organizing, or leadership. The award, now in its 13th year, is given to women nominated by people in their own cities and communities.
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Rep. Chu Joins House Democrats to Introduce U.S. Citizenship Act, Respond to GOP’s Child Deportation Act
On May 10, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) joined Rep. Linda Sanchez (CA-38), House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08), and other House Democratic leaders to introduce the U.S. Citizenship Act and respond to House Republicans’ H.R. 2, the Child Deportation Act.
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Reps. Chu, Fitzpatrick Introduce Acupuncture for Our Seniors Act of 2023
On May 9, Reps. Judy Chu (CA-28) and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) introduced the Acupuncture for Our Seniors Act of 2023.
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Amid GOP Silence, Rep. Chu Joins Democratic Women’s Caucus and Reps. Frankel, Fletcher and Lee to Lead Shadow Hearing on the State of a Post-Roe America
On April 28, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) joined the Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC) and Reps. Lois Frankel (FL-22), Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07), and Barbara Lee (CA-12) held a shadow hearing, “Fighting for Bodily Autonomy:
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Rep. Chu Votes Against Default on America Act
On April 26, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) voted against H.R. 2811, which passed 217-215. Prior to her vote, she spoke in opposition to the measure on the House floor.
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Reps. Chu, Buchanan Introduce Bipartisan Fix to Tax Code for Working Class Performing Artists
On April 19, Reps. Judy Chu (CA-28) and Vern Buchanan (FL-16) introduced the Performing Arts Tax Parity Act (PATPA) of 2023, legislation that would update the existing Qualified Performing Artist tax deduction to once again allow working class actors and performers to deduct the costs of work-related expenses.