Rep. Lou Correa
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Rep. Lou Correa
@RepLouCorrea
Father. Public servant. Member of Congress. Ranking Member, Border Subcommittee on @HomelandDems. Also @HouseJudiciary.
- I visited this morning with DACA recipients who are on Capitol Hill raising the alarm that their status is not being renewed. These are nurses, teachers, and police officers. They are a vital part of our communities, we must allow them to stay in the only home they've ever known.
- Replying to @RepLouCorreaI had three amendments Republicans refused to consider:
- All of us are touched by gun violence. Today is Gun Violence Awareness Day; I attended @RepLucyMcBath hearing to highlight the importance of ensuring our youth have the education and resources they need to prevent more senseless death. One death is too many.
- I just voted YES for the fourth time to end the illegal war in Iran. This time it passed and I pray the administration will listen to reason.
- When I asked Secretary Mullin about American citizens being detained by ICE, he told me where he comes from “we’ve got a lot of BROWN PEOPLE.” Rene Good and Alex Pretti were killed and they were not “brown,” Mr. Secretary. We need safeguards in place.
00:00 - Happy Pride, Orange County! I’m proud to be a member of the Equality Caucus, where we fight for everyone’s right to be who they are and love who they love.Happy Pride! As #PrideMonth begins today, we must remember that this month is about more than parades and rainbows. Pride is—and always has been—a protest; a demand for equal treatment & the right to live openly.
- Last weekend, I was amazed by the sense of community in Orange County in a time of crisis. While my team and I assisted those impacted by the evacuations, I was struck by how many good Samaritans were willing to help their neighbors in need. Thank you, @andy_abeyta, for
- It’s disgraceful that ICE agents have used tear gas and chemical agents on and around children. That’s why @BennieGThompson, @RepShriThanedar, and I sent a letter to DHS, raising concerns on the agency's use of chemical agents on kids. Thank you, ProPublica for highlighting not
- This is an important step forward in addressing the mental health needs of our veterans. Our servicemembers deserve access to innovative, evidence-based treatments that can help heal the invisible wounds of war. I’ll continue pushing to expand mental health care and support for
- Congressman Lou Correa here. The threat of a catastrophic blevy explosion has been eliminated, but there is still a threat of fire and leak. The OC Fire team is actively trying to reduce this threat. Press conference coming soon with updates.
- The Chemical leak in Garden Grove has officially been declared a Federal Emergency. Federal agencies can now expand their on-the-ground work to help the City of Garden Grove, Orange County, and the State of California with aid in: saving lives; protecting public health, safety,
