Rep. Lucille Roybal-AllardVerified account

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Proudly representing California’s 40th Congressional District. Follow me at & .

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  1. Pinned Tweet
    23 Mar 2018

    PLEASE SHARE: Subscribe to my mailing list at to get important updates from my office! While you're at it, I hope you'll follow me on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube for the latest news about my work in Congress.

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  2. Mar 8

    On this and every day, I'm privileged to work with my fellow congresswomen to empower women and girls by fighting for for equal work, , protections for , better access to , and more!

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  3. Mar 8

    Voting is now open for the People's Choice award in my 2019 student art competition! Vote at by Monday, March 11, at 12 noon Pacific Time.

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  4. Retweeted
    Mar 8

    H.R.1468, sponsored by , would promote the economic security and safety of survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking

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  5. Mar 8

    Today, I proudly voted for , the Act, which will restore Americans' voting rights, clean up corruption, get dark money out of politics, and end partisan redistricting. I urge the Senate to pass this bill and help us restore Americans’ faith in government.

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  6. Mar 7

    25 years ago, Congress enacted the Violence Against Women Act -- a key victory in our work to end domestic violence and sexual assault in America, and to help & protect survivors. I was proud to stand in support of today's bill to reauthorize & continue its vital missions.

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  7. Mar 7

    Our House Majority is working to address the terrible consequences of in our communities. I spoke with witnesses about gaps in firearm research at today’s gun violence research hearing in the Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Subcommittee.

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  8. Mar 7

    WATCH LIVE: I'm taking part in the Labor-HHS-Education hearing about the emergency of . It's the start of a deeply important discussion of federal funding for research as we start the FY 2020 appropriations process.

    The Labor-HHS-Education subcommittee, led by Chairwoman , is holding its first hearing on gun violence prevention research in at least 20 years. Watch here:
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  9. Retweeted
    Mar 6

    accepts Award, recounts her journey: “My father used to tell me to never forget: eres Garcia y eres Mexicana! My story is no different than many of you! We believe in hard work and in education. American Dream must be for all of us!”

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  10. Mar 7

    Presented the Edward R. Roybal Award for Outstanding Public Service at 's ! Sylvia's career, like my father's, has been devoted to equality, justice & respect for all. I was glad to honor her as she accepted this award bearing my father's name.

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  11. Retweeted
    Mar 6

    Watch Homeland Subcommittee Chair question ’s Acting Inspector General on the Trump admin’s cruel anti-immigrant policies ↓

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  12. Mar 6

    In my first hearing as Appropriations Chairwoman, I led an informative discussion with 's Acting Inspector General. I appreciate ’s oversight of DHS, including & , and I'll keep fighting to ensure the OIG has enough funding for its important work.

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  13. Retweeted
    Mar 6

    Thank you and for standing today and everyday with , and recipients. We agree it’s time for a permanent solution for our communities.

    This morning I was honored to welcome , and recipients who are here to advocate for the bill I'm drafting with . We must protect these communities from 's heartless immigration policies.
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    Mar 6

    This morning I was honored to welcome , and recipients who are here to advocate for the bill I'm drafting with . We must protect these communities from 's heartless immigration policies.

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  15. Retweeted
    Mar 6

    Yes! Thank you for your leadership!

    Thank you , & for your leadership and vision in requesting this report!
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    Mar 5

    Thank you , & for your leadership and vision in requesting this report!

    "[C]hild poverty costs us $800B to $1.1T every year due to increased crime, worsened health, & lower earnings when...kids become adults." New report shows fiscal costs of child poverty. Moral costs—in the richest nation—are just as high.
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  17. Mar 6

    WATCH LIVE at 9:30 AM ET for my first hearing as chair of the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee! We'll be hearing from 's Acting Inspector General →

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  18. Mar 5

    Hope we helped enrich your DC experience. Thanks for sharing your stories with us!

    to & José Miranda for meeting with Alaysia & on their visit to DC! We're grateful for the chance to share experiences & advocate for improved financial aid! And thankyou to James Randaccio for the tour!
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    Mar 5

    "It’s a tragedy that millions of children go hungry in the richest nation on earth" - Thanks for your & 's leadership in requesting this impt report (especially as we hope to move forward w/ Reauthorization) .

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  20. Retweeted
    Mar 5

    CA Democratic Congresswomen Barbara Lee () and Lucille Roybal-Allard () asked experts for a plan to cut child poverty in half -- they got it.

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  21. Mar 5

    Voting is now open for the People's Choice award in my 2019 student art competition! Vote at by Monday, March 11, at 12 noon Pacific Time.

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