Press Releases

Rep. Cisneros Secures 39th District Priorities in House-Passed Appropriations Bill on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs

June 20, 2019 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congressman Gilbert R. Cisneros, Jr.

Issues:
Armed Services & Defense, Veterans

Rep. Cisneros Secures 39th District Priorities in the Energy and Water House-Passed Appropriations Package

June 20, 2019 Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congressman Gilbert R. Cisneros, Jr. (CA-39) announced the House passage of the Energy and Water bill in H.R. 2740, the Fiscal Year 2020 Appropriations Package, which secured over $5.5 billion above the President’s request for infrastructure upgrades, development of renewable energy resources, and maintenance of existing infrastructure. These additional resources were requested to ensure the Prado Dam, as well as other dams and land in Brea and Fullerton managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, are maintained in a manner that enhances quality of life in the 39th.
Issues:
Education, Environment

Rep. Cisneros Joins Chairwoman Velázquez to Introduce Bill to Expand Economic Opportunity in Puerto Rico

June 20, 2019 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Gilbert R. Cisneros, Jr. (CA-39) joined House Small Business Committee Chairwoman Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) to introduce H.R. 3372, the Small Business Contracting Credit Act of 2019, a bill to incentivize contracting opportunities for small businesses in Puerto Rico.

Issues:
Jobs and Economic Development

Rep. Cisneros Secures 39th District Priorities in House-Passed Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Package

June 20, 2019 Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congressman Gilbert R. Cisneros, Jr. (CA-39) worked to secure funding for Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education priorities H.R. 2740, the Fiscal Year 2020 Appropriations Package.
Issues:
Jobs and Economic Development, Education, Health, Veterans

Reps. Cisneros, Shalala, Houlahan, and Moulton Introduce Bill to Protect Veterans’ Education Benefits from Predatory For-Profits

June 19, 2019 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Gilbert R. Cisneros, Jr. (CA-39) joined Representatives Donna Shalala (FL-27), Seth Moulton (MA-06), and Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06), in introducing the Defending All Veterans in Education (DAVIE) Act of 2019.

Issues:
Education, Veterans

Rep. Cisneros Secures Improvements to Military Health and Housing within the FY 2020 National Defense Authorization Act

June 19, 2019 Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Gilbert R. Cisneros, Jr. (D-CA), after participating in months of Committee hearings examining environmental and mental health issues facing servicemembers, secured a number of provisions in the FY 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Part of Rep. Cisneros’ improvements include directing the Department of Defense (DoD) to establish a holistic mental health care program, expand an existing pilot program that provides gender-specific transition services and mental health programs for servicewomen, and protect military families from environmental and health concerns in privatized military housing.
Issues:
Armed Services & Defense

Rep. Cisneros Submits Testimony to the House Ways and Means Committee Member Day

June 19, 2019 Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congressman Gilbert R. Cisneros, Jr. (CA-39) submitted testimony to a Member Day in the House Ways and Means Committee. He highlighted the priorities of the 39th Congressional District and legislation that would seek to eliminate the State and Local Tax deduction cap, address the student loan debt crisis, increase social security benefits, improve access to healthcare, and lower prescription drug prices.
Issues:
Jobs and Economic Development, Education, Health

Rep. Cisneros Promotes Sustainable Environmental Investments, Meets Business Leaders, and Advocates for Accessible Healthcare

June 18, 2019 Press Release
FULLERTON, CA – This past weekend, Congressman Gilbert R. Cisneros, Jr. (CA-39) attended the dedication of the Fairmont Booster Pump Station in Yorba Linda and toured PepsiCo’s bottling facility in Buena Park. On Monday he toured the district St. Jude Medical Center in Fullerton.
Issues:
Environment, Health

Rep. Cisneros Secures Defense Priorities to Improve Diversity and Inclusion in our Armed Forces

June 14, 2019 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congressman Gilbert R. Cisneros, Jr. (D-CA) secured language in the National Defense Authorization Act to promote diversity and inclusion within the Department of Defense.

Issues:
Armed Services & Defense

Rep. Cisneros Secures Defense Priorities to Promote Human Rights and Humanitarian Responsibility

June 14, 2019 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congressman Gilbert R. Cisneros, Jr. (D-CA), secured provisions and amendments in the FY 2020 NDAA to rectify past US military actions during the Cold War and implement safeguards in the reporting of civilian casualties. 

Issues:
Armed Services & Defense

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