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Rep. Cisneros’ Memorial Day Weekend Recap

May 29, 2019 Press Release
FULLERTON, CA – This past Memorial Day weekend, Congressman Gilbert R. Cisneros, Jr. (CA-39) was joined by Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-27) and House Veteran Affairs Committee Chair Mark Takano (CA-41) in Hacienda Heights to honor Chinese American WWII Veterans and their families. They also honored AAPI community leaders in the 39th District in the fields of healthcare, education, small business, and public service.
Issues:
Congress

Rep. Cisneros Introduces the TALENT Act

May 28, 2019 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congressman Gilbert R. Cisneros, Jr. (CA-39) introduced the Training Acquisition Leaders and Elevating New Talent (TALENT) Act.

Issues:
Armed Services & Defense, Jobs and Economic Development

Rep. Cisneros Statement on Memorial Day 2019

May 27, 2019 Press Release

FULLERTON, CA – Today, Congressman Gilbert R. Cisneros, Jr. (CA-39) issued the following statement in commemoration of Memorial Day 2019:

Issues:
Armed Services & Defense

Reps. Cisneros, Chu, and Takano Honor WWII Chinese American Veterans and AAPI Community Leaders

May 24, 2019 Press Release
FULLERTON, CA – Today, Congressman Gilbert R. Cisneros, Jr. (CA-39), Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-27), and House Veteran Affairs Committee Chair Mark Takano (CA-41), honored surviving Chinese American WWII Veterans and families for their heroism and sacrifice.
Issues:
Armed Services & Defense, Veterans

Rep. Cisneros Questions Hon. Gene Dodaro and Hon. Michael Missal on Improving the Department of Veterans Affairs Effectiveness

May 24, 2019 Press Release
This week, at a House Veterans Affairs Committee hearing, Congressman Gilbert R. Cisneros, Jr. (CA-39) questioned the Inspector General of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the VA Government Accountability Office (GAO) Comptroller General regarding the VA’s progress and lack of progress in addressing the major management challenges and priority recommendations from the VA’s Office of Inspector General (VA OIG) and the GAO.
Issues:
Veterans

Rep. Cisneros Statement on Proposed Rule on the Health Care Rights Law of the Affordable Care Act

May 24, 2019 Press Release
FULLERTON, CA – Congressman Gilbert R. Cisneros, Jr. (CA-39) released the following statement today after the President and Vice-President released a proposed rule to roll back the Health Care Rights Law, also known as Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
Issues:
Voting and Civil Rights, Health

​Rep. Cisneros Introduces Legislation to Expand Veteran Women’s Health Transition Training Pilot Program

May 23, 2019 Press Release
Today, Congressman Gilbert R. Cisneros, Jr. (CA-39) and Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) introduced the Helping Expand and Launch Transitional Health (HEALTH) for Women Veterans Act. This bill would require the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to extend an ongoing pilot program jointly run with the US Air Force under the Transition Assistance Program that educates transitioning servicewomen about women’s health care at the VA.
Issues:
Armed Services & Defense, Veterans

Rep. Cisneros Votes in Support of the Bipartisan SECURE Act

May 23, 2019 Press Release
Today, Congressman Gilbert R. Cisneros, Jr. (CA-39), voted in support of the SECURE Act, a bill package that addresses the current retirement crisis. With thousands of Americans in danger of not having enough in retirement to maintain their standard of living and almost two-thirds of workers having no retirement account assets, the SECURE Act will make it easier for small businesses to offer retirement plans to their employees and allow hard-working home healthcare workers to enroll in retirement benefit opportunities.
Issues:
Jobs and Economic Development

RELEASE: Reps. Pappas, Cisneros, Kennedy, Speier, and Brown introduce SERVE Act to guarantee protections for veterans discharged under transgender military ban

May 22, 2019 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Today Congressman Gilbert R. Cisneros, Jr. (CA-39) joined Representative Chris Pappas (NH-01), the author of the bill, as well as cosponsors Reps.

Issues:
Armed Services & Defense, Veterans

Rep. Cisneros Votes in Support of Bipartisan Veterans Suicide Prevention Bills

May 21, 2019 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This month, Congressman Gilbert R. Cisneros, Jr. (CA-39) voted in support of nine bipartisan bills aimed at supporting our veterans during consideration in the House Veterans Affairs Committee. Today, the House of Representatives passed those bills unanimously by voice vote.

Issues:
Armed Services & Defense, Veterans

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