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(Washington, DC) Today, Rep. Grace F. Napolitano (CA-32) released the following statement on the prospect of a federal government shutdown:
(Washington, D.C.) Today, Rep. Grace F. Napolitano (CA-32) voted against H.R. 3102, the Nutrition Reform and Work Opportunity Act, which includes dangerous cuts to the nation’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The bill ultimately passed the House of Representatives by a narrow vote of 217-210.
(Washington, DC) Today, Rep. Grace F. Napolitano voted against the Republican budget plan for fiscal year 2014, which passed the U.S. House of Representatives, and released the following statement:
(Washington, D.C.) Today, Rep. Grace F. Napolitano (CA-38) made the following statement after joining her fellow Democratic colleagues in signing a discharge petition to bring H.R. 15, the Middle Class Tax Cut, up for a vote.
(Washington, D.C.) Rep. Grace F. Napolitano (CA-38) released the following statement on the developing strike at the Port of Los Angeles by clerical workers of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 63’s office:
Today, Rep. Grace F. Napolitano, visited Astrophysics, Inc. in the City of Industry, the only American x-ray security company that manufactures its products solely in the United States. Napolitano toured the factory with President and CEO Francois Zayek and met with employees who reside in the 38th District to learn more about the small business, which exports 70% of its products globally.
Today, Rep. Grace F. Napolitano, visited Pan American Bank in East Los Angeles to promote its successful financial literacy campaign. Napolitano recorded a brief video message in support of financial literacy and the bank’s continued positive influence on the community.
What: Rep. Grace F. Napolitano will visit Astrophysics, Inc. in the City of Industry. Napolitano will tour the only American x-ray security company to manufacture its products solely in the United States. Founded in 2002, Astrophysics employs over 100 unskilled laborers and skilled professionals.
When: Wednesday, August 15
Time: 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Where: Astrophysics, Inc., 21481 Ferrero Pkwy, Industry, 91789
(Washington, DC) Today, Rep. Grace F. Napolitano, voted against H.R. 8, the Job Protection and Recession Prevention Act, which passed the House of Representatives and would extend the Bush tax cuts for another year, including the wealthiest income bracket.
“The bill continues to give tax breaks to the wealthiest Americans that need the least help,” Napolitano said. “The recovery has been slow and not helpful to millions of Americans who have lost their jobs and homes. They must be the ones that we protect.”
(Washington, D.C.) Today, Rep. Grace F. Napolitano voted in favor of H.R. 4348, the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012, a long overdue jobs bill that would continue to fund essential highway construction, highway safety, and transit programs through September 2014. The bill also kept interest rates on federally subsidized student loans from doubling on July 1. H.R. 4348 ultimately passed by a vote of 373-52.