Judy Chu

My team and I are actively monitoring the situation regarding the Bridge Fire impacting our district. I urge everyone to remain vigilant and prioritize your safety. Should you need any assistance or have questions, please don’t hesitate to contact my office. We’re here to support you during this challenging time.

For more information please visit:

Bridge Fire Resources My team and I are actively monitoring the situation regarding the Bridge Fire impacting our district.

Last month, it was great to celebrate National Night Out in San Gabriel, Monterey Park, & Rosemead, an annual event that strengthens the bond between our communities & law enforcement. It was inspiring to see so many of our local heroes, & I am deeply grateful for their bravery.

Given the high temperatures expected this week in Southern California, I want to remind everyone to take necessary precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses. Please stay safe and take care during this period of extreme heat.

For more information visit: https://ready.lacounty.gov/heat/

Happy Labor Day!

Let us honor the hard work & dedication of American workers who make our communities thrive. I'll always fight for workers' rights, pensions, & the freedom to organize, while supporting efforts to build stronger workplaces & give working families a real voice.

Last week, I attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Heritage Square South, an Affordable Housing complex for seniors in Pasadena. 🏠

I was deeply moved by the story of Keith Dixon, whose journey highlights the transformative power of low-cost housing.

Keith grew up in the San Gabriel Valley. In his 20's, he dedicated himself to working at a mechanic & body shop. After 30 years, he achieved his dream of owning his own shop.

However, when his mother fell ill, he made the selfless decision to close his business & care for her.

After his mother's passing, her rent doubled, leaving Keith unable to keep up with the payments. With no other options, he spent 2 years living in his car before finally finding support through Union Station Homeless Services.

Prioritizing affordable housing is a significant achievement for our city & fosters a healthier, more equitable community.

I will continue to fight for more affordable housing opportunities, so people like our neighbor, Keith, can have a roof over their head.

BINGO! Loved calling numbers at American Legion Post 288 & VFW Post 1614's 12th Annual Bingo Night. Great to see winners and discuss the PACT Act, which expands VA benefits for Veterans exposed to toxic substances. Always grateful for our community's Vets.

To learn more about the PACT Act visit: https://www.va.gov/resources/the-pact-act-and-your-va-benefits/

I hope everyone is safe following Los Angeles' earthquake just now!

Stay vigilant for aftershocks or falling objects. During earthquakes, be sure to drop, cover your head & neck, and hold on. Make sure you have an emergency kit of food, water, medicine, and a backup battery.

It's electric! 🔋🚓🚨🚔 Shoutout to City of South Pasadena – Local Government Police Department for securing the nation’s first all-electric police fleet.

This milestone is an example to police departments everywhere. Together, we can keep our communities safe while transitioning to clean energy & fighting climate change.

https://www.dailynews.com/2024/07/29/south-pasadena-police-tesla-fleet-becomes-first-in-nation-to-go-all-electric/

🎉 HAPPY OPENING CEREMONY DAY! 🎉 I am beyond excited to cheer on Team USA in this year’s games! A special shoutout to Jajaira, Brittany, Collin, and Samantha, our amazing athletes from ! You all make us so proud! 🇺🇸🏅 GO TEAM USA!

This past weekend, I had the privilege of hosting one of my favorite events of the year, the Congressional Leadership of the Year Awards Ceremony. This event honors local leaders and groups in the San Gabriel Valley for their exceptional service and leadership.

The awardees were chosen from nominations submitted by community members. They include:

- Brandon Tsay – Courageous Service Award
- Cancer Support Community Greater San Gabriel Valley – Non-Profit of the Year
- Flintridge Center – Non-Profit of the Year
- Ed Donnelly – Volunteer of the Year
- Joey Galloway – Businessperson of the Year
- Lori Touloumian – Educator of the Year
- Randy Lopez – Building Bridges
- San Gabriel Valley LGBTQ Center – Community Activists Award
- Sophia Lee – Youth of the Year

I am forever thankful to and inspired by President Joe Biden for his unwavering commitment to bettering our country. It’s this commitment that has powered his career in public service and the landmark accomplishments of his administration. Bringing us out of a once-in-a-century pandemic. Fighting against anti-Asian hate, signing the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act into law, and starting the process for a national museum that celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander history. Nominating a historic number of women, people of color, and LGTBQ+ Americans for executive positions and judicial roles. Powering an infrastructure and manufacturing boom. Leading an economic comeback unparalleled worldwide. Beating Big Pharma and lowering health care costs for Americans. Overseeing the biggest investment in fighting the climate crisis ever and protecting millions of acres of public lands, including the San Gabriel Mountains in my district. Championing the first gun safety legislation in decades that is saving lives. Expanding the NATO alliance and fighting authoritarianism around the world. Rebuilding and strengthening our own democracy after the former MAGA president disgraced it and initiated terrible violence on January 6, 2021.

I can never forget the empathy President Biden showed in a time of immense need for the families of the victims of a mass shooting in my hometown Monterey Park. I am forever grateful for the hours he spent with us in this selfless act of healing for our community. President Biden is a good, decent man who has always been a warrior for the soul of this nation. We are a better nation for his leadership. I thank him for his decades of service and look forward to fighting with him on behalf of the American people for the remainder of his term and beyond.

NEW‼️: The White House just rolled out a new Savings Explorer tool!

To see all the ways House Democrats & President Joe Biden have worked together to help you lower your daily costs, please visit:

Savings Explorer | Invest.gov | The White House President Biden and Vice President Harris are fighting to lower costs for families across the country. Check out the Biden-Harris Administration’s Savings Explorer to see how some of the President’s policies may be helping you save money in your daily life – on utility bills, junk fees, health...

🌞 Beat the Heat in Monterey Park! 🌞

With extreme heat on the horizon, we’ve got you covered! Stay safe and cool by visiting our local cooling centers. 🧊❄️

📍 Langley Senior Center
📅 July 10: 8 am – 5 pm
📅 July 11: 8 am – 8 pm
📅 July 12: 8 am – 5 pm
📅 July 13: 8 am – 2 pm
📍 400 W. Emerson Ave.

📍 Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library
📅 July 10–13: 10 am – 6 pm
📍 318 S. Ramona Ave.

Stay cool, Monterey Park! 🏖️☀️



Monterey Park Recreation & Community Services Department Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library

Testifying before Congress is an exciting opportunity!

It was a pleasure to invite my California 28 constituent, Tom McCarthy, Co-Founder of Motiv Space Systems, to testify to the House Committee on Small Business Democrats on the post-2020 surge in small businesses and how to spur research and development: https://youtube.com/watch?t=2525&v=uUsv7Jo34t0&feature=youtu.be

I had a fantastic time celebrating our nation's independence this past weekend. 🇺🇸 It was great to see so many new and familiar faces along the parade routes.

Remember, my staff and I are always here to help you!

https://chu.house.gov/services

Happy 4th of July!

I hope you enjoy this day as we celebrate our country and renew our fight to protect & strengthen our freedoms.

Stay safe, stay cool, and have a fantastic holiday! 🧨🇺🇸

June was Gun Violence Awareness Month.

So, this past Saturday, I joined the County of Los Angeles Office of Violence Prevention and Chinatown Service Center for a workshop with constituents on how to prevent gun violence in our communities.

To learn more: http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/ovp/

Working with City of Pasadena - Public Agency, I recently secured $959,752 in federal funding for the Sunset Complex Project Groundwater Treatment Facility.

This investment will enhance our water system management, ensuring:
💧water security
🍃climate resiliency
♻️sustainable water supply

Recently, I visited Chinatown Service Center in Monterey Park to deliver a check for $850,000 of federal Community Project Funding that I secured to significantly expand their Workforce Training Programs in the San Gabriel Valley!

Pride Month goes far beyond parades and celebrations. It’s also about addressing past injustices and ensuring equal rights.

That's why Rep. Becca Balint and I introduced the PRIDE Act to promote economic justice by addressing tax code disparities for all couples.
https://advocate.com/voices/the-pride-act-equality-caucus

A path toward dignity and equality with PRIDE Act ​The fight for marriage equality has been a long and emotional journey for many in the LGBTQ+ community. The PRIDE Act aims to right the wrongs of the past and ensure equal treatment for all couples, writes congressional representatives of the Equality Caucus.

Pride Month goes far beyond parades and celebrations. It’s also about addressing past injustices and ensuring equal rights. That's why Rep. Becca Balint and I introduced the PRIDE Act to promote economic justice by addressing tax code disparities for all couples.

The PRIDE Act extends tax benefits for same-sex couples married before the 2013 Supreme Court Windsor case and affirms the dignity of all married couples. I was so pleased to co-author this piece with my Congressional Equality Caucus colleague Rep. Balint:
https://www.advocate.com/voices/the-pride-act-equality-caucus

Had a fantastic time celebrating the start of at the San Gabriel Valley Pride Parade & Festival this morning.

As a member of the Congressional Equality Caucus, I'm committed to elevating LGBTQI+ history. This month & every month I pledge to continue the fight for equality. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🌈

May has been fantastic, celebrating AANHPI highlights.

But I also must acknowledge trailblazers like Vincent Chin. Recently, I spoke Act To Change's AAPI Day Against Bullying & Hate, a day of commemoration and a reminder of those who have suffered for our victories.

Today, our legal system worked as intended. A jury of Donald Trump's peers, everyday Americans, weighed evidence and found him guilty beyond a reasonable doubt of falsifying business records to keep voters in the dark in 2016.

This goes to the heart of our justice system and our democracy: no one is above the law.

Great news for the San Gabriel Valley!

Thanks to our Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and President Joe Biden, the following school districts will get 42 clean-running buses:
✔️Alhambra Unified
✔️Arcadia Unified
✔️Montebello Unified
✔️Chaffey Joint Union High School District

Schools can now reinvest that money into classrooms for instruction!

Beep Beep – Historic funding coming through! 🚌
EPA is awarding nearly $900 million to support the purchase of more than 3,400 clean school buses, 92% of which will be zero-emission electric. ⚡
https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/biden-harris-administration-announces-recipients-nearly-900-million-clean-school-buses

This Memorial Day, we come together to remember and honor the brave servicemembers who gave their lives for our country. Their courage and sacrifice have secured the freedoms we cherish today and every day.

Working in Congress can be a bit ruff, but one of the best parts of the job is meeting adorable pups like this one! Happy ! 🐶🐾

I was honored to introduce President Biden at the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies (APAICS) annual gala last night, the largest gathering of AANHPI leaders of its kind.

I am so thankful to be Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) and help lead my incredible colleagues to fight for AANHPI communities in the halls of Congress.