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BACA SPONSORS LEGISLATION TO EXPEDITE RETURN OF ONTARIO AIRPORT TO LOCAL CONTROL Bill Establishes Commission to Force Sale of Airport by LAWA if they Refuse to Transfer Control to Ontario After 60 Days Washington, DC – Congressman Joe Baca (D-Rialto) introduced legislation designed to expedite the transfer of ownership and operations of Ontario International Airport (ONT) from Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) to local control. The Transfer Control of Ontario Airport Now Act gives LAWA 60 days to transfer ownership of ONT to local control. If LAWA has not transferred control of the airport after 60 days, then a commission...
San Bernardino, CA – As the incumbent for the 35th Congressional District in California, Congressman Joe Baca (D-Rialto) announced that he has received the endorsement of the International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace & Agriculture Implement Workers of America-UAW, Region 5. UAW Region Five covers active and retired UAW members in 17 states in the Western and Southwestern United States: Missouri, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Kansas, Colorado, New Mexico, California, Oregon, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Idaho, Alaska, Washington, and Hawaii. UAW members work in industries as diverse as autos and auto parts, health care, casino gaming and higher education. The union has...
Bill Encourages Greater Research, Awareness of Rhabdomyosarcoma Congressman Joe Baca (D-Rialto) introduced legislation to bring greater awareness to a devastating form of cancer that impacts children, Rhabdomyosarcoma. The resolution encourages Americans to recognize December 2012 as Claire Frick – Rhabdomyosarcoma Awareness Month. The awareness month would be named in honor of Claire Frick, a courageous young woman who lost her battle with rhabdomyosarcoma on March 1, 2012. “I introduced this legislation because many Americans are unaware of the destructive cancer known as rhabdomyosarcoma,” said Rep. Baca. “Better awareness of this disease is critical to ensuring more accurate diagnosis and effective...
San Bernardino, CA – Congressman Joe Baca (D-Rialto) announced that he has endorsed Silvia Marroquin for the 5th District seat on the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors. Rep. Baca had previously helped Josie Gonzales win a seat on the Fontana City Council and the 5th District seat on the Board of Supervisors. In light of recent developments with the San Bernardino County Democratic Central Committee (SBCDCC), Rep. Baca felt that a change in leadership on the Board of Supervisors would be in the best interest of working families in the County. “Josie Gonzales attempted to receive the endorsement of...
Officially bans insider trading by Members of Congress Washington, D.C.- Today Congressman Howard “Buck” McKeon voted to approve an amendment to S. 2038, the Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act of 2012. The legislation passed by an overwhelming bi-partisan vote of 417-2. The bill would make clear that Members of Congress, Congressional employees, and executive and judicial branch employees are prohibited from using nonpublic information for private profit. The bill also would amend the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 and the Ethics in Government Act and would require the Senate and the House of Representatives to implement an electronic filing system for financial disclosure...
OGR hearing planned for Wednesday postponed following assurances, removal of DNS provisions Washington, DC – House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Darrell Issa today announced that a hearing scheduled for Wednesday, which was to examine the impact of Domain Name Service (DNS) and search engine blocking on the Internet, has been postponed following assurances that anti-piracy legislation will not move to the House floor this Congress without a consensus. “While I remain concerned about Senate action on the Protect IP Act, I am confident that flawed legislation will not be taken up by this House. Majority Leader Cantor has assured me that...
WASHINGTON – The House of Representatives Friday approved a final appropriations bill that reduced overall federal spending for the second year, while providing full support for national defense and veterans programs, Congressman Jerry Lewis said. “Over the past two budget cycles, we have reduced discretionary spending by $95 billion – showing that Congress is beginning to get the federal budget on the right track after four years of runaway spending,” Lewis said. “I am proud to say that this appropriations bill also keeps our priorities straight – ensuring we provide vital support to...
WASHINGTON- Rep. Howard P. “Buck” McKeon made the following comments after the House passed the National Defense Authorization Act by a vote of 283-136. “It has been an honor to lead the Congress in providing our men and women in uniform the resources they need to keep us all safe. I am proud of the way members from both parties and both chambers have come together to produce this serious piece of legislation. Together, we have demanded more accountability from nations like Iran, we have aided our forces fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan, and we look to emerging issues, like proliferation...
Congressman Honors Service of More than One Million Americans Who Have Served in Iraq, Remembers 4,500 Who Made Ultimate Sacrifice Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Joe Baca (D-Rialto) joined President Obama in saluting the end of the war in Iraq, with all U.S. troops being brought home from Iraq by December 31. “Under President Obama’s leadership, we have reached a critical milestone by bringing the Iraq War to a responsible ending,” said Rep. Baca. “Over the past nine years, more than a million of our brave U.S. servicemen and women have fought in the war in Iraq. Tragically, during that...
Bill Calls for Comprehensive Strategy to Meet Native Priorities in Education Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Joe Baca (D-Rialto) introduced legislation designed to improve Native American Education in the United States. The Native Culture, Language, and Access for Success in Schools (Native CLASS) Act provides a comprehensive approach that gives tribal governments more support and greater control of their education system, and incorporates many of the key recommendations that Indian education stakeholders have urged policymakers to put into law. “I believe that education is the key to a sound future for all our children,” said Rep. Baca. “Unfortunately, our education...
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