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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...
Legislation Represents Yet Another Attack on Middle Class Families by Republican Congress Washington, DC – Today Rep. Joe Baca (D-Rialto) voted against Republican-backed legislation in the House of Representatives, designed to deny American workers their right to a free and fair election to form a union. H.R. 3094, the Election Prevention Act, unfortunately passed the House of Representatives with a 235 – 188 vote. “After more than 11 months in control, House Republicans have made it clear to the American people that they have absolutely no agenda to create new jobs here in America,” said Rep. Baca. “With over 13%...
Legislation Calling for USGS Study of Rialto-Colton Water Basin Now Awaits Vote on Final House Passage Washington, DC – Today, the House Natural Resources Committee unanimously approved legislation introduced by Congressman Joe Baca (D-Rialto) that calls for a government based study of perhclorate contamination in the Inland Empire. H.R. 200, the Inland Empire Perchlorate Ground Water Plume Assessment Act, directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study of water resources and perchlorate contamination in the Inland Empire, specifically ordering the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to conduct a study of the Rialto-Colton water basin focused on the perchlorate contaminated...
Legislation to Give Teachers, Police Officers, Firefighters, First Responders Greater Access to HUD Owned Properties Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Joe Baca (D-Rialto) introduced legislation in the House of Representatives to dramatically expand access to Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) owned properties for law enforcement officers, fire fighters, first responders, and teachers. The Community Partners Neighborhood Preservation Act of 2011 (CPNPA) expands on current affordable housing programs by giving these public service professionals additional opportunities to purchase the homes HUD has acquired due to foreclosures. “Giving teachers, police officers, and other dedicated public servants greater incentive to purchase...
HEARING HELD ON BACA PERCHLORATE BILL IN HOUSE NATURAL RESOURCES SUBCOMMITTEE Legislation Calls for U.S. Geological Survey Study of Rialto-Colton Water Basin Washington, DC – Today Congressman Joe Baca (D-Rialto) spoke at a hearing of the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power, held to examine his legislation H.R. 200, the Inland Empire Perchlorate Ground Water Plume Assessment Act. The legislation directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study of water resources and perchlorate contamination in the Inland Empire, specifically ordering the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to conduct a study of the Rialto-Colton water basin focused on...
Washington, DC – Congressman Joe Baca (D-Rialto) released the following statement tonight, after President Obama addressed a joint session of Congress on the topic of job creation. “With unemployment at 9.1% across the nation, and at a staggering 14.3% in San Bernardino County, the American people needed to hear the President lay out a bold plan of action to create new jobs and strengthen our economic recovery. Tonight, President Obama met these challenges by putting forward a substantial plan that includes the necessary combination of tax incentives and new investments needed to create growth. ” “The proposals laid out by...
Thanks to Provision of Health Care Reform, Insurance Companies Must Now Justify Rate Hikes Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Joe Baca (D-Rialto) announced that a critical new consumer protection provision of the health care reform law has taken effect. Now, health insurers seeking to increase their rates by 10 percent or more must submit their request to state or federal reviewers to determine whether they are reasonable or not. This rate review program, created by the Affordable Care Act, will bring greater transparency, accountability, and, in many cases, lower costs for families and small business owners who struggle to afford...
Washington, DC – Congressman Joe Baca (D-Rialto) released the following statement today, in response to the Department of Justice’s announcement on filing a federal antitrust lawsuit against the pending AT&T/T-Mobile merger: “I am surprised at the Department of Justice’s decision to file an antitrust lawsuit against the pending merger between AT&T and T-Mobile. At a time when job creation should be our number one priority, I am disappointed to see that the DOJ is intending to block a plan that has great potential to create more good paying-jobs here at home, expand wireless access, and increase broadband speed for businesses...
San Bernardino, CA – Today, Congressman Joe Baca (D-Rialto) urged the Republican Leadership of the House of Representatives to call the House back in session in order to pass a clean version of legislation reauthorizing the Federal Aviation Administration. Despite last minute pleas to solve the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) shutdown, House Republican leaders closed up shop for the month of August, ensuring the devastating damage from the Republican-led FAA shutdown will last for at least another month. “The current FAA shutdown is yet another example of how extremist right-wind ideology has taken control of the Republican Party,” said Rep....
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