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HOUSE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVES BACA AMENDMENT CALLING FOR PERCHLORATE STUDY Amendment Calls for USGS to Study Contamination in Rialto-Colton Basin Washington, DC – The House of Representatives unanimously approved an amendment offered by Congressman Joe Baca (D-Rialto), to H.R. 4310 – the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2013. Rep. Baca’s amendment calls for a government based study of perchlorate contamination in the Inland Empire. The amendment specifically orders the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to conduct a study of the Rialto-Colton water basin focused on the perchlorate contaminated plume in Rialto. “I thank my colleagues in the House of Representatives for...
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...
Rialto, CA: With the upcoming massive campaign weekend on April 28th, Joe Baca Jr. remains diligent in his efforts toward his reelection for California State Assembly. Running in the 47th district, Joe manages to pull ahead through his constant dedication to his community and continues to collect endorsements from the citizens of the community. Today he received the support of both the Pomona Police Officers’ Association (PPOA) and the California Professional Firefighters (CPF). “Based on your years of service in the State Legislature, to Rialto nearby, your career as an educator and former Peace Officer, philosophical support for public safety, local recommendations in the...
Bill Gives Tribal Governments and Organizations Greater Input in Development of Suicide Prevention Strategies Washington, DC – Congressman Joe Baca (D-Rialto) introduced legislation designed to give sovereign tribal governments, tribal health organizations, and urban Indian health organizations greater input in the development and implementation of state-wide suicide intervention and prevention strategies. The Native American Suicide Prevention Act of 2012 finally gives tribal communities a voice in crafting targeted suicide prevention programs, in order to give these programs greater cultural resonance and ultimately make them more effective in saving lives. “Right now, Native Americans have the highest suicide rate of any...
BACA INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO ASSIST SURVIVING SPOUSES OF WWII, KOREAN WAR VETERANS Bills Ensures that 150,000 Surviving Spouses Do Not Live Below Poverty Line Washington, DC – Congressman Joe Baca (D-Rialto) introduced legislation in the House of Representatives that calls for greater assistance to surviving spouses of World War II and Korean War veterans, who receive their spouses’ Veterans Administration (VA) pensions. The Fairness for World War II and Korean War Spouses Act increases pension payments to surviving spouses of these conflicts to $10,458, which is the poverty threshold level established by the Social Security Administration. The average pension received...
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...
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