Press Releases
Dec 6, 2012
Bass Says Fiscal Cliff Deal Possible If GOP Leads and Rejects Grover Norquist
Issues: Fiscal Responsibility
Today Congresswoman Karen Bass (D-CA), Member of the House Budget Committee held a press conference call to discuss the ongoing fiscal cliff negotiations and the devastating impact for California’s economy if an agreement is not reached.
Nov 30, 2012
Statement in Recognition of World AIDS Day
Issues: Foreign Policy
Today, Congresswoman Karen Bass (D-CA), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health and Human Rights released the following statement in recognition of World AIDS Day which will take place tomorrow:
Sep 27, 2012
U.S. Rep. Karen Bass Statement on Rev. Jesse Jackson Successful Negotiations to Free Two Americans from Imprisonment in Gambia
Issues: Foreign Policy
U.S. Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.), the Senior Democrat on the House Africa Subcommittee, made the following statement after a successful, in-person appeal by Rev. Jesse Jackson to President Dr. Alhaji Yahya Jammeh of Gambia for the release of two American citizens, Amadou Scattred Janneh and Tamsir Jasseh who were serving a life and 20 year sentences, respectively, for treason.
Sep 27, 2012
U.S. Rep. Karen Bass Statement on Obama Administration's Efforts to Combat Human Trafficking
Issues: Foster Care, Foreign Policy
Today, U.S. Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.) made the following statement after President Obama announced additional efforts to combat and eliminate human trafficking, which affects more than 20 million people around the world.
Aug 31, 2012
U.S. Rep. Karen Bass Addresses Housing Crisis in Town Hall, One-on-One Counseling, Workshop for Homeowners
Issues: Housing, Jobs & Economy
With thousands of California homeowners facing foreclosure, U.S. Rep. Karen Bass held a community town hall and consumer rights workshop to provide residents with one-on-one foreclosure counseling, financial guidance, as well as brief attendees on current legislation in Congress to help homeowners who are facing foreclosure stay in their homes.
Aug 2, 2012
U.S. Rep. Karen Bass Statement on Passage of African Growth and Opportunity Act
Issues: Foreign Policy
U.S. Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health and Human Rights made the following statement in response to the passage of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) by the U.S. House of Representatives.
Jul 17, 2012
U.S. Rep. Karen Bass Statement on the Passing of Civil Rights Activist Willis Edwards
Issues: Local Issues
U.S. Rep. Karen Bass issued the following statement after learning of the passing of civil rights activist, Willis Edwards
Jul 11, 2012
Statement on 33rd Vote to Repeal the Affordable Care Act
Issues: Health Care
U.S. Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.) made the following statement today after House Republicans voted for the 33rd time to repeal the Affordable Care Act. The bill is not expected to see further legislative activity in Congress.
Jun 28, 2012
Rep. Karen Bass Statement in Opposition to House Republican Contempt Vote
Today, U.S. Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.) made the following statement after Democratic Members of Congress, including House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, walked off the Floor of the House of Representatives rather than participate in an outrageous vote to hold U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt of Congress for allegations in the “Fast and Furious” investigation.
Jun 28, 2012
Statement on Supreme Court Decision on the Affordable Care Act
Issues: Health Care
U.S. Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.) made the following statement today after the decision by the U.S. Supreme Court which declared the entire Affordable Care Act constitutional.
