Congresswoman Laura Richardson with military personnel preparing to depart for an aerial tour of Iraq.

Congresswoman Laura Richardson in Iraq with General Patreaus.

Congresswoman Laura Richardson in a briefing with military personnel in Iraq.

Congresswoman Laura Richardson poses in Washington with Congresswoman Diane Watson and Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

Congresswoman Laura Richardson at her local swearing-in ceremony with her mother, Maryan Richardson, and nephew, Ira Minor.

Congresswoman Laura Richardson with Senator Ted Kennedy and Senator Chris Dodd at Services held for Pope Benedict XI.

Congresswoman Laura Richardson as a Member of the California State Assembly, speaking on the floor, recognizing local resident Melvin Mermelstein as a part of the Annual Holocaust Memorial Ceremony in Sacramento. Picture taken April 2007.

Congresswoman Richardson poses with local community activists at her local swearing-in ceremony in Willowbrook.

Congresswoman Laura Richardson at her local swearing-in ceremony, flanked by Port of Long Beach Commissioner, Dr. Mike Walters and California State University, Long Beach, Dr. F. King Alexander.

Congresswoman Laura Richardson at Santa Ana College with President William Jefferson Clinton, Congressman Kendrick Meek, Congressman Kendrick Meek, and Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez.

Constituents gather at the Port of Long Beach for Congressional Hearing on Port Development and the Environment.

Congresswoman Richardson, along with U.S. Reps. Dana Rohrabacher, Bob Filner, Grace Napolitano, Hilda Solis, speaks at news conference on Port of Long Beach Congressional Hearing on Port Development and the Environment.

Congresswoman Richardson speaking at a news conference at Congressional Hearing held in the Port of Long Beach on Port Development and the Environment.

U.S. Rep. Richardson speaks a press conference after the Congressional Hearing on the Port of Long Beach w/ U.S. Reps. Dana Rohrabacher, Elijah Cummings, and Grace Napolitano.

U.S. Reps. Napolitano, Richardson, Cummings, and Filner listen to witnesses at the Port of Long Beach Congressional Hearing on Port Development and the Environment.

U.S. Rep. Richardson at the U.S. Capitol with Eric Aguirre, winner of the Annual Artistic Discovery Contest sponsored by members of the House of Representatives to recognize the artistic talents of their constituents.

Congresswoman Laura Richardson speaks at the Grand Opening of the U.S. Census Bureau in Long Beach, CA telling citizens that a proper count means more equitable services.

Congresswoman Laura Richardson speaks at the Grand Opening of the U.S. Census Bureau in Long Beach, CA imploring citizens to participate in the 2010 national head count.

Congresswoman Laura Richardson speaks at the Grand Opening of the U.S. Census Bureau in Long Beach, CA.

Congresswoman Richardson gives a Congressional Certificate of Recognition to the Director of the U.S. Census Bureau in Long Beach, CA, Mr. Ramon Rodriguez.

Students from the 37th Congressional District in California, participating in the CLOSE UP Foundation Congressional Program, learn about Capitol Hill during their visit with Congresswoman Laura Richardson.

Congresswoman Laura Richardson meets with the National Federation of the Blind (and Guide Dog Ford) to discuss advocacy, education, research, technology, and self confidence programs that benefit the blind.

Congresswoman Laura Richardson joins First Lady Michelle Obama for the start of Women's History Month. The First Lady spoke at the Women in Military Service for America Memorial Center at Arlington National Cemetery.

Congresswoman Richardson addresses the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Annual Legislative Conference on Tuesday, May 12, 2009.

Congresswoman Laura Richardson with her mother, Maryann Richardson at her district swearing-in ceremony at Martin Luther King, Jr. Hospital in Willowbrook. Picture taken September 22, 2008.

On March 24, 2010, Congresswoman Richardson coached the team of fellow members of Congress, the Hill's Angels, in a charity basketball game against a team of Georgetown law professors, the Hoya Lawyas. Proceeds from the game went to the Thurgood Marshall Academy Public Charter High School in Southeast Washington, DC.

On March 24, 2010, Congresswoman Richardson coached the team of fellow members of Congress, the Hill's Angels, in a charity basketball game against a team of Georgetown law professors, the Hoya Lawyas. Proceeds from the game went to the Thurgood Marshall Academy Public Charter High School in Southeast Washington, DC.

On March 24, 2010, Congresswoman Richardson coached the team of fellow members of Congress, the Hill's Angels, in a charity basketball game against a team of Georgetown law professors, the Hoya Lawyas. Proceeds from the game went to the Thurgood Marshall Academy Public Charter High School in Southeast Washington, DC.

Congresswoman Laura Richardson meets with LIHEAP representatives on February 15, 2012

Congresswoman Laura Richardson meets with local constituents representing the Terminal Island Federal Corrections Institution February 14, 2012

Congresswoman Laura Richardson meets with members of La Colmenita on October October 14, 2011

Congresswoman Laura Richardson addresses constituents at Samoan Flag Day on August 5, 2011.

Congresswoman Laura Richardson takes time to poses with children while taking a tour of Miller Children's Hospital in August 2011.

Congresswoman engages with a constituent during the annual senior briefing luncheon

Congresswoman Laura Richardson smiles at the annual Long Beach Labor Day Parade

Congresswoman Laura Richardson speaks with a constituent at the Long Beach Gay Pride Parade

Congresswoman Laura Richardson give her basketball a team a pep talk at the 25th annual Home Court charity basketball game

Congresswoman Laura Richardson along with other House Democratic women, held a press conference on the Affordable Care Act's Benefits to women.

Congresswoman Laura Richardson speaks with an EPA official at the EPA press conference in Compton

Congresswoman Laura Richardson meets with the National Beer Wholesalers Association at the D.C. office

Congresswoman Laura Richardson meets with Mayor Hernani Braganza

Congresswoman Laura Richardson meets with Ogata of Japan East Rail and Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport

Congresswoman Laura Richardson meets with the California Association of Nurse Anethestists

Congresswoman Laura Richardson meets with Harold Rodriguez, Jr., the military academy nominee for the West Point and Naval Academies. Congresswoman Richardson nominated Mr. Rodriguez and invited him to stop by her Washington, D.C. office.

Congresswoman Laura Richardson with Congresswomen Karen Bass and Barbara Lee at the Congressional Black Caucus Job Fair

Congresswoman Laura Richardson at the Carson Cancer Walk

Congresswoman Laura Richardson at the 1st Annual Woman to Woman Conference

Congresswoman Laura Richardson poses with constituents at a Juneteenth event

Congresswoman Laura Richardson at the Abode Housing Policy Symposium

Congresswoman Laura Richardson at Battle of the Bands in Compton

Congresswoman Laura Richardson meets with Shannon Lee, Bruce Lee's daughter

Congresswoman Laura Richardson meets with representatives from the Coalition Against Bigger Trucks.

Congresswoman Laura Richardson meets with representatives from the California Association of Realtors.

Congresswoman Laura Richardson and Pastor Joel Osteen

Congresswoman Laura Richardson meets with representatives from the California Delegation of the National Breast Cancer Coalition

Congresswoman Laura Richardson speaks a press conference supporting expedited withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan

Congresswoman Laura Richardson sings with her fellow colleagues at a Rock n Roll Caucus Reception

Congresswoman Laura Richardson speaks to Kenneth Hachikian, Chairman of the Armenian Committee of America (ANCA) at their annual Armenian Genocide Commemoration Reception

Congresswoman Laura Richardson with Hillary Clinton and Magic Johnson

Congresswoman Laura Richardson meets with representatives from United Contractors.

Congresswoman Laura Richardson meets with constituents during a Memorial Day Celebration

Congresswoman Laura Richardson greets the crowd at the Philippine Independence Day celebration in Carson

Congresswoman Laura Richardson with Diego de la Garza at the 2012 LA Watts Summer Games

Congresswoman Laura Richardson during her 2012 trip to Ethiopia

Congresswoman Laura Richardson attends a Senior Task Force Press Conference

Congresswoman Laura Richardson signs Mother's Day cards for military families

Congresswoman Laura Richardson speaks at a CAPAC Briefing

Congresswoman Laura Richardson speaks at a Federal Maritime Commission Hearing

Congresswoman Laura Richardson at the North Atlantic Place Improvement Project ribbon cutting event

Congresswoman Laura Richardson participates in the United Service Organization's (USO) 911 Care Package Service Project where she put together care packages for our troops overseas

Congresswoman Laura Richardson is fighting for Social Security and Medicare

Congresswoman Laura Richardson and other Member of Congress gather in front of the Capitol to observe a moment of silence in honor of September 11th.

Congresswoman Laura Richardson visits local children in Ethiopia in August 2010

Congresswoman Laura Richardson with a constituent at a Lime Street Block Party

Congresswoman Laura Richardson with a constituent at the Rosie Riveteer Freedom Festival

Congresswoman Laura Richardson talks with a veteran at the Commissioning Ceremony of the USS Iowa

Congresswoman Laura Richardson celebrates the 40th anniversary of the TABC in Long Beach

Congresswoman Laura Richardson at the Guatemalan Festival

Congresswoman Laura Richardson with graduates of the Long Beach Job Corps

Congresswoman Laura Richardson celebrates Veterans Day in Carson

Congresswoman Laura Richardson talks to constituents at the Annual Memorial Day event in Long Beach

Congresswoman Laura Richardson visits with a veteran at a Memorial Day Event

Congresswoman Laura Richardson thanks veterans during the 2012 Memorial Day Program

Congresswoman Laura Richardson meets with constituents on Memorial Day

Congresswoman Laura Richardson speaks at the 26th Annual Memorial Day program in Long Beach

Congresswoman Laura Richardson gathers with colleagues after the Supreme Court voted to uphold the Affordable Care Act

Congresswoman Laura Richardson at a press conference in front of the Supreme Court

Congresswoman Laura Richardson stands with other Members of Congress, commending the Supreme Court for upholding the Affordable Care Act

Congresswoman Laura Richardson praises the Supreme Court for upholding the Affordable Care Act

Congresswoman Laura Richardson at the Annual White House Picnic

Congresswoman Laura Richardson at the Annual White House Picnic

Congresswoman Laura Richardson and Attorney General, Eric Holder, at the White House Picnic

Congresswoman Laura Richardson greets President Obama at the annual White House Picnic

Congresswoman Laura Richardson with Congresswoman Karen Bass at the White House Picnic

Congresswoman Laura Richardson talks to constituents during the Phillipine Independence Day Parade in Carson

Congresswoman Laura Richardson recognizes Vid Medina, Chairman of the Philippine Independence Day Foundation

Congresswoman Laura Richardson greets Joe Merton, President of the Philippine Independence Day Foundation

Congresswoman Laura Richardson and Joe Merton, President of the Philippine Independence Day Foundation

Congresswoman Laura Richardson at the Annual Philipine Independence Day Event

Congresswoman Laura Richardson with constituents at the Philippine Independence Day celebration

Congresswoman Laura Richardson with constituents at the Philippine Independence Day celebration

Congresswoman Laura Richardson with constituents at the Philippine Independence Day celebration

Congresswoman Laura Richardson with constituents at the Philippine Independence Day celebration

Congresswoman Laura Richardson with a friend at the Philippine Independence Day celebration

Congresswoman Laura Richardson with constituents at the Philippine Independence Day celebration

Congresswoman Laura Richardson at the Philippine Independence Day celebration

Congresswoman Laura Richardson stops by the Watts Healthy Farmers Market

Congresswoman Laura Richardson greets constituents at the Watts Healthy Farmers Market

Congresswoman Laura Richardson greets constituents at the Watts Healthy Farmers Market

Congresswoman Laura Richardson with Councilman Joe Buscaino at the Watts Healthy Farmers Market

Congresswoman Laura Richardson at the Watts Healthy Farmers Market

Congresswoman Laura Richardson greets constituents at the Watts Healthy Farmers Market

Congresswoman Laura Richardson with two constituents at the Watts Healthy Farmers Market

Congresswoman Laura Richardson at the Watts Summer Games

Congresswoman Laura Richardson with a constituent at the 2012 Watts Summer Games

Congresswoman Laura Richardson walks in the 2012 Labor Day Parade

Congresswoman Laura Richardson with a constituent at the Sophisticated Elderly Luncheon

Congresswoman Laura Richardson talks with a constituent at the 2012 Let's Move Compton Day

Congresswoman Laura Richardson attends the Wilmington Club Latino Mexican Independence Day Dance

Congresswoman Laura Richardson at the Wilmington Club Mexican Independence Day Dance

Congresswoman Laura Richardson speaks to the crowd at the Wilmington Club Mexican Independence Day Dance

Congresswoman Laura Richardson meets with constituents at a "Congress on Your Corner" event in Compton

Congresswoman Laura Richardson meets with constituents at a "Congress on Your Corner" event in Compton

Congresswoman Laura Richardson meets with constituents at a "Congress on Your Corner" event in Compton

Congresswoman Laura Richardson meets with constituents at a "Congress on Your Corner" event in Compton

Congresswoman Laura Richardson with event organizers at the Guatemalan Festival

Congresswoman Laura Richardson with traditional Guatemalan dancers at the Guatemalan Festival in Carson

Congresswoman Laura Richardson at the 2012 Long Beach Job Corps Graduation

Congresswoman Laura Richardson congratulates the 2012 graduates of the Long Beach Job Corps

Congresswoman Laura Richardson with a graduate of the Long Beach Job Corps

Congresswoman Laura Richardson attends the St Athanasius Citizen Workshop to assist constituents fill out the necessary forms to become citizens

At the St. Athanasius Citizen Workshop, Congresswoman Laura Richardson assists constituents with their immigration papers

Congresswoman Laura Richardson talks to young people at the St. Athanasius Citizen Workshop

Congresswoman Laura Richardson talks to young people at the St. Athanasius Citizen Workshop

Congresswoman Laura Richardson with to young constituents at the St. Athanasius Citizen Workshop

Congresswoman Laura Richardson with Clive Graham at the 25th Anniversary celebration of the Minority Owner's Association

Congresswoman Laura Richardson attends the NAACP I Can Awards

Congresswoman Laura Richardson and other Members of Congress gather in front of the Capitol steps for a moment of silence in honor of September 11th

Congresswoman Laura Richardson with the Cambodian Ambassador

Congresswoman Laura Richardson and her Summer 2012 CBCF Intern, Ashley

Congresswoman Laura Richardson and Bill Gates

Congresswoman Laura Richardson puts together care packages for troops deployed overseas

Congresswoman Laura Richardson at Walk for Life in Carson

Congresswoman Laura Richardson with Congresswoman Karen Bass and Barbara Lee at the CBC Jobs Fair

Congresswoman Laura Richardson with Jesse Jackson and Congressman Cleaver at the CBC Jobs Fair

Congresswoman Laura Richardson attends a Cinco de Mayo event in Carson

Congresswoman Laura Richardson and Denzel Washington at the 2012 Boys and Girls Club of America Congressional Breakfast

Congresswoman Laura Richardson and Michael Phelps at the 2012 Boys and Girls Club of America Congressional Breakfast

Congresswoman Laura Richardson thanks for a veteran for his service

Congresswoman Laura Richardson with Henry Goodman

Congresswoman Laura Richardson speaks to constituent at a "Congress on Your Corner" event in Long Beach

Congresswoman Laura Richardson participates in "A Day as a Postal Worker"

Congresswoman Laura Richardson speaks at a press conference announcing the creation of the bipartisan Congressional Caucus for Foster Youth

Congresswoman Laura Richardson at the swearing-in ceremony of Assemblyman Furutani

Congresswoman Laura Richardson with the President and Board Members from the National Association of Minority Contractors Association

Congresswoman Laura Richardson with Nancy Pelosi at Congresswoman Karen Bass's swearing in ceremony

Congresswoman Laura Richardson meets with representatives from Teach for America

Congresswoman Laura Richardson attends Wells Fargo Grand Opening in Compton