Local Issues
My office is committed to fighting for the priorities of the California’s 37th Congressional District:
- Jobs & Economic Recovery– Clearly, this is the most important priority for our nation. We must spur economic development by investing in infrastructure and industry within the United States as well as cutting taxes cuts for the poor and middle class
- Civil Rights– Expand equal rights and opportunity to all communities, especially those who have been historically underserved and underrepresented
- Education– Expand access to quality education for all. Address achievement gaps by ensuring excellent resources for all of our schools from Culver City to Los Angeles
- Environment– Protect clean air, water, and land. Expand park access and resources, specially for parks and waterways in the 37th Congressional District, including the Ballona Creek, the Kenneth Hahn Park, and the LA River
- Health Care– Protect gains made through the Affordable Care Act and expand access to health care for all. Assist with the successful implementation of Covered California.
- Immigration– Support comprehensive immigration reform, protecting the rights of all residents, and supporting access to education and health, especially for youth
- Human Services– Improve the foster care system and protect the social safety net
- Senior Issues– Protect and preserve Social Security and Medicare
- Transportation– Advocate for the American Fast Forward and 30/10 plan to transform transportation infrastructure in Los Angeles with 30 projects in the next ten years
- Small Business– Expand access to capital and procurement opportunities
For more information concerning my work and views on local issues, please contact my LA office. I look forward to your feedback.
More on Local Issues
Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Karen Bass (D – Calif.) applauded the announcement made that George Lucas’ 1 billion dollar museum will be built in Exposition Park. While a terrific win for the culture of the district, this project also promises jobs related to the construction and upkeep of the museum.
“George Lucas’ new museum will create thousands of jobs in construction and also many permanent jobs. I can’t think of a better place for this eclectic display of arts than downtown Los Angeles. ”
Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Karen Bass (D – Calif.) cosponsored legislation that would create a 12-member, bipartisan, independent commission empowered to interview witnesses, obtain documents, issue subpoenas, and receive public testimony to examine attempts by the Russian government and others to use electronic means to influence, interfere with, or sow distrust in this year’s U.S. elections.
It's not just the racist past of Sen. Sessions that makes him unfit to be Attorney General, it's his stance on current issues like immigration and police misconduct. It's about whether or not he would appropriately prosecute civil rights violations. See more of the interview below:
Obamacare isn’t just a healthcare plan, it’s also a jobs plan. If Republicans destroy the ACA, they are not only abandoning millions of Americans with new health benefits, they are also abandoning those jobs. Thank you to those you who flooded my offices with calls yesterday to share your stories. Know that I hear you and will stand to protect Medicare and Obamacare. Watch my interview from last night on MSNBC below.
View the presentation about Rep Bass' 2016 accomplishments here:
/sites/karenbass.house.gov/files/documents/2016EOYAccomplishments_Webjh.pdf
View the presentation about Trump's dangerous appointments and the electoral college here:
/sites/karenbass.house.gov/files/documents/2016EOYAppointments_Web.pdf
“If we fall into despair, we concede. If we lose hope, we lose it all.” When Congress member Karen Bass spoke on Sunday, December 11, at Palms Middle School auditorium, she set the tone for the ongoing struggle to move the political conversation towards progress.
Please join me on Sunday, December 11 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM at Palms Middle School for my small meeting.
I have been visiting neighborhoods all across the 37th Congressional District, and now I am headed to meet with you and your neighbors in Palms. I want to hear your concerns about what’s happening in your community and answer any questions you may have about what is happening in Washington.
“The Attorney General is the chief law enforcement officer of the United States, charged with the administration of the criminal justice system and the enforcement of our civil rights. We have grave concerns with Senator Sessions’ potential nomination for this post and urge President-elect Trump to reconsider.