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Irvine, CA – Congresswoman Mimi Walters (California-45) today announced that her staff will provide one-on-one assistance to veterans who need help navigating the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Please schedule an appointment by contacting Ben Rejniak at (949) 263-8703 or Ben.Rejniak@mail.house.gov.
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WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Lois Frankel (D-FL) and Congresswoman Susan Brooks (R-IN) have been elected by the women of the House as Co-Chairs of the Congressional Caucus for Women’s Issues for the 115th Congress. Congresswomen Mimi Walters (R-CA) and Brenda Lawrence (D-MI) will serve as Co-Vice Chairs.
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Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Mimi Walters (California-45) released the following statement after voting in favor of the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act of 2017, which would ensure accountability in the federal rulemaking process:
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Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Mimi Walters (California-45) released the following statement after being selected to serve on the House Energy and Commerce Committee for the 115th Congress:
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Washington, DC – Congresswoman Mimi Walters (California-45) released the following statement after being sworn into the 115th Congress:
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Irvine, CA – Today, Congresswoman Mimi Walters announced the winner of the 2016 Congressional App Challenge for California’s 45th District. Speaking about the Congressional App Challenge, Congresswoman Walters said:
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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mimi Walters (CA-45) released the following statement after the House passed the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act conference report, which authorizes resources for ports, waterways, and flood protection and importantly, includes long-overdue language to address the California drought:
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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mimi Walters (CA-45) released the following statement regarding the Water Infrastructure Improvements Act for the Nation (WIIN) Act conference report, which authorizes resources for ports, waterways, and flood protection and importantly, includes long-overdue language to address the California drought:
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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mimi Walters (CA-45) released the following statement after voting in support of the Conference Report to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2017, which would provide the critical tools our military forces need to fight terrorism and protect national security:
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mimi Walters (CA-45) released the following statement after voting in support of the 21st Century Cures Act, which would accelerate the cycle of discovering, developing, and delivering innovative cures: