Press Releases

U.S. Rep. Karen Bass Statement on Rev. Jesse Jackson Successful Negotiations to Free Two Americans from Imprisonment in Gambia

U.S. Rep. Karen Bass Statement on Obama Administration's Efforts to Combat Human Trafficking

U.S. Rep. Karen Bass Addresses Housing Crisis in Town Hall, One-on-One Counseling, Workshop for Homeowners

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.

U.S. Rep. Karen Bass Statement on Passage of African Growth and Opportunity Act

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.

U.S. Rep. Karen Bass Statement on the Passing of Civil Rights Activist Willis Edwards

U.S. Rep. Karen Bass issued the following statement after learning of the passing of civil rights activist, Willis Edwards

Statement on 33rd Vote to Repeal the Affordable Care Act

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.

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.

Statement on Supreme Court Decision on the Affordable Care Act

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.

Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Arizona SB1070 Unconstitutional

U.S. Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.) made the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court declared three of out four provisions in Arizona’s SB1070 unconstitutional.

Announces Affordable Care Act Award for University of Southern California

U.S. Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.) congratulated the University of Southern California on being selected to receive Health Care Innovation Award of $12 million from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.