Press Releases
Feb 8, 2011
Karen Bass Votes No on USA Patriot Act Extension
U.S. Rep. Karen Bass cast a no vote this evening in opposition to the extension of the USA Patriot Act.
Jan 31, 2011
U.S. Rep. Karen Bass Statement on Federal Court Ruling on Health Care Reform
Issues: Health Care
U.S. Rep. Karen Bass released the following statement following today's federal court ruling stating that the individual mandate component of health care reform was unconstitutional.
Jan 26, 2011
Karen Bass Holds Telephone Town Hall with Los Angeles Constituents about President Obama’s State of the Union Address, Health Care Reform
U.S. Rep. Karen Bass will hold a Telephone Town Hall today with constituents from her Los Angeles district following President Obama’s State of the Union.
Jan 25, 2011
Karen Bass Statement on President Barack Obama’s State of the Union Address
Issues: Education, Environment & Energy, Fiscal Responsibility, Health Care, Housing, Jobs & Economy, Local Issues, Seniors
Congresswoman Karen Bass released the following statement in response to the President Obama’s State of the Union address tonight. This was Ms. Bass’ first State of the Union as a member of congress, though she attended the past two addresses as Speaker of the California Assembly and sat in the House gallery.
Jan 24, 2011
Karen Bass Launches New Social Media Outreach
In an effort to create more accessibility and increase communication with constituents, Congresswoman Karen Bass has launched four new social media pages including a Facebook page, a Twitter feed, a YouTube channel, and a Flickr page.
Jan 19, 2011
Karen Bass Votes No on GOP Patients’ Rights Repeal Act
Issues: Health Care
Bass Stands with Working Americans In Support of Healthcare Rights and Freedoms, Against Insurance Companies
Jan 17, 2011
Congresswoman Karen Bass Celebrates Martin Luther King Holiday, Calls on Community to Participate in Day of Service
Karen Bass released the following statement in advance of the Martin Luther King Holiday.
Jan 5, 2011
First Votes Scheduled
United States House of Representatives is scheduled to conduct the first votes of the 112th Congress on January 5th, 2011 at Noon.
Jan 5, 2011
Karen Bass Takes Oath of Office, Sworn-In As New Member of Congress
The First Session of the 112th Congress commences January 5th, 2011.
