Press Releases
Aug 1, 2011
U.S. Rep. Karen Bass Statement on Budget Control Act of 2011
Issues: Fiscal Responsibility
U.S. Rep. Karen Bass released the following statement in support of the Budget Control Act of 2011
Jul 22, 2011
Two Bipartisan Amendments Introduced by U.S. Rep. Karen Bass Included in Foreign Relations Authorization Act
Issues: Foreign Policy
Bass Amendments Prevent U.S. Funds From Perpetuating Human Trafficking; Ensure Safe Adoptions of Children into the U.S. and Improves Inter-Country Adoption Process
Jul 20, 2011
U.S. Rep. Karen Bass Honors the Memory of South Los Angeles Activist Lillian Mobley
Issues: Local Issues
U.S. Rep. Karen Bass released the following statement honoring the memory and legacy of South Los Angeles activist and leader Lillian Mobley. The statement follows:
Jul 19, 2011
U.S. Rep. Karen Bass Speaks out Against Republican Cut, Cap, and Balance Act
U.S. Rep. Karen Bass spoke on the Floor of the U.S. House of Representatives today against the draconian Republican Cut, Cap and Balance Act which will be voted on today.
Jul 7, 2011
U.S. Rep. Karen Bass Amendment Prohibiting Defense Department Funds for Human Trafficking, Labor Abuses on Military Bases Clears House of Representatives
Issues: Foreign Policy
A bipartisan amendment introduced by U.S. Rep. Karen Bass to the Defense Department Appropriations Bill prohibiting Department funds for human trafficking passed the House of Representatives today.
Jul 6, 2011
U.S. Rep. Karen Bass Statement on South Korea Hosting 2018 Olympic Games
U.S. Rep. Karen Bass released the following statement after the International Olympic Committee announced that Pyeongchang, South Korea was awarded the 2018 Winter Olympic games.
Jul 1, 2011
U.S. Rep. Karen Bass Statement on the 45th Anniversary of Medicare’s Implementation
Issues: Health Care
U.S. Rep. Karen Bass released the following statement today marking the 45th anniversary of Medicare’s implementation. The statement follows:
Jun 22, 2011
U.S. Rep. Karen Bass Welcomes Winner of Congressional Art Competition to Washington, DC
U.S. Rep. Karen Bass welcomed Daniel Oh and his father David on Wednesday to the U.S. Capitol. Daniel was selected as the winner of the high school art competition for the 33rd Congressional District which is represented by Bass and includes Koreatown.
Jun 22, 2011
U.S. Rep. Karen Bass Accuses Republican-led Congress, State Legislatures of Attempting to Prevent Every Vote from Counting
Issues: Local Issues
U.S. Rep. Karen Bass released the following statement today after the Republican-led Congress introduced and voted for H.R. 672 called Terminating the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) which was established in response to the 2000 presidential election debacle in Florida.
Jun 17, 2011
Statement in Solidarity with Saudi Arabian Women Participating in Women2Drive Campaign
U.S. Rep. Karen Bass released the following statement in solidarity with Saudi Arabian women participating in the Women2Drive Campaign today.
