Press Releases
Mar 6, 2012
U.S. Rep. Karen Bass Statement on Passing of Congressman Donald Payne
U.S. Rep. Karen Bass released the following statement following the death of Congressman Donald Payne (D-NJ) today.
Feb 25, 2012
U.S. Reps. Karen Bass, Tom Marino & Members of the Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth Hold Inaugural Listening and Learning Tour
Issues: Family, Adoption, Foster Care
In an effort to address many of the ongoing issues foster youth face, the co-chairs of the bipartisan Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth launched a national listening tour in Los Angeles this week.
Feb 9, 2012
U.S. Rep. Karen Bass Statement on Foreclosure Settlement
Issues: Housing
U.S. Representative Karen Bass (D-Calif.) issued the following statement in response to the agreement reached today by the federal government and 49 state attorney's general on a $25 billion agreement with the nation’s five largest mortgage servicers to address mortgage loan servicing and foreclosure abuses. California received $18 billion, the largest portion of the settlement.
Feb 1, 2012
U.S. Rep. Karen Bass Votes Against Bill to Extend the Pay Freeze for Members of Congress and Federal Employees
Issues: Jobs & Economy
U.S. Rep. Karen Bass made the following statement following her vote against H.R. 3835, to extend the pay limitation for Members of Congress and federal employees.
Feb 1, 2012
U.S. Rep. Karen Bass Statement on H.R. 3567 Welfare Integrity Now for Children and Families Act of 2011
Issues: Family, Local Issues
U.S. Rep. Karen Bass made the following statement on her vote against H.R. 3567, which would require states to implement policies which ensure Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits are not spent at any liquor stores, casino or gambling establishment, or in adult-oriented entertainment venues in which performers disrobe.
Feb 1, 2012
U.S. Rep. Karen Bass Statement on Black History Month
U.S. Rep. Karen Bass made the following statement in recognition of February as Black History Month.
Jan 27, 2012
U.S. Rep. Karen Bass Statement on National Trafficking Month
Issues: Family
U.S. Representative Karen Bass made the following statement in response to President Barack Obama recognizing January 2012 as National Trafficking Month.
Jan 26, 2012
U.S. Rep. Karen Bass’ Statement on Passing of the Project Labor Agreement (PLA) for LA Metro Construction Projects
U.S. Rep. Karen Bass issued the following state on the passing of the Project Labor Agreement (PLA) for LA Metro Construction Projects.
Jan 25, 2012
U.S. Rep. Karen Bass’ Video Shows that Americans Looking for Work are NOT Uneducated Drug Addicts
Issues: Jobs & Economy
Contrary to Republican belief, new Video highlights the real “Faces of the Unemployed” as educated, hardworking, and ambitious Americans who are out of work due to no fault of their own.
Jan 24, 2012
U.S. Rep. Karen Bass’ Statement on President Obama’s State of the Union Address
Issues: Education, Environment & Energy, Family, Fiscal Responsibility, Foreign Policy, National Security, Health Care, Housing, Jobs & Economy, Local Issues, Seniors, Veterans
U.S. Rep. Karen Bass issued the following statement after President Obama’s State of the Union address.
