Press Releases
U.S. Rep. Karen Bass’ Statement on Falling Unemployment Rate
U.S. Rep Karen Bass Released the following statement regarding the growth in employment of 216,000 jobs and drop in unemployment to 8.8%.
Karen Bass celebrates the 84th Birthday of César Chávez
U.S. Rep Karen Bass released the following statement celebrating the 84th birthday of civil rights leader César Chávez.
Karen Bass Opposes Republican Efforts to Defund National Public Radio, Destroying 9,000 Jobs in Local Communities
U.S. Rep. Karen Bass voted against H.R. 1076, a Republican-sponsored bill which prohibits the federal funding of National Public Radio and the use of federal funds by public radio stations to acquire programming.
Karen Bass Statement on 40th Anniversary of Congressional Black Caucus Founding
U.S. Rep. Karen Bass released the following statement marking the 40th anniversary of the Congressional Black Caucus founding.
Karen Bass Statement on Earthquake in Japan, Tsunami Warnings
U.S. Rep. Karen Bass released the following statement following the earthquake which struck Japan overnight and the ensuing tsunami warnings which are affecting Pacific Rim nations, including the U.S. west coast.
Defending California Homeowners Against Republican-led Efforts to Dismantle Mortgage Relief Programs
U.S. Rep. Karen Bass delivered the following statement on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives regarding two Republican-sponsored bills that will terminate government relief programs for homeowners in need of mortgage relief.
Republican Spending Plan Does Nothing to Address Jobs, Unemployment
U.S. Rep. Karen Bass spoke on the House Floor today in opposition to the Republican Spending Bill. Below are the remarks as prepared for delivery, and as the YouTube link to the floor speech:
Karen Bass Votes No on Republican Bill to Cut Funds to United Nations
U.S. Rep. Karen Bass cast a no vote this afternoon in opposition to the UN Tax Equalization Refund Act. The vote of 259 to 169 failed to meet the 2/3rds threshold needed to pass and was not enacted.
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.
U.S. Rep. Karen Bass Statement on Federal Court Ruling on Health Care Reform
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.