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Capps Introduces Legislation to End Research Ban On Organ Donation From HIV-Positive Donors to HIV-Positive Transplant Recipients
Boxer, Coburn, Baldwin, Paul Introduce Identical Legislation in the Senate That Could Help Alleviate Long Transplant Waiting Lists
House Approves Bipartisan Capps, Kinzinger Bill To Help Military Medics Join Civilian Health Care Workforce
The bill would assist states in streamlining their certification requirements for veterans with military medical training who want to continue their career as Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) in the civilian workforce.
Capps Urges President Obama to Appoint Blue Ribbon Panel To Evaluate Climate Change Preparedness
“Recent extreme weather events like Hurricane Sandy are a scary foreshadowing of what could happen with increased frequency if our local communities and infrastructure are not prepared for the impacts of climate change like increased flooding, droughts, and higher temperatures."
Capps Meets With Seniors in Solvang and Buellton to Discuss Constituent Services, Medicare, Social Security
I really appreciate the time the residents at Atterdag Home and seniors from the Buellton Senior Center spent with me. One of the most important parts of my job is meeting with my constituents and getting their input on the issues of the day.
Capps Statement on Senate Bipartisan Immigration Reform Framework
"Very encouraged to see a bipartisan framework emerge from the Senate that recognizes that we are a nation of laws while respecting our history as a nation of immigrants"
Capps Statement on Obama Administration Recommendations on Reducing Gun Violence
The Obama Administration has put forward a comprehensive package of recommendations that take a holistic approach toward reducing and preventing gun violence in America.
Capps, McMorris Rodgers Introduce National Pediatric Research Network Act
Bipartisan bill is designed to help increase research and accelerate the development of clinical trials to treat rare pediatric diseases
Capps Announces Implementation of “Pay as You Earn” Program to Make Student Loan Repayment Easier
The Administration’s “Pay as You Earn” proposal will reduce monthly loan payments by capping them at 10% of discretionary income to make loan repayment more manageable for recent graduates.
Capps Statement on House Adjournment
"It’s incredibly disappointing that the House has adjourned without giving millions of middle class families and small businesses across this country the peace of mind that their taxes won’t be going up on January 1st."
Capps Announces $500,000 in Federal Funding to Expand School Based Health Care Services in Santa Maria
"Our school kids need access to the care school-based health centers provide to keep them healthy and to help them be ready to learn. Expanding the number and reach of these centers is a clear win for our children," said Congresswoman Lois Capps.