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Member, California Public Higher Education Caucus, present
Member, Children's Health Care Caucus, present
Member, Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, present
Member, Congressional Bike Caucus, present
Member, Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth, present
Member, Congressional Caucus on India and Indian-Americans, present
Member, Congressional Caucus on the Deadliest Cancers, present
Member, Congressional Caucus on Vietnam, present
Member, Congressional Cystic Fibrosis Caucus, present
Member, Congressional Deaf Caucus, present
Member, Congressional HIV/AIDS Caucus, present
Member, Congressional Maritime Caucus, present
Member, Congressional Panama Canal Expansion Caucus, present
Member, Congressional Pro-Choice Caucus, present
Member, Congressional Progressive Caucus, present
Member, Congressional Task Force on Alzheimer's Disease, present
Member, Congressional Working Families and Labor Caucus, present
Member, Congressional Youth Challenge Caucus, present
Member, Creative Rights Caucus, present
Member, Economic Empowerment Task Force, Congressional Progressive Caucus, present
Member, Education Task Force, Congressional Progressive Caucus, present
Member, Energy and Environment Task Force, Congressional Progressive Caucus, present
Member, Friends of the Jobs Corp Caucus, present
Member, Green Schools Caucus, present
Member, Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, present
Member, House Community College Caucus, present
Member, House Impact Aid Coalition, present
Member, House LGBT Equality Caucus, present
Member, House Manufacturing Caucus, present
Member, House Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Caucus, present
Member, International Anti-Piracy Caucus, present
Member, National Marine Sanctuary Caucus, present
Member, Ports Caucus, present
Member, Religious Minorities in the Middle East Caucus, present
Member, Safe Climate Caucus, present
Member, Small Business Caucus, present
Member, STARBASE Caucus, present
Vice Chair, Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition, present
Member, United Service Organizations Caucus, present
Member, Veterans Jobs Caucus, present
Member, Zoo and Aquarium Caucus, present
Founder, Bipartisan Caucus, California State Assembly
Former Member, Federal Lands Subcommittee, United States House of Representatives
Former Member, Foreign Affairs Committee, United States House of Representatives
Former Member, Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific, United States House of Representatives
Former Member, Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands, United States House of Representatives
Former Member, Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials, United States House of Representatives
Former Member, Water, Power and Oceans Subcommittee, United States House of Representatives
Former Member, Western Hemisphere Subcommittee, United States House of Representatives
Member, California Legislature Environmental Caucus, 1998-2012
Member, Senate Democratic Caucus, 1998-2012
Member, California Public Higher Education Caucus, present
Member, Children's Health Care Caucus, present
Member, Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, present
Member, Congressional Bike Caucus, present
Member, Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth, present
Member, Congressional Caucus on India and Indian-Americans, present
Member, Congressional Caucus on the Deadliest Cancers, present
Member, Congressional Caucus on Vietnam, present
Member, Congressional Cystic Fibrosis Caucus, present
Member, Congressional Deaf Caucus, present
Member, Congressional HIV/AIDS Caucus, present
Member, Congressional Maritime Caucus, present
Member, Congressional Panama Canal Expansion Caucus, present
Member, Congressional Pro-Choice Caucus, present
Member, Congressional Progressive Caucus, present
Member, Congressional Task Force on Alzheimer's Disease, present
Member, Congressional Working Families and Labor Caucus, present
Member, Congressional Youth Challenge Caucus, present
Member, Creative Rights Caucus, present
Member, Economic Empowerment Task Force, Congressional Progressive Caucus, present
Member, Education Task Force, Congressional Progressive Caucus, present
Member, Energy and Environment Task Force, Congressional Progressive Caucus, present
Member, Friends of the Jobs Corp Caucus, present
Member, Green Schools Caucus, present
Member, Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, present
Member, House Community College Caucus, present
Member, House Impact Aid Coalition, present
Member, House LGBT Equality Caucus, present
Member, House Manufacturing Caucus, present
Member, House Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Caucus, present
Member, International Anti-Piracy Caucus, present
Member, National Marine Sanctuary Caucus, present
Member, Ports Caucus, present
Member, Religious Minorities in the Middle East Caucus, present
Member, Safe Climate Caucus, present
Member, Small Business Caucus, present
Member, STARBASE Caucus, present
Vice Chair, Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition, present
Member, United Service Organizations Caucus, present
Member, Veterans Jobs Caucus, present
Member, Zoo and Aquarium Caucus, present
Founder, Bipartisan Caucus, California State Assembly
Former Member, Federal Lands Subcommittee, United States House of Representatives
Former Member, Foreign Affairs Committee, United States House of Representatives
Former Member, Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific, United States House of Representatives
Former Member, Water, Power and Oceans Subcommittee, United States House of Representatives
Former Member, Western Hemisphere Subcommittee, United States House of Representatives
Member, California Legislature Environmental Caucus, 1998-2012
Member, Senate Democratic Caucus, 1998-2012
Member, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Member, Natural Resources Committee
Member, Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation
Chair, Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources
Member, Subcommittee on Highways and Transit
Member, Subcommittee on Indigenous Peoples of the United States
Member, Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife
Member, Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment
— Awards:
2006 Plug in America, the staff of Who Killed the Electric Car, Energy Efficiency Solar, Inc. "Certificate of Appreciation for participation in "Who Killed the Electric Car";
2004 Palos Verdes South Bay Audubon Society "Environmental Leadership Award"
2006 H. David Nahi Water Quality Award for Water Quality Excellence; CALPIRG "2006 Public Interest Champion"
Californian's Against Waste "2011 Legislator of the Year"
2007 Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) "Presidential Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Region"
2004 Los Amigos Research and Education Institute, Inc. "Service Appreciation Award"
2001 Sierra Club (Los Angeles Chapter) "Public Policy Award"
1991 Long Beach Lambda Democratic Club "12th Annual Human Rights Awards Banquet Special Recognition Award"
2002 ILWU Local 13 "Excellence through Leadership and Commitment to American Workers"
2005 California League of Conservation Voters "Environmental Leadership Award"
American Public Works Association "2006 Top Legislator of the Year"
Summa Cum Laude member of CSBA Honor Roll for 2011
CALPIRG "2006 Public Interest Champion"
2004 Environmental Health Legislative Working Group "Environmental Legislation Crusader of the Year of Award"
California Athletic Trainers Association "2002 Legislator of the Year"
1999 Wrigley Association "Quality of Life Award"
2008 California Coast and Wetland Recovery "Friend of the Coast"
2003 Southern California Wetlands Recovery Project "Friends of the Coast Award"
1997 Long Beach East Village "Impact Person of the Year"
1993 Long Beach Area Citizens Involved "Outstanding Community Service Award"
2001 California Congress of Parents, Teachers & Students, Inc." Continuing Service Award"
2005 LA County Psychological Association "Distinguished Legislative Award"
2001 Long Beach NOW "Excellent Service Award"
2006 South Coast Air Quality Management District "17th Annual Clean Air Award"
Long Beach Lambda Democratic Club "2002 Michael Lonergan Memorial Award
2004 Long Beach BLAST (After School Programs) "Service Learning Award"
1995 Disabled Resources Center "Civic Leadership Award"
2003 National Conference for Community Justice Humanitarian Award
1999 California School Employees Association "Public Service Award
2003 Coalition for Tobacco-Free Campaign "Proud To Be Smoke-Free Award
2004 Coalition for Clean Air "Clean Air Award"
2008 California Council of the Blind "Legislator of the Year"
he Planning and Conservation League and The Planning and Conservation Foundation "2011 Legislator of the Year"
2012 California Small Business Association
1999 California State University at Long Beach "30 Year Service Award"
2006 California Regional Water Quality Control Board "Water Quality Excellence Award"
California Transit Association "2006 Legislator of the Year"
Southern California Vote the Coast "2003 Coastal Steward Award"
California Maritime Leadership Symposium 2012 "Honoree of Merit"
2009 Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America Breath of Life "Civic Leadership Award"
California Community College Chancellor's "Distinguished Service Award 2011
2002 Southern California Public Health Association "Legislator of the Year
1997 MCCLB Rainbow Award "Man of the Year"
2000--The Long Beach Multi-Service Center "Distinguished Community Service Award"
2012--California Community Colleges Lifetime Achievement Award
California Animal Association "2006 Legislator of the Year
Sierra Club "2010 Byron Sher Award"
2001 LINC Housing "Affordable Housing Leader Award"
1993 Long Beach Lambda Democratic Club "Franklin E. Cook Memorial Award"
California Psychological Association "2007 Distinguished Legislative Achievement in Psychology Award"
Easter Seal "2006 Senate Leadership Award
2009 Sunset Magazine "California Coastal Hero"
2002 California State Association of Counties "Distinguished Service Award"
2004 Service Employees International Union "Home Care Champion Award"
2002 California School Employees Association "Outstanding Public Service Award"
2002 Southern California Pensioners Group, ILWU Recognition Award
Southern California Vote the Coast "2002 Coastal Champion Award"
2002 Aquarium of the Pacific "Award of Excellence"
2005 LA League of Conservation Voters "Smith-Weiss Environmental Champion Award"
2006 Coalition for a Safe Environment "1st Annual Environmental Angel Award for Legislator Leadership"
2002 California Chapter of American Planning Association "California Planning Vision Award"
1995 U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer "Civic Leadership Award"
Consumer Federation of California "2008 Consumer Champion Award"
1999 Legal Aid Foundation of Long Beach "Sommelier d'Espirit Award"
1. Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation?
- Pro-choice
1. In order to balance the budget, do you support an income tax increase on any tax bracket?
- Unknown Position
2. Do you support expanding federal funding to support entitlement programs such as Social Security and Medicare?
- Yes
1. Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions?
- Yes
Do you support the protection of government officials, including law enforcement officers, from personal liability in civil lawsuits concerning alleged misconduct?
- No
Do you support increasing defense spending?
- No
1. Do you support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth?
- Yes
2. Do you support lowering corporate taxes as a means of promoting economic growth?
- No
3. Do you support providing financial relief to businesses AND/OR corporations negatively impacted by the state of national emergency for COVID-19?
- Yes
1. Do you support requiring states to adopt federal education standards?
- Unknown Position
1. Do you support government funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, geo-thermal)?
- Yes
2. Do you support the federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions?
- Yes
1. Do you generally support gun-control legislation?
- Yes
1. Do you support repealing the 2010 Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare")?
- No
2. Do you support requiring businesses to provide paid medical leave during public health crises, such as COVID-19?
- Yes
1. Do you support the construction of a wall along the Mexican border?
- No
2. Do you support requiring immigrants who are unlawfully present to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship?
- No
1. Should the United States use military force to prevent governments hostile to the U.S. from possessing a weapon of mass destruction (for example: nuclear, biological, chemical)?
- Unknown Position
2. Do you support reducing military intervention in Middle East conflicts?
- Unknown Position
Do you generally support removing barriers to international trade (for example: tariffs, quotas, etc.)?
- Yes
1. Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation?
- Pro-choice
1. Do you support United States' combat operations in Afghanistan?
- Yes
2. Do you support a timetable for withdrawal from Afghanistan?
- No Answer
1. do you support reducing Medicaid spending?
- No
2. do you support reducing Medicare spending?
- No
3. Is balancing the budget a legislative priority?
- Yes
1. Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions?
- Yes
Do you support capital punishment for certain crimes?
- No Answer
1. Do you support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth?
- Yes
2. Do you support providing tax incentives to businesses for the purpose of job creation?
- Yes
3. Do you support spending on infrastructure projects for the purpose of job creation?
- Yes
4. Do you support the temporary extension of unemployment benefits?
- Yes
5. Do you support the 2010 temporary extension of tax relief?
- No Answer
Do you support reducing restrictions on offshore energy production?
- No
1. Do you believe that human activity is contributing to climate change?
- Yes
2. Do you support the federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions?
- Yes
1. Do you support repealing the 2010 Affordable Care Act?
- No
2. Should individuals be required to purchase health insurance, as mandated in the 2010 Affordable Care Act?
- Yes
1. Do you support allowing illegal immigrants, who were brought to the United States as minors, to pursue citizenship without returning to their country of origin?
- No Answer
2. Do you support the enforcement of federal immigration law by state and local police?
- No Answer
Do you support same-sex marriage?
- Yes
1. Do you support targeting suspected terrorists outside of official theaters of conflict?
- Yes
2. Should the U.S use military force in order to prevent Iran from possessing a nuclear weapon?
- No Answer
Do you support allowing individuals to divert a portion of their Social Security taxes into personal retirement accounts?
- No
1. Agriculture
- No Answer
2. Arts
- No Answer
3. Defense
- No Answer
4. Education
- No Answer
5. Environment
- No Answer
6. Homeland Security
- No Answer
7. International aid
- No Answer
8. Medical Research
- No Answer
9. Scientific Research
- No Answer
10. Space exploration
- No Answer
11. United Nations
- No Answer
12. Welfare
- No Answer
13. Capital gains taxes
- No Answer
14. Corporate taxes
- No Answer
15. Excise taxes (alcohol)
- No Answer
16. Excise taxes (cigarettes)
- No Answer
17. Excise taxes (transportation fuel)
- No Answer
18. Income taxes (low-income families)
- No Answer
19. Income taxes (middle-income families)
- No Answer
20. Income taxes (high-income families)
- No Answer
21. Inheritance taxes
- No Answer
22. Payroll taxes
- No Answer
1. Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation?
- Pro-choice
1. In order to balance the budget, do you support an income tax increase on any tax bracket?
- Yes
2. In order to balance the budget, do you support reducing defense spending?
- Yes
1. Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions?
- Yes
1. Do you support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth?
- Yes
2. Do you support lowering corporate taxes as a means of promoting economic growth?
- Unknown Position
1. Do you support requiring states to adopt federal education standards?
- No
1. Do you support government funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, thermal)?
- Yes
2. Do you support the federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions?
- Yes
1. Do you generally support gun-control legislation?
- Yes
1. Do you support repealing the 2010 Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare")?
- No
1. Do you support the construction of a wall along the Mexican border?
- Unknown Position
2. Do you support requiring immigrants who are unlawfully present to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship?
- No
Do you support the legalization of marijuana for recreational purposes?
- Unknown Position
1. Should the United States use military force in order to prevent governments hostile to the U.S. from possessing a nuclear weapon?
- Unknown Position
2. Do you support increased American intervention in Middle Eastern conflicts beyond air support?
- Unknown Position
Latest Action: House - 06/21/2019 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Tracker:Latest Action: House - 06/20/2019 Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Tracker:Latest Action: House - 06/20/2019 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Tracker:Wed 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM PDT
