Mr. Chair, I rise in strong support of my and General Jack Bergman's amendment No. 10 to restore funding for medical and prosthetic research at the Department of Veterans Affairs, which is being cut in this bill by $45 million. As all of you know, 3 weeks ago President Trump signed an executive order to expedite psychedelic therapies research for depression and substance abuse disorder specifically for veterans. The President's executive order also called for $50 million in matching funds for research as well in this area.
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J. Luis Correa
Representative · California · Democrat
J. Luis Correa
House Floor
Recent comments in the House
Madam Speaker, I agree with my colleagues from the other side: Let's go after fraud, waste, and abuse. But this bill allows the administration to hold back funding for children and families under the guise of fraud. Earlier this year, the administration froze $10 billion in funding for families and children in blue States. Let's talk about guardrails. A year ago, we gave ICE and CBP seven and three times their annual budgets, respectively. Where are those funds going? ICE just paid $130 million for a warehouse in Georgia that was bought for $30 million the year before.
Biography
J. Luis Correa began his career as a small business owner and real estate broker in Anaheim, California, gaining firsthand experience with the challenges facing local families and entrepreneurs. Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives for California’s 46th District in 2016, Correa focuses on immigration reform, affordable healthcare, and supporting veterans. He has championed legislation to expand mental health services for veterans and serves on the House Homeland Security and Judiciary Committees. Correa’s pragmatic approach and responsiveness reflect his commitment to addressing the needs of his diverse district.
Education
- B.A. in Economics, California State University Fullerton, Fullerton, CA
- J.D. and M.B.A., University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
Professional History
U.S. Representative
2017-PresentRepresenting California's 46th district
Member, California Senate
2006–14Member, Orange County Board of Supervisors
2005–06Member, California Assembly
1998–2004Investment Banker
Real Estate Broker
Policy Focus
Immigration16%
Arts, Culture, Religion14%
Government Operations and Politics11%
Armed Forces and National Security8%
Notable Legislation
Key legislative actions from J. Luis Correa's record in Congress.
Veterans Affairs Committee Service
Served on the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, advocating for expanded healthcare and benefits for veterans.
Homeland Security Funding
Supported increased federal funding for local law enforcement and emergency preparedness in Orange County.
Mental Health Resources
Co-sponsored legislation to improve access to mental health services for underserved communities.
Immigrant Student Protections
Advocated for protections and resources for DACA recipients and immigrant students in higher education.
Committee Assignments
View details →- House Committee on Homeland Security
- House Committee on the Judiciary
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