Press Releases
Apr 26, 2013
Statement on Naming Longtime Aide Jenny Wood to Serve as Deputy Chief of Staff
Congresswoman Karen Bass announced the promotion of Jenny Wood to serve as Deputy Chief of Staff in her Washington DC office.
Apr 26, 2013
Statement on the National Task Force Investigation into the Bethesda Temple Apolistic Church Fire
Issues: Local Issues
Congresswoman Karen Bass issued this statement on the announcement that a national task force will be investigating a fire at Bethesda Temple Apostolic Church in South Los Angeles.
Apr 24, 2013
Statement on Legislation Providing Flexibility in Mandatory Minimum Sentencing
Issues: Local Issues
Congresswoman Karen Bass, member of the House Judiciary Committee, co-sponsored the bipartisan “Justice Safety Valve Act of 2013,” which would provide judges broader flexibility in tailoring prison sentences and help to reduce the overcrowded prison population.
Apr 19, 2013
Statement on Award Given to Area Violence Activist Lawanda Hawkins
Congresswoman Karen Bass (D-Calif.) joined Representative Ted Poe (R-TX.) in awarding the Eva Murillo Unsung Hero Award to the founder of Justice for Murdered Children (JFMC) LaWanda Hawkins in recognition of her tireless advocacy on behalf of area violence victims.
Apr 17, 2013
Statement on Senate Gun Violence Failure
Rep. Karen Bass, Member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security and Investigations released the following statement after the Senate failed to pass commonsense legislation extending background checks for all gun sales.
Apr 17, 2013
Statement on Secretary Kerry's Commitment to Appoint DRC Envoy
Issues: Foreign Policy
Congresswoman Karen Bass, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, urged Secretary of State John Kerry to appoint a Special Envoy to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Great Lakes Region in response to the ongoing conflict in the DRC.
Apr 15, 2013
Statement on the Passing of Community Activist Sal Castro
Issues: Local Issues
Congresswoman Karen Bass issued the following statement on the passing of former Los Angeles Unified School District teacher and community activist Sal Castro.
Apr 8, 2013
In Case You Missed It: Karen Bass Delivers Remarks on Gun Violence
This weekend, Congresswoman Karen Bass (D-Calif.) spoke out on the need for Congress to enact comprehensive reforms to reduce gun violence in America.
Apr 7, 2013
Statement on the Casualties Suffered in Afghanistan
Issues: Foreign Policy
This loss reminds us of the tremendous dangers foreign service officers and our men and women in uniform confront each and every day defending the ideals of peace, democracy and the rule of law.
Mar 22, 2013
Statement on the Passing of Renowned African Novelist Chinua Achebe
Today, Congresswoman Karen Bass (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa issued the following statement on the passing of Nigerian novelist Chinua Achebe, the grandfather of modern African literature
