Press Releases

U.S. Rep. Karen Bass Recognizes National Adoption Day

In recognition of National Adoption Day, U.S. Rep. Karen Bass spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday, November 17, 2011.

U.S. Rep. Karen Bass Statement on Passing of Former California State Senator Teresa Hughes

63 House Members Join Congressional Coalition on Adoption to Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Promoting Adoption Awareness

Congressional Coalition on Adoption (CCA) House Co-Chairs Congresswoman Karen Bass (CA-33) and Congresswoman Michele Bachmann (MN-06) today announced the introduction of House Resolution (H.RES.) 433, a bipartisan resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Adoption Month and National Adoption Day in the month of November.

U.S. Rep. Karen Bass Statement on Republican’s Assault on Women’s Health in the Protect Life Act

U.S. Rep. Karen Bass released the following statement on Republican’s Protect Life Act which will be voted on by the House of Representatives today.

U.S. Rep. Karen Bass Launches Breast Cancer Resources Webpage in Recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Today, U.S. Rep. Karen Bass launched a new section on her official website designed to bring awareness and support to breast cancer patients. The new pages allow visitors to find out how to prevent breast cancer, get help with detection and treatment, send an e-card, and share their story for the Congressional Record.

U.S. Rep. Karen Bass Statement on Rosh Hashanah

U.S. Rep. Karen Bass released the following statement in celebration of the Jewish new year, Rosh Hashanah, which starts at sundown tonight.

U.S. Rep. Karen Bass Applauds Decision to Extend Voting Rights to Saudi Women, Presses for More Progress

U.S. Rep. Karen Bass issued the following statement in the wake of news that women of Saudi Arabia will be given the right to vote and run for election.

U.S. Rep. Karen Bass Applauds Passage of H.R. 2883 Child and Family Services Improvement and Innovation Act

Legislative language from U.S. Rep. Karen Bass (D-CA) calling for meaningful efforts to examine how best to increase recruitment and retention of foster parents was included in the Child and Family Services Improvement and Innovation Act, which was passed by the House of Representatives today.

U.S. Rep. Karen Bass Speaks out In Support of the Family Services Improvement and Innovation Act

U.S. Rep. Karen Bass spoke on the Floor of the U.S. House of Representatives today in support of the Child and Family Services Improvement and Innovation Act which will be voted on today.

Karen Bass Stands with Democratic Caucus at Rally In Strong Support of President Obama Jobs Agenda

U.S. Rep. Karen Bass stood alongside members of the Democratic Caucus in strong support of the American Jobs Act proposed by President Obama at a Capitol Hill press conference today.