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Rep. Bass Statement On Sudan’s State of Emergency Declaration and Government Restructuring

February 23, 2019 Press Release

“These emerging events are very concerning. Security forces will have greater powers and I am concerned that this could lead to increasing crackdown on civilians including more arrests, holding protesters in detention for longer without access to lawyers, and even deaths.

Issues:
Foreign Policy, U.S.-Africa Policy

Rep. Bass Responds To Nigeria Election Delays

February 16, 2019 Press Release

Bass Responds To Trump’s National Emergency Declaration

February 15, 2019 Press Release

“This declaration has more to do with the President’s bruised ego than actually doing what is best for America. The author of The Art of The Deal couldn’t make a deal to build a wall. This is a fake solution to a fake crisis and we must stand firm in keeping the nation focused on the real issues impacting Americans.

Issues:
Immigration Reform

Rep. Bass Questions Acting-AG Whitaker on MSNBC

February 8, 2019 Press Release

Full Hearing Part 1:

Bass Leads Passage of "Put Trafficking Victims First Act"

February 7, 2019 Press Release

REMARKS AS PREPARED:

I introduced H.R. 507, the “Put Trafficking Victims First Act,” with my colleague the gentlelady from Missouri, Ms. Wagner. 

Issues:
Foster Care & Adoption

Rep. Bass: State of the Union a "juvenile" response to investigations

February 6, 2019 Press Release

Rep. Bass Seeks Solutions At Historic Gun Violence Hearing

February 6, 2019 Press Release

Rep. Bass Responds to State of the Union on CNN

February 6, 2019 Press Release

Bass Hosts Hearing On Preventing Gun Violence

February 6, 2019 Press Release

Issues:
Criminal Justice

Bass Statement Responding to State of the Union

February 5, 2019 Press Release

“Tonight, the President again came to the halls of Congress and ironically attempted to push an agenda of unity. 

“He said we should reject the politics of revenge and embrace cooperation on the same day that he taunted the Senate Minority Leader on Twitter about election results. 

Issues:
Criminal Justice, Education, Environment & Climate Change, Foreign Policy, Health Care, Housing, Immigration Reform, Jobs & the Economy, Local Issues

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In The News

Deportation's forgotten children

February 11, 2013 In The News
Los Angeles Times
As Congress looks toward meaningful immigration reform, we must take care not to neglect one of the most heartbreaking problems within the current, broken system: what happens to children when their parents or guardians are deported.
Issues:
Foster Care & Adoption, Immigration Reform, Local Issues

Opinion: Uplifting African-American foster youth

February 8, 2013 In The News
The Grio
The disproportionate number of African American’s in foster care must remain in our conscience during Black History Month, and the many more months to come until racial disparities are eradicated.
Issues:
Local Issues

Dorsey Culinary Arts Program

February 7, 2013 In The News
LA Sentinel
Recently, the Dorsey High School of Culinary Arts students got a chance to sample their expertise with Congresswoman Karen Bass.
Issues:
Education, Local Issues

How Immigration Reform Could Expand Incarceration of Immigrants

February 6, 2013 In The News
ColorLines
“...there are anywhere from 5,000 to 6,000 children who have been placed in foster care because their parents have been deported. The children were citizens,” Rep. Karen Bass said at the hearing yesterday, citing the findings of a Colorlines.com investigation.

Postal chief expects fight on Saturday delivery halt

February 6, 2013 In The News
Washington Times
U.S. Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe’s historic decision to end Saturday mail delivery drew mixed reaction on Capitol Hill. Rep. Karen Bass, the daughter of a letter carrier, said it was a reminder of the need for lawmakers to ease a costly mandate that the Postal Service pre-fund pension benefits.

Obama Urges Congress to Avoid "Harmful" Automatic Spending Cuts

February 5, 2013 In The News
BET
Sequestration would involve cuts to programs like Head Start, transportation and housing that Rep. Karen Bass says would have "severe repercussions" for Black communities.

California House members stake out positions on immigration reform

February 5, 2013 In The News
KPCC
A bipartisan group of U.S. House members has been meeting to work out an immigration reform bill both sides can support. Exactly what’s in that plan is still up in the air. But the first House immigration hearing makes it clear where both sides agree…and where they do not.
Issues:
Immigration Reform

Los Angeles Sentinel: Congresswoman Bass Town Hall and Resource Fair Attracts Hundreds

February 1, 2013 In The News
Los Angeles Sentinel
With thousands of Southern Californians still weathering a tough economy, U. S. Representative Karen Bass held a “Help and Hope Town Hall and Resource Fair” Saturday January 26, at the Crenshaw Christian Center that provided information on jobs, education, healthcare, and home ownership.
Issues:
Housing, Local Issues

Bass’s website contest helps send six to Washington

January 31, 2013 In The News
OurWeekly
For seven residents of the 37th Congressional District, history became a living, breathing entity thanks to their unique opportunity to attend the presidential inauguration in Washington, D.C.
Issues:
Local Issues

Aging Up: Successful Foster Youth Highlight Flaws in Nation's Care Systems

January 30, 2013 In The News
Loop21
Three foster youth shared their stories with Rep. Bass before the inauguration.
Issues:
Foster Care & Adoption

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