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Rep. Karen Bass Delivers State of the Black Woman

February 5, 2019 Press Release

Transcript: 

I want to thank Congresswoman Lawrence and Congresswoman Frankel, for their leadership and the Democratic Women’s Working Group for putting this together. 

Issues:
Criminal Justice, Health Care, Local Issues, Census 2020

Rep. Karen Bass Predicts Instability at State of the Union on NBC 4

February 5, 2019 Press Release

Rep. Bass Calls On Northam's Resignation On CNN With Don Lemon

February 4, 2019 Press Release

Rep. Bass Issues Statement on Possibility of Venezuelan Intervention

February 4, 2019 Press Release

“I am deeply concerned about this administration’s handling of the current situation in Venezuela. I am especially alarmed by the President’s most recent statement that deploying the United States military is an option. The role of the U.S.

Issues:
Foreign Policy

Bass and CBC Whip Donald McEachin Discuss Gov. Northam on Meet The Press

February 3, 2019 Press Release

CBC Chair Rep. Bass’ excerpts from the interview:

Rep. Bass Slams Northam on CNN

February 2, 2019 Press Release

Bass Calls For Northam To Resign

February 1, 2019 Press Release

“Ralph Northam served in our nation’s military, treated thousands of families as a medical doctor, and had the audacity to ask for Black votes when he wanted to become governor, yet never once mentioned that he thought it was ok to be in black face or dressed as a Klansman. 

Bass Statement on Black History Month

February 1, 2019 Press Release

“While today marks the beginning of Black History Month, we know that Black History is 365 days per year. Our history gave America its first clock, the world its first pacemaker and literally built the walls of the building that the State of the Union will be given in next week. 

Rep. Bass Elected To Chair House Subcommittee On Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations

January 29, 2019 Press Release

“Congress has an important role to play in foreign policy across the continent of Africa and I am honored to serve as Chair of this subcommittee.  I look forward to continuing our bipartisan work especially in the areas of human rights, democracy, rule of law, and economic development.  I am also particularly interested in finding ways to strengthen US-Africa economic relations.

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

Rep. Bass Breaks Down Trump Shutdown "Deal"

January 25, 2019 Press Release

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In The News

Bass: DRC Deserves Renewed Focus on Africa Agenda

January 29, 2013 In The News
Roll Call
Nowhere is U.S. leadership needed more than in an almost 20-year conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which has claimed about 5 million lives and displaced millions.
Issues:
Foreign Policy, U.S.-Africa Policy

Op-Ed: Foster Youth Are Part of Our Future; Let’s Help Make It a Great One

January 28, 2013 In The News
TakePart
Despite the turmoil, each of these three foster youth have persevered and are excelling both personally and professionally. They are a testament to the perseverance of so many foster youth in America who, when given the tools to succeed, can overcome traumatic childhoods and go on to make significant contributions to society.
Issues:
Foster Care & Adoption

Los Angeles Wave: Rep. Karen Bass to host a community resource fair Saturday

January 23, 2013 In The News
Los Angeles Wave
With stark figures that show that every 15 minutes in Los Angeles County a family loses their home, there could be a substantial turnout this weekend for a community event on home loans relief and tax assistance in the run up to the filing season.
Issues:
Housing

Newsmakers: Foster Youth Attend Inauguration

January 23, 2013 In The News
Chronicle of Social Change
Around 6 a.m. on Jan. 21, three former foster youth bundled up in their warmest clothes and headed to the nation’s capitol to witness the inaugural celebration of President Barack Obama. Sixto Cancel, 20, Daniesha Tobey-Richards, 19, and Elbert Belcher, 21, were all invited by Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.) to attend the historic ceremony in Washington D.C

3 former foster youths to attend inauguration

January 20, 2013 In The News
Associated Press
Three former foster children will be in Washington on Monday to witness President Barack Obama's ceremonial inauguration for a second term. They were invited by California Congresswoman Karen Bass, co-chair of the Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth and an ardent advocate for the more than 400,000 kids in foster care.
Issues:
Foster Care & Adoption

La Opinion: Menos obstáculos a hijos de crianza

January 18, 2013 In The News
La Opinion
El presidente Barack Obama firmó el Acta Ininterrumpida de los Alumnos (USA) de la congresista demócrata de California Karen Bass y la senadora demócrata de Louisiana, Mary Landrieu que permite a las trabajadoras sociales de las agencias de asistencia pública de los niños tener acceso a los registros de los estudiantes.
Issues:
Foster Care & Adoption

Fostering new opportunities for kids

January 17, 2013 In The News
San Francisco Chronicle
Kudos to the president and to both parties in Congress, who swiftly came together to create the Uninterrupted Scholars Act. Translated from Washington-speak, that means foster children will escape some of the red tape that has snarled their efforts to reach a brighter future.
Issues:
Foster Care & Adoption

Closing the achievement gap for foster youth

January 10, 2013 In The News
Our Weekly
Even under the best circumstances African American students often have challenges resulting in lower graduation rates and test scores than their White counterparts. When you factor in a child in the foster care system, in particular an African American child, the statistics become even worse.
Issues:
Education

'Landmark' education bill boosts prospects for foster youth

January 9, 2013 In The News
Olu Alemoru, Staff Writer
Los Angeles Wave
The Uninterrupted Scholars Act, which passed both houses of Congress earlier this month and now heads to the president’s desk for signature, allows child welfare agencies better access to the education records of children in their care.
Issues:
Education

Bill to Help Foster Youths With School Record

January 4, 2013 In The News
Associated Press
Federal lawmakers have passed a bill that will give social workers better access to school records in an effort to improve dismal education outcomes for foster children.
Issues:
Education, Foster Care & Adoption

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