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April 12, 2019
Press Release
"I was encouraged by the minimal violence last night as the protestors stayed out beyond the curfew. I encourage all parties to refrain from violence as citizens exercise their right to peacefully protest and demand a transition to civilian rule.
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April 11, 2019
Press Release
“The news of President Omar al-Bashir’s resignation after months of protests demonstrates that governments must be responsive to their citizens' demands for inclusive governance, respect of human rights and the basic right of their citizens to peacefully express their civil liberties. I support the Sudanese people’s consistent and peaceful demands for a citizen-led transition to democracy.
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April 10, 2019
Blog Post
HONORING THE LEGACY OF ERMIAS JOSEPH ASGHEDOM,
KNOWN ALSO AS NIPSEY HUSSLE,
AND HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO SOUTH LOS ANGELES
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In The News
April 11, 2013
In The News
Rep. Karen Bass spoke out on the need for Congress to enact comprehensive reforms to reduce gun violence in America. Her remarks came as President Obama traveled back to Connecticut to urge Congress to pass tougher gun laws.
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April 10, 2013
In The News
Los Angeles Congresswoman Karen Bass has been pushing for student loan debt relief. Tuesday on Capitol Hill, she and two other House Democrats turned to financial guru Suze Orman to champion their cause. Orman had some ideas of her own.
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April 6, 2013
In The News
There is a legislative effort to ease some of the potential burdens, as the interest rate for some federal student loans is set to jump to 6.8 percent from 3.4 percent in July. Congresswoman Karen Bass is proposing to cap student loan interest rates at 3.4 percent.
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April 6, 2013
In The News
U.S. Rep. Karen Bass joined NPR's All Things Considered to discuss the Student Loan Fairness Act and the looming student debt crisis.
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April 4, 2013
In The News
Rep. Karen Bass joined leaders associated with government, international nonprofit organizations, business and medical research in Los Angeles Tuesday and Wednesday at the 2nd African First Ladies Health Summit to expand on their efforts to improve the life prospects of women and children on the continent.
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April 4, 2013
In The News
Rep. Karen Bass joined leaders associated with government, international nonprofit organizations, business and medical research in Los Angeles Tuesday and Wednesday at the 2nd African First Ladies Health Summit to expand on their efforts to improve the life prospects of women and children on the continent.
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April 3, 2013
In The News
So how would the Student Loan Fairness Act help you deal with your student debt? The plan would cap borrowers' monthly payments to 10 percent of their discretionary income and limit interest capitalization to 10 percent of the original principal amount.
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April 2, 2013
In The News
With student loan debt surpassing $1 trillion and unemployment rates for recent graduates lingering near painful post-2008 heights, student debt has become a serious burden on our national economy and on young lives. We have proposed the Student Loan Fairness Act to give these Americans — young and old — a chance to break free from this crushing debt.
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March 29, 2013
In The News
More and more it is becoming clear that Africa is ready for a deeper strategic partnership with the United States — a partnership that not only keeps America safe but creates the stability for Africa to reach its full economic potential.
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March 26, 2013
In The News
Congress will once again be discussing changes for student loan borrowers. Congresswoman Karen Bass has just pushed forward the Student Loan Fairness Act of 2013, which will offer up several benefits for both federal and private student loan borrowers
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