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Congresswoman Karen Bass

Representing the 37th District of California

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Rep. Bass Discusses CBC Meeting With Pres. Trump, Chairman Nunes Remarks on MSNBC and ABC 7 Eyewitness News

March 22, 2017 In The News
Today, Congressmember Karen Bass (D-Calif.) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) executive committee, as well as Assistant Democratic Leader Jim Clyburn, met with President Trump, Vice-President Pence, and advisers in the administration to talk about issues affecting the African American community and why the administration should follow the CBC’s lead if it’s serious about addressing these issues.

Rep. Bass Discusses CBC Meeting With Pres. Trump, Chairman Nunes Remarks on MSNBC:

Rep. Bass Discusses CBC Meeting With ABC 7 Eyewitness News Los Angeles:

Issues:
Criminal Justice, Education, Foreign Policy, Health Care, Housing, Jobs & the Economy, Local Issues

Rep. Bass Joins Chris Matthews To Discuss Wiretap Lie

March 16, 2017 In The News
WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif) joined Chris Matthews to discuss the President's wiretap claims. Watch the highlights below.

Rep. Bass on Trump's wiretap claim: "It's time to call it what it is - lying." 

Rep. Bass to Chris Matthews: Trump will have no credibility in an international crisis. 

Issues:
Foreign Policy, Local Issues

Rep. Bass: "I've Never Seen a Bill of Such Importance Be Rushed Through Congress So Quickly."

March 10, 2017 In The News
On Thursday, March 9th, Rep. Karen Bass joined Chris Hayes on MSNBC to discuss the real impacts of the proposed health care plan to repeal the Affordable Care Act.

Issues:
Health Care, Local Issues

Rep. Bass: Trump's Anti-Press Movement is Cover for Russia Scandal

February 28, 2017 In The News
Washington, D.C. - Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.) joined Chris Hayes on Friday, February 24th, to discuss Trump's anti-press movement as it relates to his looming Russia scandal.
Issues:
Foreign Policy, Immigration Reform, Local Issues

Rep. Bass: Trump Must Take Responsibility For Adding To Racial Divide

February 23, 2017 In The News
Los Angeles - Yesterday, Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.) went live on MSNBC to discuss the Trump administration's immigration policy roll out and his contribution to racial division in the United States. The DHS memos released Tuesday were dangerously general. Rep. Bass is concerned the President is setting himself up to execute an early campaign pledge to create a massive deportation force that he could use to deport millions. The President must take responsibility for his continuous contribution to the racial divide in our country. Watch the interview below.

Issues:
Foreign Policy, Immigration Reform, Local Issues

Rep. Bass on Flynn: "We Can’t Have a Breach Like This and Not Have it Investigated"

February 14, 2017 In The News
WASHINGTON - Rep, Karen Bass (D - Calif.) joined Chris Jansing live to discuss unraveling details of the resignation of National Security Advisor Michael Flynn.

Issues:
Foreign Policy, Local Issues

Black Caucus Women Back Elizabeth Warren, Read Letter That Earned Her Senate Rebuke

February 9, 2017 In The News
Watch the video here.

WASHINGTON - The women of the Congressional Black Caucus had Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s back Wednesday night. Before the Senate confirmed Sen.

Rep. Bass: Trump Ban “Unintentional Propaganda” for ISIS, Calls Immigration Tweets “Outright Lies”

February 6, 2017 In The News
WASHINGTON – Over the weekend, Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.) joined Alex Witt live on MSNBC to discuss President Trump’s travel ban and the international backlash that ensued. Rep. Bass laid into the President, calling the ban “unintentional propaganda” for ISIS and demonstrating why the President’s bizarre behavior on social media is cause for severe alarm.

Rep. Bass Rejoins Quiet Skies Caucus in 115th Congress

February 2, 2017 In The News
WASHINGTON - Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.) released the following statement about rejoining the Quiet Skies Caucus in the 115th Congress.

“I remain deeply concerned about the health effects of airplane noise and emissions due to the Southern California Metroplex project. I have been a member of the bipartisan Quiet Skies Caucus since 2013, and I have re-joined the caucus in the 115th Congress.  I look forward to working with caucus members and my constituents to address these important issues as soon as possible. 

Issues:
Local Issues

Rep. Bass Speech on the Digital GAP Act of 2017

January 26, 2017 In The News
On January 24th, Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.) delivered remarks on the Digital GAP Act of 2017 shortly before its passage in the House of Representatives.

The Digital GAP Act states that it is U.S. policy to work to close the digital gap in developing countries. Nearly 60 percent of the world’s seven billion people are not online, and 90 percent of these populations lacking access to the internet are found in developing countries.

Issues:
U.S.-Africa Policy

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