Stories tagged: "Rep. Harley Rouda"

Twenty for 2020: The Work of a Freshman Democrat Rep. Harley Rouda
Twenty for 2020: The Work of a Freshman Democrat Rep. Harley Rouda Advocates For More Direct Assistance For Small and Mid-Size Cities

Rep. Harley Rouda wants to make sure cities with fewer than 500,000 people are able to get federal assistance to fight the coronavirus pandemic.

Elle Meyers Elle Meyers March 30, 2020 3:44 pm EDT
Twenty for 2020: The Work of a Freshman Democrat (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Twenty for 2020: The Work of a Freshman Democrat Rep. Harley Rouda Calls For a Nationwide Stay-at-Home Order to Fight Coronavirus Faster

Rep. Harley Rouda would like to see stay-at-home orders in all 50 states to slow down the spread of COVID-19 and ensure the economy can open back up as soon as possible. Rouda sent a letter to the National Governors Association this week, urging officials to take critical measures to slow down and stop the...

Elle Meyers Elle Meyers March 27, 2020 9:44 pm EDT
Twenty for 2020: The Work of a Freshman Democrat (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Twenty for 2020: The Work of a Freshman Democrat Rep. Harley Rouda Highlights Importance of ACA During Pandemic

California Rep. Harley Rouda marked the tenth anniversary of the Affordable Care Act this week by highlighting how important expanded insurance access is in the middle of the novel coronavirus pandemic. According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, people without health insurance are less likely to seek medical help than people who are insured. And experts...

Elle Meyers Elle Meyers March 25, 2020 2:37 pm EDT
Environment
Environment Rep. Harley Rouda Votes to Protect California Wilderness

California Democrat Rep. Harley Rouda backed legislation that aims to protect public lands and waters in California, Washington and Colorado. Rouda said he was proud to vote in favor of the effort, and emphasized how protected lands like Yosemite and Joshua Tree support California’s economy. “California is home to world-renowned wilderness. Every year, millions travel...

Elle Meyers Elle Meyers February 14, 2020 5:00 pm EST
Technology
Technology This Plan Wants To Bring Southern California Infrastructure Into The 21st Century

Rep. Harley Rouda is focusing on water supply, railways, dredging and more.

Davis Burroughs Davis Burroughs February 3, 2020 2:31 pm EST

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