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Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Judy Chu (CA2-27)

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, President Trump signed an executive order that placed tariffs on every single country in the world, including our closest allies. Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28), a member of the House Ways and Means Committee that that has jurisdiction over international trade, released the following statement:

“Days ago, President Trump told Americans that ‘he couldn’t care less’ if his tariffs on cars raised prices for Americans. Today, he is extending the same treatment to millions of products, immediately imposing the largest tax increase in history and raising costs for every single American. His actions will mean higher prices for lifesaving medications, for groceries, for gas at the pump, and for the materials needed to rebuild the homes in my own congressional district after the Eaton Fire. 

“These tariffs aren’t liberation; they’re stupidity and the clearest sign Trump cares more about being a bully than helping Americans. 

“Tariffs can be a tool to address unfair trade practices, protect national security, and give American workers a fair playing field. But President Trump’s tariffs, implemented with no strategy and no transparency, will move us further away from all three of these goals – all while costing the average family thousands of dollars a year. The President’s own economic advisor estimates this plan will raise prices for American families by as much as $6 trillion, with Trump and Congressional Republicans plowing ahead with their plan to give a $4.5 trillion tax giveaway to ultra-wealthy individuals and corporations that don’t need it. 

“Americans deserve better. Republicans in Congress could join Democrats to pass legislation that would rein in presidential abuse of tariff power, restore authority over trade to the legislative branch, and protect Americans’ pocketbooks. Instead of standing up to Trump on behalf of their constituents, however, Republicans continue choosing obedience and submissiveness. They should be held accountable.” 

Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Judy Chu (CA2-27)

VIDEO: Rep. Chu’s Floor remarks before passage of H.R. 517, Filing Relief for Natural Disasters Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 517, Filing Relief for Natural Disasters Act, introduced by Reps. Judy Chu (CA-28) and David Kustoff (TN-08) by a vote of 388-0. 

This bill would provide relief for impacted taxpayers in states that have issued state-level disaster declarations. Currently, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has the authority to postpone filing deadlines in the event of a presidentially-declared federal disaster, but this does not extend to state-level emergencies.

Each year, states like California declare state-level emergencies for disasters like wildfires, floods, or earthquakes. Under current law, Californians are not eligible for federal filing relief for these disasters until they’re also declared by the President of the United States. Those declarations can take days or even weeks, which was the case in 2020 after devastating wildfires, including the Bobcat Fire in the San Gabriel Mountains, ravaged the state. That means taxpayers who just suffered a disaster might face two separate tax deadlines for state and federal returns. This legislation would ensure that victims can get the instantaneous federal filing relief they need to recover from natural disasters as soon as the Governor declares a state-level emergency. 

“While President Biden immediately declared a federal disaster for the Los Angeles fires that devastated my district in January, that was unusually fast. That means that if disaster strikes during filing season, taxpayers run the risk of missing federal filing deadlines through no fault of their own. And, there may be serious natural disasters that affect taxpayers’ ability to file, but don’t ever get declared as a federal disaster,” said Rep. Chu.

“Our bill solves these problems by giving Treasury and the IRS authority to postpone federal filing deadlines in response to a request by a governor that has declared a state-level disaster. And, it would double the minimum duration of these filing extensions from 60 to 120 days. 

“I am proud that our bipartisan bill passed the House, and I continue to urge my colleagues to work with me to support the victims of January’s Los Angeles Fires, including the Eaton Fire in my district, by passing a supplemental disaster appropriations package with no strings attached.” 

Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Judy Chu (CA2-27)

WASHINGTON, D.C. — On the last day of National Nutrition Month, Reps. Judy Chu (CA-28), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) Paul Tonko (NY-20), and Don Bacon (NE-02) introduced the Nutrition Counseling Aiding Recovery for Eating Disorders (Nutrition CARE) Act of 2025. This bipartisan bill would expand access to care for seniors with eating disorders by including coverage of outpatient medical nutrition therapy through Medicare Part B. Medical nutrition therapy (MNT) is the process of providing treatment and recovery around food and nutrition from a registered dietitian to address the complex nature of eating disorders.

Successful and comprehensive treatment of this mental illness includes psychiatric, therapeutic, medical, and medical nutrition therapy services. However, MNT is not currently covered for eating disorders under Medicare Part B. This lack of coverage leaves the full scope of treatment out of reach for seniors and people with disabilities with eating disorders.

“While eating disorders are often thought of as a young person’s disease, they affect seniors at rates similar to the general population. Left untreated, these disorders can lead to severe health complications such as heart failure, kidney failure, diabetes, and hypoglycemia,” said Rep. Chu. “We know this can be prevented with treatment and therapy, but only if those are made accessible to seniors. That’s why I’m joining my colleagues on a bipartisan basis to introduce the Nutrition CARE Act to provide patients with Medicare coverage a more comprehensive, specialized approach to combating eating disorders.”

“The Nutrition CARE Act corrects a long-standing gap in Medicare by extending coverage of medical nutrition therapy to include eating disorders—putting it on par with other serious conditions like diabetes and kidney disease. This bipartisan legislation brings federal policy in line with modern clinical standards and recognizes the full continuum of care required to treat eating disorders effectively. It’s a critical reform that modernizes Medicare, strengthens our healthcare system, and ensures recovery is within reach for all who need it,” said Rep. Fitzpatrick. 

“As with any illness, individuals living with eating disorders should be able to access affordable, quality, and compassionate care,” Rep. Tonko said. “The Nutrition CARE Act delivers comprehensive nutrition counseling coverage and provides needed treatment for Medicare beneficiaries. I’m proud to join my colleagues in introducing this bipartisan legislation that ensures access to lifesaving care.”

“I am pleased to join this bipartisan legislation that increases access to necessary treatments for Medicare beneficiaries suffering from eating disorders,” said Rep. Bacon. “Complete care is necessary when treating these disorders, and Medical Nutrition Therapy for seniors and persons with disabilities is needed, in addition to three other cornerstones of treatment: psychiatry, psychological and medical.”

“I am deeply grateful to Congresswoman Chu for her unwavering leadership in championing the Nutrition CARE Act, saidMolly Perlman, Chief Medical Officer of Monte Nido with treatment programs California, New York, and Pennsylvania. “This legislation recognizes the essential role that nutrition plays in recovery, expands access to critical care, and bridges the gaps in treatment that many individuals face. For those battling eating disorders, specialized nutritional support is not just important—it is a cornerstone of healing and long-term recovery. By removing longstanding barriers to access, the Nutrition CARE Act ensures that everyone, regardless of their background, can receive the comprehensive care they deserve. This is a monumental step forward in the fight against eating disorders, and we applaud Rep. Chu for her dedication to making recovery accessible for all.”

Click here to read the bill text in full.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Norma Torres (35th District of California)

Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Mark Takano (D-Calif)

Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Mark Takano (D-Calif)

Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Mark Takano (D-Calif)

Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Mark Takano (D-Calif)

Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Mark Takano (D-Calif)

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman John Rutherford (4th District of Florida)

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Tuesday, U.S. Congressmen John H. Rutherford (R-FL-05) and Joe Neguse (D-CO-02) introduced H.R. 2577, the Preparing Leaders to Assess Needs (PLAN) for School Safety Act. This bipartisan bill would provide resources to states to establish school safety development centers to help schools conduct assessments of their safety, identify evidence-based solutions to improve safety, and access state and federal grant funding.

“Every child has a right to feel safe at school,” said Rutherford. “While I am proud of the significant federal resources Congress has made available for schools to help improve security measures across the nation, many of our schools are still struggling to find, apply, and use these important resources. That’s why I introduced the PLAN for School Safety Act with Rep. Neguse to help connect subject matter experts with school leaders to better facilitate participation in school safety programs and grants. As a former sheriff and lifelong member of law enforcement, I know firsthand that we must invest in security to prevent violence before it ever happens.”

“In Colorado, far too many of our community members have lost a loved one to the tragic scourge of gun violence in this country,” said  Neguse. “To better protect our students and their schools, I am proud to join a bipartisan group of lawmakers in introducing the PLAN Act—a commonsense step to implement solutions proven to keep our kids safe.”

“We applaud Reps. Rutherford and Neguse for leading this bipartisan work to support educators and protect children through the PLAN for School Safety Act. This is a sensible and necessary step to address some of the gaps that exist today in school safety planning. There are many proactive ways that schools can prevent violence, self-harm, and suicide, but access to these proven solutions is crucial. The PLAN Act provides that bridge and will ultimately lead to much more effective planning to keep schools safe from school shootings and other acts of violence,” said Mark Barden, co-founder and co-CEO of Sandy Hook Promise and father of Daniel, who was killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy.