All too often, folks who have served their time are released from jail with no where to go and no resources to access.
That often leads to homelessness — not just in L.A. but nationwide.
It’s a cycle we must work to break and today, Congress took a big step in that direction.
The One Stop Shop Community Reentry Program Act that I introduced last year will help create resource centers supporting people transitioning out of incarceration by providing access to employment and housing services.
Thank you to my colleagues for your support.
Congressmember Karen Bass
Representing California's 37th District, which includes Los Angeles and Culver City.
11/24/2022
Happy Thanksgiving!
11/24/2022
I want to congratulate my sister in service, State Senator and soon to be United States Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager, on being elected to serve in the House of Representatives.
I have known Congresswoman-elect Kamlager for years and have seen her selfless service up close and personal.
Whether it was during her time on the Los Angeles Community College District Board of Trustees or in the State Assembly or Senate, Congresswoman-elect Kamlager has ALWAYS fought for all Angelenos.
I look forward to seeing all she does for the good people of California's 37th District.
Our district is in good hands.
11/15/2022
One year ago today, President Biden signed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill into law, which included my provision to bring jobs straight to Los Angeles.
As we recover from the pandemic, we must do all we can to get jobs to those who need them most.
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Investing in healthcare prevents homelessness.
Investing in substance abuse treatment prevents homelessness.
Investing in mental health services prevents homelessness.
Thank you Secretary Becerra for joining me in L.A. and discussing how we can help our 40,000 unhoused Angelenos.
I’ve worked with Secretary Xavier Becerra on expanding mental health services, preventing homelessness, and reforming our child welfare system — and of course expanding access to health care, which is what we joined Covered California today to discuss.
Welcome home, Mr. Secretary!
10/29/2022
As we learn more about what happened in Seoul today, my thoughts are with the Korean American community here in Los Angeles.
Absolutely heartbreaking.
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LIVE NOW: Thank you Congressman Adam Schiff for joining me to talk about the future of our democracy and the international implications of January 6th.
It was an honor to join the Vice President Kamala Harris today in Mid-City for a conversation about how we are fighting to protect the rights of women in this country.
We have never wavered. We have never equivocated.
We will continue this fight, and we will win.
10/14/2022
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is bringing jobs to this city in a time of need.
Thank you Mr. President for working with me to get this done.
“Local workers can be the first in line for these jobs, thanks to Karen.” - President Joe Biden
Thank you President Biden for working with me to bring JOBS to Los Angeles.
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