General (02)Date:12/13/2025 12:29:04 PM
From:"Rep. Lou Correa" repcorrea@mail8.housecommunications.gov
To:"Public Comment" publiccomment@anaheim.net
Subject:[EXTERNAL] Fighting for Main Street
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Dear Neighbor,
I spent this week in Washington standing up for Orange County residents, both still at home and
around the world. I stood up to Secretary Noem, confronting her about how the Trump
Administration’s immigration policies are not just targeting the “worst of the w orst,” but peaceful
residents who have lived in this country for decades. I also introduced legislation to help small
businesses make their storefronts more accessible. As I bring your stories to the halls of Congress, I
wanted to take a moment to show you what I’ve been working on.
CO MBAT T ING HARMFUL IMMIG RATIO N PO LICIE S
This week, I confronted U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem during a House Committee on
Homeland Security hearing about cases of non-criminal individuals, U.S. cit izens, and permanent legal
residents being unfairly detained by immigration enforcement officials. The Administration promised
to focus on the worst criminals, yet 70% of those arrested have no criminal record. These cases
included Donna Hughes-Brown, a longtime green card holder with deep milit ary family ties w ho also
serves her community as a minister; Narciso Barranco, an undocumented father of three U.S. Marines
who was violently taken into custody; and George Retes, a U.S. citizen veteran held for 72 hours
without charges. These situations raise a critical question: in a nation built on due process, w here the
government must follow fair, established procedures before taking away a person’s liberty, should
Congress hold DHS accountable for following the law? As Ranking Member of t he Subcommittee on
Border Security and Enforcement, I will continue demanding fairness, account ability, and a system
focused on public safety.
Con gressman Correa confronted DHS Secretary Kristi Noem about the Administration’s harmful
immigration policies
EXPANDING ACCESSIBILITY AND HE LPING SMALL BUSINE SSE S
This week I introduced the ADA 30 Days to Comply Act to maximize accessibilit y in our communities
while protecting small businesses from costly, drawn-out lawsuits. Many disabled Americans
continue to face barriers when visiting local establishments, yet small, family-owned businesses often
lack awareness of ADA compliance issues until facing litigation. This legislation creates a simple and
fair process where individuals can directly notify a business of an ADA violation, providing 30 days to
fix the issue or demonstrate meaningful progress if additional time is required. It’s commonsense, it’s
a win-win: expanding accessibility in our neighborhoods while helping small businesses serve every
customer with dignity. Click HERE to learn more.
Congressman Correa in troduced the ADA 30 Days to Comply Act
KE E PING MAIN ST REET SAFE
I announced that my Directing Resources for Officers Navigating Emergencies (DRONE) Act of 2025
was included in the National Defense Reauthorization Act of 2025 (NDAA), annual defense funding
legislation, which was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives wit h bipart isan support. As part
of the NDAA, it now heads to the U.S. Senate for passage and eventual signing into law by the
President. Hard-working taxpayers on Main Street deserve a community t hat is safe and secure, and
their children deserve safe communities to grow and thrive in. And giving our public safety officers the
tools they need to protect and defend the communities they swore an oath to serve is how w e make
that safer future a reality. Drones continue to play an ever-growing role in protecting our communities
and responding to emergencies in a safer manner. By continuing to unlock their potential w e can save
taxpayers millions and make our streets safer. It’s a win-win.
Congressman Correa’s DRONE Act was included in this year’s National Defen se Spen ding Bill
ADO PT ING PRISO NE R OF CONSCIENCE , LE DINH LUO NG
I also announced that I have adopted the case of imprisoned Vietnamese human rights defender L e
Dinh Luong. Mr. Le is a peaceful activist and veteran who has dedicated his life to his countrymen. He
was prosecuted for peacefully campaigning for compensation of Vietnamese fishermen affected by
the Formosa environmental disaster. His solitary confinement violates not only Vietnam’s ow n laws,
but also the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. In adopting t his case, I am committed
to working with the State Department and human rights organizations t o advocate for an end to Mr.
Le’s solitary confinement, allow him to practice his religion in prison, allow him to receive appropriate
medical care, and finally, to consider his early release.Click here to see my speech on the House floor
As we approach the holidays, if you or a loved one has been detained by immigration officers or
if you see anything out of the ordinary, please contact my office. You ca n ca ll us at 714-559-
6190 or email us at CorreaTips@mail.house.gov.
As always, I am committed to serving you, advocating for issues that mat ter to our community, and
connecting you to important resources. If you are experiencing any issues w it h a federal agency, my
office is here to help. Give us a call at (714) 559-6190.
Sincerely,
Rep. Lou Correa
Member of Congress
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