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General (02)Date:6/18/2025 1:20:04 PM From:"Rep. Lou Correa" repcorrea@mail8.housecommunications.gov To:"Public Comment" publiccomment@anaheim.net Subject:[EXTERNAL] Should Congress prevent gun violence? Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. Dear neighbor, I believe in safe and responsible gun ownership. June marks Gun Violence Aw areness Month, reminding us all to handle guns with extreme caution. Researching firearm injury and mortality rates helps lawmakers and industry experts develop safer ways to handle guns. This Administration’s proposed cuts to eliminate this research and prevention program from the CDC w ould make it much more difficult to monitor gun violence rates and create good public policy. I am committed to keeping our communities as safe as possible. As w e address this bipartisan effort in Congress, I want your opinion. I WANT YOUR OPINION: Should Congress prevent gun violence? Yes No Taking th is survey will sign you up for fu ture news a nd u pdates from our o ffice. As I work with my colleagues in Congress to reduce injuries from gun violence , I w ill keep your thoughts in mind. My job is to bring your voice to Washington, and I w ant to continue hearing from you as Congress considers taking action. Sincerely, Rep. Lou Correa Member of Congress Sign up for my newsletter to get updates on this issue and others! Sign Up! Visit my website to learn more! correa.house.gov Contact Me Washington D.C. 1039 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-2965 Santa Ana Rancho Santiago Community College Building 2323 N. Broadway, Suite 319 Santa Ana, CA 92706 (714) 559-6190 . Un subscribe from futu re m essages. Date:6/20/2025 1:41:18 PM From:"Rep. Lou Correa" repcorrea@mail8.housecommunications.gov To:"Public Comment" publiccomment@anaheim.net Subject:[EXTERNAL] Summer travel? Check your passport. Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. Dear Neighbor, Do you have international travel plans this summer? Do you need to renew your passport or apply for your first one? Summer is the height of the travel season, so now is the t ime t o get this process started in advance of your travel plans. And my office is here to help. Remember, you should submit your renewal application if your passport is set t o expire in a year or less. If you’re getting your first passport for an upcoming trip, make sure to apply at least six months before your travel date. The Department of State estimates that Routine Processing of passports can take between 6 to 8 weeks, while Expedited Processing can take between 2 t o 3 weeks (and an extra $60). These times do not account for shipping, so it is best to submit your application or make your appointment as early as possible. You can get started with more information HERE. You can always find country-specific information and the necessary passport application forms on the Department of State’s website. Whether you are traveling for studies, work, or vacation, don’t forget to sign up for the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive safety and security messages about your destination from the State Department. Does your child need a passport? While the U.S. State Department typically requires both parents to apply for their child’s passport; there are multiple scenarios when it is possible for only one parent or guardian to apply for a passport. To learn more about how to apply for a child’s passport w hen one or neither parent can appear in person, click HERE. My office is always here to help—if you require immediate assistance request ing an appointment or throughout this process, we can lend a hand. You can give us a call at (714) 559-6190 or visit my webpage at www.correa.house.gov. Sincerely, Rep. Lou Correa Member of Congress Sign up for my newsletter to get updates on this issue and others! Sign Up! Visit my website to learn more! correa.house.gov Contact Me Washington D.C. 2082 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-2965 Santa Ana Rancho Santiago Community College Building 2323 N. Broadway, Suite 319 Santa Ana, CA 92706 (714) 559-6190 (Flav out for now) . Un subscribe from futu re m essages. Date:6/21/2025 9:55:17 PM From:"Rep. Lou Correa" repcorrea@mail8.housecommunications.gov To:"Public Comment" publiccomment@anaheim.net Subject:[EXTERNAL] Standing with my community. Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. Hello, This week I was in Orange County, continuing to help my neighbors feel safe in our community w ith ongoing threats from ICE. I traveled around the district helping to ensure employers, w orkers, and Orange County residents know their rights. As I continue working to return Orange County to its peaceful roots, I also wanted to highlight ways our office can help you get ahead. By applying for grants, your project, organization, or initiative can receive the funding you need to get things done. As I continue to bring your voice to the halls of Congress, I’d like to show you w hat I’ve been w orking on. PRO T ECTING O UR COMMUNIT Y’S PE ACE I wanted to give you the latest updates on the ongoing ICE activity in Orange County. As a Member of Congress, it’s my duty to ensure federal agencies are acting legally. In addit ion to conducting daily oversight of the ICE field office in Santa Ana, I have traveled around the district making sure my neighbors know their legal rights, and chatted with local business owners and employers so they know how to best support their employees. Orange County is a peaceful place. I w ill keep fighting to restore this peace, remove the fear, and help my neighbors return to the community w e all know and love. Congressman Correa distributed “Know Your Rights” fact sheets to local busin ess own ers across the district. CE LEBRAT ING O RANG E COUNTY ’S WOME N OF T HE Y E AR I also highlighted five exceptional women from Orange County on the House floor this w eek. Congratulations to a few of this years' Women of the Year: Alicia Garcia, Ana G onzalez, Beverly McNeff, Denise Ortisio, and Diana Anahí Barrios! Every year I’m honored to recognize the achievements of Orange County’s exceptional women at my annual “Women of the Year” aw ards. Thank you for being community role models and keep up the good work! Click HERE to see my remarks. Con gressman Correa delivered speeches in Washington to recognize this year’s five winners SUMME R ME AL SIT E S IN ORANGE COUNT Y Summer break means that kids across Orange County can enjoy time off from school, soak in the warm weather, and spend time with friends and family. But while everyone deserves a well-earned break from classes, time off from school can also mean that students do not have access to their free breakfast and lunch programs offered during the school year. But that doesn’t mean that anyone should go hungry! Thanks to federal funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, multiple locations across Orange County offer free meals to children under 18. To find your closest site and learn more about registration requirements, click HERE. GET TING MORE FEDE RAL SUPPO R T As your Congressman, my office is here to help you in your search to find and apply for grants. My staff is trained by the Congressional Research Service and is here to help you, from offering you resources to find and apply for a grant, to writing letters of support, and keeping you aware of the latest grant opportunities. Please do not hesitate to contact my office in Washington, DC if w e can provide any help to you, your organization, city, town, or local government . If you are in need of a letter of support or interest from me to complete your grant application, my office is happy to help you prepare such a letter. Please contact my Grants Specialist in my Washingt on, DC office by giving us a call: (202) 225-2965.. Please prepare a summary of the grant you are applying for, information about your organization, and a template support letter. This request should be made at least tw o w eeks before you need the letter to give my staff enough time to process your request. For more information or grant support, click HERE. 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 Sign up for my newsletter to get updates on this issue and others! Sign Up! Visit my website to learn more! correa.house.gov Contact Me Washington D.C. 2082 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-2965 Santa Ana Rancho Santiago Community College Building 2323 N. Broadway, Suite 319 Santa Ana, CA 92706 (714) 559-6190 (Flav out for now) . Un subscribe from futu re m essages. Date:6/26/2025 2:10:18 PM From:"Rep. Lou Correa" repcorrea@mail8.housecommunications.gov To:"Public Comment" publiccomment@anaheim.net Subject:[EXTERNAL] Should Congress continue to focus on addressing our mental health crisis? Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. Dear neighbor, I believe that protecting mental health is key to living a happy and he a lthy life . Mental Health Awareness Training (MHAT) helps prepare communities to respond to those among us w ith mental health challenges including substance abuse, trauma, and more. With more than 5.5 million Californians having a mental health condition, it is critical that communit ies are able to meet their needs. This Administration’s proposed cuts to eliminate this program could keep millions of Americans from receiving care. I recently introduced legislation to require universities to provide contact information for mental health crisis lines to help reduce college suicides. I am committed to standing up for mental hea lth support. As we address this bipartisan effort in Congress, I want your opinion. I WANT YOUR OPINION: Should Congress continue to focus on addressing our mental health crisis? Yes No Taking th is survey will sign you up for fu ture news a nd u pdates from our o ffice. As I work with my colleagues in Congress to improve mental health, I w ill keep your thoughts in mind. My job is to bring your voice to Washington, and I want to continue hearing from you as Congress considers taking action. Sincerely, Rep. Lou Correa Member of Congress Sign up for my newsletter to get updates on this issue and others! Sign Up! Visit my website to learn more! correa.house.gov Contact Me Washington D.C. 1039 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-2965 Santa Ana Rancho Santiago Community College Building 2323 N. Broadway, Suite 319 Santa Ana, CA 92706 (714) 559-6190 . Un subscribe from futu re m essages. Date:6/30/2025 9:26:48 AM From:"Rep. Lou Correa" repcorrea@mail8.housecommunications.gov To:"Public Comment" publiccomment@anaheim.net Subject:[EXTERNAL] Bringing the fight from OC to DC. Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. Dear Neighbor, Last week I brought all of your stories with me to Washington. After two weeks in Orange County, I got to work standing up for veterans, pushing for immigration reform, and advancing mental health care. As I continue to bring your voice to the halls of Congress, I’d like to show you what I’ve been working on. SUPPO RT ING PSYCHE DELIC RESEARCH FOR VE T E R ANS Every day, veterans return home from war, many still with invisible wounds. As Co-Chair of the Psychedelic Assisted Therapy (PATH) Caucus, I’m fighting to revolutionize t he way w e treat PTSD and other mental illnesses for our nation’s most valiant warriors. In fact, just this week, my Republican colleague General Jack Bergman and I passed an amendment that allows t he Department of Veterans Affairs to support the eventual integration of approved psychedelics into veterans’ care options. We also hosted researchers from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine t o hear the latest scientific developments for psychedelic-assisted therapy. Veterans deserve t he most cutting-edge treatments and best care possible. We’ll keep working to make these treatments available. Congressman Correa and Congressman Bergman hosted the PATH Caucus meeting to push for approved psychedelic therapies for veteran s REME MBE RING O UR SO LDIERS This week also marked the 60th anniversary of one of Orange County’s great est tragedies. On June 25, 1965, a military jet took off from El Toro Marine Base in Orange Count y and w as headed towards Vietnam. Shortly after take off, the plane crashed into the mountains, killing all 84 men on board. I paid tribute to the 72 Marines and 12 Airmen who lost their lives that day. I t hank them and their families for paying the ultimate sacrifice. To hear my remarks on the House Floor, click HERE. Con gressman Correa honored the victims of the plane crash on the House Floor ST ANDING UP FO R OUR IMMIGRANT NE IG HBOR S I continued fighting to keep Orange County the peaceful place we all love t o call home. Last weekend, Mr. Narciso Barranco was violently detained by masked immigration officers. Mr. Barranco has lived and raised his family in our community for 25 years. All three of his sons are U.S. Marines. I’ve spent the week fighting to have Mr. Barranco released from ICE custody and ret urned to his family. I pray that the Barranco Family’s case is a wake-up call. We need immigration reform now . To hear my remarks on the House Floor, click HERE. Congressman Correa has been working to get Narciso Barranco released from custody an d back with his family IMPRO VING MENT AL HE ALTH FO R OUR ST UDE NT S I also introduced the Improving Mental Health Access for Students Act w hich w ould require universities to print the phone numbers for the 988 National Suicide Hotline, campus ment al health resources, and the Crisis Lifeline on the backs of all ID cards. With suicide being one of the leading causes of death among college students, it’s critical that we give students all of the tools necessary to pull themselves out of that dark place. One suicide is too many. If this law can help one person feel like they are not alone, it will be worth it. To learn more about the bill, click HERE. Congressman Correa in troduced legislation to reduce college suicides 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 Sign up for my newsletter to get updates on this issue and others! Sign Up! Visit my website to learn more! correa.house.gov Contact Me Washington D.C. 2082 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-2965 Santa Ana Rancho Santiago Community College Building 2323 N. Broadway, Suite 319 Santa Ana, CA 92706 (714) 559-6190 (Flav out for now) . Un subscribe from futu re m essages. Date:7/6/2025 7:41:34 PM From:"Rep. Lou Correa" repcorrea@mail8.housecommunications.gov To:"Public Comment" publiccomment@anaheim.net Subject:[EXTERNAL] Fighting for you in Washington. Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. Dear Neighbor, I had planned to spend all of this week in Orange County, but I was brought back to Washington to vote on the GOP’s One Big, Ugly Bill. I also got to work doing everything I can t o fight for hard-w orking Orange County taxpayers back home. I pushed legislation to keep kids safe in schools, protect the U.S. Veterans and their families from deportation, and increase federal agency transparency. CELE BRAT ING INDEPE NDENCE DAY This weekend, I celebrated our nation’s independence in Orange County. As I st ood w ith my family on the Fourth of July, I considered what we were truly honoring—the values t hat have guided a country for almost 250 years: freedom, fairness, and the essential role of the people in a transparent democracy. At a time when stakes for all Americans are high, these values aren’t just historical ideals from the past, they represent a promise I believe is worth upholding: freedom and justice for all. The justice I promised to defend doesn’t come from undermining crucial lifelines for hard-working families and veterans, or from stripping health care and food assistance from communities. Unfortunately, that’s exactly what the GOP budget bill threatens to do, threatening the well-being of too many in Orange County—without any regard for true justice. Con gressman Correa returned home to celebrate Independence Day PUSHING BACK AG AINST T HE BIG , UGLY BILL This week, my colleagues on the other side of the aisle passed their One Big,Ugly Bill. This legislation will cut funding to essential government programs and cost working families in Orange County thousands of dollars a year, while giving billionaires the biggest tax break ever. I introduced several amendments that would ensure our government cannot spend money on practices that hurt Orange County. My amendments would keep schools safe from federal enforcement raids, protect U.S. Armed Forces veterans, ban facial covering of ICE Agents, and require IDs on ICE agents.To learn more about how the Bill Ugly Bill will strip Orange County residents of their health care, access to food services, and more, click HERE. Congressman Correa pushed back against the Big Ugly, Bill SPO T LIGHT ING AN O RANG E COUNTY E DUCAT O R I also celebrated Sister Teresa Lynch, who has dedicated her life to educat ion and service. After 31 years as a teacher, and 19 years serving as the principal at Saint Genevieve’s School in Santa Ana. Beyond her teaching, she also worked to improve the lives of incarcerated prisoners. She started the prison dog program at the California Institution for Women in Chino, CA and served as co-Director of Get on the Bus, a program that connects children with their incarcerated parents. Thank you, Sister Teresa for showing us all what it means to give back. Congratulations on your retirement. Congressman Correa delivered remarks on the House Floor congratulating Sister Teresa on her Retirement FIGHT ING FO R OUR IMMIGRANT NE IGHBOR S I also continued to fulfil my responsibility of overseeing federal agencies to ensure they are follow ing the law. I sent a letter to DHS Secretary Kristi Noem expressing my deep concerns w ith the chilling actions of federal agents in Orange County. This administration is rounding up individuals w ith no criminal history and they aren’t even telling us why. From masking federal agents, to preventing detained people from accessing an attorney, the lack of transparency is unacceptable. Orange County is a peaceful place and I will keep fighting to restore that peace. 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 Sign up for my newsletter to get updates on this issue and others! Sign Up! Visit my website to learn more! correa.house.gov Contact Me Washington D.C. 2082 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-2965 Santa Ana Rancho Santiago Community College Building 2323 N. Broadway, Suite 319 Santa Ana, CA 92706 (714) 559-6190 (Flav out for now) . Un subscribe from futu re m essages. Date:7/9/2025 2:03:48 PM From:"Rep. Lou Correa" repcorrea@mail8.housecommunications.gov To:"Public Comment" publiccomment@anaheim.net Subject:[EXTERNAL] Update on Student Loan Payment Changes. Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. Dear Neighbor, Today, the Trump Administration’s Department of Education announced t hat starting August 1, they will start charging interest on student loans that are currently under the SAVE plan. This change was unexpected and will affect the 4,300 borrowers in our district who are enrolled in the SAVE plan. Starting next month, the Department Education–a department President Trump ordered to shut down–will begin charging interest for the nearly eight million student loan borrow ers nationwide. This change will mean that student loan payments will be raised by approximately $300 each month– approximately $3,500 more per year. This new unexpected policy will mean that teachers, veterans, nurses, and our nation’s most valued workers who trusted the federal government’s word will now be charged hundreds of dollars more in interest each month. This interest charge is set to go into effect on August 1, 2025. In the meantime, student loan borrowers who are in the SAVE plan can apply to change to a different income-driven repayment plan. The Department of Education has also resumed processing applications for other student loan plans including ICR, IBR, and PAYE plans. As always, if you or your family need help with a federal agency, please do not hesitate to reach out at (714) 559-6190. Sincerely, Rep. Lou Correa Member of Congress Sign up for my newsletter to get updates on this issue and others! Sign Up! Visit my website to learn more! correa.house.gov Contact Me Washington D.C. 2082 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-2965 Santa Ana Rancho Santiago Community College Building 2323 N. Broadway, Suite 319 Santa Ana, CA 92706 (714) 559-6190 (Flav out for now) . Un subscribe from futu re m essages. Date:7/10/2025 1:38:33 PM From:"Rep. Lou Correa" repcorrea@mail8.housecommunications.gov To:"Public Comment" publiccomment@anaheim.net Subject:[EXTERNAL] Should Congress lower the cost of health care? Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. Dear neighbor, I believe that everyone deserves to have affordable health care. Medicaid is a federally funded program that covers health care needs from childbirth to nursing home care and everything in between. One in every three Orange County residents relies on Medicaid t o keep their families healthy. The GOP budget cut Medicaid funding by nearly $1 trillion–the largest cut in history. I introduced the Hands Off Medicaid and SNAP Act to block these extreme cuts to Medicaid and food assistance programs. I am committed to standing up for affordable health ca re. As w e address this bipartisan effort in Congress, I want your opinion. I WANT YOUR OPINION: Should Congress work to assure our middle class has affordable health care? Yes No Taking th is survey will sign you up for fu ture news a nd u pdates from our o ffice. As I work with my colleagues in Congress to lower health care costs for working families, I w ill keep your thoughts in mind. My job is to bring your voice to Washington, and I want to continue hearing from you as Congress considers taking action. Sincerely, Rep. Lou Correa Member of Congress Sign up for my newsletter to get updates on this issue and others! Sign Up! Visit my website to learn more! correa.house.gov Contact Me Washington D.C. 1039 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-2965 Santa Ana Rancho Santiago Community College Building 2323 N. Broadway, Suite 319 Santa Ana, CA 92706 (714) 559-6190 . Un subscribe from futu re m essages. Date:7/12/2025 12:26:48 PM From:"Rep. Lou Correa" repcorrea@mail8.housecommunications.gov To:"Public Comment" publiccomment@anaheim.net Subject:[EXTERNAL] Back Home in Orange County. Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. Dear Neighbor, This week I was back home in Orange County, continuing to fight for my neighbors. The G OP’s One Big Ugly Bill will impact each and every one of us and I am working to ensure that our hardworking taxpayers can get the support and assistance they need. This week I celebrat ed with my neighbors, pushed back against the Administration’s cuts to federal funding, and joined community leaders to address immigration enforcement and unrest. ADVO CAT ING FOR PEACE IN O UR NE IGHBOR HO O DS This week, I joined Orange County leaders for an online community forum addressing the ongoing immigration activities in our neighborhoods. California is the fourth largest economy in the w orld, made possible by our hard-working taxpayer workforce. Many of these w orkers are undocumented and needlessly detailing them poses a real threat to our economy. We need immigration reform that keeps our country safe, our economy thriving, and treats our neighbors with the respect they deserve. I will contribute to stand with my community and fight for the workforce that makes our state so great. Congressman Correa weighs in at the OC forum on immigration, en forcement, an d un rest CE LEBRATING COMMUNIT Y LE ADE R S I also celebrated Rick Stein, for his lifelong contributions to the arts in Orange County. Since 1987, Rick has been enriching our community with the arts, theater, and culture. Rick spent 13 years as the President and CEO of Arts Orange County. Through his leadership, ArtsOC has become a strong supporter of the Congressional Arts Competition, providing funds for the winning artists to travel to Washington D.C. Con gressman Correa honored Rick Stein in the Congressional Record CHANG E S TO ST UDE NT LO ANS This week the Trump Administration announced an unexpected policy change regarding student loan interest. Starting August 1, 2025 borrowers enrolled in the federal SAVE loan repayment plan w ill be charged interest. This change will end up costing borrowers $300 more a mont h – $3500 each year. To avoid paying interest on student loans, borrowers are able to switch their repayment plan to another plan such as the ICR, IBR, and PAYE. I will continue updating my community to ensure that the 4,300 borrowers affected can be prepared and keep their hard-earned dollars in their pockets. Congressman Correa updated the community on changes to studen t loan interest HO STING A CIT IZENSHIP FAIR I also attended a citizenship fair, put on by Catholic Charities to stress the importance of obtaining U.S. citizenship. My family immigrated to Orange County from Mexico, worked hard, and eventually became citizens. Thanks to them and their American dream, I am here today serving as a U.S. Congressman. I encourage all of my neighbors to seek citizenship and begin that process as soon as possible. I will continue supporting my immigrant neighbors to ensure t hat everyone has a path to citizenship. Con gressman Correa shared his family story at the citizenship fair, and pressed his neighbors to work as quickly as possible to obtain U.S. citizenship. 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 Sign up for my newsletter to get updates on this issue and others! Sign Up! Visit my website to learn more! correa.house.gov Contact Me Washington D.C. 2082 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-2965 Santa Ana Rancho Santiago Community College Building 2323 N. Broadway, Suite 319 Santa Ana, CA 92706 (714) 559-6190 (Flav out for now) . Un subscribe from futu re m essages.