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Susana Barrios
From:Rep. Lou Correa <repcorrea@mail8.housecommunications.gov>
Sent:Friday, July 17, 2026 5:19 PM
To:Public Comment
Subject:\[EXTERNAL\] Keeping Our Neighbors Safe
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Dear Neighbor,
This week I was back in Washington, D.C., working to make our community safer. The Congressional
PATH Caucus, which I launched with Representative Jack Bergman (MI-01), held a briefing on the Hill
to inform Congress of the advancements being made in psychedelic-assisted therapy and to
advocate for continuing research into more effective treatments for mental health disorders. I also
met with Mexican leadership to discuss keeping our communities safe from this administration’s
dangerous immigration enforcement activity.
PATH Caucus Briefing
This week, the Congressional Psychedelics Advancing Therapies (PATH) Caucus held a briefing on
Capitol Hill to inform members of Congress and their staff on new advancements in psychedelic
therapy. This briefing covered the state of the science, safety, therapeutic potential, and key areas of
policy debate surrounding medical psychedelics.
Psychedelic-assisted therapies have proven to have potential in treating PTSD, depression, and
addiction. They also have been instrumental in suicide prevention among veterans and millions of
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other Americans. I continue to believe that if the medical use of psychedelics can save American
lives and are safe, then our government should invest in further clinical research on them.
The PATH Caucus remains committed to the promotion of rigorous and urgent clinical research into
the efficacy of psychedelics in treating brain health conditions, in accordance with the law. You can
read more about the work the PATH Caucus does to advance clinical research for mental health here.
Meeting with Mexico’s Ambassador and Undersecretary to Protect our
Communities
This week, I met with Mexico’s Undersecretary for North America, Ms. Cristina Planter Riebeling, and
the Ambassador of Mexico to the United States, Mr. Roberto Lazzeri Montaño. We discussed the
recent death of Mexican national Lorenzo Salgado, who was fatally shot by ICE agents in Houston,
Texas, last week. This tragedy should never have happened, and ICE and the Department of
Homeland Security must be held accountable for their actions.
Both the Mexican government and my Democratic colleagues want to see an investigation into what
the President and ICE are doing, and see that the people who killed Lorenzo Salgado are held
responsible. ICE was never meant to be a domestic police force, and as such, they lack the training to
safely stop American citizens and people residing legally in our country. They are being given federal
authority to shoot first and ask questions later, and this unchecked power is a danger to all of us.
Here in DC, I will continue to fight for our community. ICE cannot be allowed to continue terrorizing
our nation.
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Congressman Correa meets with Undersecretary Riebeling and the Ambassador Montaño
Protecting Our Vets From Scams
This week, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs issued a warning about a new scam that our
veterans might find in their mailboxes. Postcards promising extra monthly benefits are being used to
steal personal information and money from our veterans.
These fraudulent postcards claim that veterans and their spouses can qualify for up to $185 a month
through a “Veteran Savings Program”, and even reference CHAMPVA and TRICARE for Life benefit
programs to make the scam appear more legitimate. If you or your spouse receive a postcard like
this, do not call the phone number on the card or share your personal information. The VA also warns
to be cautious with any requests you receive that claim you have to act fast to secure your benefits.
Our veterans have dedicated their lives to protecting our nation and the lives of their fellow
Americans. I am proud to serve our veterans here in our nation's capital and back home in OC, and I
will continue to fight to ensure they are protected from scammers and other groups that aim to harm
those in our community who deserve our respect and gratitude.
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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is issuing a warning to veterans about a new scam
Standing with Our Healthcare Workers
This week I met with healthcare workers from SEIU. They are facing staffing shortages and
burnout, but they still show up to care for our families. Orange County families depend on a strong
healthcare workforce, and that means fighting for fair wages, safe staffing levels, and real support
for the people on the front lines.
As always, I am committed to serving you, advocating for issues that matter to our community, and
connecting you to important resources. If you are experiencing any issues with 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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Susana Barrios
From:Rep. Lou Correa <repcorrea@mail8.housecommunications.gov>
Sent:Friday, July 24, 2026 5:58 PM
To:Public Comment
Subject:\[EXTERNAL\] Weekly Update 7.24.2026
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Dear Neighbor,
This week I was back in Washington, D.C., working to correct unfair practices and unlawful abuses. I
introduced the Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Enhancements Act with Rep. Van Drew (NJ-2). I also
met with top officials from Homeland Security to get answers for I.C.E.’s illegal actions and fought
against an anti-immigration bill at a House Judiciary markup.
Fighting for Families of Late Public Safety Officers
This week, I introduced bipartisan legislation to improve access to benefits for the surviving families
of public safety officers. Every day, first responders put their physical and mental health on the line to
protect us. When a firefighter or officer dies from a heart attack or stroke caused by the stress of
their job, their grieving families should be met with support, not doubt.
The Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Enhancements Act brings long-needed change to the way we
honor the sacrifices of our fallen public officers. Current law forces survivors to jump through hurdles
to prove their eligibility for benefits their loved ones earned.
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The bill relieves this burden by increasing the time frame for qualifying circumstances and providing
automatic coverage for benefits, unless refuted by medical evidence.
You can read more about my work to support public officers and their families here.
Holding ICE Accountable
This week, House Republicans on the Judiciary Committee worked to advance a radical immigration
bill that would impose some of the most restrictive immigration policies I have ever seen.
The bill would increase the detention of unaccompanied children and families, force children to
represent themselves in immigration court, make it impossible for people feeling persecuted to claim
asylum, and weaken standards for federal immigration detention facilities. However, it fails to
address any of the dangerous conduct of ICE and DHS, despite record deaths in detention and
enforcement operations that have already claimed the lives of 9 people this year, including 3 U.S.
citizens.
During the markup, I offered 2 amendments: one to improve the bill and another to replace it with
legislation granting permanent legal status to Dreamers and other longtime immigrants who
contribute to our communities. Republicans rejected both.
One of the bill’s most troubling provisions would limit protections for the spouses, parents, and
children of our veterans and active-duty service members. Here in Orange County, we’ve seen the
consequences firsthand. Narciso Barranco, a father of 3 U.S. Marines, was beaten and detained while
the government tried to deport him. After being in custody for 3 weeks and a judge ruling in Mr.
Barranco’s favor, DHS still worked to appeal the ruling. More recently, Humberto Martinez-Martinez
was deported just as his daughter, Navy Aviation Ordnanceman Jessica Martinez, deployed aboard
the USS Abraham Lincoln.
Our service members and veterans have sacrificed so much for this country. We should be protecting
their families, not tearing them apart.
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Fighting for the American Dream
Congressman Correa in Judiciary Committee
This week, House Republicans on the Judiciary Committee worked to advance a radical
immigration bill that would impose some of the most restrictive immigration policies I have ever
seen.
The bill would increase the detention of unaccompanied children and families, force children to
represent themselves in immigration court, make it impossible for people feeling persecuted to
claim asylum, and weaken standards for federal immigration detention facilities. However, it fails
to address any of the dangerous conduct of ICE and DHS, despite record deaths in detention and
enforcement operations that have already claimed the lives of 9 people this year, including 3 U.S.
citizens.
During the markup, I offered 2 amendments: one to improve the bill and another to replace it with
legislation granting permanent legal status to Dreamers and other longtime immigrants who
contribute to our communities. Republicans rejected both.
Our service members and veterans have sacrificed so much for this country. We should be
protecting their families, not tearing them apart.
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A First Pitch for Titan Pride!
Congressman Correa throwing the first pitch at an angels game
I had the opportunity of throwing the ceremonial first pitch at the Anaheim Angels baseball game on
behalf of my alma mater, California State University, Fullerton. As a proud alumnus representing my
university on the field, taking part in such a longstanding tradition was a memorable experience.
As always, I am committed to serving you, advocating for issues that matter to our community, and
connecting you to important resources. If you are experiencing any issues with 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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Visit my website to learn more!
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Washington D.C. Santa Ana
2082 Rayburn House Rancho Santiago
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Washington, DC 20515 2323 N. Broadway, Suite 319
(202) 225-2965 Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 559-6190
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