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October 12, 2026

Orange County, CA – Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) released the following statement in response to an announcement from the Orange County District Attorney's Office that it has reached a $125 million settlement agreement with GKN Aerospace following the toxic chemical tank emergency in May 2026 that resulted in the evacuation of 50,000 residents and businesses:

Issues: Public Safety

October 6, 2026

WASHINGTON, DC – Dân Biểu Liên Bang Derek Trần (CA-45) giới thiệu Dự Luật Hỗ Trợ Chi Phí Sinh Hoạt Nhà Ở cho Người Thuê Nhà (COST) Act, để hỗ trợ cư dân tại Nam California đang phải đối mặt với chi phí nhà ở ngày càng tăng. Dự luật thiết lập các khoản tín dụng thuế dành cho người thuê nhà, tiếp nối nỗ lực của Dân Biểu Derek nhằm giúp người dân có thêm cơ hội tiếp cận nhà ở với chi phí hợp lý.


September 30, 2026

WASHINGTON, DC – Dân Biểu Liên Bang Derek Trần (CA-45) đồng bảo trợ H.R.1314, Dự Luật Bảo Vệ và Hỗ Trợ Thu Nhập Từ Tiền Tip (TIPS Act), cho phép người lao động trong ngành dịch vụ được khấu trừ tiền tip khi khai thuế.


September 30, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) joined Rep. Lou Correa and a bipartisan group of lawmakers this week to send a letter urging Governor Gavin Newsom to ensure the California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) accepts $10 million in federal funding offered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for the Southern California Veterans Cemetery at Gypsum Canyon. Representatives Lou Correa, Ken Calvert, Young Kim, Mike Levin, and Dave Min, alongside State Senator Thomas J.

Issues: Veterans

September 24, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) introduced the Housing Cost of Living Support for Tenants (COST) Act, to deliver relief to Southern California renters struggling with rising housing costs. The legislation creates comprehensive tax credits for renters, contributing to Representative Tran’s ongoing commitment to expand housing affordability.


September 22, 2026

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) co-sponsored H.R. 1314, the Tipped Income Protection and Support Act (TIPS Act) to allow service industry professionals to deduct their tips when filing taxes. This legislation would increase the maximum amount that service workers can deduct from an adjusted gross income of $25,000 to $112,500, and make this change permanent for service workers across the country. 


September 16, 2026

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) voted in favor of H.R. 9340, the bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act, to protect Americans from the costs of energy and electrical grid upgrades required to build data centers. 


September 16, 2026

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Derek Tran’s (D-CA-45) announced today the successful advancement of bipartisan legislation to protect small businesses against threats from foreign adversaries. Tran helped introduce H.R.


September 15, 2026

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) issued the following statement regarding the deactivation of Army Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigades (ECABs) on September 15. ECABs are helicopter brigades that provide essential air support, medical evacuations, and humanitarian support. ECABs are being deactivated nationwide in a modernization campaign; however, this will create a significant long-term capability gap as no replacement will be available until 2032. 


September 11, 2026

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) co-sponsored House Resolution 1511 commemorating the 25th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks, honoring the memory of the victims and the courage of first responders, and recognizing the long-term impact of the attacks on the United States. 


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