Press Releases
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) joined Representatives Haley Stevens (MI-11), Eric Sorensen (IL-17), and Andrea Salinas (OR-06) to introduce sweeping legislation to crack down on corruption and restore public trust in government. The No Getting Rich in Congress Act establishes strong, enforceable standards to prevent public officials from profiting from conflicts of interest and implements stringent transparency measures to prevent officials and their spouses from influencing government decisions for personal gain.
Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) released the following statement regarding President Trump’s strikes on Iran:
“President Trump’s decision to launch unilateral strikes against Iran without prior notification or authorization from Congress is a dangerous overreach of executive power. By bypassing Congress, this Administration has not only ignored the law but has also sidelined the American people in a decision that puts the lives of our service members at immediate risk.
Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) joined over 60 House colleagues in a letter to the Trump Administration’s Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA) decrying a proposed rule change which would make it more difficult for disabled Veterans to access essential health care. At the urging of House Veterans Affairs Committee Ranking Member Mark Takano (CA-39), Representative Tran, and their colleagues, the VA quickly reversed course.
Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Derek Tran issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s State of the Union Address:
“Tonight, I went to the Capitol to bring the voices of my constituents directly to the President. I listened to President Trump’s speech with an open mind and a commitment to the people of Southern California.
Orange County, CA – U.S. Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) spoke in celebration of Lunar New Year, donning his áo dài – a traditional Vietnamese tunic worn on special occasions – to honor the significance of the holiday for Asian American communities across Southern California.
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Washington, DC – Dân Biểu Liên Bang Hoa Kỳ Derek Trần (CA-45) đã chính thức lên tiếng chúc mừng Tết Nguyên Đán. Ông mặc áo dài truyền thống Việt Nam – trang phục thường được sử dụng trong những dịp trọng đại – để thể hiện sự trân trọng đối với ý nghĩa của ngày Tết đối với cộng đồng người Mỹ gốc Á tại khắp miền Nam California.
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Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Representatives Derek Tran (CA-45) and Andrea Salinas (OR-06) and U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) held a press conference to introduce bicameral legislation to hold U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) liable for violating American citizens’ constitutional rights.
Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) issued a statement following his vote against the Senate-amended version of H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026, which provides full-year funding for certain agencies and a two-week continuing resolution for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This “minibus” legislation funds the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agencies under DHS without any reforms to the agencies’ current practices.
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) announced his co-sponsorship of H. Res.996, a Congressional resolution to impeach Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem for high crimes and misdemeanors in response to the pattern of escalating force and lethal violence exhibited by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers under her leadership.
Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) cosponsored legislation introduced by Representative Donald Norcross (NJ-01) to increase transparency and accountability in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations. H.R. 5653, the Trust Through Transparency Act, would require all ICE officials to wear body cameras when interacting with the public in immigration enforcement operations.