Press Releases
Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Derek Tran released a statement on the killing of Renee Good by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Minnesota:
“The killing of Renee Good, a U.S. citizen, by a masked ICE agent is not an "incident"—it is a profound failure of justice and a grotesque violation of the values we claim to uphold. My deepest condolences go to Renee’s family and her child, whose lives have been shattered by the reckless, state-sanctioned violence of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Derek Tran released a statement today to mark one year since the historic Palisades and Eaton fires ignited in Southern California.
Washington, DC – Yesterday, U.S. Representative Derek Tran (D-CA-45), alongside Representatives Jeff Hurd (R-CO-03) and Madeleine Dean (D-PA-04), introduced bipartisan legislation to prevent youth substance use. The Youth Substance Prevention and Awareness Act would allow federal grants to fund evidence-based public service announcement (PSA) campaigns designed to educate young people about the dangers of substance abuse.
Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) issued a statement following his vote against H.R. 4776, the SPEED Act. This bill would significantly limit the scope of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, one of the most significant pieces of federal environmental policy.
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Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) issued the following statement regarding his vote against H.R. 4371, the Kayla Hamilton Act:
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Derek Tran (D-CA-45) introduced bipartisan legislation alongside Representative Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-08) to expand access to free, professional legal assistance for seniors, all without leaving their home.
Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Derek Tran (D-CA-45), alongside Representatives Jill Tokuda (D-HI-02), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01), Becca Balint (D-VT-AL), and Doug LaMalfa (R-CA-01), introduced legislation to increase access to specialized mental health, substance abuse, and crisis counseling services for first responders.
Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) released a statement following his vote to table articles of impeachment brought against President Trump:
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) and Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI) introduced a resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of Southeast Asian refugee resettlement in the United States. The resolution recognizes these communities’ immense contributions to our nation’s fabric and advocates for policies that would provide Southeast Asian Americans (SEAA) and refugee communities with greater opportunities to thrive.