Press Releases

Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Derek Tran (CA-45), led by chair of the California Democratic Congressional Delegation Representative Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), joined a dozen members of the California Congressional Delegation in sending a letter calling for the House Appropriations Committee to reject the Trump Administration’s drastic cuts to the U.S.

Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) announced today that he will serve as Co-Chair of the Democratic Caucus National Security Task Force alongside Representatives Jason Crow (CO-06), Maggie Goodlander (NH-02), and Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11). The National Security Task Force will continue to engage experts and convene Members to reassert America’s role as the leader of the free world and develop policy solutions to complex challenges threatening both our national security and Democracy abroad.

Washington, DC – Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) joined members of the Democratic Veterans Caucus in a letter to President Trump calling for a War Powers Resolution following a unilateral attack on Iranian nuclear facilities without Congressional notification or approval. The letter highlights the security risks and danger posed to American troops because of this attack. 

Washington, DC – Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) released the following statement after the United States carried out a strike on nuclear facilities in Iran:

Orange County, CA – U.S. Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) returned to California’s 45th district to visit local hospitals and address medical workers’ concerns about the community-level impacts of funding cuts to Medicaid and the broader health care system.

Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) introduced a Congressional Resolution in commemoration of the sacrifices and contributions of military personnel who fought to defend South Vietnam from North Vietnamese communist forces. The resolution also recognizes June 19th, 2025, as Veterans of the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces Day, or Ngày Quân Lực in Vietnamese, honoring Veterans of the former Republic of Vietnam.

Buena Park, CA – U.S. Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) held a press conference Saturday in response to recent ICE deportation actions taking place across LA and Orange Counties. Tran was joined by Gloria Alvarado, Organizing Director of the Orange County Labor Federation, as well as local elected officials. 

Watch the full press conference HERE.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Reps. Derek Tran (CA-45), Judy Chu (CA-28), and Gil Cisneros (CA-31) sent a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons condemning the agencies for unlawfully blocking their legally authorized oversight visit to the Adelanto ICE Processing Center in San Bernardino County, California.