Press Releases
Washington, DC – Congressman Derek Tran (CA-45) released the following statement to celebrate the advancement of a California state bill that would allow the continued construction of the Gypsum Canyon Veterans Cemetery:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Derek Tran (CA-45) stood with his colleagues, Reps. Laura Gillen (NY-04), Brad Schneider (IL-10), and Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05), to demand the repeal of the cap on state and local tax deductions, known as “SALT.”
Rep. Derek Tran is co-leading an amendment to the Republican-led budget bill with Rep. Laura Gillen to repeal the cap and give Californians the tax relief they deserve.
Washington, DC – Rep. Derek Tran (CA-45) reacted to the new GOP-led budget provisions that would increase barriers to healthcare for working families.
Washington, DC – Today, Reps. Derek Tran (D-CA) and Tom Barrett (R-MI) introduced the bipartisan Delivering Digitally to Our Veterans Act to streamline the administration of veterans’ benefits awarded through the G.I. Bill. This bill would allow Veterans the option to receive G.I Bill information and benefits through electronic messages rather than traditional mail. It will reduce unnecessary paperwork and make it easier for Veterans to access their educational benefits online.
Washington, DC – Congressman Derek Tran (CA-45) released the following statement regarding his votes on several law enforcement bills this week:
Washington, DC – In observance of Vietnam Human Rights Day, Rep. Derek Tran issued the following statement calling for the release of imprisoned journalist Le Huu Minh Tuan and all prisoners of conscience currently detained in Vietnam.
Washington, DC – Hôm nay, Dân biểu Derek Tran (Địa hạt 45, California) đã gửi thư đến Tổng Lãnh sự Hoa Kỳ tại Việt Nam, bà Susan Burns, lên án việc bà tham dự các sinh hoạt do nhà cầm quyền Cộng sản Việt Nam tổ chức nhằm kỷ niệm 50 năm ngày Sài Gòn thất thủ.
Dân biểu Trần là con trai của thuyền nhân tị nạn gốc Việt và hiện là người Mỹ gốc Việt duy nhất đang phục vụ trong Quốc hội Hoa Kỳ. Ông cũng là người Mỹ gốc Việt đầu tiên đại diện cho địa hạt CA-45 — nơi có cộng đồng người Việt hải ngoại lớn nhất trên thế giới.
Washington, DC – On Wednesday, Rep. Derek Tran (D-CA) was joined by six bipartisan Members of Congress who gave speeches on the House Floor honoring the Vietnamese diaspora and commemorating the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon.
Watch the speeches HERE.
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Derek Tran (CA-45) issued a letter to U.S. Consul General Susan Burns, condemning her recent participation in events held by the Communist Regime of Vietnam commemorating the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon.
Congressman Tran is the son of Vietnamese refugees and the only Vietnamese American currently serving in Congress. He is the first Vietnamese American to represent CA-45 - home to the largest Vietnamese diaspora in the world.
Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, on the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon, also known as Black April or “Tháng Tư Đen,” Congressman Derek Tran (CA-45) held a series of events and brought a bipartisan group of Members of Congress together to commemorate this solemn milestone.