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Cerritos, CA – U.S. Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) presented Cerritos Mayor Frank Aurelio Yokoyama and Members of the Cerritos City Council with a check for $3,150,000 in federal Community Project Funding. Representative Tran secured this funding to renovate the Del Amo Boulevard Bridge, a major thoroughfare serving thousands of LA and Orange County residents, to improve pedestrian safety and reduce congestion.

Buena Park, CA – In case you missed it, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08) joined U.S. Representatives Derek Tran (CA-45) and Lou Correa (CA-46), local elected officials, and community representatives from Veteran service organizations (VSOs) for a discussion about the Trump Administration’s broken promises to care for those who have served our country. The lawmakers heard the unique challenges facing Veterans and service members, and highlighted their efforts to support troops in Orange County and across the country.

La Palma, CA – In case you missed it, U.S. Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) presented La Palma Mayor Nitesh Patel, Interim Police Chief Jesse Amend, and La Palma City Councilmembers with a check for $850,000 in Community Project Funding he secured to upgrade key public safety infrastructure at the La Palma Public Safety Center. 

Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) released a statement following his vote against H.R. 7744, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Appropriations Act of 2026, in response to significant concerns from constituents over public safety.

Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) issued a statement following his vote on H.Con.Res 38, a War Powers Resolution to block further executive military action in Iran without Congressional authorization:

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.