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A bill designed to limit foreign influence in U.S. universities divided Orange County’s congressional delegation.
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Derek Tran (CA-45) issued a letter to Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem and Secretary of State Marco Rubio requesting additional information regarding the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil and the legal justification for his detention.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Derek Tran (CA-45), Ranking Member of the Small Business Subcommittee on Oversight, released the following statement after the bipartisan Plain Language in Contracting Act passed the Small Business Committee. The bill, co-led by Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-MI) and Rep. Nick LaLota (R-NY), aims to ensure that federal contracting opportunities are written in plain language, making it easier for small businesses to secure government contracts.
US Congressman Derek Tran Sponsors Detained Vietnamese Reporter Le Huu Minh Tuan
In a significant move highlighting international concern over press freedom in Vietnam, U.S. Congressman Derek Tran has officially adopted the case of imprisoned Vietnamese journalist Le Huu Minh Tuan through the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission's Defending Freedoms Project. This initiative underscores the ongoing efforts to secure the release of individuals detained for exercising their right to free expression.
Washington, DC – Congressman Derek Tran (CA-45) released the following statement on the Fiscal Year 2025 government funding bill, known as the Continuing Resolution (CR):
“I was sent to Congress by the people of California’s 45th district to look out for their interests. After careful consideration, I’ve concluded that the Continuing Resolution (CR) proposed by House Republicans will hurt the people of CA-45.
Washington, DC – Today, key legislation led by Congressman Derek Tran (CA-45) passed with bipartisan support out of the House Small Business Committee.
Washington, DC – Congressman Derek Tran (CA-45) issued the following response to President Trump’s Joint Address to Congress:
“Tonight, I went to the Capitol to listen to President Trump’s address with an open mind and a steadfast commitment to my constituents in California’s 45th district.
“I hoped to hear about the President’s plans to lower costs for working families, keep Americans safe, and protect our status as a global leader for freedom and democracy.
Rep. Derek Tran is supporting a bill, the Protect Veteran Jobs Act, which asks for any veteran terminated without reason from the federal government since President Trump’s turn, to be reinstated.
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Congressman Derek Tran (D-CA) joins Brittany Lewis on "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss the 119th Congress, the Protect Veteran Jobs Act, President Trump's first actions, and what the future of the Democratic party looks like.
Click here to view the full interview on Forbes.