119th Congress
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Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 4:00 PM PST | Click here to register
Join Representative Derek Tran for an upcoming Town Hall to hear community updates, ask questions, and engage in important conversations about the issues impacting our district. Registration is required to attend; location details will be emailed to registrants 24 hours prior to the Town Hall meeting.
WASHINGTON, DC – Last night, Rep. Derek Tran (CA-45) appeared on CNN for a live town hall with three other battleground members moderated by CNN’s Jake Tapper and Kaitlan Collins.
WESTMINSTER, CA – Today, Congressman Tran joined leaders in Westminster to officially unveil the newly designated "Little Saigon Vietnam War Veterans Memorial Post Office" located at 9317 Bolsa Avenue. The designation of the post office recognizes the bravery, sacrifice, and enduring commitment of Vietnam War veterans in the heart of the largest Vietnamese American community.
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Washington, DC – Congressman Derek Tran issued the following statement after the House passed the DETERRENT Act (H.R.1048):
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Derek Tran sent a letter to Secretary of State Rubio requesting immediate assistance to secure the release of Le Huu Minh Tuan. The government of Vietnam has faced consistent criticism for its human rights record, particularly regarding its treatment of political dissent. Many journalists, human rights advocates, and activists like Mr. Tuan have been unjustly detained under questionable circumstances.
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.