119th Congress
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.
Following the launch of U.S. combat operations in Iran, below is a list of resources to keep Americans traveling abroad, especially in the Middle East, safe.
Americans in the Middle East who need assistance can reach the State Department Consular Affairs bureau at:
(202) 501-4444 from abroad
(888) 407-4747 from the U.S. & Canada
My office is also here to help.
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.
Community Project Funding Requests
I'm proud to have secured over $14 million in FY2026 Community Project Funding to repair local infrastructure, construct affordable housing, and enhance emergency response and public safety efforts across California's 45th District.
FY 2027 Community Projects Submitted
Below are the Community Project Funding requests, in alphabetical order, that Congressman Tran submitted for consideration to the House Appropriations Committee for FY2027.
General Programmatic and Language Appropriations Requests
Please use this form to submit Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) general programmatic and language appropriations requests to my office. If you have multiple requests, please submit a separate form for each request. Please ensure all required information is provided to support your request.
The submission deadline for general programmatic and language appropriations requests is Friday, March 13, 2026.
FY 2026 Community Projects Submitted
*NOTE: The projects are listed alphabetically by recipient.
Recipient: Buena Park Library District
Project Title: Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Upgrades
Address: 7150 La Palma Ave, Buena Park CA 90620
Amount of request: $2,248,000