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News from July 2024

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Inmate dies in custody at Santa Ana's Intake Release Center

By South OC Times | Jul 31, 2024

On July 30, an inmate housed at the Intake Release Center in Santa Ana died at a local hospital.

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Issa announces $500M security aid for Philippines

By South OC Times | Jul 31, 2024

Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48), a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and founder of the U.S.-Philippine Friendship Caucus, announced that the Philippines will receive $500 million in supplemental security assistance. This development follows an amendment authored by Rep. Issa to the House national security supplemental appropriations package.

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Kim introduces bipartisan bill targeting increasing incidents of porch piracy

By South OC Times | Jul 30, 2024

U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40) has joined forces with Rep. Dean Phillips (MN-03) to introduce the bipartisan Porch Pirates Act, aiming to combat the rising issue of mail theft.

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There were 15,046 lawyers in good standing in cities located within Orange County as of June

By South OC Times | Jul 29, 2024

Cities located within Orange County saw 15,046 lawyers in good standing to practice law as of June, according to the State Bar of California.

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Congressman Issa criticizes Biden-Harris proposal on Supreme Court expansion

By South OC Times | Jul 29, 2024

Washington – Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48), Chairman of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet, issued the following statement regarding President Biden's recent proposal:

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Bipartisan group seeks details on DOD animal experimentation practices

By South OC Times | Jul 29, 2024

U.S. Representatives Young Kim (CA-40) and Don Davis (NC-01) have spearheaded a bipartisan initiative, involving 25 colleagues, to seek information from Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin regarding the Department of Defense's (DOD) funding for experiments on dogs and cats. The letter also inquires about efforts to implement more reliable, economical, and humane alternatives.

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Recent Orange County home sales in week ending July 20

By South OC Times | Jul 27, 2024

There were 269 reported residential sales in Orange County in the week ending July 20, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Issa introduces bill targeting Hamas leaders on FBI's most wanted terrorist list

By South OC Times | Jul 26, 2024

Washington – Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48) has introduced H.R. 9153, the Hamas Terrorist Fugitive Act, which aims to add Hamas and Palestine Islamic Jihad leadership to the FBI’s list of most wanted terrorists.

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OC Sheriff’s Department promotes responsible drinking at summer concert series

By South OC Times | Jul 26, 2024

On Sunday, July 28, 2024, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department will have deputies present at the Rancho Santa Margarita Summer Concert Series to educate the public on monitoring their alcohol intake through the “Know Your Limit” program.

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Rep. Young Kim receives Hero of Main Street award from National Retail Federation

By South OC Times | Jul 26, 2024

U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40) has been honored with the 2024 Hero of Main Street Award by the National Retail Federation (NRF) for her efforts to support local retailers and assist small business owners in job creation within their communities.

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Orange County Sheriff's Department promotes responsible drinking at OC Fairgrounds

By South OC Times | Jul 25, 2024

On Saturday, July 27, 2024, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department will be present at the OC Fairgrounds – Sublime Concert to educate attendees on monitoring their alcohol intake through the “Know Your Limit” program.

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Rep. Young Kim secures funding for CA-40 water projects

By South OC Times | Jul 25, 2024

U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40) voted in favor of the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2025 (H.R. 8998), which passed the House with bipartisan support.

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U.S. Rep. Levin votes to make it easier for illegal aliens to vote in federal elections

By South OC Times | Jul 24, 2024

U.S. Rep. Mike Levin (D-CA) voted against the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, known as the SAVE Act, which would require individuals to provide proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections and bar illegal aliens from voting.

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Representatives celebrate Bump Day emphasizing need for improved maternal healthcare

By South OC Times | Jul 24, 2024

U.S. Representatives Young Kim (CA-40), Robin Kelly (IL-02), and Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) marked Bump Day, a global event dedicated to celebrating expecting mothers and babies, by highlighting the importance of maternal health care.

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Issa urges Newsom to halt conditional release program for sexually violent predators

By South OC Times | Jul 24, 2024

Washington – Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48) has sent a letter to California Governor Gavin Newsom, urging an end to the state's Sexually Violent Predator (SVP) Conditional Release Program (CONREP). This program places convicted SVPs into California communities after they petition the court to leave supervised care.

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Issa, Calvert secure $100M funding boost for Riverside County desalination project

By South OC Times | Jul 24, 2024

Congressmen Ken Calvert (CA-41) and Darrell Issa (CA-48) have announced the inclusion of a $100 million authorization for the South Perris Groundwater Desalination program in the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), H.R. 8812. This represents a $50 million increase from the previous 2020 WRDA bill. The bill was drafted by Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO). The Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) requested this authorization to construct Stage II of the desalination program, which is expected to add up to 5.4 million gallons of...

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Issa urges VP Harris to discourage supporters from disrupting Netanyahu's speech

By South OC Times | Jul 23, 2024

Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48) issued a statement on July 23, 2024, addressing concerns over an estimated 25,000 protestors expected to gather at the House of Representatives. These protestors, reportedly supporters and allies of the anticipated Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris, plan to oppose Prime Minister Netanyahu’s speech before a joint session of Congress.

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Rep. Young Kim secures resources for CA-40 water projects

By South OC Times | Jul 23, 2024

Yesterday, the House passed the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA) (H.R. 8812), which Rep. Young Kim voted in favor of to support projects within the United States Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) Civil Works mission areas related to mitigating damage from floods, storms, and hurricanes, protecting shorelines, and restoring ecosystems.

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Issa and Jordan seek DOJ briefing on Supreme Court justice security measures

By South OC Times | Jul 23, 2024

Washington – Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48), Chairman of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet, and Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan have written a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland. The letter requests a briefing on the Department of Justice’s efforts to enhance security for Supreme Court justices.

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Lawmakers urge SCOTUS to review precedent on presidential removal powers

By South OC Times | Jul 22, 2024

Washington – Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48) and Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX), along with other Members of Congress, have submitted an amicus brief supporting the request of Consumers’ Research to have their case heard by the Supreme Court of the United States in Consumers’ Research v. Consumer Product Safety Commission.