LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON RETIREMENT ANNOUNCEMENT OF JULIA BROWNLEY

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement after Julia Brownley announced she would not seek another term in the House of Representatives:

Congresswoman Julia Brownley is a principled public servant and an incredible advocate for the communities that she so ably represents in Ventura and Los Angeles counties.

From her local school board days advocating for her daughter and other students with disabilities to the California State Assembly where she prioritized the health, safety and well-being of her constituents, Rep. Brownley's career has been defined by a commitment to making life better for others. She has been an incredible advocate for our veterans, service members and military families, particularly our women veterans. She led passage of the Female Veterans Suicide Prevention Act and the Deborah Sampson Act, critical pieces of legislation supporting the women who have bravely served our nation in uniform.

A member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Julia has prioritized securing federal funding for the modernization and improvement of the infrastructure that creates jobs and economic growth across Southern California and the nation.

Rep. Brownley is an amazing classmate and good friend with whom I've been honored to travel through this congressional journey. She will be missed by the House Democratic Caucus and we wish her and her family the very best in this new chapter.

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