Press Releases
Following a comprehensive tour of the San Diego region’s southern border yesterday alongside mayors and other local leaders representing San Diego and Riverside Counties, Congressman Issa (CA-48) released this statement:
"I convened a tour of our southern border for the mayors of our region because it is vital that everyone at all levels of government realize what is happening there.
Washington – Today, the Passport System Reform and Backlog Prevention Act (H.R.6610) authored by Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48), passed unanimously through the House Foreign Affairs Committee.
Temecula – Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48), founding Chairman of the Congressional Fentanyl Caucus, was joined by Riverside County law enforcement officials, legislative leaders, and local families who have lost loved ones to fentanyl poisoning to announce the introduction of H.R. 6671 – Alexandra’s Law – legislation to significantly increase penalties for drug dealers of lethal fentanyl.
Washington – Today, Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48) introduced H.R. 6610, the Passport System Reform and Backlog Prevention Act, the most comprehensive legislation in history to modernize the passport issuance process. Congresswoman Maria Salazar (FL-27) is the bill’s co-sponsor.
Following a personal meeting with Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48), the Voice of America (VOA), the largest U.S.-funded international news network, has officially rescinded an internal policy that prohibited its journalists from referring to members of Hamas as terrorists.
Washington – Today, The Jax Act, sponsored by Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48), passed unanimously through the House Veterans' Affairs Committee.
The bill is named for Army combat veteran Jaclyn Scott – call sign “Jax” – one of the 310 Cultural Support Team members (CSTs) who were deployed alongside Special Operations Forces soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Temecula – Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48), co-chair of the Congressional Fentanyl Caucus, will be joined by local leaders and community members at a press conference on December 8, 2023, at 10:00 am PT in Temecula, CA to introduce Alexandra’s Law – new legislation to combat America’s deadly fentanyl crisis.
WHERE
Outside Temecula City Hall
41000 Main St.
Temecula, CA 92590
WHEN
10:00 am
Washington — Today, Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48) issued the following statement in response to the terrorist attack during a church service in Marawi City, Philippines on Sunday:
"Yesterday’s deadly attack during a Catholic mass being held at the Mindanao State University represents a tragic reminder of the continued danger the free world faces from terror groups that will strike innocent people in any corner of the world at any time.
Today, Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48) released the following statement:
“The collapse of America’s southern border is the national security crisis of our time. And it is the fault of Joe Biden – and Joe Biden alone.
Washington – Today, Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48) introduced H.R. 6444, legislation to implement an innovative and integrated military warfighting framework giving our military the most nimble, adaptable, and resilient options possible.