Press Releases

Issa Kicks Off 61st Annual Lakeside Rodeo, Recognizes Stadium Association for Lakeside Youth

April 29, 2025

LAKESIDE, CA— Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48) attended the historic Lakeside Rodeo, celebrating 61 years of this beloved community tradition and charitable giving to the Lakeside youth.

Issues:Agriculture, Rural Affairs and FireEconomy

Issa Criticizes LA28 Decision Not to Keep Galway Downs an Olympic Venue

April 12, 2025

Press Release

Congressman Darrell Issa issued the following statement in response to the decision by LA28 to not keep Galway Downs as an Olympic venue for the 2028 summer games.

Issues:Foreign Affairs

House Passes Issa Legislation to Stop Activist Judges and Their Rogue Rulings

April 10, 2025

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The House of Representatives today approved HR 1526,

Issues:Constitution and JudiciaryOversight and Accountability

Issa and Calvert Join Riverside Leaders: Keep Galway Downs an Olympic Venue

April 9, 2025

Press Release

Congressman joined Congressman Calvert and a range of Riverside County leaders to encourage the Los Angeles City Council, the Los Angeles Organizing Committee for the 2028 Olympic Games, and the International Olympic Committee to extend continued support for Temecula’s Galway Downs Equestrian Center as the idea venue to host the Equestrian events during the 2028 Olympic Games.

Issues:Economy

Recognizing Veteran Service Organizations, Veteran Advocacy Groups and Their Volunteers - Issa Introduces Congressional Legislation

March 28, 2025

Press Release

Escondido, CA – Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48) introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives to recognize the historic contributions and patriotism of our nation’s Veterans Service Organizations, Veteran Advocacy Groups and their dedicated volunteers.

Issa stated:

Issues:Veterans and the Military

Reps Issa, Hudson and Senator Risch Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Stop Improper State Taxes on Firearms

March 28, 2025

Press Release

This week, Congressman Issa introduced the Freedom from Unfair Gun Taxes Act, a bill to prohibit states, like California, from implementing unfair excise taxes on firearms and ammunition to fund gun control efforts.

Issues:Constitution and Judiciary

Issa Leads California Call to Restore Essential Pest Inspections for Imported Avocados

March 28, 2025

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Escondido – This week, Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48) led a letter to USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins calling for the reinstatement of essential USDA pest inspections on avocados bound for U.S. import.

Issues:Agriculture, Rural Affairs and Fire

Congressman Issa Encourages Students to Participate in the 2025 Congressional Art Competition

March 28, 2025

Press Release

Congressman Issa is now accepting submissions for the 2025 Congressional Art Competition, a contest for high school students in the 48th Congressional District.

New Issa Legislation Cracks Down on Sanctuary Cities and Criminal Illegals

March 20, 2025

Press Release

WASHINGTON— This week, Congressman Darrell Issa, along with House colleagues Congressman Brandon Gill (TX-26), Congressman Eli Crane (AZ-02), Congressman Lance Gooden (TX-05), Congressman Mike Haridopolos (FL-08), and Congressman Randy Feenstra (IA-04), reintroduced the Sanctuary City

Issues:Foreign AffairsImmigrationOversight and Accountability

Issa Moves to Codify DOGE Into Law

March 20, 2025

Press Release

WASHINGTON – Congressman Darrell Issa introduced legislation to codify the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) into law.

Issues:Constitution and JudiciaryOversight and Accountability