Press Releases

May 12, 2023

Joe Biden opened the nation’s borders and sent an unmistakable message to the world that America’s immigration laws would no longer be enforced. As a result, five million illegals have now crossed our border, there is an unprecedented rise in child and human trafficking, and we are enduring the deadliest drug crisis in our history.

Issues:Immigration

Issa, Bipartisan Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Address Child Care Needs of Police Officers

April 19, 2023

Press Release

Washington, DC – Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48) today joined bipartisan colleagues to introduce legislation that addresses the specialized child care needs of law enforcement officers and their families.

Issues:Economy

Issa: Weaponization Committee Exposes Unprecedented Censorship by White House and Biden Administration

March 31, 2023

Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC– Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48) issued the following statement following the third hearing of the Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government:

Issues:Oversight and Accountability

Issa and Colleagues Introduce Legislation for Women Soldiers Who Assisted Special Forces in Afghanistan and Iraq

March 24, 2023

Press Release

Congressman Issa introduced the Jax Act, which will amend the military records of women veterans deployed alongside Special Forces soldiers in Afghanistan and Iraq – but were never recognized for their service. The Issa bill will correct the denial of rank, benefits, and critical health care services for these service members.

Issues:Veterans and the Military

Issa Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Reduce Car Repair Costs

March 22, 2023

Press Release

Washington, D.C. — Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet in the House Judiciary Committee, introduced bipartisan legislation to reduce the expense of automotive repairs and the cost of car insurance. Representatives Dave Joyce (OH-14), Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), Laurel Lee (FL-15), Sheila Jackson Lee (TX-18), and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-3) joined Congressman Issa as original cosponsors to this legislation.

Issues:Economy

Congressman Issa, Ross Introduce Legislation to Protect Public Access to Federal Rules

March 18, 2023

Press Release

Issa introduced the Protecting and Enhancing Public Access to Codes Act (Pro Codes Act), which would protect public access to important federal rules and regulations. The Pro Codes Act will ensure our standards remain transparent, accessible, and available.

Issues:EconomyEducationEnergy and the Environment

Congressman Issa Creates Bipartisan Fentanyl Prevention Caucus with Reps. Calvert, Neguse and Dean

March 13, 2023

Press Release

Congressman Issa announced today that he was joined by Representative Calvert to form the Bipartisan Fentanyl Prevention Caucus. The co-chairs will coordinate with members from both sides of the aisle to combat the nationwide spike in fentanyl-related overdoses and drug poisonings, as well as work with federal and state law enforcement. Members will also work to bring key information to the public to better combat the ongoing threat of fentanyl in communities across America.

Issues:Agriculture, Rural Affairs and FireEducationForeign AffairsHealth

Issa Leads Renewed Effort to Ban U.S. Courts from Enforcing Trademarks Stolen by Cuba’s Regime

March 10, 2023

Press Release

Issa, Chair of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and colleagues have reintroduced the bicameral, bipartisan No Stolen Trademarks Honored in America Act. This bill would prohibit U.S. courts and executive branch agencies from recognizing, enforcing, or otherwise validating any assertion of rights by an individual of a trademark that was used in connection with a business or assets that were confiscated by the Cuban regime, unless the original owner of the trademark expressly consented to the transfer of the trademark.

Issues:EconomyForeign Affairs

Issa: China is Stealing America’s Intellectual Property While Benefitting From America’s Laws

March 9, 2023

Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, Congressman Darrell Issa, Chairman of the House Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet, held the subcommittee’s first hearing of the 118th Congress entitled, “Intelle

Issues:EconomyForeign Affairs

Issa: Biden’s Biggest Lies About Afghanistan Were Finally Exposed Today

March 8, 2023

Press Release

Washington, DC - Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48) issued the following statements following the first hearing of the House Foreign Affairs Committee: “During and After the Fall of Kabul: Examining the Administration’s Emergency Evacuation from Afghanistan.”

Rep. Issa, a Senior Member of the committee, led direct questioning of the witnesses.

Issues:Foreign AffairsOversight and AccountabilityVeterans and the Military