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"Two years ago, the Biden Administration pursued its catastrophic surrender and withdrawal from Afghanistan. This reckless and unsupported action was the President’s choice alone, and it led directly to the worst loss of life in Afghanistan since 2011, taking the lives of 13 of our brave servicemembers. He also abandoned hundreds of Americans in the country after promising he wouldn’t and stated only a few remained behind. This was a lie.
Escondido, CA – Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48) held a public forum in Southern California Monday to receive testimony from the Gold Star families of the 13 servicemembers killed in the final days of President Biden’s catastrophic 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal.
For the first time, these families shared with the public the stories of their fallen heroes while detailing to the myriad ways the Biden Administration has ignored them for almost two years.
Washington, DC – Legislation sponsored by Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48) to place more than 700 acres of sacred land into tribal trust is now law after being signed by the President.
Rep. Issa is convening a congressional forum for the Gold Star families of the fallen in Afghanistan. For the first time, these family members will be testifying in public as they seek answers and accountability for the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan during which our 13 servicemembers were lost. RSVPs are kindly requested but not required.
Hearing details:
August 7 at 10:00 AM
Escondido City Hall, Main Council Chambers
201 North Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025
“Direct Hire to Fight Fire will ensure no position is unfilled due to bureaucratic red tape"
TEMECULA, CA – Following California Governor Gavin Newsom’s constant attacks and social media frenzy against the Temecula School Board, Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48) issued the following statement:
“I stand with the parents of Temecula. The School Board is doing right by listening to concerned parents and educators and trying to work together to appropriately curate the studies that will be presented to the youngest of students.
Washington, D.C. – Today, the American Legion announced its endorsement of the Jax Act (H.R. 1753), sponsored by Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48), 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. leading to the denial of rank, benefits, and critical health care services.
Washington – Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48) voted in favor of H.R. 2670, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, which fully funds our national defense while cutting waste and improving military efficiency.
The bill:
“The HERO Act will ensure these men and women in uniform have access to justice”