California — 28th District

Judy Chu

Supports small business growth and targeted investments

Judy Chu emphasizes aiding small businesses, promoting job creation, and fostering economic recovery. As a member of the Ways and Means and Budget committees, she has supported bipartisan fiscal measures while opposing Republican spending cuts and tax reconciliation packages.

• Voted for the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 and the Social Security Fairness Act of 2023.
• Voted against the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) reconciliation bill in 2025 and the Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023.
• Focused on assisting small business recovery and regional job growth during her tenure on the Small Business Committee.

“Judy Chu has maintained a laser-like focus on creating jobs, stimulating economic development and assisting small businesses to not only survive, but to thrive as we emerge from the Great Recession.”

April Verlato

Supports spending cuts and tax relief

April Verlato argues that multi-trillion-dollar federal spending has caused severe inflation, straining small businesses and working families. She advocates for a constitutional balanced budget amendment, lower tax rates, and regulatory relief to stimulate job growth.

• Proposes a Constitutional amendment requiring a balanced federal budget.
• Signed the Taxpayer Protection Pledge and opposes federal income tax increases.
• Supports restoring state and local tax (SALT) and mortgage interest deductions (MID).
• Promoted local business development as a founding board member of the Downtown Arcadia Improvement Association.

“Because of record inflation unleashed by a multi-trillion-dollar spending spree, our families and businesses are on the brink of collapse.”

“That’s why she will push for a Constitutional amendment to require a balanced federal budget, fight to stop reckless spending, cut taxes, and seek energy independence.”

Judy Chu

Opposes restrictive border enforcement bills

Judy Chu has consistently voted against Republican border enforcement and immigration restriction bills in Congress. Her voting record reflects opposition to mandatory detention mandates for minor offenses and proof-of-citizenship voting requirements.

• Voted against the Laken Riley Act (S. 5).
• Voted against the SAVE Act (H.R. 22) requiring documentary proof of citizenship for federal election registration.
• Voted against the Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act (H.R. 875).

April Verlato

Supports strict border enforcement

April Verlato considers border enforcement a crucial federal obligation to protect national security, stop human trafficking, and prevent drug cartels from operating in local communities. She cites high apprehension rates and watch-list apprehensions as evidence of an urgent crisis.

• Calls on the federal government to strictly enforce immigration laws at international borders.
• Focuses on stopping drug cartels, human traffickers, gangs, and suspected terrorists from crossing illegally.
• Cites rising fentanyl overdose deaths and border watch-list entries as national security concerns.

“Mayor Verlato believes that the Federal Government has a duty and obligation to enforce our laws at international borders, and protect our Nation from human traffickers, gangs, drug smugglers and terrorists.”

Judy Chu

Opposes mandatory deportation crime bills

Judy Chu's voting record in the 119th Congress includes opposing measures that mandate federal detention or deportation for local crime arrests like DUI or burglary. She supported government accountability legislation such as the Epstein Files Transparency Act.

• Voted against the Laken Riley Act regarding mandatory detention for theft and burglary arrests.
• Voted against legislation making driving while impaired grounds for noncitizen deportation (H.R. 875).
• Voted for the Epstein Files Transparency Act (H.R. 4405).

April Verlato

Supports law enforcement and tougher crime policies

April Verlato emphasizes strong support for law enforcement and opposes progressive criminal justice reforms like zero bail policies. As Mayor and Councilmember in Arcadia, she supported increasing police staffing and spearheaded opposition to LA County District Attorney George Gascón.

• Voted to add four sworn officers to Arcadia's police force and approved all police department budget requests.
• Led a City Council vote of No Confidence in LA County DA George Gascón.
• Organized city support for a lawsuit challenging zero bail policies.
• Endorsed by law enforcement unions and former District Attorney Steve Cooley.

“While politicians in Washington and Sacramento push to defund the police and fail to deliver justice for victims, Mayor Verlato has consistently shown unwavering support towards law enforcement.”

Judy Chu

Opposes Republican tax cuts and budget resolutions

Judy Chu serves on the House Ways and Means and Budget committees, opposing Republican budget frameworks and tax proposals. She supported bipartisan debt ceiling adjustments while resisting spending cuts to federal programs.

• Voted against the H.Con.Res.14 budget resolution establishing budgetary levels through 2034.
• Voted against the Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023.
• Supported the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023.

April Verlato

Supports tax cuts and smaller government

April Verlato believes the federal government has a spending problem rather than a revenue problem and advocates for lower tax rates. She supports restoring tax deductions benefiting homeowners and protecting local tax protections like Proposition 13.

• Signed the Taxpayer Protection Pledge opposing federal income tax increases.
• Advocates restoring the state and local tax (SALT) and mortgage interest deductions (MID).
• Supports protecting California's Proposition 13 against judicial erosion.

“A proud signer of the Taxpayer Protection Pledge, Mayor Verlato will fight for legislation to stop the unprecedented growth in mandatory spending, oppose any attempts to increase the federal income tax and work to restore the state and local tax (SALT) and mortgage interest deductions (MID).”

Judy Chu

Supports clean energy and environmental protections

Judy Chu advocates for clean and renewable energy investments while protecting environmental laws like the Clean Air and Clean Water Acts. She voted against House Republican legislation aimed at expanding domestic fossil fuel development.

• Voted against the Lower Energy Costs Act (H.R. 1).
• Opposes attempts to undo the Clean Air and Clean Water Acts.
• Endorsed by California Environmental Voters and the Sierra Club Angeles Chapter.

“She is standing up against attempts by the majority in Congress to undo the Clean Air and Water Acts, and is a big proponent of clean and renewable energy, which not only helps us become more energy independent, but also creates new jobs.”

April Verlato

Supports domestic energy expansion and independence

April Verlato framing energy independence as a national security issue, calling for expanded domestic production of oil, natural gas, and renewables to reduce reliance on foreign energy sources.

• Supports expanding domestic production of oil, natural gas, and renewable energy.
• Links energy independence directly to national security and reduced foreign supply chain dependency.

“Mayor Verlato supports American energy independence as a pillar of national security and will fight to expand domestic production of oil, natural gas, and renewables, in order to reduce dependence on foreign oil.”

Judy Chu

Supports federal eviction protections

Judy Chu supported federal administrative efforts to maintain housing stability during economic disruptions, welcoming extensions of federal eviction moratoriums.

• Welcomed the Biden administration's extension of the federal eviction moratorium.

April Verlato

Supports local control and mental health treatment focus

April Verlato views homelessness as a crisis driven by mental health issues, addiction, and government bureaucracy. She advocates for loosening restrictions on federal funding to direct resources directly to local treatment centers and regional housing trusts.

• Supported establishing the San Gabriel Valley Regional Housing Trust Fund for local oversight and faster access to housing dollars.
• Advocates loosening bureaucratic restrictions on funding meant for mental health and substance abuse treatment.
• Criticized government red tape after Arcadia waited over a year to receive grant funding for a homelessness case manager.

“Mayor Verlato wants to focus on loosening restrictions on funding meant to address mental health and drug/alcohol treatment to prevent homelessness.”

Judy Chu

Supports Affordable Care Act and public health regulations

Judy Chu voted for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and serves on the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Health, advocating for expanded access to affordable medical care and public health safeguards.

• Voted in favor of the Affordable Care Act.
• Serves on the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Health.
• Voted against nullifying CDC COVID-19 vaccination mandates for foreign travelers (H.R. 185).

“Judy Chu is proud to have cast her vote in favor of the historic Affordable Care Act, the most sweeping reform to our nation’s health care system since the passage of Medicare in the 1960s.”

April Verlato

Supports market-driven healthcare solutions

April Verlato endorses market-driven healthcare solutions as part of her core platform to increase consumer choice and lower costs.

• Champions market-driven healthcare solutions as a key platform pillar.

April Verlato

Supports expanding regional VA medical facilities

April Verlato prioritizes veterans' care by proposing expanded medical facilities, housing, and employment opportunities, including a major veterans hospital in the San Gabriel Valley.

• Proposes building a major veterans hospital and medical center in the San Gabriel Valley.
• Advocates expanding local clinics and ensuring timely access to housing and job opportunities for veterans.

“She will strive to see the addition of more clinics for veterans, with her eye on building a major veteran’s hospital and medical center in the San Gabriel Valley.”

Judy Chu

Supports public education funding and inclusive sports policies

Judy Chu highlights her 20-year background as a community college educator to advocate for public education funding. In Congress, she voted against federal restrictions on transgender athletes participating in female school sports programs.

• Taught for twenty years in the Los Angeles Community College system.
• Voted against the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025 (H.R. 28).
• Endorsed by the California Teachers Association.

“Having taught for twenty years in the Los Angeles Community College system before coming to Congress, Judy Chu knows firsthand about the challenge every schoolteacher faces while balancing quality education with shrinking budgets.”

Judy Chu

Supports constitutional abortion rights

Judy Chu actively supports abortion rights, officially endorsing California Proposition 1 in 2022 to establish a state constitutional right to reproductive freedom.

• Endorsed California Proposition 1 (2022) guaranteeing state constitutional rights to reproductive freedom.