People show surprise that I have interests outside my political career. There is subtle surprise, for example, that I would be interested in a recipe. Lucille Roybal-Allard careerinterestpeople Change image and share on social
Mr. Speaker, our Nation must no longer be complacent about underage drinking and its alarming consequences. We must bring this national public health crisis out of the shadow and into the bright light of a national priority. Lucille Roybal-Allard alarmbrightbring share on social
Newborn screening is a public health intervention that involves a simple blood test used to identify many life-threatening genetic illnesses before any symptoms begin. Lucille Roybal-Allard beginbloodgenetic Change image and share on social
I will also continue to fight to provide better economic security for victims of domestic violence. Lucille Roybal-Allard continuedomesticeconomic Change image and share on social
Radio interoperability is essential for our police, fire, and emergency medical service departments to communicate with each other in times of emergency. Lucille Roybal-Allard communicatedepartmentemergency Change image and share on social
The lessons of September 11 are that if we allow law enforcement to do their work free of political interference, if we give them adequate resources and modern technologies, we can protect our citizens without intruding on our liberties. Lucille Roybal-Allard adequatecitizenenforcement share on social
Nearly one in four women will experience domestic violence during her lifetime. And slightly more than half of female victims of domestic violence live in households with children under age 12. Lucille Roybal-Allard agechilddomestic Change image and share on social
The tendency is to think if you are a professional woman, it's because you've turned your back on the traditional side. The tendency is not to recognize that we can excel as professionals without giving up our identity of being mother, wife and homemaker. Lucille Roybal-Allard backexcelgive share on social
Even though some in our government may claim that civil liberties must be compromised in order to protect the public, we must be wary of what we are giving up in the name of fighting terrorism. Lucille Roybal-Allard civilclaimcompromise Change image and share on social
We need to make people understand that there is a definite connection between what happens in their everyday lives and the decisions we make in Washington, D.C. Lucille Roybal-Allard connectiondecisiondefinite Change image and share on social
