Press Releases

SACRAMENTO, CA – Assemblymember Valencia (D-Anaheim) issued the following statement: “The lawsuit filed today by the U.S. Department of Justice against the Orange County Registrar of Voters is not about transparency, it is about overreach. The lawsuit is an unnecessary escalation that misrepresents what actually happened. Rather than acknowledge that the Registrar complied with state law, provided requested records, and proposed a secure and lawful way to share additional data, the DOC chose to sue anyway.

SACRAMENTO, CA – Assemblymember Avelino Valencia (D-Anaheim) has introduced Assembly Bill (AB) 831 to protect Californians from unregulated online gambling by prohibiting online sweepstakes games that use a “dual currency” model to mimic casino-style wagering.

SACRAMENTO, CA – Assemblymember Valencia (D-Anaheim) issued the following statement: “When families in our communities seek health care, they should feel safe, not watched. I am deeply troubled by recent reports that President Trump handed over sensitive personal information, which is collected from enrollees through Medicaid and Medi-Cal systems, to deportation officials. That is not just wrong, it is dangerous. Learning that personal details, even something as personal as immigration status, might be used against families breaks the trust our communities depend on.

SACRAMENTO, CA – On Tuesday, April 8, the California Latino Legislative Caucus, held a press conference to announce their legislative priorities for this year and designated AB 1303 as a part of the package. This recognition highlights the need to expand access to the California LifeLine program and strengthen privacy protections for subscribers.

SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Valencia (D-Anaheim) issued the following statement: “The state auditor’s findings on Anaheim’s lease agreement with Angels ownership are deeply alarming and frustrating. This agreement, meant to safeguard the city’s interests, has instead left Anaheim vulnerable to significant risks and missed opportunities.

SACRAMENTO, CA – Assemblymember Avelino Valencia (D-Anaheim) is proud to author Assembly Bill (AB) 1303, which aims to strengthen privacy protections for Californians in the Lifeline Program. Administered by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), the Lifeline Program provides discounted home phone and cell phone services to eligible low-income households.

SACRAMENTO, CA – Assemblymember Avelino Valencia (D-Anaheim) has introduced Assembly Bill (AB) 1029, a measure that aims to close a gap in financial disclosure laws by requiring public officials to disclose cryptocurrency holdings exceeding $2,000.

SACRAMENTO, CA – Assemblymember Avelino Valencia (D-Anaheim) has introduced Assembly Bill 708 to protect young athletes by permitting the use of soft-shelled helmet add-ons during practices and games.

SACRAMENTO, CA – This week, Assemblymember Avelino Valencia (D-Anaheim) introduced Assembly Bill 492, a measure aimed at enhancing local oversight and transparency of alcoholism and drug abuse recovery or treatment facilities. Assembly Bill 492 would require the Department of Healthcare Services to provide written notice to the local agency within which a licensee will operate, concurrently with the issuance of a license.

SACRAMENTO, CA – Assemblymember Avelino Valencia (D-Anaheim) issued the following statement in response to Governor Newsom's budget proposal for the 2025-26 fiscal year.