California Democratic Rep. Nanette Diaz Barragán will introduce a resolution Wednesday to honor Mexican singer Alejandro Fernández for his role in promoting Latino culture. Barragán, chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, wrote the resolution in the context of Hispanic Heritage Month and amid the ongoing budget battle to fund construction of the Smithsonian National Museum…
Rep. Rick Larsen introduced the Protecting America from Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza Act to bolster the federal response to seasonal and pandemic influenza as seasonal flu rates continue to rise in the Pacific Northwest and across the country.
Nanette Diaz Barragan (D-San Pedro) appears to have broad support within the caucus, though she is so far the only member to declare interest in the post.