I represent the California 47th Congressional District of California, which encompasses the cities of Anaheim, Garden Grove, Santa Ana and some of Fullerton in Orange County. I began my congressional career in November 1996, and I am beginning my sixth term in the House of Representatives.
I love Orange County and I travel to my home district from Washington each week to do work in the community and meet with constituents. I focus much of my time on issues such as education, public safety & crime reduction, economic development, and protections for our senior citizens. I was born and raised in the district and I am acutely aware of the issues facing my constituents.
I have been successful at working on bi-partisan projects and helping to bring funding back to the district for many community projects. During my tenure, I have secured appropriations measures totaling more than $300 million in federal tax dollars, which was sent back home to Orange County. I work hard to improve the infrastructure and quality of life for this fast-growing suburban county through various transportation, education, environmental, and crime reduction projects.
