U.S. Congresswoman Nanette D. Barragán, who represents California’s 44th district, addressed several topics in recent posts on her official social media account, including the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, a local research institute’s new federal grant, and health care policy concerns.
On September 15, Barragán recognized the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month with a message focused on celebrating community and cultural heritage: “Today marks the start of #HispanicHertiageMonth, a time to honor the vibrant culture, rich traditions, and lasting contributions of our Hispanic communities in #CA44 and across the nation. Now, more than ever, we must uplift our neighbors, celebrate our roots, and continue to https://t.co/VGgHm7QwZs”.
Later that day, she congratulated The Lundquist Institute at Harbor-UCLA for receiving a federal grant from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), stating: “Congrats to @the_lundquist Institute at @HarborUCLA on your new federal grant award from the FDA to improve care for people with coronary artery disease. Your work is critical to the health of so many in our #CA44 communities. Will continue to support Lundquist and biomedical https://t.co/Vxe6rnwinh”.
On September 16, Barragán criticized former President Trump and Republican lawmakers over health care tax credits: “Trump and Republicans are ready to let health care tax credits expire – leaving MILLIONS of Americans with higher premiums and expensive care options. Prescription drugs, annual visits, specialty care, and everyday life will continue to cost A LOT MORE because of irresponsible”.
Barragán has served as U.S. Representative for California’s 44th District since 2017 after succeeding Janice Hahn. She was born in Los Angeles in 1976 and currently resides there. Barragán earned her undergraduate degree from UCLA in 2000 before completing her law degree at USC in 2005.
