U.S. Congresswoman Nanette D. Barragán, who represents California’s 44th district, shared a series of posts on social media in July 2025 highlighting both her involvement in congressional events and her advocacy on health policy issues.
On July 16, Barragán posted about an upcoming softball game featuring Southern California participants: “We know you all are jealous of SoCal – and tomorrow night you’ll be jealous of the scoreboard! Bring it on!” (July 16, 2025).
Later that day, she addressed health policy concerns following testimony from Secretary Kennedy: “.@SecKennedy testified that @HHSgov has a goal to end the chronic disease epidemic — yet he was unaware of the Trump admin cutting millions from the @NIH’s Alzheimer’s research funding and how that’s delayed access to critical clinical trials and services.
My letter urges the” (July 16, 2025).
On July 17, Barragán reported on the outcome of the Annual Congressional Women’s Softball Game at Audi Field: “Last night was Ladies Night at Audi Field as the bright lights shined on the women of Washington! Congressmembers took on the press in the Annual Congressional Women’s Softball Game.
All good news too — we beat the press () AND we raised $650K + to help @YSCBuzz help young” (July 17, 2025).
Barragán has represented California’s 44th District since 2017 after succeeding Janice Hahn. She was born in Los Angeles in 1976 and continues to reside there. Barragán earned her undergraduate degree from UCLA in 2000 and completed her law degree at USC in 2005.
