Nanette D. Barragán, a member of the U.S. Congress representing California’s 44th district since 2017, posted a series of messages on October 13, 2025, addressing local community achievements, Indigenous Peoples’ Day, and ongoing federal government issues.
In her first post at 15:03 UTC, Barragán highlighted local leadership during Hispanic Heritage Month: “Today we celebrate #SouthGate’s Captain Sergio Camacho for #HispanicHeritageMonth! Sergio has been a police officer for over 20 years and currently serves and protects our South Gate community. He takes immense pride in his community work, especially his efforts to introduce https://t.co/bmd11as1jp”.
At 16:30 UTC the same day, she recognized Indigenous Peoples’ Day with a message honoring the legacy and resilience of Native communities: “Happy #IndigenousPeoplesDay! Today we honor the history, culture, and contributions of the Indigenous people. This day serves as a time for education and recognition of the original inhabitants of the Americas and the resilience of Indigenous communities. https://t.co/Z1MojDiWDe”.
Later at 17:40 UTC, Barragán addressed federal legislative gridlock by noting its impact on public services: “It’s Day 13 of the Republican shutdown. While House Republicans refuse to come back to Washington — Americans have started to miss paychecks, see VA regional offices closed, experience flight delays, and have trouble getting through to key agencies like the IRS. https://t.co/PszDXFMRUR”.
Barragán was born in Los Angeles in 1976 and continues to reside there. She graduated from UCLA with a BA in 2000 and earned her JD from USC in 2005. Since replacing Janice Hahn in Congress in 2017, Barragán has represented California’s diverse urban district that includes parts of Los Angeles County.
