LA Harbor News

Nanette D. Barragán, a U.S. Congress member representing California's 44th district since 2017, has recently addressed several issues through her social media platform. Her posts highlight her involvement in community events and advocacy for policy changes.

On December 2, 2024, Barragán participated in the 31st Anniversary of Noche de Las Memorias in Lincoln Heights alongside Richard Zaldivar of The Wall Las Memorias. She emphasized the importance of fighting stigma, investing in research, and expanding access to care for nearly 40 million people living with HIV worldwide. "Yesterday on #WorldAIDSDay, I joined Richard Zaldivar of @TheWallMemorias at the 31st Anniversary of Noche de Las Memorias in #LincolnHeights to recommit to fight the stigma, invest in research, & expand access to care for the almost 40 million people worldwide living with HIV.…"

On December 3, 2024, Barragán commented on Phillips66's plans to close their refinery operations in Wilmington and Carson. She stressed that local communities should be involved in the remediation process as a means to address environmental injustices and create well-paying union jobs for families. "As Phillips66 prepares to close their refinery in #Wilmington & #Carson, our communities must be part of the remediation process."

By December 5, 2024, Barragán had co-led an initiative urging Congressional leadership to pass reforms concerning Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs). She noted that PBMs contribute significantly to rising prescription drug prices across the United States and called it an issue affecting all Americans regardless of political affiliation. "Pharmacy Benefit Managers use their influence to drive up prescription drug prices in every corner of the country."