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Nanette D. Barragán, a member of the U.S. Congress representing California's 44th district, shared insights on several matters through a series of tweets on March 28, 2025. Barragán, who has served since 2017, communicates her thoughts on technology security, international trade, and gender equality in the aviation industry.

In a tweet sent on March 28, 2025, Barragán emphasized the importance of facilities like Space ISAC in maintaining the reliability of everyday technology. As users rely on the internet, phones, and GPS, these centers play a vital role in cybersecurity and the protection of space assets such as satellites. Barragán highlighted the need for continued collaboration to support and secure these technological frameworks. "Every day, when we use the internet, our phones, GPS — you name it! — we rely on centers like Space ISAC to ensure that our technology works. These facilities help protect our cybersecurity and assets in space, like our satellites, and it’s important we continue to collaborate."

Barragán also shared her participation in a delegation to Mexico City with the NFLCCA and the CA Hispanic Chambers of Commerce. In her tweet on March 28, 2025, she stressed the significance of discussing trade and business to strengthen bilateral relationships with Mexico, underscoring that Mexico is not only a neighbor but also the largest trading partner of the United States. "Recently joined @NFLCCA and the CA Hispanic Chambers of Commerce delegation to Mexico City for critical discussions on trade, business, and strengthening our bilateral relationship. Mexico is not just our neighbor—it’s our largest trading partner. As Donald Trump threatens."

In a nod to gender equality in the aviation sector, Barragán thanked ALPA for its statement issued on March 28, 2025. The association reiterated its commitment to supporting pilots regardless of gender, affirming that all pilots meet the same rigorous safety standards and qualifications. Barragán shared this statement, reflecting on the industry's commitment to equality. "Thank you to @ALPA for your statement: 'ALPA's unwavering support and trust of our pilots is regardless of gender, because all our pilots are trained to exactly the same high standard.' 'Women in our industry meet the same vigorous safety standards and qualifications as our."