Lucille Roybal-Allard Research Papers

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard, is a member of the U.S. House of Representatives and represents 40th congressional District and became the first Mexican-American woman elected to Congress in 1992. When I saw that she was an alumni from Cal State La I was surprise and happy because she actually represents my district and my community. Roybal-Allard supports the immigrant community, labor unions, veterans and the rights of women and children. She is an original co-author of The Dream Act that was aim for undocumented students to have a path to citizenship and advocates to keep families together and not separate them. In 2007 she was awarded the Elected Leader of the Year Award. The Congresswoman’s position on the House Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations believes that everyone should have access to resources and should have equal rights. For instance, she fights for better treatment of animals. …show more content…
She represents the marginalized communities she advocates for policies that protect women rights. Advocates for the environment by preserving our natural resources and climate change by making sure we have access to clean water and air. Although, there are more things she has done to contribute to the community I can see that she does cares for the community and has done a lot effort to improve the lives of the communities she represent. As a member of her community I can see some of the changes that has benefited others even though there always room for