Press Releases

SACRAMENTO, CA – Assemblymember Valencia, together with State Controller Malia M. Cohen, today announced the adoption of Assembly House Resolution (HR) 79 declaring February 2026 as Unclaimed Property Month, aimed at raising awareness and educating Californians about unclaimed property and how they can be reunited with their money or property.

SACRAMENTO,CA - “The FCC’s decision is a retaliatory attack on AB 1303 that shows no respect for privacy and fails to help California’s most vulnerable residents. California Lifeline is funded by fees from telecom providers, not taxpayer dollars. Saying otherwise is false and misleading."

SACRAMENTO, CA – “Let’s be clear, referring to individuals as ‘illegal aliens’ is deeply offensive and dehumanizing. It has no place in discussions about public services. California’s Lifeline Program has existed for decades to help low-income residents, including seniors, students, and working families, afford basic phone service. It is a communications safety net, not a giveaway.

Assemblymember Valencia (D-Anaheim) had nine bills from his 2025 legislative package signed into law by Governor Newsom. This bill package continues to build on the Assemblyman’s priorities of supporting the workforce and economy, increasing transparency and accountability for local and state governments, and reinforces his commitment to good governance.

SACRAMENTO, CA – Assemblymember Avelino Valencia (D-Anaheim) issued the following statement: “The Supreme Court has sent a clear message to our families and neighbors that discrimination is acceptable at the highest level of our justice system...

SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, Assemblymember Avelino Valencia and Democratic leaders stood united with Texas lawmakers to push back against President Trump’s latest attempt to undermine democratic representation.

SACRAMENTO, CA – Assemblymember Valencia (D-Anaheim) issued the following statement: “The lawsuit filed today by the U.S. Department of Justice against the Orange County Registrar of Voters is not about transparency, it is about overreach. The lawsuit is an unnecessary escalation that misrepresents what actually happened. Rather than acknowledge that the Registrar complied with state law, provided requested records, and proposed a secure and lawful way to share additional data, the DOC chose to sue anyway.

SACRAMENTO, CA – Assemblymember Avelino Valencia (D-Anaheim) has introduced Assembly Bill (AB) 831 to protect Californians from unregulated online gambling by prohibiting online sweepstakes games that use a “dual currency” model to mimic casino-style wagering.

SACRAMENTO, CA – Assemblymember Valencia (D-Anaheim) issued the following statement: “When families in our communities seek health care, they should feel safe, not watched. I am deeply troubled by recent reports that President Trump handed over sensitive personal information, which is collected from enrollees through Medicaid and Medi-Cal systems, to deportation officials. That is not just wrong, it is dangerous. Learning that personal details, even something as personal as immigration status, might be used against families breaks the trust our communities depend on.

SACRAMENTO, CA – On Tuesday, April 8, the California Latino Legislative Caucus, held a press conference to announce their legislative priorities for this year and designated AB 1303 as a part of the package. This recognition highlights the need to expand access to the California LifeLine program and strengthen privacy protections for subscribers.