Congressman Joe Baca

San Bernardino, CA – On Thursday, May 24, Congressman Joe Baca (D-Rialto) hosted his annual Education Summit, at California State University San Bernardino. The theme of this year’s conference was “The California and National Landscape: Challenges and Opportunities in Special Education.”  

On Thursday, May 24, Congressman Joe Baca (D-Rialto) hosted his annual Education Summit, at California State University San Bernardino. The theme of this year’s conference was “The California and National Landscape: Challenges and Opportunities in Special Education.”  

With current Assemblymember Wilmer Amina Carter leaving office, the recently redrawn 47th District, which includes Fontana, will have a new leader this coming November, and one of the candidates hoping to be elected is Joe Baca Jr., son of Rep. Joe Baca.  

This November, two veteran Democrats could face each other during the general election to represent the newly drawn 35th Congressional District: U.S. Rep. Joe Baca and State Sen. Gloria Negrete McLeod, who are battling Anthony Vieyra of Pomona during the primary election in June.  

CONGRESSMAN JOE BACA HOSTS EDUCATION SUMMIT Panel Discussions Focus on Ways to Improve Education for Special Needs Students in Inland Area Schools   San Bernardino, CA – Congressman Joe Baca (D-Rialto) hosted his annual Education Summit, at California State University San Bernardino.  The theme of this year’s conference was “The California and National Landscape: Challenges and Opportunities in Special Education.”  At the summit, parents...  

San Bernardino, CA – As the incumbent for the 35th Congressional District in California, Congressman Joe Baca (D-Rialto) announced that he has received the endorsement of the International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace & Agriculture Implement Workers of America-UAW, Region 5. UAW Region Five covers active and retired UAW members in 17 states in the Western and Southwestern United States: Missouri, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana...  

Bill Encourages Greater Research, Awareness of Rhabdomyosarcoma Congressman Joe Baca (D-Rialto) introduced legislation to bring greater awareness to a devastating form of cancer that impacts children, Rhabdomyosarcoma. The resolution encourages Americans to recognize December 2012 as Claire Frick – Rhabdomyosarcoma Awareness Month. The awareness month would be named in honor of Claire Frick, a courageous young woman who lost her battle with...  

BACA SPONSORS LEGISLATION TO EXPEDITE RETURN OF ONTARIO AIRPORT TO LOCAL CONTROL Bill Establishes Commission to Force Sale of Airport by LAWA if they Refuse to Transfer Control to Ontario After 60 Days Washington, DC – Congressman Joe Baca (D-Rialto) introduced legislation designed to expedite the transfer of ownership and operations of Ontario International Airport (ONT) from Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) to local control. The Transfer...  

May 17, 2012 (Congressional Documents and Publications/ContentWorks via COMTEX) -- Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Joe Baca (D-Rialto) introduced legislation designed to give the United States Postal Service (USPS) additional flexibility to ...  

HOUSE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVES BACA AMENDMENT CALLING FOR PERCHLORATE STUDY Amendment Calls for USGS to Study Contamination in Rialto-Colton Basin Washington, DC – The House of Representatives unanimously approved an amendment offered by Congressman Joe Baca (D-Rialto), to H.R. 4310 – the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2013. Rep. Baca’s amendment calls for a government based study of perchlorate contamination in the Inland Empire. The...  

Bill Lifts Current Payment Cap for Traumatic Injuries Washington, DC, Congressman Joe Baca (D-Rialto) introduced legislation in the House of Representatives to provide appropriate increases in compensation for military personnel that are severely injured in combat operations. The Traumatic Injury Protection Improvement Act removes the Department of Defense’s current $100,000 catastrophic cap for traumatic injuries incurred in combat, combat...  

Online Applications for Financial Assistance Accepted Starting Today Washington, DC – Congressman Joe Baca (D-Rialto) announced that a key provision of the VOW to Hire Heroes Act, legislation designed to put more of our returning veterans back to work, is about to take effect. The Veterans Retraining Assistance Program (VRAP) is a new program designed to help veterans who aren’t eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill. The VRAP offers up to 12...  

Bill Gives Tribal Governments and Organizations Greater Input in Development of Suicide Prevention Strategies Washington, DC –  Congressman Joe Baca (D-Rialto) introduced legislation designed to give sovereign tribal governments, tribal health organizations, and urban Indian health organizations greater input in the development and implementation of state-wide suicide intervention and prevention strategies. The Native American Suicide...  

Rep. Joe Baca has introduced a bill to expedite the transfer of L.A./Ontario International Airport to local control. The Transfer Control of Ontario Airport Now Act gives Los Angeles World Airports, which manages ONT, 60 days to turn over operations and ownership. It also calls on the Federal Aviation Administration to withhold all funding from LAWA if no action is taken within the first 60 days after the bill's enactment...  

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Joe Baca (D-Rialto) joined millions of Americans in celebrating Cinco de Mayo. This day marked the historic triumph of the Mexican people over the French Army in the battle of Puebla in 1862. “On Cinco de Mayo, we celebrate the importance of Hispanics in this country,” said Rep. Baca. “Specifically, we recognize the contributions Mexican Americans have made and continue to make every day to strengthen our nation...  

Washington, D.C. – On Monday May 21st, the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) issued its final recommendation to downgrade the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test to a “D” rating. Congressmen Joe Baca (D-CA) and Jon Runyan (R-NJ ...  

San Bernardino, CA –  Congressman Joe Baca (D-Rialto) announced that he has endorsed Silvia Marroquin for the 5th District seat on the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors. Rep. Baca had previously helped Josie Gonzales win a seat on the Fontana City Council and the 5th District seat on the Board of Supervisors. In light of recent developments with the San Bernardino County Democratic Central Committee (SBCDCC), Rep. Baca felt that a...  

BACA SPONSORS BILL MANDATING VIDEO GAMES BE SOLD WITH WARNING LABEL Label Links Exposure to Violent Games to Aggressive Behavior Washington, DC –  Congressman Joe Baca (D-Rialto) introduced legislation that mandates all video games with an Electronics Software Ratings Board (ESRB) rating of Everyone (E) or higher be sold with a health warning label. The Violence in Video Games Labeling Act creates a new rule within the Consumer Product Safety...  

San Bernardino, CA – Joe Baca Jr. carries 100% support of the California Democratic Council and earns their endorsement. It’s another great day on the campaign trail with Councilmen Joe Baca Jr., of the city of Rialto. Today, Joe Baca secured the endorsement of the prestigious California Democratic Council. The council is composed of several of the most prominent democratic clubs and associations with in the State “Delegates representing over...  

Rialto, CA: With the upcoming massive campaign weekend on April 28th, Joe Baca Jr. remains diligent in his efforts toward his reelection for California State Assembly. Running in the 47th district, Joe manages to pull ahead through his constant dedication to his community and continues to collect endorsements from the citizens of the community. Today he received the support of both the Pomona Police Officers’ Association (PPOA) and the...  

BACA INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO ASSIST SURVIVING SPOUSES OF WWII, KOREAN WAR VETERANS Bills Ensures that 150,000 Surviving Spouses Do Not Live Below Poverty Line Washington, DC – Congressman Joe Baca (D-Rialto) introduced legislation in the House of Representatives that calls for greater assistance to surviving spouses of World War II and Korean War veterans, who receive their spouses’ Veterans Administration (VA) pensions. The Fairness for...  

Congressman Baca Endorsed by the California Teachers Association San Bernardino, CA – Today, as the incumbent for the 35th Congressional District in California, Congressman Joe Baca (D-Rialto) announced that he has received the endorsement of the California Teachers Association (CTA). With more than 325,000 members in California – including teachers, counselors, school librarians, social workers, psychologists, and nurses – the CTA is known as...  

Joe Baca Jr.’s 2012 bid for the 47th district of the California State Assembly Campaign Kick Off (Rialto, CA ) Joe Baca Jr. (D) Has been a long standing resident of the City of Rialto and a positive influence on the district at large. As a former state assembly member and current teacher and Coach, Joe Baca Jr. has announced his candidacy for the 47th district assembly seat and would like to announce the kick off of his 2012 campaign at his...  

Compare the numbers: Federal Election Commission quarterly report for Rep. Joe Baca | Federal Election quarterly report for State Sen. Gloria Negrete McLeod | Center for Responsive Politics information on CD35 (money raised and spent) Rep. Joe Baca is aggressively spending money on his campaign for the newly redrawn 35th Congressional District, despite what observers say is a high likelihood he'll move forward past the June 5 primary and into...  

Rialto, CA; Joe Baca Jr. continues to collect a laundry list of endorsements toward his reelection to California State Assembly. Joe running from the 47th district of the state includes areas of, Fontana, Rialto, San Bernardino, Colton, Grand Terrace, Muscoy, and Bloomington. Today Joe picked up the endorsement of Laborers International Union of North America (LIUNA).   “On behalf of 60,000 California members and their families of the Laborers...  

Press-EnterpriseBaca Tries to Force Sale of Ontario AirportPatch.comCongressman Joe Baca introduced a bill that could cut off federal transportation grants for Los Angeles World Airports unless it sells Ontario International Airport to inland cities. By City News Service An familiar scene at Ontario Airport today.AIRPORT: Bill gives LA 60 days to give up OntarioPress-Enterpriseall 12 news articles »  

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Joe Baca, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 5832) to "facilitate the transfer or sale of the LA/Ontario International Airport from the city of Los Angeles back to the city of Ontario, Calif."  

Rep. Joe Baca, D-Rialto, is backing San Bernardino County Supervisor Josie Gonzales' opponent in the June 5 election in a sign of increased tensions between the one-time allies. In a news release, Baca said he is supporting Sylvia Marroquin, a Fontana ...  

No Recognition: Ed Pastor, Silvestre Reyes, Joe Baca, Grace Napolitano, Henry Cuellar, Ben Lujan, Ruben Hinojosa Lujan, another man widely rumored to be gay, is a surprise here. Cuellar and Reyes are both pro-life as well, so that's not very shocking.  

Rep. Joe Baca, D-Rialto, is backing San Bernardino County Supervisor Josie Gonzales’ opponent in the June 5 election in a sign of increased tensions between the one-time allies. In a campaign news release Friday, May 4, Baca took aim at ...  

The economic development and corporate training branch of the San Bernardino Community College District will celebrate its 10th anniversary Tuesday with a keynote address by Rep. Joe Baca, D-San Bernardino. Baca will talk about the program's ...  

Anthony Vieyra dreams of a seat in Congress ... Allen Hoffenblum of the political analysis publication California Target Book says the Green Party candidate stands little chance against Rep. Joe Baca, D-San Bernardino, and state Sen.  

Each year on the second Sunday in the month of May, our nation celebrates Mother's Day. On May 9, 1914, President Woodrow Wilson made a...