Becerra Broadcasts
Welcome to Rep. Becerra's Videocast archive page, where you can view video of Rep. Becerra's floor statements, meetings, media appearances and more. You will need Windows Media Player, RealPlayer, and Apple Quicktime to view some of the content on this page.

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September 15, 2009 Rep. Becerra discusses the need for a public option to encourage health insurance providers to cover all Americans at an affordable price during a hearing of the House Democratic Steering & Policy Committee on health care reform. Click here to view video.

July 22, 2009 Rep. Becerra discusses health care reform at a press conference with Speaker Pelosi. Working Americans talk about the need for reform, and how the current health care system is not working for them.  Click here to view video.

June 20, 2009 Rep. Becerra discusses health care reform at a "Coffee With Your Congressman" town hall event in Glassell park. Click here to view video.

May 22, 2009 Rep. Becerra discusses the Credit Cardholders’ Bill of Rights, signed into law by the President the following day, at a press conference with other members of the House Democratic Leadership. Click here to view video.

March 25, 2009 Rep. Becerra talks about House and Senate mark up and debate on the Fiscal Year 2010 budget, he responded to telephone calls and emails from the public on C-SPAN's Washington Journal. Click here to view video.

March 13, 2009 Part of the "Family Unity" 2009 tour, Reps. Becerra, Roybal-Allard, Napolitano and Watson hear testimony from American families broken apart by immigration status and discuss the need for comprehensive reform. Part 1 | Part 2

March 11, 2009 Rep. Becerra questions health insurance representatives on choice of coverage at a Ways & Means Committee hearing. Click here to view video.

March 3, 2009 Rep. Becerra speaks about the need to maximize the social benefit delivered by nonprofit organizations, following the release of new guidelines on responsible grant making by the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy. Click here to view video.

March 3, 2009 Rep. Becerra questions OMB director Peter Orszag on health care provisions in President Obama's budget proposals for fiscal year 2010. Click here to view video.

February 13, 2009 Rep. Becerra discusses the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act and answers caller questions on C-SPAN's Washington Journal. Click here to view video.

February 4, 2009 Rep. Becerra voices his support for HR 2, the State Childrens Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) Reauthorization Act on the floor of the House. Click here to view video.

January 28, 2009 Rep. Becerra speaks in support of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan on the floor of the House of Representatives. Click here to view video.

December 13, 2008 Rep. Becerra explains the Auto Industry Financing and Restructuring Act at a Coffee With Your Congressman town hall forum at Eagle Rock High School. Click here to view video.

November 22, 2008 Rep. Becerra discusses the economy and host of issues facing Congress at a Coffee With Your Congressman town hall forum at Magnolia Elementary School. Click here to view video.

October 29, 2008 Rep. Becerra questions witnesses at a hearing of the Ways & Means Committee on the economy and needed investments in infrastructure. Click here to view video.

October 11, 2008 Rep. Becerra joins a distinguished panel moderated by Tom Brokaw to discuss leadership in the 21st Century at Stanford University. Click here to view video.

September 27, 2008 Rep. Becerra discusses the importance of his Tribal Charities Fairness Act before the bill was passed by the House. Click here to view video.

July 19, 2008 Rep. Becerra discusses energy prices, the mortgage crisis, water conservation and health policy at a "Coffee With Your Congressman" town hall forum at the Glassell Park Community and Senior Center (there are two parts). Part 1 | Part 2

July 15, 2008 Rep. Becerra speaks in support of overriding the president's veto of the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act on the floor of the House. Click here to view video.

June 28, 2008 Rep. Becerra discusses the budget, mortgage crisis, veterans care, and childhood diabetes and obesity at a recent "Coffee With Your Congressman" town hall forum at Kingsley Elementary School. Budget, Mortgage Crisis & Veterans | Children's Health

June 2, 2008 Rep. Becerra discusses health care policy with fellow members of the House in the the second in a series of bipartisan “Congress Debates.” Click here to view video.

May 14, 2008 Rep. Becerra speaks out against drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, and in support of the fiscally and environmentally responsible 2009 Democratic budget. Click here to view video.

April 30, 2008 Rep. Becerra discusses the economy and gas prices on C-SPAN's "Washington Journal" program. Click here to view video.

April 23, 2008 Rep. Becerra presses for a plan of action for the Social Security Administration's disability benefits backlog from SSA Commisioner Michael Astrue at a hearing of the Ways and Means Committee. There are two segments: Part 1 | Part 2

April 15, 2008 Rep. Becerra addresses the 2008 Summit of Mayors Against Illegal Guns, encouraging the assembled mayors, chiefs of police, and police commissioners to continue their efforts to reduce gun violence and pass common sense legislation like H.R. 5266. Click here to view video.

April 9, 2008 Rep. Becerra speaks to a group of students about his personal background, his history of public service and his current role in Congress.   Click here to view video.

March 27, 2008 With April 15 just around the corner, Rep. Becerra, City Councilwoman Jan Perry, State Controller John Chiang, and the Greater L.A. EITC Campaign Partnership held a press conference to educate taxpayers on economic stimulus payments, earned income tax credits, and free tax preparation resources. Click here to view video.

March 18, 2008 Rep. Becerra announces the support of Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley, City Council President Eric Garcetti, Los Angeles Police Chief William J. Bratton, and Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca for H.R. 5266, the National Crime Gun Identification Act. Click here to view video.

February 27, 2008 Rep. Becerra speaks on the floor in support of H.R. 5264, a bill extending the Andean Trade Preference Act. Click here to view video.

February 27, 2008 Rep. Becerra speaks on the floor of the House in favor of H.R. 5351, the Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act, legislation that closes tax loopholes for big oil companies and invests in renewable energy. Click here to view video.

February 23, 2008 Rep. Becerra discusses FISA renewal and immunity for telecommunications companies at a February 23, 2008 "Coffee With Your Congressman" town hall forum at the Lincoln Heights Senior Center. Click here to view video.

February 23, 2008 Rep. Becerra explains how the economic stimulus package, signed in to law in February, will impact families and individuals at a February 23, 2008 "Coffee With Your Congressman" town hall forum at the Lincoln Heights Senior Center. Click here to view video.

January, 2008 Rep. Becerra recently sat down with Videojug.com for their "Ask The Expert" feature to discuss the American Latino community and Latino political invovlement. There are four segments: Meet The Expert | Latino Voters | Immigration | Future of Latino Politics

January 23, 2008 Rep. Becerra, Vice Chair of the Congressional Diabetes Caucus, speaks to members of the American Diabetes Association on the toll the disease is increasingly taking on average Americans. Click here to view video.

January 23, 2008 Rep. Becerra gives opening remarks at the State of Latinos 2008: The First Annual Roundtable on Law, Policy and Civil Rights. Click here to view video.

December 12, 2007 Rep. Becerra delivers closing remarks during a floor debate in support of reauthorizing and expanding the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). Click here to view video.

December 12, 2007 Rep. Becerra speaks in support of the AMT Relief Act of 2007 on the floor of the House. The legislation shields 23 million middle class taxpayers from being his with a tax increase, and provides further tax relief by expanding the Child Tax Credit. Click here to view video.

November 17, 2007 Rep. Becerra talks about the importance of integrating immigrants in to U.S. society at a "Coffee With Your Congressman" town hall forum at Hoover Street Elementary School in the Pico Union neighborhood of Los Angeles. Click here to view video.

November 7, 2007 Rep. Becerra speaks in support of H.R. 3688, the United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act of 2007, praising major improvements to the bill including strong worker and environmental protections. Click here to view video.

October 31, 2007 Rep. Becerra speaks on the floor of the House in favor of H.R. 3920, the Trade and Globalization Assistance Act of 2007. This legislation expands trade adjustment assistance to service and manufacturing workers, and provides a host of measures to help workers and communities negatively affected by globalization. Click here to view video.

October 30, 2007 Rep. Becerra speaks in support of the Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2007, which repeals the Medicare physical therapy cap. The legislation, H.R. 748, was authored by Rep. Becerra. He was joined by members of the American Physical Theraphy Association. Click here to view video.

October 20, 2007 Rep. Becerra discusses SCHIP, anti-discrimination legislation (EDNA), and Social Security with over 100 constituents at a Coffee With Your Congressman town hall forum at the Lincoln Heights Senior Center Saturday October 20, 2007. Click here to view video.

October 12, 2007 Rep. Becerra gives remarks on his work on Education issues, his Latino Museum legislation and Immigration at a summit on education organized by the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO). Click here to view Part 1 | Part 2

October 10, 2007 Rep. Becerra discusses his views on the taxability of charitable contributions and ensuring that nonprofit donations are being given to benefit the public good on a segment of NBC Nightly News' "Fleecing of America" series. Click here to view video.

September 15, 2007 Rep. Becerra discusses impeachment of President Bush, improving our voting system, and taking care of our veterans with constituents at a "Coffee With Your Congressman" town hall meeting September 15, 2007. Click here to view video.

September 15, 2007 Rep. Becerra updates constituents on Congress' legislative agenda at a "Coffee With Your Congressman" town hall meeting, September 15, 2007. Topics include Iraq, the College Cost Reduction Act, and healthcare for uninsured children. Click here to view video.

August 1, 2007 Rep. Becerra urges his colleagues to vote for the Children's Health and Medicare Protection (CHAMP) Act of 2007 on the floor of the House. The bill passed by a vote of 225 to 204. Click here to view video.

July 31, 2007 Rep. Xavier Becerra updates constituents on the Iraq debate in Congress at a recent "Coffee With Your Congressman" town hall forum in Eagle Rock. Click here to view video.

July 24, 2007 Rep. Becerra announces a pay raise for millions of American workers as the minimum wage increase, passed by Congress this year, goes in to effect. Click here to view video. | Haz click aqui para español

July 18, 2007 Rep. Becerra, speaking in opposition to an amendment, reassures seniors that Medicare benefits will be secured and expanded by this Congress. Click here to view video.

July 18, 2007 Rep. Becerra speaks in support of securing Social Security benefits for Americans living and working abroad under trade totalization agreements. Click here to view video.

July 11, 2007 Rep. Becerra speaks in support of H.R. 2608, the "SSI Extension for Elderly and Disabled Refugees Act of 2007" on the floor of the House. Click here to view video.

June 28, 2007 Rep. Becerra discusses immigration reform on C-SPAN's Washington Journal public affairs program. Courtesy of C-SPAN, requires RealPlayer. Click here to view video.

June 26, 2007 The Budget Committee holds a hearing, "Foreign Holdings of U.S. Debt: Is Our Economy Vulnerable?" Rep. Becerra questions the Director of the Congressional Budget Office on whether the United States has ever given out tax cuts to the wealthy during a time of war. Click here to view video.

May 18, 2007 Congressman Becerra hosts a briefing and demonstration of the crime solving possibilities of gun microstamping technology. Courtesy of C-SPAN. Click here to view video.

May 7, 2007 Congressman Becerra recognizes the contributions of members of the Asian and Pacific Islander communities on the floor of the House. May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. Click here to view video.

March 28, 2007 Rep. Becerra discusses the House's 2008 budget resolution with Representatives Doggett (TX-25) and Blumenauer (OR-3) on the House Floor. The budget resolution, H.Con.Res 99 passed the House on March 29, 2007 by a vote of 216-210. Click here to view video.

March 7, 2007 Rep. Becerra speaks in support of comprehensive immigration reform at an event hosted by the New Democratic Network (NDN) in the Capitol. Click here to view video.

February 16, 2007 Voicing his opposition to the President's escalation plan for the war in Iraq, Rep. Becerra urges his colleagues to vote in favor of H.Con.Res 63, which explicitly disapproves of the escalation. Click here to view video.

February 12, 2007 Rep. Becerra speaks in support of H.Res 122, recognizing the 65th anniversary of the signing of Executive Order 9066, authorizing the internment of American citizens during World War II. Click here to view video.

February 6, 2007 Rep. Becerra speaks in support of his legislation to create a commission to explore the possible creation of a national museum of the American Latino in our nation's capital, H.R. 512. The bill passed the House by a unanimous vote. Click here to view video.

January 23, 2007 Rep. Becerra delivers the Democratic State of the Union Address in Spanish following the President's speech. Click here for a Windows Media version, and click here for a Quicktime version. The transcript and English translation can be found by clicking here.

January 12, 2007 Rep. Becerra speaks in support of H.R. 4, the Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2007, which required the Secretary of HHS to negotiate for lower drug prices for Medicare beneficiaries. Click here to view video.

January 10, 2007 Rep. Becerra speaks in support of H.R. 2, the Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007 - once enacted in to law, H.R. 2 will raise the federal minimum wage by $2.10, to $7.25 an hour. Click here to view video.

September 26, 2006 Rep. Becerra is joined by Rep. Loretta Sanchez (CA-47) and Senator Barack Obama of Illinois for a discussion with Latino youth about political involvement and the need for a new direction for America. Click here to view video.

September 21, 2006 During debate over several piecemeal immigration enforcement bills, Rep. Becerra urges the House to take a comprehensive approach to reform. Click here to view video.

September 20, 2006 Rep. Becerra denounces the attempt to implement a 21st century "poll tax", in the form of H.R. 4844, that would require Americans to pay for a federal I.D. card before being allowed to vote. Click here to view video.

September 14, 2006 During the debate over H.R. 6061, a bill that would order the building of a fence along the US-Mexico Border, but would not fund its construction, Rep. Becerra urges Congress to enact comprehensive immigration reform instead. Click here to view video.

September 13, 2006 Congressman Xavier Becerra denounces the politicization of 9/11 in the partisan H.Res.994 resolution, and urges his colleagues to move aggressively to secure our nation against future attacks. Click here to view video.

July 20, 2006 Rep. Becerra voices his opposition to the Oman Free Trade Agreement (H.R. 5684). Click here to view video.

July 13, 2006 Rep. Becerra urges renewal of the Voting Rights Act (H.R. 9) on the floor of the House of Representatives. Click here to view video.

June 22, 2006 Rep. Becerra speaks out against the repeal of the Estate Tax on the floor of the House of Representatives. Click here to view video.

March 1, 2006 Rep. Becerra rises to recognize February 19 as a Day of Rememberance for Japanese Americans who were unjustly interned during World War II. Rep. Becerra is the author of the Wartime Parity and Justice Act of 2005 (H.R. 893). Click here to view video.

December 8, 2005 Rep. Becerra condems the mismanagement of the budget and fiscal irresponsibility on the floor of the House of Representatives. Click here to view video.

December 6, 2005 Rep. Becerra speaks in favor of H.R.2017, the Torture Victims Relief Reauthorization Act of 2005. Click here to view video.

March 16, 2005 Rep. Becerra decries deceptive Social Security privatization provisions in the proposed budget. Click here to view video.

October 9, 2002 Rep. Becerra states his opposition to an attack on Iraq on the floor of the House of Representatives five months prior to the invasion. Click here to read the statement. Click here to view video.