Press Releases

Assemblymember Freddie Rodriguez congratulates Metric Machining, Inc. of Ontario on being approved for a $66,248 job-training program funded by the Employment Training Panel. The training funded by this program will update the skills of 52 employees at Metric Machining, Inc. and help the business address out-of-state competition.

The California State Assembly approved Assembly Bill 1598 by Assemblymember Freddie Rodriguez to improve the way first responders train for active shooter situations. Assemblymember Rodriguez introduced the bill in response to the shooting that occurred in November of last year at Los Angeles International Airport in which a Transportation Security Administration agent was killed.

“I heard too many stories about injured victims at LAX having to wait to receive medical care,” said Rodriguez. “As an Emergency Medical Technician of 30 years, I know how critical it is for the injured to receive prompt medical attention. It is important that our law enforcement, fire and emergency medical responders are working together to prepare for and respond to these incidents. A coordinated emergency response can help bring medical attention to victims faster and could save lives.”

At the request of Assemblymember Freddie Rodriguez, the Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 1 on Health and Human Services unanimously voted last week to restore $1.96 million in funding to California’s three mobile field hospitals that had been eliminated from the previous three state budgets.

Each field hospital is a complete 200 bed acute care hospital facility equipped with X-ray facilities, laboratories, pharmacy services and an oxygen concentration system. In the event of a disaster, mobile field hospitals may be deployed where needed to provide medical care to the injured. Mobile field hospitals can provide relief to over-strained hospitals who experience an influx of patients after a disaster. Most importantly, field hospitals are an important back-up in the event that a hospital is severely damaged.

Assemblymember Freddie Rodriguez kicked off a week-long celebration of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) workers by honoring a group of EMS providers during today’s Assembly Floor Session. The group of dedicated EMS personnel represented the over 80,000 emergency medical services workers throughout California.

The State Assembly also approved Rodriguez’ Assembly Concurrent Resolution 84 which establishes the week of May 18th through May 24th as Emergency Medical Services Week in California. This week coincides with the 40th Anniversary of National Emergency Medical Services Week which began in 1974 to draw attention to the sacrifice, dedication and commitment of Emergency Medical Personnel.

Assemblymember Freddie Rodriguez and American Medical Response will hold a free compression-only CPR course on Saturday May 17th.

A measure by Assemblymember Freddie Rodriguez to improve emergency response to active shooter incidents was unanimously approved by the State Senate today.  Assembly Concurrent Resolution 94 encourages local fire, law enforcement, emergency medical agencies and the Office of Emergency Services to develop standard operating procedures and coordinated training efforts in order to more efficiently respond to active shooter incidents.

Assemblymember Rodriguez authored ACR 94 in response to the shooting that occurred at Los Angeles International Airport late last year in which a Transportation Security Administration officer was killed.

Assembly Bill 1797, authored by Assemblymember Freddie Rodriguez, passed the Assembly Labor and Employment Committee today with unanimous, bipartisan support.  AB 1797 would identify  opportunities for “earn-and-learn” job training programs in the health care field that meet the workforce demand and are high-demand, high wage jobs.

“Earn and learn” job training programs connect new employment opportunities with access to training and education allowing workers to earn a paycheck while learning skills necessary to turn short-term jobs into careers.

Assemblymember Freddie Rodriguez is honoring Carolyn Hemming, a local business owner and life-long resident of Pomona, as the Woman of the Year from the 52nd Assembly District.

“I am proud to recognize Carolyn Hemming as Woman of the Year. The impact she has had in our community has been tremendous,” said Rodriguez. “She has devoted her time to making Pomona a better place to live and she cares deeply about the quality of life for all who reside in Pomona.”

Assemblymember Freddie Rodriguez has authored Assembly Bill (AB) 2359 to protect Lanterman Developmental Center patients as they transition out of the center and into the community.

“It is important that we do everything we can to ensure a seamless transition for the residents of Lanterman Center,” said Rodriguez. “As in any transition, the process involves risk.  These are patients with very specific health needs, which demand a high level of care.  Guaranteeing that this level of care is maintained is essential for their success and well-being.”

Assemblymember Freddie Rodriguez introduced Assembly Bill 2044, which will improve the quality of life for elderly in assisted living facilities licensed as Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly in California.