PRESS RELEASES

Senator Umberg and Orange County Elected Officials Band Together to Vaccinate Anaheim Community

Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D-Santa Ana), together with Democratic colleagues and community stakeholders from Orange County held a Joint COVID Vaccination Clinic in Anaheim yesterday and successfully issued first or second COVID vaccine doses to almost 100 people.


Senator Umberg Issues Statement on Reps Marjorie Taylor Greene and Matthew Gaetz’ Proposed Visit to Orange County

(Sacramento, CA) – In response to news that U.S. Representatives Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Georgia) and Matthew Gaetz (R-Florida) were hoping to bring their “America First” rally and campaign to Orange County, Senator Umberg issued the following statement:


Senator Thomas J. Umberg Denounces Online Lies and Harassment by Vietnamese Communists

(Sacramento, CA) – Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D – Orange County) is denouncing online attacks to his social media pages, in particular, that surfaced overnight. His Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts have all been “spammed” with lies perpetuated and directed by the Vietnamese Communist Government under the guise of Học viện phòng chống phẚn động (the Anti-Reactionary Academy).


Senator Thomas J. Umberg Commemorates the 46th Anniversary of Black April on Senate Floor

(Sacramento, CA) – Earlier this week, on Monday April 5, 2021, Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D – Orange County) presented Senate Concurrent Resolution 2 (SCR 2) on the California State Senate Floor to proclaim the month of April as Black April Memorial Month.


Senator Umberg Applauds Governor Newsom for Incorporating SB 49 in 2021-22 Budget

SACRAMENTO – This week, it was announced that the principles and proposals outlined in Senate Bill 49 (SB 49), by Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D – Orange County), will be included in Governor Gavin Newsom’s 2020-21 Budget Proposal to be released later this week.


Senator Tom Umberg Named Chair of California State Senate Judiciary Committee

SACRAMENTO — Today, Senator Tom Umberg (D - Orange County) was named Chair of the California State Senate Judiciary Committee by State Senate Pro Tem Toni Atkins. Senator Umberg has served as a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee since 2018. Prior to being appointed as Chair of Senate Judiciary Committee, Senator Umberg chaired the Senate Elections and Constitutional Amendments Committee.


Senator Umberg Introduces Elections Reform Measures to Protect Voters and Election Workers

(SACRAMENTO) – On the first day of the 2021-22 Legislative Session, Senator Thomas Umberg (D-Santa Ana) introduced and coauthored four measures pertaining to elections reform and equity. 


Senator Umberg Honors Vietnamese Americans and Their Contributions to California

SACRAMENTO — Today, Senator Tom Umberg (D - Orange County) introduced 3 Senate Concurrent Resolutions to honor the contributions of the Vietnamese American community in California. These resolutions help to celebrate the rich diversity of cultures across the state and specifically call attention to the proud history of Vietnamese Americans. By far, California has the largest concentration of Vietnamese Americans than any other state. This community has made, and continues to make, integral contributions in the fields of finance, technology, law, medicine, education, sports, the media, the arts, the military, and government.


Senator Umberg Announces Legislation to Waive Fees for Businesses Heavily Affected by Stay at Home Orders

SACRAMENTO – Today, Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D – Orange County) announced plans to introduce a bill that would provide relief to businesses heavily impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and subsequent Stay at Home Orders. Businesses who have been forced to operate at a diminished capacity, or oftentimes shut down entirely, have compounded their sacrifices by also continuing to dutifully pay their state and local mandated operating fees. This proposed legislation would alleviate these state and local fee obligations to heavily impacted businesses.


Senator Tom Umberg Honors Power of One Foundation as 2020 Nonprofit of the Year

SACRAMENTO – Today, Senator Tom Umberg (D-Orange County), and the California State Senate, announced that the Power of One Foundation, and Executive Director Andre Roberson, have been honored as the 34th Senate District 2020 Nonprofit of the Year Award. Since they began in 2019, the Power of One Foundation has worked tirelessly to help feed 1.7 million individuals, and they continue to expand their operation to help more people in the state of California.