Pomona Valley News

Judy Chu, a U.S. Congress member representing California’s 28th district, addressed various topics through her Twitter account, commemorating significant events and advocating for resilient local businesses.

On April 15, 2025, Judy Chu celebrated Jackie Robinson Day, emphasizing the historic importance of Robinson breaking baseball’s color barrier. She remarked, "Today, we honor a Pasadena legend. Today is Jackie Robinson Day — Jackie broke baseball’s color barrier and helped change America forever — and it all started right here in #CA28!"

Later the same day, she participated in a Social Security Day of Action with her fellow Democrats. At the Pasadena Social Security Office, Chu joined her colleagues and advocates rallying against potential cuts to benefits and services, stating, "Today, I joined my @HouseDemocrats colleagues for a Social Security Day of Action. At the Pasadena Social Security Office, I stood with Social Security recipients, disability rights advocates, & SSA employees — who could lose so much with benefit & service cuts the Trump-Musk."

On April 16, 2025, Chu responded affirmatively to a series by Marketplace that discussed the struggles and persistence of Altadena businesses. She affirmed her commitment to supporting these local entities through recovery, as she shared, "The answer is YES. This powerful series by @Marketplace shines a light on the resilience of Altadena businesses. They're struggling, but they're also persisting. Our community will rebuild, and I’ll be here to support that recovery every single day."

Judy Chu has been serving in the U.S. Congress since 2009, having previously been a member of the California State Assembly. She has spent her life deeply rooted in California, born in Los Angeles and currently residing in Monterey Park. She graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles, with a BA in 1974.