Congressmember Karen Bass was re-elected to her sixth term representing the 37th Congressional District in November 2020. Congressmember Bass serves on the House Committee on Foreign Affairs where she is the Chair of the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Global Human Rights. She also serves on the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Terrorism, where she is active in working to craft sound criminal justice reform policies.
Congressmember Karen Bass believes a strong commitment to education is the best investment for a strong economy and our future competitiveness in the global economy. Especially amid a global pandemic, she is committed to strengthening our K-12 public school system, supporting our teachers, and ensuring all children receive a first-class education. It is essential that our students are adequately prepared for college and the cost of college tuition is affordable.