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Why an Orange County Democrat split with his party on a bill to curb foreign influence in higher education
A bill designed to limit foreign influence in U.S. universities divided Orange County’s congressional delegation.
The House passed the bill on Thursday, March 27. It would require universities to report to the U.S. Department of Education foreign gifts and contracts over $50,000 and is aimed at preventing foreign governments — particularly adversaries like China — from using financial donations to gain influence over U.S. academic institutions.
Only one Orange County Democrat, Rep. Derek Tran, joined Republicans in voting for the legislation, called the DETERRENT Act, while Reps. Lou Correa, Mike Levin, Dave Min and Linda Sánchez all voted against it.
U.S. Representative Derek Tran Advocates for Imprisoned Vietnamese Journalist Le Huu Minh Tuan; Vietnam Restructures More than 30 Provinces and Strengthens Ties with 2 ASEAN Nations
US Congressman Derek Tran Sponsors Detained Vietnamese Reporter Le Huu Minh Tuan
In a significant move highlighting international concern over press freedom in Vietnam, U.S. Congressman Derek Tran has officially adopted the case of imprisoned Vietnamese journalist Le Huu Minh Tuan through the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission's Defending Freedoms Project. This initiative underscores the ongoing efforts to secure the release of individuals detained for exercising their right to free expression.
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One congressman is fighting to save veteran-held federal jobs | Veterans' Voices
Rep. Derek Tran is supporting a bill, the Protect Veteran Jobs Act, which asks for any veteran terminated without reason from the federal government since President Trump’s turn, to be reinstated.
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DEREK TRAN ON THE ISSUES
CHOICE
With the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe vs. Wade, Derek will defend women’s health and women’s rights in Congress. As the father of a young daughter, Derek is 100% pro-choice and will stand strong to protect funding for Planned Parenthood and access to critical women’s health services like birth control and cancer screenings.
EDUCATION
Derek believes education is the key to unlocking opportunity and a brighter future. The father of three young children in public schools and a youth mentor for kids in need, Derek will fight to ensure every child has a quality education by working to raise wages for teachers, investing in community public schools, supporting programs like early childhood education that give students more opportunities to succeed, and providing more vocational education and job training.
HEALTHCARE
Derek believes healthcare should be a right, not a privilege. The owner of a local pharmacy along with his wife, Derek has helped people in his community get access to lifesaving medicine and understands the challenges people are facing trying to afford care for their families. He’ll take on the big insurance and pharmaceutical companies to rein in the high cost of healthcare and prescription drugs and expand Medicare so that everyone has access to quality, affordable health care.
TRUMP & MAGA
With our democracy under threat from Donald Trump and his MAGA allies, Derek will defend our rights and values. He will fight back against extremists who want to cut Social Security and Medicare, discriminate against LGBTQ, immigrant and minority communities and take away a woman’s right to choose. And Derek will work to strengthen voting rights for every American and defend our free and fair elections from Trump and MAGA Republicans who want to overturn our democracy.
SPECIAL INTERESTS & CORRUPTION
ECONOMY
Derek is committed to standing with workers. As a workers’ rights attorney, Derek protected workers by going after corporations who put their profits over the fair treatment of immigrants, survivors of sexual harassment, and victims of workplace discrimination. Derek will fight to make the minimum wage a living wage so families can keep up with rising costs, advocate for safer working conditions and ensure all workers can secure affordable housing for their families and a secure retirement.
GUNS
Derek is committed to keeping our communities safe. As the father of three young children, gun violence is sadly on the top of his mind almost daily. He will take on the NRA by fighting for common sense gun safety laws like universal background checks and a ban on assault weapons. He’ll work to put more police on the streets to crack down on rising crime and put dangerous criminals in prison. And Derek will fight for more investments in violence prevention and rehabilitation programs to address the root causes of crime.
STANDING UP TO CHINA
Derek’s family fled a murderous communist regime in Vietnam. He knows firsthand the devastating impact of totalitarian governments and is committed to standing firm against Chinese Communist rule. In Congress, he will advocate for policies that promote democracy, human rights, and freedom of expression. He will support measures to counter Chinese aggression and expansionism, while also engaging in strategic diplomacy to protect American interests and strengthen alliances with our allies. Derek will champion initiatives that bolster economic competitiveness, reduce reliance on Chinese supply chains, and safeguard against unfair trade practices. By confronting the challenges posed by communism and China head-on, Derek believes that America can uphold the values of liberty and democracy that his parents sought when they came to this country, and ensure a brighter future for generations to come.
SMALL BUSINESS
Derek believes small businesses are the backbone of our economy. As the owner of a local pharmacy in Orange County that provides low-cost medicine to his community, he understands the struggles that many are facing today. That’s why Derek will work to cut taxes for middle-class families and small businesses and bring back more good-paying jobs in clean energy and advanced manufacturing to ensure we make things here in America and keep our shelves stocked.
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