With such compelling information, the question is why haven't we been able to do more to prevent the crisis of underage drinking? The answer is: the alcohol industry.

Since redistricting in 2010 the district no longer includes downtown Los Angeles. She has also been active in the Congressional Children's Caucus and on the Democratic Homeland Security and the Livable Communities task forces. Allard III.

S. Representative for California's 40th congressional district serving in Congress since 1993. She is a member of the Democratic Party.