Barragán, Nanette Diaz

Nanette Díaz Barragán has represented California's 44th congressional district since 2017. Before her election to Congress, she served on the Hermosa Beach city council from 2013 to 2015. Her career has been rooted in public service and the law, with extensive experience in legal aid and civil rights work.

Barragán's legal background shapes her legislative priorities. She has worked as an extern at the California Supreme Court, the Los Angeles Legal Aid Foundation assisting low-income workers, and the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Organized Crime and Terrorism section. At the law firm Latham & Watkins, she handled diverse cases including immigration asylum matters and served as a Spanish-speaking adoption attorney for low-income families. She also provided pro bono disaster relief assistance following Hurricane Katrina.

In Congress, Barragán serves on the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, where she participates in subcommittees focused on Communications and Technology, Health, and Environment. Her legislative work reflects her commitment to environmental justice and public health. She has sponsored bills including the Clean Water Justice Act, legislation addressing air pollution and extreme heat impacts on maternal and infant health, and the Artificial Intelligence Public Awareness and Education Campaign Act. Her record demonstrates a focus on protecting vulnerable communities and advancing equitable access to justice and environmental protection.