I’ll keep working with our local leaders to secure the resources our communities deserve.
Keep working with local leaders to secure resources for communities in Orange County.
Occurrences
Evidence
I write to express my deep concern about University of California, Irvine (UCI) Health's decision to close the pediatric department and pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) at Fountain Valley Regional Hospital in March 2026. ... I urge UCI Health to uphold its commitment to patient-centered care by ensuring transparency and clearly communicating transition plans to patients, families, providers, and local stakeholders. ... It is critical that UCI Health work with regional partners to mitigate the impact of this closure and take all appropriate steps to support continuity of care.
The resolution highlights the countless ways in which the Vietnamese community has enriched our country, especially in Little Saigon in Orange County, California, home to the largest Vietnamese diaspora in the world.
Assessments
The evidence shows Derek Tran has taken district-focused actions involving Orange County, including pressing UCI Health and regional partners on pediatric care continuity and introducing a symbolic resolution recognizing the Vietnamese community in Little Saigon. However, neither item demonstrates that he secured new federal resources, funding, services, or other concrete community resources. Because he is still in active federal office and the promise is ongoing, the record is best treated as unresolved rather than failed. The advocacy letter supports an effort badge, but not full or partial delivery of the promised resource-securing outcome.