California’s 55 members of Congress make up the largest and most diverse delegation in the country. Purple HeartsNine of California’s 55 members are veterans or are still serving in the military. Rep. Paul Cook (R-Yucca Valley) received two Purple Hearts and the Bronze Star Medal for his service during Vietnam. The most ethnically diverseNearly one in three Latinos in Congress, and almost half of the Asian American lawmakers, represent the Golden State. sarah.wire@latimes.comFollow @sarahdwire on TwitterRead more about the 55 members of California's delegation at latimes.com/politics

Source: Los Angeles Times December 31, 2017 10:52 UTC