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| https://costa.house.gov/media/press-releases/news-rep-jim-costa-delivers-65-million-federal-funding-central-valley | NEWS: Rep. Jim Costa Delivers $6.5 Million in Federal Funding for Central Valley Communities | 2025-12-31 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Jim Costa | C001059 | costa.house.gov | costa | https://costa.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – This month Representative Jim Costa (CA-21) has secured $6.5 million in federal funding for four community projects included in the fiscal year 2026 agriculture funding package. These investments will strengthen key infrastructure and public safety initiatives across the Central Valley, helping to improve the quality of life for constituents in California’s 21st Congressional District. The four community project funding requests that Rep. Costa secured are as follows: $3.5 million for the Kaweah River Siphon Project by Tulare Irrigation District. This funding will replace the existing siphon, an underground pipeline that carries water underneath the river, that was damaged by the 2023 winter storms. Replacement of the siphon would boost groundwater recharge, improve the reliability of water deliveries, and enhance flood protection in the City of Visalia and surrounding communities. $1 million for the Orange Cove Police Department. This funding will enable the City of Orange Cove to build a new, modern police department headquarters to enhance public safety. The new facility will include senior housing and commercial space, a multi-use development that strengthens public services, supports local economic activity, and addresses housing needs. $1 million for Kingsburg Emergency Operations Center. This funding will enable the City of Kingsburg to build a new Emergency Operations Center, strengthening the region’s ability to respond to weather-related disasters and public safety emergencies. $1 million for the Parlier Police Department. This funding for this project will help the City of Parlier to fully renovate and modernize its police department. Key improvements include expanding the evidence room, replacing leaking roofs, and adding a public lobby to serve as a community space for outreach. BACKGROUND Under guidelines issued by the House Appropriations Committee, each Representative may request funds for up to 15 projects in their community for Fiscal Year 2026. Projects are restricted … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.padilla.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/padilla-statement-on-ninth-circuit-court-order-returning-control-of-national-guard-to-california/ | Padilla Statement on Ninth Circuit Court Order Returning Control of National Guard to California | 2025-12-31 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | Senate | CA | Alex Padilla | P000145 | www.padilla.senate.gov | padilla | https://www.padilla.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) issued the following statement after the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals lifted its stay on a federal judge’s order barring the Trump Administration from deploying the National Guard to Los Angeles, ending the federalization of California’s National Guard and returning authority over them to the state: “Today’s order affirms what we’ve said from the beginning: the Trump Administration’s choice to federalize and deploy National Guard troops in Los Angeles was unlawful. This deployment is reckless, harmful, and an abuse of executive power that has put service members in an impossible position. “The fight is not over but I look forward to the remaining service members returning to their families, their jobs, and their primary critical missions as soon as possible.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://correa.house.gov/news/press-releases/correa-announces-anaheim-student-as-congressional-app-challenge-winner | CORREA ANNOUNCES ANAHEIM STUDENT AS CONGRESSIONAL APP CHALLENGE WINNER | 2025-12-30 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | J. Luis Correa | C001110 | correa.house.gov | correa | https://correa.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. — Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) announced Xiong Yi, a student at Fairmont Prep Academy in Anaheim, Calif. as the winner of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge in California’s 46th District. As one of the challenge winners, Xiong will be invited to demonstrate his app to Members of Congress and their staff in the U.S. Capitol. Photo of Xiong Yi You can watch a walkthrough of Xiong’s app, MathFluent, HERE and by clicking the image below. Screenshot of Xiong’s app, MathFluent When asked what inspired the creation of MathFluent, Yi said: “The idea for Math Fluent came from a personal realization: many students can solve math problems, but they don’t always understand why their solutions work. I used to be one of those students. I could follow steps, memorize methods, and get the right answers — but I didn’t always grasp the deeper meaning or logic. Everything changed when I began questioning the purpose of each step. Instead of rushing to the answer, I practiced asking myself what the problem was teaching, whether my logic made sense, and how I could explain it clearly. My approach didn’t just improve my performance — it made math enjoyable, empowering, and intellectually satisfying. That insight inspired MathFluent. I wanted to create a tool that trains students to think like mathematicians: curious, analytical, expressive, and independent. Math is a language, and fluency in that language comes from understanding, not pattern-recall. Building this app lets me help others build that skill early, rather than discovering it later by chance.” The Congressional App Challenge is an official initiative of the U.S. House of Representatives, where Members of Congress host contests in their districts for middle school and high school students, encouraging them to learn to code and inspiring them to pursue careers in computer science. Each participating Member of Congress selects a winning app from their district, and each winning team is invited to showcase their winning app to Congress … | 1 | 2026-04-01T05:41:29Z | 2026-04-01T05:42:36Z |
| https://costa.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-jim-costa-announces-2025-congressional-app-challenge-winner | Rep. Jim Costa Announces 2025 Congressional App Challenge Winner | 2025-12-30 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Jim Costa | C001059 | costa.house.gov | costa | https://costa.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | FRESNO, Calif. — Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) today announced Natalie Bonilla as the winner of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for California’s 21st Congressional District. Natalie Bonilla, a senior at Selma High School, developed Community Support, a mobile app designed for both iOS and Android platforms. The app compiles critical community support resources—including hotline numbers, support groups, phone numbers, and nearby locations—to ensure individuals in the Central Valley can quickly access help during times of need. Inspired by her own personal experiences, Natalie created Community Support to help reduce the stigma around seeking assistance and to make life-saving information more accessible to members of her community. The app provides a user-friendly way for individuals to locate urgent and non-urgent resources in one centralized place. Natalie built the app using Java and completed most of the coding at home and at school. Through the process, she navigated technical challenges such as adapting the app’s design across different devices and debugging code, gaining a deeper appreciation for the complexity and time required to develop a fully functional application. “Natalie’s app demonstrates how technology can be used to strengthen communities and support those who may be experiencing difficult moments,” said Congressman Jim Costa. “As one of America’s future leaders, Natalie has already shown creativity, persistence, and a strong commitment to service. I’m proud to recognize her achievement and look forward to seeing what she accomplishes next.” “I come from a family deeply involved in social services, which motivated me to continue helping others. I’m very grateful for this opportunity and honored to have been chosen as this year’s winner,” said Natalie Bonilla. “I was completely shocked and didn’t expect it at all. My teacher encouraged me to apply, even though I had a lot of doubts. When I received the news, I was incredibly happy.” About the App Community Support connects users direc… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://liccardo.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-sam-liccardos-first-term-defined-bipartisanship-and-focus-local-priorities | Rep. Sam Liccardo’s First Term Defined by Bipartisanship and Focus on Local Priorities | 2025-12-30 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Sam T. Liccardo | L000607 | liccardo.house.gov | liccardo | https://liccardo.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Sam Liccardo released his end-of-year report highlighting a first term that balanced a focus on bipartisan problem-solving on housing and other cost-of-living issues with the imperative of responding to lawless, reckless, and harmful actions of the Trump Administration. “Amid the least productive legislative session in modern history, I came to Congress determined to get things done for our community,” said Liccardo. “Nonetheless, I worked to build partnerships on both sides of the aisle – authoring a bipartisan ACA tax extension to resolve a historic stalemate over health care, garnering committee approval for two bills to accelerate affordable housing, and becoming an original cosponsor of stablecoin legislation that passed the House and ultimately (through the Senate bill) got signed into law.” Several of these proposals–on housing, health care, and tech innovation –gained the attention of national news outlets. “We’ll build on this momentum, Liccardo observed, and push more legislation to deliver results, particularly on housing and lowering costs.” Liccardo also highlighted the groundwork laid this year to advance America’s long-term competitiveness. “I crafted and launched an Innovation Agenda to unleash America’s potential to win the 21st century, and I’m proud that this framework earned the support of the largest caucus in Congress, the 116-member New Democratic Coalition,” he added. Liccardo and the NDC are now working to get aligned behind a slate of pro-innovation bills, and he has forged bipartisan support for efforts to counter the Trump Administration’s attacks on high-skill immigration. Liccardo noted the important work of his team within California’s 16th District as well: “Beyond legislation, our hard-working team enabled the restoration of more than $3 million owed to constituents, and we launched two major regional initiatives—the Wildfire Resilience Partnership and the Partnership for the Coastside’s Future—to strengthen federal, state, and local coordi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://levin.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mike-levin-honors-rev-jason-coker-and-rev-jenell-coker-of-oceanside-as-december-2025-co-constituents-of-the-month | Rep. Mike Levin Honors Rev. Jason Coker and Rev. Jenell Coker of Oceanside as December 2025 Co-Constituents of the Month | 2025-12-26 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Mike Levin | L000593 | levin.house.gov | levin | https://levin.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Oceanside, CA—Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) recognized Rev. Jason Coker and Rev. Jenell Coker, co-lead pastors of The Oceanside Sanctuary, as his December 2025 Co-Constituents of the Month. Through their tireless leadership, The Oceanside Sanctuary, one of the oldest churches in North County San Diego, provides critical support to vulnerable neighbors who are hungry, unhoused, or struggling, while expressing the grace and goodness of God to anyone in need. In addition, Rev. Jason Coker and Rev. Jenell Coker are community organizers who advocate for socially-just policies that address the root causes of poverty and inequality. When Rev. Jason Coker started at The Oceanside Sanctuary, the church had fewer than 40 active members and was preparing to close after decades of decline. Today, it is thriving with more than 400 active members and annual contributions exceeding $500,000, making it larger and stronger than at any point in its 150-year history. Rev. Jenell Coker helped grow The Oceanside Sanctuary into what it is today and has been a religious leader for more than 25 years. She is a certified spiritual director through the University of Redlands and San Francisco Theological Seminary, with spiritual formation rooted in the Christian tradition. Under their leadership, The Oceanside Sanctuary started a partnership with Feeding San Diego and opened a food panty that provides meals to more than 400 food insecure San Diegans each month. They also joined with other local organizations to offer shelter and aid to asylum seekers who were being dropped off at the Oceanside Transit Center in 2023. Rep. Levin recognized Rev. Jason Coker and Rev. Jenell Coker for their incredible work and dedication to helping people in their community. They are true pillars of Oceanside and have ensured The Oceanside Sanctuary will always maintain its legacy of service. See below for Rep. Levin’s statement recognizing Rev. Jason Coker and Rev. Jenell Coaker in the Congressional Record: “Mr. Speaker, I am proud to recognize Rev. … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://aguilar.house.gov/2025/12/24/rep-aguilar-2025-report/ | Rep. Aguilar Releases End-Of-Year Report for 2025 | 2025-12-24 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Pete Aguilar | A000371 | aguilar.house.gov | aguilar | https://aguilar.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/ | scraper | Press Releases Rep. Aguilar Releases End-Of-Year Report for 2025 Highlights from 2025 include answering 55,691 constituent letters and calls, returning over $2.5 million in federal dollars to constituents and highlighting nearly $90 million in grant funding for the Inland Empire Today, Rep. Pete Aguilar issued a report to Inland Empire residents outlining how he fought for California over the course of 2025. Rep. Aguilar prioritized securing resources for the region, lowering costs and fighting back against costly and reckless Republican policies. “As 2025 comes to a close, I am proud to share some of the ways I’ve fought to deliver for Inland Empire families and to improve our Californian community,” said Rep. Pete Aguilar. “This year, I’ve fought for the issues that matter most to the hardworking people I represent: lowering costs, protecting access to quality, affordable health care and strengthening our economy. It is the honor of a lifetime to serve the community that my family has called home for generations, and I will keep fighting for our region in 2026 and beyond.” During 2025, Rep. Aguilar delivered for the Inland Empire in a variety of ways: Casework: Helped 647 Inland Empire residents resolve outstanding issues with federal agencies, such as accessing the Social Security Administration, Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Returned nearly $2.6 million the federal government owed to Inland Empire residents by federal agencies, including IRS refunds, veterans’ benefits and Social Security payments. Community Funding: Announced nearly $90 million in federal funding for the Inland Empire, including funding for public safety, education, transportation, cybersecurity, and public health projects. In total, California’s 33rd Congressional District received more than $190 million in federal funding for 44 grant projects. Specifically, this includes: $66,032,669 for San Bernardino County’s Head Start Programs to ensure children in the Inland Empire have access … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://pelosi.house.gov/news/press-releases/nancy-pelosi-san-francisco-examiner-i-believe-san-francisco | Nancy Pelosi in the San Francisco Examiner: 'I believe in San Francisco' | 2025-12-24 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Nancy Pelosi | P000197 | pelosi.house.gov | pelosi | https://pelosi.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | San Francisco – In a deeply personal holiday reflection published today in the San Francisco Examiner, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi reflected on her nearly four decades representing San Francisco in Congress, expressing gratitude for The City’s people, resilience and enduring spirit. Writing directly to San Franciscans, Pelosi emphasized The City’s history of compassion in moments of crisis and its role in leading the nation with dignity, justice and hope. As she prepares for her final year of service in Congress, Pelosi’s message underscored her belief in San Francisco’s future 'as heaven on Earth’, reaffirmed her commitment to democratic participation and called on residents to continue lighting the way with goodness for the country and generations to come. Read the full letter below: Nancy Pelosi: ‘I believe in San Francisco’ [By Nancy Pelosi, 12/24/25] Dear San Francisco, At this holy time of year — a season of reflection, hope and gratitude — my heart is full. We are blessed to call this extraordinary city home. Yes, its beauty is breathtaking, but the true wonder of San Francisco has always been its people: the workers and families, the students and veterans, the dreamers and doers who fill our neighborhoods — from Chinatown to the Mission, from the Fillmore to the Sunset — with culture, compassion and creativity. In every season, I am especially grateful for the spirit that has seen us through triumphs and trials alike. When earthquakes struck, when HIV/AIDS devastated our community, when economic hardship tested us — San Franciscans met those moments with courage, innovation and an abiding sense of responsibility for one another. Our city proved that progress is possible when compassion leads the way. As I wrote recently, America is great when America is good — and San Francisco has always led with goodness. We show the nation what it means to honor the dignity of every person, to welcome newcomers, to stand tall for justice and to build a future rooted in hope. For nearly 40 years, representing… | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://juliabrownley.house.gov/brownley-and-democratic-colleagues-condemn-vas-decision-to-reinstate-near-total-abortion-ban/ | Brownley and Democratic Colleagues Condemn VA’s Decision to Reinstate Near-Total Abortion Ban | 2025-12-23 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Julia Brownley | B001285 | juliabrownley.house.gov | juliabrownley | https://juliabrownley.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Washington, DC – Yesterday, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) used the cover of the holiday season to issue an internal memorandum reinstating a near-total ban on abortions and abortion counseling, ripping away access to healthcare from thousands of veterans. This cruel and dangerous move will harm veterans and damages trust in the very system that is supposed to protect them and serve their healthcare needs. Rather than waiting to finalize a proposed regulation on abortion care, VA took this action after receiving a December 18, 2025, Department of Justice legal opinion. This legally suspect policy decision reverses previous steps taken by VA under the Biden administration to ensure veterans received full access to a range of reproductive healthcare. In the wake of the Dobbs decision, VA under the Biden administration immediately took regulatory action to preserve veterans’ access to necessary healthcare, publishing a rule that provided veterans access to abortion care in instances of rape, incest, and threat to life or health. VA also lifted a longstanding gag rule—allowing VA providers to discuss abortion with patients who were experiencing unwanted or high-risk pregnancies and pregnancy complications. Because veterans are more likely to experience complicated or high-risk pregnancies due to their service, this regulation was critical to ensuring their health and safety. However, in August of this year, the Trump administration took its first steps to undo this progress, threatening veterans’ reproductive freedom and access to comprehensive healthcare. VA proposed a rule to reinstate a near-total ban on abortions and abortion counseling, with no exceptions in the case of rape, incest, or threat to health. This reversal will mean veterans have less access to abortion care than individuals covered by every other federal healthcare program, all of which at least cover this essential care in instances of rape, incest, and threat to life. Democratic members of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs are c… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://khanna.house.gov/media/press-releases/release-rep-ro-khannas-statement-latest-epstein-files-released-department | RELEASE: REP. RO KHANNA’S STATEMENT ON THE LATEST EPSTEIN FILES RELEASED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | 2025-12-23 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Ro Khanna | K000389 | khanna.house.gov | khanna | https://khanna.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, DC – Representative Ro Khanna (CA-17), author of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, released the following statement on the newly released Epstein files by the Department of Justice: “This release was a bombshell. The files include an email referencing ‘10 co-conspirators’ even though Kash Patel previously testified that there was no credible information to indicate Epstein trafficked women to anyone other than himself. The files also revealed that Trump flew on Epstein’s plane at least eight times between 1993-1996 — ‘many more times’ than a federal prosecutor had previously known, according to an email from 2020. Americans deserve the truth. DOJ’s refusal to follow the law I passed in Congress and release the full files is an obstruction of justice. They also need to release the FBI witness interviews which name other men, so the public can know who was involved. DOJ is spending more time protecting the Epstein class than the survivors, whose names are required by law to be redacted. They had months to prepare for the release of the files and Attorney General Bondi ignored our requests to meet with her. That is why Representative Massie and I are bringing inherent contempt against Bondi. The survivors and the public demand transparency and justice.” | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://levin.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mike-levin-announces-2025-congressional-app-challenge-winner | Rep. Mike Levin Announces 2025 Congressional App Challenge Winner | 2025-12-23 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Mike Levin | L000593 | levin.house.gov | levin | https://levin.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | The Icon for Heart Angel, the Winner of Rep. Levin’s Congressional App Challenge Oceanside, CA— Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) announced Catherine Wang as the winner of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for California’s 49th Congressional District. The local high school student created Heart Angel, an innovative CPR training and emergency response app designed to guide users through performing life-saving techniques. Catherine was inspired to create this app by her deeply personal recognition of the impact that proper CPR timing and technique have on saving lives. “I was blown away by all the App Challenge submissions we received. Our district is home to so many bright and talented students creating the apps of the future,” said Rep. Levin. “Congratulations to Catherine on winning this year’s challenge. Her app goes beyond a traditional CPR learning tool by identifying the nearest AED and alerting first responders and nearby CPR-certified volunteers, helping ensure the public is better prepared to respond during an emergency.” The second-place winner is Breez, an app created by Advaith Akella, Kiran Musson, and Revanth Akella. Breez allows users to report beach trash in three simple steps. The third-place winner is an app created by Arya Balenga and Tyler Kim called Save & Serve. Save & Serve helps limit food waste by providing users with recipes that utilize their soon-to-expire ingredients. The Congressional App Challenge was launched in 2015 as an effort to promote Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education, and to encourage students to learn coding and computer science skills. Students in participating congressional districts compete against their peers by creating original software applications. Winning apps are featured on the U.S. House of Representatives’ website, the Congressional App Challenge’s website, and are also displayed in an exhibit in the U.S. Capitol Building. ## | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://matsui.house.gov/media/press-releases/matsui-tokuda-obernolte-hurd-lead-bipartisan-effort-improve-staffing-prevent | MATSUI, TOKUDA, OBERNOLTE, HURD LEAD BIPARTISAN EFFORT TO IMPROVE STAFFING, PREVENT CUTS AT NATIONAL PARK SERVICE | 2025-12-23 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Doris O. Matsui | M001163 | matsui.house.gov | matsui | https://matsui.house.gov/media | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswomen Doris Matsui (D-CA-07) and Jill Tokuda (D-HI-02) and Congressmen Jay Obernolte (R-CA-23) and Jeff Hurd (R-CO-03) led a group of 28 total lawmakers in sending a letter to Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum urging him to address insufficient staffing levels and refrain from additional employee reductions at National Parks across the country, citing the impact of staffing shortages on park visitors and the economies of neighboring “gateway” communities. Since January 2025, the National Park Service (NPS) has fired or lost more than 24 percent of its staff, creating significant challenges at National Parks including decreased capacity for emergency response and disruptions to visitor services, infrastructure maintenance, and conservation work. “[A]t Yosemite National Park, staffing cuts combined with record-setting visitation from January to July led to a 40% increase in search and rescue efforts compared to the same period last year. At Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park in Montrose, Colorado, the South Rim Fire burned campsites, maintenance vehicles, and other infrastructure, which, when taken along with a one-third reduction in workforce, will impact the local economy as well as park operations such as fire remediation and safety,” wrote the lawmakers. “Furthermore, at Joshua Tree National Park, staffing shortages have reduced fee-booth coverage and eliminated evening shifts, limiting visitor safety information, cutting needed fee revenue, and increasing the likelihood of congestion and search-and-rescue incidents. And at Haleakalā National Park, staffing shortages are delaying critical conservation work and backcountry maintenance, limiting both visitor access and protection of endangered species.” “We recognize the importance of efficiency within the federal government. However, reducing National Park Service staff, including positions in supporting offices across DOI, would only intensify the operational challenges parks already face,” the lawmakers continued. “We … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://panetta.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-panetta-and-colleagues-call-president-trump-fulfill-gaza-peace-plan | Rep. Panetta and Colleagues Call on President Trump to Fulfill the Gaza Peace Plan | 2025-12-23 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Jimmy Panetta | P000613 | panetta.house.gov | panetta | https://panetta.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, DC – United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) and four of his House colleagues are calling on President Trump to take personal action to implement the security and reconstruction pillars of the 20-Point Peace Plan for Gaza. Recent reporting indicates that there are serious obstacles to implementing the plan’s security and reconstruction pillars, including militarily-dismantling Hamas and surging humanitarian aid for Palestinians, making the President’s personal and timely engagement urgent. The Members wrote, “The Peace Plan represents the most viable opportunity for necessary security, immediate relief, and long-term stability. The plan rightly recognizes that Hamas must be fully disarmed and play no role in governing Gaza, while calling for a technocratic transitional governing authority. It also prioritizes a surge of humanitarian aid to Palestinians that will be shielded from Hamas; includes a phased withdrawal of the IDF from Gaza based on security conditions; and includes the deployment of an International Stabilization Force.” The Members continued to emphasize that the plan’s humanitarian and reconstruction components must be prioritized, stating “a prosperous and rebuilt Gaza would reduce instability, curbing the drivers of extremism, and promoting shared economic growth across the Eastern Mediterranean. Moreover, sustained reconstruction reduces humanitarian dependence on international aid, enabling local governance and private enterprise to take root, demonstrating key pillars of long-term security and regional prosperity.” This letter was co-signed by Congressmen Jared Golden (D-ME), Greg Stanton (D-AZ), Jim Costa (D-CA), and Tom Suozzi (D-NY), and was endorsed by the Democratic Majority for Israel. “DMFI is proud to support Rep. Panetta’s letter to President Trump urging him to stay relentlessly focused on implementing the 20-point Peace Plan, including the need to completely disarm Hamas and ensure the terrorist organization plays no role in governing Gaza. With the release… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://sarajacobs.house.gov/news/press-releases/rep-sara-jacobs-celebrates-2025-accomplishments | Rep. Sara Jacobs Celebrates 2025 Accomplishments | 2025-12-23 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Sara Jacobs | J000305 | sarajacobs.house.gov | sarajacobs | https://sarajacobs.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | — This year, Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) delivered for San Diego by conducting critical oversight of the Trump Administration’s military and immigration policies and working to lower everyday costs. Rep. Sara Jacobs said: “It’s been a really difficult year for our community and our country. Families are struggling to keep up with rising costs while our own military patrols our streets and our neighbors are being taken without due process. That’s why I’ve pushed back against President Trump’s egregious power grab and overreach – and demanded answers and adherence to the rule of law. I’ve conducted oversight wherever I could, from Guantanamo Bay to Otay Mesa and our federal building downtown. I’ve also introduced legislation to bring down the costs of child care and IVF so that Americans have the help they need to start and support their families. And I’m incredibly proud that this year, my team helped over 1,400 constituents navigate federal agencies and returned over $1.8 million to their pockets. I know the work is far from over and the challenges ahead are daunting. But I still wake up every day so grateful for the opportunity to deliver for my hometown and amazing community of San Diego, and I will keep working to make you proud next year.” Rep. Sara Jacobs’ Accomplishments in 2025 Include: Helped over 1,400 San Diegans who needed assistance with federal agencies Returned over $1.8 million to San Diegans who were entitled to backpay from the VA, IRS tax refunds, Social Security reimbursements, and more Conducted oversight of window safety at Liberty Military Housing after child fatalities and secured window guards and new permanent limiters at the most vulnerable communities in San Diego Named by New York Magazine as one of the 25 young Democrats to watch Led the introduction of the LEGACY Act to bring in more money from the estate tax to create a dedicated funding stream for child care Championed parental leave for members of the U.S. House to help ensure that elected officials better reflect the America… | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://www.padilla.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/padilla-126-lawmakers-urge-dhs-to-withdraw-public-charge-proposal-that-would-harm-immigrants-citizen-children-and-public-health/ | Padilla, 126 Lawmakers Urge DHS to Withdraw Public Charge Proposal That Would Harm Immigrants, Citizen Children, and Public Health | 2025-12-23 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | Senate | CA | Alex Padilla | P000145 | www.padilla.senate.gov | padilla | https://www.padilla.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee, co-led 126 lawmakers, including 16 other Senators and 110 Representatives, in urging the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to withdraw its proposed public charge rule, warning it would harm U.S. citizen children, immigrant communities, and public health systems nationwide. The letter was co-led by Senators Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.), as well as Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Adriano Espaillat (D-N.Y.-13), Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus Chair Grace Meng (D-N.Y.-06), Democratic Women’s Caucus Chair Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.-03), Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette Clarke (D-N.Y.-09), and CHC Vice Chair of Policy Robert Menendez (D-N.J.-08) in the House. “Public charge” is a ground of inadmissibility to the United States, under which an immigration officer determines whether an immigrant is likely to become primarily dependent on the government for future assistance. The Trump Administration’s proposal would rescind the clear 2022 public charge regulations and replace them with vague, undefined standards, leading to arbitrary decision-making, fear, and widespread confusion. Past public charge expansions have driven families, including those with U.S. citizen children, away from lawful access to health care, nutrition, and early childhood programs. “The proposed public charge rule will lead to mass uncertainty, disparate and arbitrary outcomes for individuals applying for permanent status or admission into our country, and undue harm to U.S. citizens,” wrote the lawmakers. “The chilling effects triggered by expansions of public charge interpretation are well-documented and severe. Research following [past public charge restrictions] showed that confusion about eligibility led large numbers of eligible immigrant families — including U.S. citizen children — to forego health insurance, nutrition supports, and early childhood programs vital… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.padilla.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/padilla-colleagues-demand-trump-administration-pause-discriminatory-national-park-entry-fees/ | Padilla, Colleagues Demand Trump Administration Pause Discriminatory National Park Entry Fees | 2025-12-23 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | Senate | CA | Alex Padilla | P000145 | www.padilla.senate.gov | padilla | https://www.padilla.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | Senators express concerns over January 1 implementation — without proper notice — of $250 America the Beautiful non-resident annual passes and $100 non-resident fee for highly visited national parks, including Yosemite, Sequoia, and Kings Canyon National Parks WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) led four Senators in calling on Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum to pause the implementation of the Administration’s expensive new national park entry fees and annual passes for non-residents, which are slated to take effect on January 1, 2026. The Senators emphasized that these new passes and fees were not properly noticed in accordance with the law, will slow park entry, and will further limit international visitation. In late November, Interior announced a new fee structure for access to public lands. Beginning next year, the annual pass will cost $80 for U.S. citizens and residents and $250 for non-residents, the first time the United States has required proof of residency to access public lands. Non-residents age 16 and up who don’t have an annual pass will be forced to pay a $100 per person fee to enter 11 of the country’s most visited national parks — including Yosemite, Sequoia, and Kings Canyon National Parks — in addition to the standard entrance fee. “America’s national parks serve as destinations for visitors both domestically and internationally to experience our country’s natural beauty, cultural heritage, and history,” wrote the Senators. “While we understand that entrance and recreation fees are vital to enhancing the visitor experience, we want to ensure all feel welcome to enjoy all national treasures. Since these new fees are scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2026, we strongly believe these fees are being implemented too quickly, without public input, and will be a barrier for both residents and non-residents alike.” “We request that you stop implementation of the new non-resident passes and fees until the public has an opportunity to weigh in, impacts to visitat… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://bera.house.gov/news/press-releases/reps-bera-kim-lead-bipartisan-resolution-condemning-china-s-coercion-against-japan-reaffirming-us-alliance | Reps. Bera, Kim Lead Bipartisan Resolution Condemning China’s Coercion Against Japan, Reaffirming U.S. Alliance | 2025-12-22 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Ami Bera | B001287 | bera.house.gov | bera | https://bera.house.gov/news | scraper | Washington, DC — This week, Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on East Asia and the Pacific, introduced a bipartisan resolution condemning the People’s Republic of China’s coercive actions against Japan and reaffirming the United States’ ironclad commitment to its allies in the Indo-Pacific. Bera was joined by Subcommittee Chair Young Kim (CA-40), Congressional Study Group on Japan Co-Chairs Andy Barr (KY-06) and Diana DeGette (CO-01), and Japan Caucus Co-Chair Joaquin Castro (TX-20) in introducing the resolution. The resolution responds to a series of diplomatic, economic, and military actions taken by Beijing in response to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remarks on peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. These actions include military provocations, trade restrictions, travel advisories, and economic pressure aimed at silencing Japan’s sovereign voice. “As the PRC intensifies its campaign of economic and military coercion against Japan, the United States must stand shoulder to shoulder with our democratic ally,” said Representative Bera. “I commend Japan’s steadfast commitment to peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and fully support Japan’s right to speak up in defense of its own security. This resolution reaffirms the United States Congress’s ironclad commitment to the U.S.–Japan alliance and to upholding the rules-based international order.” “Japan is one of America’s closest allies and a vital democratic partner in the Indo-Pacific,” said Representative Kim. “Attempts by the Chinese Communist Party to intimidate or punish our allies for speaking out undermine the rules-based international order and threaten regional stability. This resolution sends a clear message that we stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Japan and our allies against authoritarian aggression.” The resolution condemns China’s coercive behavior, supports Japan’s right to express its foreign policy views without fear of retaliation, and reaffirms the U.S. commitment … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://carbajal.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3383 | Carbajal-Backed Bill to Support Firefighters Signed into Law | 2025-12-22 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Salud O. Carbajal | C001112 | carbajal.house.gov | carbajal | https://carbajal.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Bipartisan legislation cosponsored by U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) to expand federal death and disability benefits for firefighters was signed into law. The Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act will expand the Public Safety Officer’s Benefits Program (PSOB) to cover specific cancers linked to firefighting and emergency response, and make the expansion retroactive, so that families can claim PSOB benefits for deceased loved ones. “Firefighters and other first responders put their lives on the line every day, often facing deadly carcinogens in the process. Expanding the Public Safety Officer’s Benefits Program to cover service-related cancer deaths is the right thing to do to honor the first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice. I’m proud this bipartisan legislation was signed into law, and I will keep working across the aisle to support first responders and their families,” said Rep. Carbajal. Today, cancer is the leading cause of death for America’s firefighters. Currently, firefighters are only eligible for support under the Public Safety Officer Benefits (PSOB) program for physical injuries sustained in the line of duty or for deaths from duty-related heart attacks, strokes, mental health conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder, and 9/11-related illnesses. But this program does not cover service-related cancer deaths, despite a wealth of evidence linking first responder service to developing cancer. The bill is endorsed by the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), the Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI), the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), and 10 other organizations representing first responders. The bill is co-led by Representatives Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA-05), Carlos Gimenez (R-FL-28), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01), and Gabe Amo (D-RI-01). Its Senate counterpart is led by Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Kevin Cramer (R-ND). More about the Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act: The Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act would expand the Public Safety Officer’s Benefits Pro… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://chu.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-chu-criticizes-education-departments-decision-end-funding-minority | Rep. Chu Criticizes Education Department’s Decision to End Funding for Minority-Serving Institutions Programs | 2025-12-22 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Judy Chu | C001080 | chu.house.gov | chu | https://chu.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – On December 19, U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon announced that the Department of Education would be winding down the Minority Serving Institution (MSI) Programs in response to a Department of Justice Office of Legal Counsel opinion calling the programs unconstitutional. Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28), Chair Emerita of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), released the following statement: “As a former community college educator, I know that a quality, affordable college education is one of the most powerful tools to help students succeed and uplift entire communities. Yet far too many students of color, first-generation students, and low-income students face tremendous obstacles in obtaining a college degree. Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs), including Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), serve over five million students nationwide and play a crucial role in breaking down these systemic barriers, empowering students, and fueling our next generation of leaders. “The Trump administration’s unilateral attempts to terminate MSI funding and shutter these Congressionally-authorized programs are reckless and will have devastating consequences— not only for students of color, but for all students enrolled in these institutions. I will continue to fight back against these attacks on MSIs and the students they serve. Every student must have an equal opportunity to achieve their American Dream.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://chu.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-chu-statement-proposed-hollywood-studio-consolidation | Rep. Chu Statement on Proposed Hollywood Studio Consolidation | 2025-12-22 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Judy Chu | C001080 | chu.house.gov | chu | https://chu.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | PASADENA, CA – Representative Judy Chu (CA-28), founder and Co-Chair of the bipartisan Creative Rights Caucus, released the following statement regarding the ongoing competition between Netflix and Paramount Skydance for the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery: “Earlier this month, we learned that two major Hollywood studios would merge in a deal for Netflix to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery. Since then, Paramount Skydance has made multiple attempts to outbid Netflix for this acquisition. “Both proposed mergers have the potential to remake the film and television industry and will have an enormous impact on thousands of creative workers in my district and across Southern California. As these negotiations proceed, the parties must recognize their obligation to both the creative workforce and consumers. America’s creative economy supports jobs across the country, and these workers are responsible for creating our most important cultural exports. “The parties must engage in robust consultation with Congress throughout this process to account for how their proposals will impact the creative industry. I will continue to work with any of my colleagues, both Democrats and Republicans, to stand up for this critical industry. That includes fighting for legislation like my bipartisan, bicameral bill, H.R. 4840 - the CREATE Act, which would strengthen federal incentives for domestic film and television production.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://friedman.house.gov/media/press-releases/release-congresswoman-friedman-announces-winner-2025-congressional-app | RELEASE: Congresswoman Friedman Announces Winner of 2025 Congressional App Challenge – SyncRide | 2025-12-22 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Laura Friedman | F000483 | friedman.house.gov | friedman | https://friedman.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Andrew Oh, Hannah Lee, Ginna Kim, and Aaron Kim Above: Logo of the winning app SyncRide. BURBANK, CALIFORNIA — Today, December 22, 2025, U.S. Representative Laura Friedman (CA-30) announced the 1st place winner and runners-up for the 2025 Congressional App Challenge. The Congressional App Challenge is an annual contest that encourages middle and high school students to design, code, and present a mobile or desktop app on any theme or topic. The 2025 Congressional App Challenge winner is a mobile app called SyncRide, created by high school students Andrew Oh, Hannah Lee, Ginna Kim, and Aaron Kim who represent Crescenta Valley High School, Village Christian School, The Peddie School, and Loyola High School. Inspired by the inconvenience of being able to find affordable and efficient rideshares, they coded an app that helps users plan rides with friends or even strangers who are going towards the same event or locations – with the aim of saving time, money, and the environment. “We had so many wonderful submissions this year but all of them had one thing in common — the students that created each app wanted to find a way to better their community,” said Representative Laura Friedman (CA-30). “Thank you to all of the students that participated. Each of you make this district very proud, and you’ve reminded us that the future of helpful technology is in very good hands.” The winner of the Congressional App Challenge from each district will be featured on Congressional App Challenge and House.gov website. In the spring, the winning team will be invited to the prestigious #HouseofCode event on Capitol Hill, where they will have the chance to present their apps to Members of Congress. Friedman announced the 2nd, 3rd, and honorable mention winners: Second-place winner: EatGreen, by Priscilla Ho Third-place winner: FixMyBlock, by Vladimir Hovhannisyan Honorable Mention: Crystal, by David Hadi ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://lieu.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/reps-lieu-raskin-demand-doj-investigation-hegseths-strike-targeting | REPS LIEU, RASKIN DEMAND DOJ INVESTIGATION INTO HEGSETH'S STRIKE TARGETING SURVIVORS CLINGING TO SHIPWRECKED BOAT | 2025-12-22 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Ted Lieu | L000582 | lieu.house.gov | lieu | https://lieu.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON —Today, Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) and Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD), Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, sent a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi demanding that the Department of Justice (DOJ) open a criminal investigation into the Trump Administration’s lethal military strikes in the Caribbean. The Members cite deeply troubling reporting that, on September 2, 2025, following an initial strike on a small vessel in international waters off Venezuela, U.S. forces carried out a second attack on two survivors clinging to the wreckage, raising serious concerns that senior Defense Department officials ordered or condoned conduct that violates both the laws of war and federal criminal law. “To be clear, the entire Caribbean operation appears to be unlawful. Congress has never authorized military force against Venezuela; a boat moving towards Suriname does not pose a clear and present danger to the United States; and the classified legal memoranda the Trump Administration has offered us to justify the attacks are entirely unpersuasive,” wrote the Members. Deliberately targeting incapacitated individuals constitutes a clear violation of the Department of Defense’s Law of War Manual, which expressly forbids attacks on persons rendered helpless by shipwreck. Such conduct would trigger criminal liability under the War Crimes Act if the Administration claims it is engaged in armed conflict, or under the federal murder statute if no such conflict exists. Secretary Hegseth has offered shifting and contradictory explanations for the September 2 incident, including claims of confusion due to the “fog of war” and assertions that he delegated or did not personally issue an order to kill survivors. Issuing or executing a general order to kill survivors is unlawful under any circumstances and “acting pursuant to orders” is not a defense when those orders are manifestly illegal. Any suggestion that classified or prior Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) memoranda could immunize the targeting of survivor… | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://panetta.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-panetta-kim-reintroduce-bipartisan-bill-crack-down-porch-pirates | Reps. Panetta, Kim Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Crack Down on Porch Pirates | 2025-12-22 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Jimmy Panetta | P000613 | panetta.house.gov | panetta | https://panetta.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, DC – Ahead of the busy holiday season, United States Representatives Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) and Young Kim (CA-40) reintroduced bipartisan legislation to address the nationwide increase in mail theft. The Maximizing Agency Integration on Letter (MAIL) Theft Act would crack down on thieves who steal delivered packages from homes by requiring cross-agency coordination on the issue of mail theft and raising it as a priority for federal law enforcement. While the United States Postal Service (USPS) and US Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) have increased enforcement and arrests, these crimes are spread out across local communities where police are already stretched thin. According to USPS and USPIS, as of last year, arrests for robbing letter carriers were up 73 percent. Between 2019 and 2022, letter carrier robberies increased sixfold, and high-volume mailbox theft increased 87 percent. Just last month, a housing complex in San Jose was the target of mass mail theft, forcing residents to resort to using P.O. boxes or retrieving mail promptly. The MAIL Theft Act requires federal agencies, including the Department of Justice, Department of Homeland Security, and the United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS), to work with state and local law enforcement to better protect our communities from postal theft and develop a coordinated federal approach to mail theft which is targeting neighborhoods nationwide. “Too many delivered packages are being stolen from homes,” said Rep. Panetta. “The MAIL Theft Act will help investigate and solve these types of crimes by ensuring that federal agencies are backing up our local law enforcement with a coordinated federal response. As more and more people rely on mail order delivery, Congress must play its part to ensure that delivered packages are protected.” “During the holiday season, families should be focused on time together — not stolen checks and missing packages,” said Rep. Kim. “Rising mail theft is hurting communities and putting postal workers at risk. The … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://panetta.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-panetta-ways-means-members-introduce-american-affordability-act-lower | Reps. Panetta, Ways & Means Members Introduce American Affordability Act to Lower Costs for Americans | 2025-12-22 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Jimmy Panetta | P000613 | panetta.house.gov | panetta | https://panetta.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, DC – United States Representatives Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) joined Ways and Means Tax Subcommittee Ranking Member Mike Thompson (CA-04), Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (MA-01), and other Ways and Means members in introducing the American Affordability Act of 2025. The plan takes a multi-angle approach to lowering the cost of living for working families across the country, with real solutions to expand affordable housing, lower energy bills, cut taxes for the middle class, help student loan borrowers, and protect households from skyrocketing healthcare premiums. The larger legislation includes Rep. Panetta’s More Homes on the Market Act, which would increase the supply of available homes by removing barriers that discourage homeowners from trying to sell their properties. The bill would amend an out-of-date provision of the tax code that penalizes those looking to sell or downsize their home with large tax bills. Specifically, it would raise the exclusion from capital gains tax on the sale of a primary residence from $250,000 to $500,000 for single filers and from $500,000 to $1 million for joint filers. These existing thresholds, originally set in 1997, have never been adjusted for inflation, and make it nearly impossible for homeowners to sell without facing significant tax burdens. The American Affordability Act also includes Rep. Panetta’s First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Act, to help restore access to the American Dream by establishing a refundable tax credit of up to $15,000 to support first-time buyers. It also includes his Workforce Housing Tax Credit Act, to increase the supply of affordable housing for middle-income families who earn too much to qualify for low-income affordable housing, but not enough to afford housing near where they work. “In order to make the American Dream achievable again, we need real solutions that will bring down costs for working families in California’s 19th Congressional District,” said Rep. Panetta. “I’m proud to join my colleagues, who u… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://whitesides.house.gov/2025/12/22/rep-whitesides-returns-over-15-million-to-constituents-in-2025/ | Rep. Whitesides Returns Over $15 Million to Constituents in 2025 | 2025-12-22 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | George Whitesides | W000830 | whitesides.house.gov | whitesides | https://whitesides.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | AGUA DULCE, CA – Today, Rep. George Whitesides (CA-27) announced that he had returned $15.4 million back to constituents in his first year in office. Additionally, the Congressman’s team responded to more than 24,000 emails, calls, and letters; attended more than 1,000 community events; and presented over 20,000 Congressional certificates recognizing the work and achievements of students and local leaders. “It’s the honor of my life to represent our area in Congress, and my top priority this year was putting money back in the pockets of my constituents,” said Rep. George Whitesides. “My team and I spent the year cutting through red tape and making sure everyone could access their hard earned benefits, all while showing up in every corner of the district to share resources, uplift local businesses, and connect with the community that we are so lucky to serve. As we head into next year, my focus remains on fighting for you, and I will do everything I can to make government work better and more efficiently.” In Congress, Rep. Whitesides has fought for legislation that lowers costs, creates jobs, and brings home federal funding. In March, Rep. Whitesides was named Vice Ranking member of the Science, Space, and Technology Committee. In this role, he helps guide the caucus as they consider critical legislation to uplift the scientific community, and successfully passed the DOE and NASA Interagency Research Coordination Act, which strengthened the relationship between the Department of Energy and NASA. As a member of the House Armed Services Committee, Rep. Whitesides was instrumental in passing the National Defense Authorization Act, and helped secure a number of provisions that will bring thousands of jobs and billions in federal funding home to California’s 27th District. Those include: Over $5.7 billion for the B-21 Raider, Northrop Grumman’s next-generation stealth bomber for the U.S. Air Force, which is built at Plant 42 in Palmdale. Over $4 billion for the Lockheed Martin F-35, whose center fuselage is buil… | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://www.padilla.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/padilla-schiff-urge-trump-administration-to-reverse-devastating-cuts-to-federal-weather-forecasting-and-snowpack-monitoring-services/ | Padilla, Schiff Urge Trump Administration to Reverse Devastating Cuts to Federal Weather Forecasting and Snowpack Monitoring Services | 2025-12-22 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | Senate | CA | Alex Padilla | P000145 | www.padilla.senate.gov | padilla | https://www.padilla.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff (both D-Calif.) pushed the Trump Administration to reverse its shortsighted staff cuts and harmful reductions to critical weather forecasting services and snowpack surveys at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). With an atmospheric river bearing down on California through Christmas, which has already caused severe flooding in Redding, the Senators raised the alarm that these dangerous cuts will restrict California’s preparation for dangerous storms and floods — threatening public safety, property, and agriculture — while damaging the state’s water supply. Due to the Trump Administration’s mass staff firings and other staff reductions, River Forecasting Centers have been forced to consolidate duties and shift roles away from consistent monitoring in specific local areas to more general ones. These unprecedented staffing cuts have also led to reduced overnight operations, less frequent collection of comprehensive data, and delays in severe weather warnings, while straining California’s state-federal partnerships that are necessary for forecasting, snowpack monitoring, and snow surveys. Padilla and Schiff warned that California National Weather Service (NWS) scientists are now simultaneously monitoring multiple flood-prone regions outside their normal coverage areas due to these cuts, which could limit critical written forecasts. “We are gravely concerned that diminished services within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and U.S. Department of Agriculture pose unnecessary risks to California lives and property and harm the state’s ability to prepare for dangerous storms and floods and to provide essential water,” wrote the California Senators. “We write to ask you to reconsider these reductions for the safety and well-being of Californians, and the many Americans that depend on timely weather and water services and forecasting.” The relentless rainfall f… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://aguilar.house.gov/2025/12/19/rep-aguilar-announces-9-million-for-sbcofd/ | Rep. Aguilar Announces Over $9 Million for San Bernardino County Fire Protection District | 2025-12-19 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Pete Aguilar | A000371 | aguilar.house.gov | aguilar | https://aguilar.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/ | scraper | Press Releases Rep. Aguilar Announces Over $9 Million for San Bernardino County Fire Protection District The FEMA grant will provide San Bernardino County with over $9 million to hire new firefighters to improve fire response capabilities Today, Rep. Pete Aguilar (CA-33) announced $9,360,000 for the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District to hire and train 21 new firefighters, helping to expand the region’s 24-hour on-call fire response coverage and improving safety in the Inland Empire. “As our region continues to face a worsening, year-round fire season, it is essential that we are equipped with the necessary amount of resources and firefighters to keep Californians safe,” said Rep. Pete Aguilar. “I am proud to announce this grant funding to hire 21 new firefighters for San Bernardino County who will be tasked with stopping fires before they get out of hand, responding to emergencies, and overall protecting our county. I’ll keep fighting to support our first responders in California and across the country to ensure that they have the ability to do their jobs fully.” “This SAFER grant represents a meaningful investment in our fire district and the communities we protect,” said San Bernardino County Chairman of the Board Dawn Rowe. “With the addition of 21 new firefighters across the Fire Protection District, we will be able to enhance our 24-hour coverage, effectively addressing the increasing demands of one of the county’s fastest-growing regions.” The funding comes as part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program. The SAFER Grant Program provides funding directly to fire departments throughout the country to help them increase or maintain the number of trained, frontline firefighters available in their communities. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://barragan.house.gov/2025/12/19/press-release-rep-barragan-joins-reps-letlow-schrier-to-introduce-bipartisan-maternal-support-bill/ | PRESS RELEASE: Rep. Barragán joins Reps. Letlow, Schrier to Introduce Bipartisan Maternal Support Bill | 2025-12-19 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Nanette Diaz Barragán | B001300 | barragan.house.gov | barragan | https://barragan.house.gov/news | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 19, 2025 Contact: Jin.Choi@mail.house.gov Rep. Barragán joins Reps. Letlow, Schrier to Introduce Bipartisan Maternal Support Bill WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Nanette Barragán (CA-44) joined Reps. Julia Letlow (R-LA), Kim Schrier (D-WA), and Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA) to introduce legislation aimed at increasing critical support for new mothers and infants through the distribution of newborn supply kits. The Newborns Essentials Support Toolkit (NEST) Act authorizes an existing pilot program within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to provide items such as diapers, wipes, breastfeeding supplies, and postpartum mental health resources in areas of need. “No mother should have to worry about whether she can afford the basic necessities her newborn needs in those critical first days,” said Congresswoman Nanette Barragán. “The bipartisan NEST Act builds on proven partnerships to ensure families, especially those in underserved and maternal health desert communities, have access to essential supplies and postpartum support. This legislation is a practical, compassionate step toward improving maternal and infant health outcomes and giving every child a strong start in life.” “Motherhood is a tremendous blessing and the highest calling of my life. In the days and moments after giving birth, I want all moms to have the support necessary to create a nurturing environment for their child, especially in maternal health deserts and our rural communities,” said Congresswoman Julia Letlow, the primary sponsor of the legislation. “We will keep working with our local hospitals and private sector partners to expand this program and provide meaningful support for mothers and their babies.” “As a mother and a pediatrician, I understand the physical, mental, and financial challenges that mothers of newborns often face during the postpartum period,” said Congresswoman Schrier, M.D. “Mothers need all the support we can provide. That is why I am proud to introduce the bipart… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://barragan.house.gov/2025/12/19/press-release-rep-barragan-reintroduces-bill-to-address-transportation-barriers-to-help-americans-access-vaccinations/ | PRESS RELEASE: Rep. Barragán Reintroduces Bill to Address Transportation Barriers to Help Americans Access Vaccinations | 2025-12-19 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Nanette Diaz Barragán | B001300 | barragan.house.gov | barragan | https://barragan.house.gov/news | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 19, 2025 Contact: Jin.Choi@mail.house.gov Rep. Barragán Reintroduces Bill to Address Transportation Barriers to Help Americans Access Vaccinations Washington, D.C. — Yesterday, Congresswoman Nanette Barragán (CA-44) reintroduced the Vaccine Transportation Access Act to support Americans getting vaccinated by creating a grant program for community organizations to address transportation barriers. Grants can be used to provide on-demand transportation for patients directly or pay for transportation services, such as ride-share companies to bring the patients to and from their vaccine appointments. This bill builds upon Rep. Barragán’s COVID Vaccine Transportation Access Act (H.R. 3013) in 2021, which focused on ensuring that people in communities facing transportation barriers could reach their COVID vaccine and booster shot appointments during the pandemic. “Getting vaccinated can help protect against preventable illnesses, hospitalizations, and increased health care costs across communities,” said Rep. Barragán. “But in many communities like mine, patients may lack the financial resources or reliable transportation to get to their routine check-up – and the closest health center or hospital can be miles away. That is why I’m proud to reintroduce the Vaccine Transportation Access Act to help ensure that Americans can receive the critical preventive care they need, especially at a time when vaccine access and affordability are under attack.” “Transportation should never stand between a patient and getting a lifesaving vaccine. The Vaccine Transportation Access Act is a smart, practical step that helps communities close that gap. The AAFP is proud to endorse this legislation because it strengthens access, supports evidence-based care and helps ensure every patient — regardless of where they live — can get the vaccinations they need to stay healthy,” said Sarah Nosal, MD, FAAFP, President of American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). “The American College of Physicians strong… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://barragan.house.gov/2025/12/19/press-release-reps-barragan-kean-jr-miller-meeks-auchincloss-fitzpatrick-and-watson-coleman-re-introduce-legislation-to-protect-patients-from-high-prescription-drug-costs/ | PRESS RELEASE: Reps. Barragán, Kean, Jr., Miller-Meeks, Auchincloss, Fitzpatrick, and Watson Coleman Re-Introduce Legislation to Protect Patients from High Prescription Drug Costs | 2025-12-19 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Nanette Diaz Barragán | B001300 | barragan.house.gov | barragan | https://barragan.house.gov/news | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 19, 2025 Contact: Jin.Choi@mail.house.gov Reps. Barragán, Kean, Jr., Miller-Meeks, Auchincloss, Fitzpatrick, and Watson Coleman Re-Introduce Legislation to Protect Patients from High Prescription Drug Costs WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Nanette Barragán (CA-44) joined Representatives Tom Kean, Jr. (R-NJ), Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA), Jake Auchincloss (D-MA), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), and Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ) to reintroduce the Help Ensure Lower Patient (HELP) Copays Act to make life-saving prescription medications more affordable for patients with rare, serious, and chronic conditions. This bipartisan legislation would require insurance companies and Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) to count the value of copay assistance they receive on a patient’s behalf toward cost-sharing requirements. This change ensures that payments, whether they come directly out of a patient’s pocket or with help from non-profit organizations and prescription drug manufacturers, contribute toward a patient’s annual deductible and out-of-pocket limit. Rep. Barragán said, “For patients living with complex and chronic diseases, access to prescription drugs that help them manage their condition saves lives, plain and simple. But too many Americans are unable to afford the medications they need because the out-of-pocket costs are too high. This is unacceptable. Americans work hard every day to make sure they can feed their families and take care of their loved ones. They should not be priced out of receiving the life-saving medications they rely on. That is why I am proud to co-lead, the HELP Copays Act, with Congressman Kean. This bipartisan bill will help working American families afford their prescriptions by putting a stop to harmful practices by insurance companies and Pharmacy Benefit Managers, and ensuring that patients’ copay assistance counts towards their cost-sharing requirements. Because drug affordability is not a blue-state issue or a red-state issue — it is an issue that affect… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://gomez.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5865 | Rep. Jimmy Gomez Wins Court Fight Against Trump Administration, Conducts Oversight Inspection of Roybal Allard Federal Detention Facility | 2025-12-19 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Jimmy Gomez | G000585 | gomez.house.gov | gomez | https://gomez.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | LOS ANGELES, CA — After successfully suing the Trump administration and winning a federal court ruling restoring individual Congressmembers' right to conduct unannounced inspections, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) today carried out an oversight inspection of the Roybal Allard Federal Detention Facility (B-18) in Downtown Los Angeles. Rep. Gomez was a plaintiff in the lawsuit that blocked ICE from unlawfully denying Members of Congress access to detention facilities. The decisive court ruling forced the administration to reverse its illegal policy and allowed Rep. Gomez to enter the facility after being denied access three separate times earlier this year. “I fought the Trump administration in federal court and won in order to gain access to ICE’s B-18 detention facility in Downtown Los Angeles to carry out my oversight responsibilities,” said Rep. Jimmy Gomez. “What I saw confirms violations of basic standards and the law: people held for up to 72 hours in a facility designed for short-term processing, with no working kitchen, no on-site medical staff, and food limited to chips, cookies, and frozen burritos. For nearly a year, this administration has unlawfully shut out congressional oversight while detentions surged, concealing unsafe conditions inside. As a U.S. Representative, I will continue using every oversight tool available until DHS restores transparency and follows the law.” Under federal law (Section 527 of the FY2024 DHS Appropriations Act), Members of Congress are explicitly authorized to visit ICE facilities where noncitizens are detained without providing prior notice. Despite this clear statutory authority, ICE repeatedly blocked Members’ access throughout the year. In response, the Trump administration announced a new policy imposing a seven-day waiting period and barring Members of Congress from entering ICE field offices, effectively preventing real-time oversight. On July 30, Rep. Gomez joined several other Members of the U.S. House of Representatives in filing suit against the Trump admi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://harder.house.gov/media/press-releases/health-care-harder-introduces-bipartisan-bill-to-protect-patients-and-providers-from-shady-contractors | Health Care: Harder Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Protect Patients and Providers from Shady Contractors | 2025-12-19 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Josh Harder | H001090 | harder.house.gov | harder | https://harder.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Josh Harder (CA-09) announced bipartisan legislation to protect patients and providers from shady contractors that withhold funding in health care claim reviews. Led with Rep. Young Kim (CA-40), Harder’s Contractors Accountability and Transparency (CAT) Act would ensure strong oversight of our health care institutions while stopping third-party contractors from disrupting access to care or forcing legitimate businesses under a mountain of bureaucracy. Medicare uses a network of third-party contractors to carry out program integrity audits and claims reviews. These reviews are intended to safeguard taxpayer dollars, but suppliers across the country report that vague documentation requests, inconsistent standards, and long delays in reimbursement have created significant challenges. These problems can disrupt care for Medicare beneficiaries and strain small and mid-sized businesses that depend on predictable cash flow and clear rules to operate. “Contractors are supposed to be protecting patients and taxpayers, not creating avoidable obstacles for the legitimate providers our communities depend on,” said Rep. Harder. “The CAT Act makes the audit process clear and predictable for providers, cuts out disruptions to patients, and stops bad actors from messing with our health care. That’s how it's supposed to work.” The CAT Act sets clearer performance expectations for Medicare's auditing contractors, improves communication requirements, and increases transparency throughout the audit process. That ensures a more consistent system that allows suppliers to plan, grow, and invest in their businesses while maintaining strong program integrity. “Pacific Medical supports thousands of patients and a large workforce across California and the western United States,” said Mark Weaver, General Counsel for Pacific Medical. “Unpredictable Medicare audits and delayed reimbursements strain our operations, disrupt patient care, and limit our ability to grow and plan for the future. We appreciate Represent… | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://liccardo.house.gov/media/press-releases/liccardos-bipartisan-housing-bills-advance-through-committee | Liccardo’s Bipartisan Housing Bills Advance Through Committee | 2025-12-19 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Sam T. Liccardo | L000607 | liccardo.house.gov | liccardo | https://liccardo.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC — The House Committee on Financial Services advanced the bipartisan Housing for the 21st Century Act, a legislative package designed to streamline development and make housing more affordable. Congressman Sam Liccardo (CA-16) leads two bills included in the package, both focused on cutting red tape that is constraining growth in America’s housing supply. “We are twelve million homes short for both buyers and renters in the U.S., and we won’t meet demand unless we increase supply,” said Liccardo. “Meeting our nation’s housing demand will drive down housing costs, and I’m proud to lead legislation that eases the squeeze on families—perhaps nowhere more acutely than in the Bay Area.” Congressman Mike Flood, Chairman of the Housing and Insurance Subcommittee, co-leads both bills with Liccardo, and those bills have made their way into a bipartisan housing package advancing to the House floor in January. Together, the bills—H.R. 4810, the BUILD Housing Act, and H.R. 4660, the Unlocking Housing Supply Through Streamlined and Modernized Reviews Act—reflect growing bipartisan consensus that solving America’s housing shortage requires more nimble federal processes for affordable construction, and stronger partnerships with state and local governments. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://lofgren.house.gov/media/press-releases/lofgren-slams-rfk-jr-disgraceful-plan-fund-unethical-research-infants-guinea | Lofgren Slams RFK Jr. for Disgraceful Plan to Fund Unethical Research on Infants in Guinea-Bissau | 2025-12-19 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Zoe Lofgren | L000397 | lofgren.house.gov | lofgren | https://lofgren.house.gov/media/press-releases | page_html | WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, it came to light that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) plans to provide funding for a group with proven ties to the U.S. anti-vaccine movement to conduct research on the Hepatitis B vaccine, using infants in Guinea-Bissau as its test subjects. This study comes after the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, which now includes several vaccine skeptics, eliminated long-standing recommendations for Hepatitis B vaccines for newborns. The CDC intends to fund a five-year, randomized controlled trial in Guinea-Bissau of the hepatitis B vaccine — giving some infants the vaccine at birth and others the vaccine at 6 weeks of age. The study is considered highly unethical because it withholds a proven, life-saving vaccine from newborn babies with the goal of promoting Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s anti-vaccine agenda. “This is a new low for the Trump administration," said Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren. "I am absolutely disgusted. To withhold a lifesaving vaccine from babies across the globe to promote your anti vaccine agenda at home is deplorable. How has it come to this? RFK Jr. must be stopped.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-03-30T11:08:25Z |
| https://matsui.house.gov/media/press-releases/matsui-and-colleagues-call-trump-administration-stop-targeting-afghan | MATSUI AND COLLEAGUES CALL ON TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO STOP TARGETING OF AFGHAN NATIONALS | 2025-12-19 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Doris O. Matsui | M001163 | matsui.house.gov | matsui | https://matsui.house.gov/media | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07) and Congressmen Jason Crow (CO-06), Scott Peters (CA-52), Seth Moulton (MA-06), and Derek Tran (CA-45) led a group of 61 total lawmakers calling on the Trump administration to stop pushing divisive policies that unfairly target Afghan nationals. In their letter to Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the lawmakers noted that the Trump administration’s policies will “scapegoat all Afghans and entire nationalities” and put at risk vulnerable Afghans who stood alongside the United States and seek a life free of the Taliban’s repression, discrimination, and violence. Following the shooting of Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe and tragic death of Spc. Sarah Beckstrom, the Trump administration moved to close nearly all legal pathways Afghan nationals have to resettle in the United States. Included within that change is the suspension of the longstanding Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) program, which is open to those who fought alongside American forces in Afghanistan. Their decision is among other deeply troubling actions taken by this Administration like terminating Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Afghanistan, indefinitely pausing all refugee resettlement, including Afghanistan in a blanket travel ban in June, and eliminating a travel ban exception for Afghan SIV holders effective January 1, 2026 “The horrific actions of one individual should not be used to vilify every individual from Afghanistan who legally seeks to live in the United States. Afghans who enter the country with a Special Immigrant Visa (SIV), with humanitarian parole, through the refugee resettlement process, or who claim asylum, are subject to a thorough vetting process that can take months to years,” wrote the lawmakers. “Exploiting this tragedy to sow division and inflame fear will not make America safer,” the lawmakers continued. “Abandoning those who made the courageous choice to stand beside us signals to those we may need as allies in the future that we… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://mikethompson.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/thompson-releases-2025-end-year-update | THOMPSON RELEASES 2025 END OF YEAR UPDATE | 2025-12-19 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Mike Thompson | T000460 | mikethompson.house.gov | mikethompson | https://mikethompson.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | View the Designed 2025 End of Year Update HERE! As 2025 comes to a close, here’s a look back at what my team and I have done… Delivering for Constituents Supporting Fourth District residents like you is the cornerstone of all that we do at Team Thompson. Since the start of this year, my staff and I have worked with federal agencies to return $19,942,459.62 to residents of our district and helped 2,215 constituents receive assistance from the federal government. My team and I have responded to over 214,498 letters, emails, and phone calls from community members and scheduled 329 White House and Capitol tours for constituents. I’m pleased to report that my team and I have reached more constituents than ever before through town halls and community events this year. I hosted over 20 town halls, reaching more than 20,000 people in our community in-person and online to answer your questions about my work for our community. My team and I were pleased to expand our regular office hours this year, too, to reach people where they live throughout our district and to provide an easy way for community members to speak one-on-one with a member of my staff about any challenges or concerns they face. If you’d like to be notified when my team hosts office hours in your area, sign up for my e-newsletter. If you or someone you know needs help with passports and visas, veterans benefits, IRS issues, agricultural issues, small business assistance, immigration, Medicare and Medicaid, or if you are facing any other problem navigating the federal government, my team is ready to help. Click here or call me at one of my offices to get started: Napa: (707) 226-9898 Santa Rosa: (707) 542-7182 Woodland: (530) 753-3501 Washington: (202) 225-3311 It’s my honor to serve you, and my team and I are prepared to help in any way we can to ensure you get the support you need. Hear from some constituents we helped this year: I want to say THANK YOU for all the assistance [Rep. Thompson] provided in helping to resolve my issue with the FA… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://min.house.gov/media/press-releases/hell-no-representative-dave-min-whether-doj-can-be-trusted-follow-law | 'Hell No': Representative Dave Min on Whether the DOJ can be Trusted to Follow the Law Regarding Epstein Files Release | 2025-12-19 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Dave Min | M001241 | min.house.gov | min | https://min.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. — Today, on CNN’s News Central, Representative Dave Min (CA-47), member of the House Oversight Committee and former SEC Enforcement attorney, demanded justice for the survivors of Epstein’s abuse and the full release of the Epstein files from the Justice Department. The DOJ is legally required to release the full Epstein files today, but Rep. Min expressed skepticism, noting Attorney General Pam Bondi and her senior lawyers at the DOJ have “developed a well-earned reputation for breaking the law.” Image WATCH REP. MIN ON CNN HERE On if the DOJ Attempts to Withhold the Release of the Files “We are going to keep fighting for full transparency and disclosure. The survivors deserve that. The American people deserve that. And look, the problem with this Department of Justice and Attorney General Pam Bondi, is that they have now developed a well-earned reputation for breaking the law, for ignoring laws and norms, because of their repeated and flagrant just disregard for the rule of law, including our subpoena earlier this year, but so many other issues that have popped up over the course of the last 11 months. So I hope they do the right thing. I hope they release every responsive document. But are we going to trust them at their word? At this point? I'd say hell no. We have a job to do, and that is to find justice for the survivors. On the “Smoking Gun” in the Epstein Files “I think the smoking gun, as the lead prosecutor, Marie Villafaña described it. She described this literally as the smoking gun that would break the case wide open is the computer files. The computer records. Video evidence. We know that Epstein liked to record everything, who was coming in and out of his estates. Apparently, he had cameras in every bedroom and in every room in his homes. That had a lot of potentially incriminating evidence, that maybe he was keeping. And so we need to see that. Apparently the DOJ has that, they have not produced it to anybody. But, that is one of the things that we really need to see. But th… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://panetta.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-panetta-secures-defense-priorities-ndaa-including-pay-increase-support | Rep. Panetta Secures Defense Priorities in NDAA, Including Pay Increase, Support for Housing, and Improvements to Recruitment & Retention | 2025-12-19 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Jimmy Panetta | P000613 | panetta.house.gov | panetta | https://panetta.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | December 19, 2025 Washington, DC – United States Representatives Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) announced that he had secured several defense priorities for California’s 19th Congressional District in the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The bill was signed by the President into law yesterday. The FY2026 NDAA includes several key pieces of legislation championed by Rep. Panetta, including language that supports the district’s military families and installations, and boost innovation and technological development. “California’s 19th Congressional District has long been a defense hub, leading critical work in research, naval and maritime innovation, foreign language training, and so much more,” said Rep. Panetta. “I’m proud that this year’s NDAA included so many of our priorities to ensure our local installations and military families remain supported and ready to address any threats to our homeland. By expanding benefits for servicemembers, which includes a pay raise, and making sure America can maintain its technological edge, we’re investing in the personal and familial security of our military men and women and the long-term security of our nation.” Congressman Panetta’s Legislation Included in Final Passage: Improving housing, food security, and basic needs. Improvements to basic allowance for housing. Develops clear documentation explaining BAH rates, and increases reviews/updates to once per year; assesses the adequacy of BAH for military housing areas (MHAs) and directs the Pentagon to conduct a pilot program in an area with fifteen MHAs to evaluate BAH rates using an AI-generated rate model. Improvements to DoD Housing Requirements and Market Analysis. Creates an increase in BAH rates by expanding the population count used towards overall cost of living by including civilian employees and defense contractors, not just military personnel. Modifications to calculation of basic allowance for subsistence (BAS) for enlisted members. Increases the rates of BAS to cover a “liberal food plan” for t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://scottpeters.house.gov/press-releases/peters-evans-garbarino-vasquez-unveil-effort-to-accelerate-federal-permitting-processes | Peters, Evans, Garbarino, Vasquez Unveil Effort to Accelerate Federal Permitting Processes | 2025-12-19 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Scott H. Peters | P000608 | scottpeters.house.gov | scottpeters | https://scottpeters.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, Representatives Scott Peters (CA-50), Gabe Evans (CO-08), Andrew Garbarino (NY-02), and Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) released a discussion draft for the Create Expedited Reviews to Transform American Infrastructure Now (CERTAIN) Act to transform the federal permitting process and meet America’s energy and electricity needs. Reps. Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) and Adam Gray (CA-13) have also signed on. The CERTAIN Act would address permit certainty—ensuring federal agencies handle project authorizations and environmental reviews fairly and efficiently, with clear timelines, notice requirements, and accountability. This would facilitate the build out of the energy we need to lower costs, create jobs, and protect our environment. It also emphasizes coordinating between different agencies involved in these processes to avoid unnecessary delays. "It’s no secret that our surging energy demand is straining our grid and our wallets,” Congressman Peters said. “As we face the growing challenge of powering our nation’s future, we must act quickly and effectively. Our CERTAIN Act is the comprehensive solution we need—giving us the tools to tackle energy challenges head-on, without unnecessary delays, and ensuring we’re meeting the moment with urgency and responsibility." “As the representative of a truly all-of-the-above energy district, I hear from oil and gas and renewable energy producers alike that overburdensome permitting processes and lack of permit certainty has plagued investment and delayed innovation. Across the U.S., modernizing how we permit our infrastructure is absolutely vital to meeting our growing energy demand and lowering costs for working families. I’m proud to lead these bipartisan discussions to build upon the work already done in the House to strengthen American jobs, businesses and markets, reduce cost of living, and provide investors greater certainty when allocating capital to current and future energy projects,” said Congressman Evans “Endless permitting roadblocks hurt communities … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://simon.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lateefah-simon-brings-over-344-million-home-east-bay-first-year | Congresswoman Lateefah Simon Brings over $344 Million Home to the East Bay in First Year Representing California’s 12th District | 2025-12-19 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Lateefah Simon | S001231 | simon.house.gov | simon | https://simon.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | December 19, 2025 OAKLAND, CA. – Since being sworn-in in January 2025, Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12) has secured over $344 million in federal funding for California’s 12th Congressional District. These federal grants have supported scientific research, arts, education, community health care programs, housing programs, infrastructure modernization, small businesses, and more across the East Bay. “Our district is one of the most vibrant, diverse places in the nation. We have scientists, engineers, artists, educators, community leaders, and many groups who power the East Bay, the nation, AND the future with their work. Since coming to Congress in January, one of my top priorities has been to deliver federal funding back to our district,” said Congresswoman Lateefah Simon. “I am proud to have secured over $344 million for organizations and institutions in our district that not only lift us up now, but that also innovate and send us towards a better future. "As federal funding continues to come under attack, I will continue fighting to protect Congress’ power of the purse and ensure that the institutions and organizations that breathe life into CA-12 receive the federal funds they deserve.” More details on the grants Congresswoman Simon announced throughout 2025 can be found below: Scientific research at the University of California (UC), Berkeley, Lawrence Berkeley Labs and Kaiser Foundation Research Institute received over $76.5 million in federal grant funding this year. This money will fund various types of research including for neurological and aging disorders, cancers, and vision loss diseases. This funding will help to carry us into a future where more families know hope and less people know sickness. $22 million dollars has gone towards education and vocational training programs at UC Berkeley, Samuel Merritt University, and CiviCorps. Head Start and Early Head Start programs in the City of Oakland also received funding. The arts and arts education at the University of California, Berkeley and… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://tran.house.gov/media/press-releases/representatives-tran-hurd-dean-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-combat-youth | Representatives Tran, Hurd, Dean Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Combat Youth Substance Use | 2025-12-19 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Derek Tran | T000491 | tran.house.gov | tran | https://tran.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, DC – Yesterday, U.S. Representative Derek Tran (D-CA-45), alongside Representatives Jeff Hurd (R-CO-03) and Madeleine Dean (D-PA-04), introduced bipartisan legislation to prevent youth substance use. The Youth Substance Prevention and Awareness Act would allow federal grants to fund evidence-based public service announcement (PSA) campaigns designed to educate young people about the dangers of substance abuse. Specifically, the legislation would expand the Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Program (COSSUP) to support age-appropriate drug prevention PSAs launched by state and local governments that reach youth in their communities. Read the full text of the legislation HERE. “As online misinformation increasingly impacts young people, it is more important than ever to distribute reliable, factual information about the impacts of substance abuse. My bill would make it easier for children and teenagers to access preventative educational materials about drugs and other harmful substances that are tailored to their age, to help them make informed choices as they grow up,” said Representative Tran. “This isn’t a partisan issue. The rapidly increasing flow of illicit drugs onto our streets, especially by malign actors like the Chinese Communist Party, is a concern for parents of young children, like me, on both sides of the political aisle. This bipartisan, common-sense legislation takes a meaningful step toward addressing substance abuse in our communities. I’m proud to have strong bipartisan support for this measure that will help keep all of our kids safe and healthy.” “Preventing substance abuse before it starts is one of the most effective ways we can protect our kids and strengthen our communities. This legislation focuses on evidence based prevention, modern communication tools, and accountability, making sure taxpayer dollars are used to reach young people where they are and with messages that actually work,” said Representativ… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.padilla.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/padilla-cortez-masto-schatz-lead-21-senators-in-condemning-the-trump-administrations-unlawful-attacks-on-english-language-learners-education/ | Padilla, Cortez Masto, Schatz Lead 21 Senators in Condemning the Trump Administration’s Unlawful Attacks on English Language Learners’ Education | 2025-12-19 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | Senate | CA | Alex Padilla | P000145 | www.padilla.senate.gov | padilla | https://www.padilla.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | Senators on the transfer of the Office of English Language Acquisition away from the Education Department: “This will not improve student outcomes. It will only make it harder for states, school districts, and educators to meet the diverse needs of English learners.” WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), and Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) led 21 Senators in expressing their alarm at the Trump Administration’s attacks against English Language Learners (ELLs). In their letter to Secretary of Education Linda McMahon and Attorney General Pam Bondi, the Senators condemned the Administration’s unlawful transfer of the Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA) from the Department of Education to the Department of Labor and demanded the Trump Administration restore longstanding guidance to support ELLs. The Department of Education Organization Act that established OELA makes clear that its director must report directly to the Secretary of Education. The lawmakers emphasized that OELA is charged with helping ELLs achieve English proficiency and academic success, and the Administration’s unlawful transfer of the Office to the Labor Department — which lacks the necessary expertise, staff, and capacity — would create extreme bureaucratic challenges. This move will severely harm states, school districts, and educators alike. The Senators also made clear that the rescission of longstanding ELL guidance creates confusion among education providers and leaves them vulnerable to litigation for non-compliance with federal laws. This critical guidance, established in 2015, previously outlined how educational institutions can comply with federal laws requiring that ELL students have equal access to schools’ programs and services. “We are outraged by the continued attacks the Trump Administration has undertaken on English learners, including the recent scattering of some of the Department of Education’s core responsibilities across several agencies that lack the expertise, s… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.padilla.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/padilla-statement-on-trump-administrations-unconscionable-targeting-of-minority-serving-institutions/ | Padilla Statement on Trump Administration’s Unconscionable Targeting of Minority-Serving Institutions | 2025-12-19 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | Senate | CA | Alex Padilla | P000145 | www.padilla.senate.gov | padilla | https://www.padilla.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), chair of the Senate Congressional Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) Caucus, issued the following statement after the Department of Justice’s Office of Legal Counsel released an opinion attempting to dismantle Minority-Serving Institutions: “Today’s baseless opinion from the Justice Department is wrong, plain and simple. Donald Trump and his Administration are once again attacking the institutions that expand opportunity for millions of aspiring students of all backgrounds. The opinion ignores federal law, including Congress’ bipartisan support for our nation’s Hispanic-Serving Institutions and Minority-Serving Institutions, including more than 100 MSIs in California alone. “Every student deserves access to the American Dream. This unconscionable move by this Administration will harm millions of students who deserve better.” MSIs are Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions (ANNHs), Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs), Native American Serving Non-Tribal Institutions (NASNTIs), and/or Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs). Historically, these programs have been authorized on a bipartisan basis in law. All MSIs, including HSIs, are accredited, degree-granting, public or private nonprofit institutions of higher education that serve millions of students across the country. More than 800 colleges and universities are MSIs in the U.S., and no court of law has yet issued an opinion finding these programs unconstitutional. As chair of the Senate HSI Caucus, Senator Padilla has led the fight opposing the Trump Administration’s attacks against MSIs. Senator Padilla has led multiple letters stronglyopposing the Education Department’s decision to rescind $350 million in funding from Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs). In September, Padilla and U.S. Representative Joaquin Castro (D-Texas-20), co-chair of the House HSI Caucus, issued a statement slamming t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://harder.house.gov/media/press-releases/mail-theft-harder-s-calls-lead-to-multiple-arrests-in-valley-mail-theft-bust | MAIL THEFT: Harder’s Calls Lead to Multiple Arrests in Valley Mail Theft Bust | 2025-12-19 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Josh Harder | H001090 | harder.house.gov | harder | https://harder.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Harder called on Postal Inspection Service in September to expand Project Safe Delivery to Stockton, crack down on criminals Multi-agency operation recovered hundreds of checks and mail, as well credit cards and postal box master keys WASHINGTON – Today, following his calls for a crackdown on mail theft in the Valley and during the busiest mail delivery season of the year, Rep. Josh Harder (CA-09) announced that a multi-agency operation in Sacramento and San Joaquin Counties has resulted in multiple arrests and recovered property. Led by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, hundreds of pieces of stolen mail and packages were recovered, including credit cards, checks, and postal box master keys. Mail theft is a surging problem in the Valley – more than 200 residents have reached out to Harder’s office expressing concern over mail theft in their community, including stolen master keys which cause entire neighborhoods to be vulnerable to systematic attack. In response, Harder sent a letter to the U.S Postal Service and USPIS in September and met with agency leaders in October to call for the anti-mail theft initiative, Project Safe Delivery, to be expanded to Stockton, and this ongoing operation is part of that initiative. “This time of year is supposed to be about celebrating with family, not worrying about if your packages, checks, and identity is being stolen,” said Rep. Harder. “That’s why I called for a crackdown on these criminals and for Project Safe Delivery to be brought to the Valley. I’m grateful for the ongoing efforts of USPIS to make our community a priority, and I look forward to continuing to work with our local and regional partners in delivering the public safety that our families deserve.” Law enforcement agencies from across the Valley participated in the operation, which ranged from active patrols, surveillance, interviews, residential searches, and arrests, and included the Sacramento Police Department, Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office, Sacramento County Probation Department, Stockton Pol… | 1 | 2026-06-27T20:01:11Z | 2026-06-27T22:31:39Z |
| https://carbajal.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3375 | Carbajal Bill Included in Senator Alex Padilla’s Sweeping Public Lands Package | 2025-12-18 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Salud O. Carbajal | C001112 | carbajal.house.gov | carbajal | https://carbajal.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Legislation authored by U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24), the Central Coast Heritage Protection Act, was included in U.S. Senator Alex Padilla’s (D-CA) Protecting Unique and Beautiful Landscapes by Investing in California (PUBLIC) Lands Act. The PUBLIC Lands Act would support the conservation of over 1.7 million acres of California’s public lands throughout northwest California, the Central Coast, and Los Angeles County. The introduction of this legislation comes as public lands across California are increasingly threatened by the Trump Administration’s efforts to roll back environmental protections and privatize public lands. “From the rugged trails of the Los Padres National Forest to the sweeping Carrizo Plain, the Central Coast is home to some of the most pristine public lands in the country. We must act now to permanently protect these landscapes, which sustain local watersheds, provide opportunities for outdoor recreation, and strengthen both our public health and economy,” said Rep. Carbajal. “I am grateful to Senator Padilla for including my Central Coast Heritage Protection Act in his bill, ensuring these treasures are safeguarded so future generations can continue to experience the natural beauty that defines our region.” The Central Coast Heritage Protection Act would designate approximately 250,000 acres of public land in the Los Padres National Forest and Carrizo Plain National Monument as wilderness, the highest form of federal protection available. A wilderness designation would protect the land from future oil or gas drilling. Carbajal’s bill is supported by nearly 500 Central Coast landowners, businesses, elected officials, farmers, ranchers, civic leaders, wineries, recreationalists, and outfitters. The public lands the Central Coast Heritage Protection Act would protect are home to a wide array of plant and animal life, and the bill will help sustain the ecological future of 468 species of wildlife and more than 1,200 plant species. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://chu.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/reps-chu-smith-introduce-bipartisan-peers-medicare-act-bolster-mental-0 | Reps. Chu, Smith Introduce Bipartisan PEERS in Medicare Act to Bolster Mental Health Care | 2025-12-18 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Judy Chu | C001080 | chu.house.gov | chu | https://chu.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep Judy Chu (CA-28) and Adrian Smith (NE-03) reintroduced the bipartisan PEERS Act to expand access to peer support services for seniors. The Promoting Effective and Empowering Recovery Services (PEERS) in Medicare Act would require Medicare to cover peer support services provided at rural health clinics, federally qualified health centers, community mental health centers, and certified community behavioral health clinics. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (NV) and Bill Cassidy, M.D. (LA) introduced companion legislation in the U.S. Senate. A peer support specialist is a person with “lived experience” who has been trained to support those who struggle with mental health, psychological trauma, or substance use. Peer support specialists do not take the place of mental health practitioners like physicians, psychologists, or social workers. Instead, they supplement these professionals as part of a larger care team to help someone struggling with substance abuse or mental health disorders on the road to recovery. Peer support services help reduce hospitalizations and behavioral crises, improve management of co-occurring physical conditions, help restore relationships and social connection, and ultimately save lives. “Since my first job out of college with the Asian American Drug Abuse Program, I’ve fought for approaches to mental health and substance abuse that not only include prevention and treatment but recovery as well,” said Rep. Chu. “That is why I am leading this bill with Rep. Smith once again, because we want to help bolster the recovery care workforce in our country and expand peer support for Medicare recipients—to offer acceptance, understanding, and validation not found in many other professional relationships. By sharing their own lived experience and practical guidance, peer support workers help people to develop their own goals, create strategies for self‐empowerment, and take concrete steps towards building fulfilling, self‐determined lives for themselves.” “One of the gr… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://costa.house.gov/media/press-releases/costa-bipartisan-specialty-crop-caucus-urges-equitable-relief-specialty-crop | Costa, Bipartisan Specialty Crop Caucus Urges Equitable Relief for Specialty Crop Producers | 2025-12-18 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Jim Costa | C001059 | costa.house.gov | costa | https://costa.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. - Specialty Crop Caucus Co-Chairs Rep. Jim Costa (CA-21), Rep. David Rouzer (NC-07), Rep. Sanford Bishop (GA-02), and Rep. David Valadao (CA-22), joined by 103 Members of Congress, sent a bipartisan letter to the House and Senate Agriculture Committees urging immediate and equitable relief for specialty crop producers. The letter comes in response to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) Program, which allocates $11 billion to row crop producers, and $1 billion is reserved for specialty crops and other commodities, with little clarity on payment structure or timing. Specialty crops—including fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, greenhouse, nursery, and floriculture products—represent one of the most economically significant, incredibly nutritious, and labor-intensive sectors of U.S. agriculture, generating more than $75 billion annually in cash receipts. Yet specialty crop producers continue to face rising costs and market disruptions without receiving proportional relief. Between 2020 and 2025, specialty crop growers paid: 25% more for pesticides 31% more for fuel 37% more for fertilizer Nearly 50% more for labor These cost increases were not matched by comparable increases in crop prices, placing significant strain on growers across the country. In their letter, the Members stress that while USDA has stated that $1 billion will be reserved for specialty crops, details regarding eligibility, payment formulas, and timelines remain unclear. The co-chairs urge the Agriculture Committees to press USDA to ensure these funds are distributed quickly, fairly, and in a manner that reflects the unique structure of specialty crop operations. “Specialty crop growers contribute over $75 billion annually to the U.S. economy, yet they continue to face rising input costs, limited access to labor, trade disruptions, and other unprecedented challenges. As USDA rolls out the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program, we urge the Agriculture Committees to ensure that the $1 billion set asid… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://garamendi.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-garamendi-and-maloy-introduce-bipartisan-geothermal-tax-parity-act-2025 | Reps. Garamendi and Maloy Introduce the Bipartisan Geothermal Tax Parity Act of 2025 | 2025-12-18 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | John Garamendi | G000559 | garamendi.house.gov | garamendi | https://garamendi.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representatives John Garamendi (D-CA-08) and Celeste Maloy (R-UT-02) introduced the bipartisan Geothermal Tax Parity Act of 2025, to promote geothermal projects, one of America’s cheapest and most reliable energy sources, by extending long-standing oil and gas tax provisions to geothermal projects. The bill supports a rapidly growing American energy industry delivering reliable, around-the-clock power. The legislation is co-led by Blake Moore (R-UT-01), Steven Horsford (D-NV-04), and Russ Fulcher (R-ID-01). “Geothermal energy is one of the most promising, clean energy resources we have. It provides reliable, round-the-clock power, strengthens our energy security, and creates good-paying jobs,” said Rep. John Garamendi. “The bipartisan Geothermal Tax Parity Act is simple: if oil and gas receive a tax benefit, geothermal should too. By extending long-standing energy tax incentives to geothermal, we can accelerate next-generation clean energy deployment, leverage our existing workforce and engineering expertise, and position the United States as a global leader in geothermal power.” “Geothermal energy is a reliable resource with enormous potential, especially in the West,” said Rep. Celeste Maloy. “Utah is already proving what next generation geothermal can deliver. This bill removes outdated barriers in the tax code so private investment can keep pace with innovation, strengthen our energy security, and create high quality jobs in rural communities.” The Geothermal Tax Parity Act would allow geothermal projects to qualify for the same passive loss treatment long available to oil and gas investments, enabling investors to deduct project losses against other income. The bill would also extend existing tax treatment for geological and geophysical exploration costs to geothermal development, reducing upfront risk and encouraging private sector investment. “If our tax code continues to give benefits to big oil and gas, it should at least recognize the value of geothermal energy too,” said R… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://gomez.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5859 | Congressman Jimmy Gomez Remarks at American Affordability Act Press Conference | 2025-12-18 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Jimmy Gomez | G000585 | gomez.house.gov | gomez | https://gomez.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | I really want to just appreciate the work that my colleagues have done. The question about affordability, I don't need statistics to tell me that people are struggling. Because I grew up in a family of immigrant parents for my siblings were born in Mexico. And they came here to work hard and to develop a better life for themselves and their kids. And they were able to buy a home, but still had to work four to five jobs a week to make ends meet, to put food on the table, to pay the mortgage. Unfortunately, we didn't have health insurance at the time. And we were always one crisis away from going under and losing that house. But here's the thing, my parents thought, you own a home, you've made it in the United States. You own a home, you have security and stability. And then your kids are going to be able to come back if need be, or they were inherent at home to build wealth and stability. So when I was about 39 years old, yes, 39, I bought my first house in Los Angeles. It was a lot of money back then. It's even more today. But my mom was more proud that when I bought that home than when I graduated from Harvard University. That's what a home means. It means that the American dream is alive and well. But today, more people know that buying a home is out of reach. And that comes for the fact that it's no longer affordable. More people are renting, paying 30% of their incomes towards rent. More people are trying to buy a home, but then instead of buying it in their late 20s or early 30s or buying it in their 40s. And parents now, because of that, believe that their children are going to be worse off than they were. So no longer is it believe that the next generation is going to inherit the idea that you work hard enough, you will do better, and your kids will do better. So housing and the housing affordability crisis is a big part of that. That's why we held the first ever congressional summit on the national housing affordability crisis in September, bringing together advocates from the renters, to the homeo… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://gray.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-gray-advances-major-permitting-reform-legislation-calls-speedy-review | REP. GRAY ADVANCES MAJOR PERMITTING REFORM LEGISLATION, CALLS FOR SPEEDY REVIEW OF CALIFORNIA WATER PROJECTS | 2025-12-18 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Adam Gray | G000605 | gray.house.gov | gray | https://gray.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – This week, the House voted to pass the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act, which contained permitting reform deadline provisions negotiated and advanced by Rep. Adam Gray (CA-13). The bipartisan SPEED Act would simplify the permitting process for infrastructure development by cutting unnecessary regulations, shortening approval timelines, and limiting lawsuits that have slowed projects under previous laws. “Water projects and all infrastructure projects should not take more than a decade to approve,” said Rep. Gray. “These projects are essential to our communities, and once permitted, they should move forward without the threat of revocation or delay. Bureaucracy must not stand in the way of delivering critical infrastructure to the American people.” Rep. Gray played a key role in the bipartisan group that advanced the bill through the House Natural Resources Committee. Unfortunately, when the bill reached the House floor, Republicans added a provision that significantly weakened permit certainty for energy projects. Rep. Gray looks forward to working with his colleagues in the Senate to re-strengthen the certainty language and bring the bill back toward a more bipartisan final product. To watch Rep. Gray's full remarks during the House Natural Resources Committee markup, click here. | 1 | 2026-04-29T06:03:53Z | 2026-04-29T06:05:09Z |
| https://levin.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mike-levins-bipartisan-tier-act-signed-into-law | Rep. Mike Levin’s Bipartisan TIER Act Signed into Law | 2025-12-18 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Mike Levin | L000593 | levin.house.gov | levin | https://levin.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | TIER Act Will Help Service Members Successfully Transition Back into Civilian Life; Marks Rep. Levin’s 35th Bill to Become Law Washington, D.C.—Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) announced that his bipartisan bill, the Transition Improvement by Estimating Risk (TIER) Act of 2025, was signed into law by President Trump as part of the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This is Rep. Levin’s 35th bipartisan bill to become law. The TIER Act will help target resources for service members to successfully transition back into civilian life. “My bipartisan bill, the TIER Act, is now law and will ensure service members across the country receive the right level of support when they leave active duty and transition back into civilian life,” said Rep. Levin. “It will strengthen the transition process to ensure all service members’ needs are met and the help they receive adequately reflects their circumstances. Our country has a duty to our service members, and our laws must meet their needs. This law is another step in fulfilling our nation’s promise to them.” The TIER Act improves the existing Transition Assistance Program (TAP) by adding additional screening factors to more accurately assess the transition risk for individual service members. By focusing especially on child care requirements, spousal employment, and familial obligations of each service member, the law will help us identify the resources each service member needs to succeed in their transition to civilian life. TAP has three pathways, also called tiers, that screen each service member for potential risk as they go through the transition process in order to determine the level of support they will need. Service members are assigned a tier by counselors based on many factors, such as disability, rank, term of service, educational and employment history, military occupational specialty, and more. The passage of Rep. Levin’s TIER Act into law will add other factors such as familial obligations and spousal unemployment that will then contribute to t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://lindasanchez.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/sanchez-espaillat-48-democrats-condemn-trumps-attacks-brazils-democracy | Sánchez, Espaillat, 48 Democrats condemn Trump’s attacks on Brazil’s democracy | 2025-12-18 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Linda T. Sánchez | S001156 | lindasanchez.house.gov | lindasanchez | https://lindasanchez.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Ranking Member Linda T. Sánchez (D-Calif.) and Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Adriano Espaillat (D-N.Y.), along with 48 of their colleagues, today condemned President Trump’s unprecedented attacks on Brazil’s democracy and his attempts to shield former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro from accountability for his role in an attempted coup. In a letter to the president, the members said Trump unlawfully misused tariff and foreign policy tools to interfere with Brazil’s democratic institutions and judicial independence. Brazil was the only one of 25 countries to receive a tariff threat letter from the Trump administration despite having a positive trade balance with the United States for nearly two decades. “Your policies towards Brazil have only damaged U.S. leadership in the region. Since you imposed the Brazil tariffs, your administration has failed to provide any evidence that they would create American jobs or revive U.S. industries,” the members wrote. “Instead, in response to U.S. tariffs, Brazil — like many countries around the world — has accelerated efforts to distance itself from the United States, including by pushing for trade deals with Mexico, Vietnam, and others. China has quickly seized on the opportunity to strengthen its ties with Brazil, painting itself as a “defender” of the Global South against the United States, expanding BRICS cooperation, and turning to Brazil to provide key commodities.” In addition to Sánchez and Espaillat, the letter was signed by Representatives Jonathan L. Jackson (D-Ill.), Jimmy Gomez (D-Calif.), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.), Terri A. Sewell (D-Ala.), Paul D. Tonko (D-N.Y.), Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.), Gwen S. Moore (D-Wis.), Andrea Salinas (D-Ore.), Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.), Nydia M. Velázquez (D-N.Y.), Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-Calif.), Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.), Jill Tokuda (D-Hawaii), Dina Titus (D-Nev.), Sarah McBride (D-Del.), Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.), Brendan F. Boyle (D-P… | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://lofgren.house.gov/media/press-releases/lofgren-science-democrats-condemn-illegal-elimination-office-clean-energy | Lofgren, Science Democrats Condemn Illegal Elimination of the Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations | 2025-12-18 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Zoe Lofgren | L000397 | lofgren.house.gov | lofgren | https://lofgren.house.gov/media/press-releases | page_html | WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) and Science Committee Democratic Members sent a letter to Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Chris Wright condemning the illegal elimination of the Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED). OCED was created by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) with the purpose of cultivating the expertise required to provide high-quality, technology-independent management for large, commercially focused energy demonstration projects at DOE. The IIJA explicitly called for the establishment of OCED, and therefore DOE’s elimination of this office is undeniably illegal. Not only that, the dissolution of OCED increases the likelihood of project failures and taxpayer losses related to large-scale energy demonstration projects under DOE’s purview. “It is worth remembering why Congress created OCED, for it was not a random or careless decision,” the Members wrote in their letter. “In the years preceding OCED’s creation, Congress witnessed the existing technology offices within DOE repeatedly struggle to manage large-scale energy demonstration projects, particularly projects related to nuclear technologies and carbon capture and storage technologies. The track records of these offices in managing large demonstration projects were extremely poor.” “When the Department of Energy (DOE) eliminated OCED in its reorganization, it did more than jeopardize multi-billion dollar demonstration programs and risk long-term setbacks in the deployment of innovative energy technologies that are crucial for the nation’s energy future,” the Members continued. “DOE broke the law – brazenly, shamelessly broke the law – and violated the separation of powers that stands at the heart of our constitutional system. Every day that this defiance continues is a travesty. The only way for DOE to stop offending our constitutional order is to reverse course immediately, reconstitute OCED, and restore the rightful authorities that were assigned to it by Congress.” The letter was signed by… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-03-30T11:08:25Z |
| https://lofgren.house.gov/media/press-releases/response-trump-administrations-attacks-refugees-rep-lofgren-and-sen-markey | In Response to Trump Administration’s Attacks on Refugees, Rep. Lofgren and Sen. Markey Reintroduce Legislation to Protect Refugee Entry into the United States | 2025-12-18 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Zoe Lofgren | L000397 | lofgren.house.gov | lofgren | https://lofgren.house.gov/media/press-releases | page_html | WASHINGTON, DC - Representative Zoe Lofgren (CA-18) and Senator Edward J. Markey (D-MA) today, on International Migrants Day, reintroduced the Guaranteed Refugee Admission Ceiling Enhancement (GRACE) Act, legislation that would ensure a U.S. President cannot set a Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions—the annual refugee admissions goal—below 125,000 refugees. As the Trump administration’s ramps up its racist and xenophobic attacks on refugees, this legislation would seek to reestablish the United States’ commitment to welcoming refugees. Protecting those fleeing persecution is a fundamental American value. The GRACE Act takes a necessary step toward upholding this value. Upon taking office earlier this year, President Trump signed an Executive Order suspending the entry of refugees under the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP), stranding thousands of highly vetted refugees abroad. In October, the Trump administration announced that it would set the Fiscal Year 2026 refugee admissions cap at 7,500 refugees—the lowest ceiling in the history of the refugee program since Congress established the program in 1980. President Trump has destroyed the USRAP’s historic mission and eroded the United States’ moral standing in the world. “The Trump administration has been destroying America's lifesaving refugee program,” said Rep. Lofgren, a former immigration lawyer and senior member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration. “Slamming the door on those fleeing persecution is a betrayal of American values, and it comes at a time when refugee numbers are increasing significantly due to instability around the globe. The GRACE Act upholds our country's commitments and grants safety and opportunity to those whose lives have been uprooted, many of whom are children.” “The Trump administration’s racist and xenophobic attacks on refugees have made it more critical to recommit our country to its promises of safety for those seeking refuge. The GRACE Actreaffirms a simple truth: the United States is stronges… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-03-30T11:08:25Z |
| https://mikethompson.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/thompson-neal-ways-and-means-democrats-introduce-american-affordability-act | THOMPSON, NEAL, WAYS AND MEANS DEMOCRATS INTRODUCE AMERICAN AFFORDABILITY ACT TO LOWER COSTS FOR AMERICANS | 2025-12-18 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Mike Thompson | T000460 | mikethompson.house.gov | mikethompson | https://mikethompson.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, Ranking Member of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Tax Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04),Ranking Member of the House Ways and Means Committee Rep. Richard E. Neal (MA-01), and Ways and Means Democrats held a press conference announcing the American Affordability Act, a comprehensive bill aimed at lowering the cost of living for American families. “Families are doing everything right and still falling behind as costs keep rising,” said Thompson. “The American Affordability Act is about real relief for families: affordable housing, lower energy bills, more affordable childcare and healthcare, and bigger paychecks. This bill delivers targeted tax relief and smart investments that help families make ends meet and restores the promise that hard work should be enough to get ahead in our country.” “While Donald Trump projects and dismisses affordability fears as a ‘hoax,’ Democrats have been and always will be at the front of the fight to lower costs for everyday workers and families. Tax Ranking Member Mike Thompson knows that whether it’s tackling the housing crisis, making child care more affordable, or lowering health and energy costs, we have so much work to do to ease the minds of the American people and foster opportunity. The American Affordability Act is a blueprint for the next step in our fight for what we are united to deliver: lower costs and easier, better lives,” said Neal. Thompson and Neal were joined by Representatives Terri Sewell (AL-07), Jimmy Gomez (CA-34), Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), and Steven Horsford (NV-04) at the press conference. The bill is co-led by 16 Ways and Means Committee Democrats. BACKGROUND As Americans continue to face rising costs for housing, healthcare, childcare, energy, and education, Thompson led Ways and Means Democrats in designing this comprehensive bill to put money back in Americans’ pockets and strengthen our economy. The American Affordability Act is designed to lower everyday costs and expand economic opportunity through targeted tax relie… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://min.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-dave-min-introduces-first-its-kind-legislation-support-victims | Rep. Dave Min Introduces First-Of-Its-Kind Legislation To Support Victims of Reproductive Coercion | 2025-12-18 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Dave Min | M001241 | min.house.gov | min | https://min.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. —Today, Representative Dave Min (CA-47), introduced first-of-its-kind legislation to address reproductive coercion. The Reproductive Coercion Prevention and Protection Act would ensure that survivors have meaningful tools to protect their reproductive freedom and safety. By explicitly defining reproductive coercion in federal law and creating a pathway for civil enforcement, this legislation ensures that survivors can fight back against their abusers, seek justice, and reclaim their autonomy. “Recognizing reproductive coercion as a form of domestic violence is long overdue,” said Rep. Dave Min. “Survivors deserve access to clear, enforceable legal protections that reflect the realities of coercive control and reproductive abuse. I’m proud to continue my work to protect survivors and guarantee they can seek justice.” As a California State Senator, then-Senator Min passed five domestic violence prevention bills into law, including a first-in-the-nation bill to recognize reproductive coercion as a form of domestic violence. This bill is supported by the Democratic Women's Caucus (DWC), Sexual Violence Prevention Association (SVPA), Jewish Women International (JWI), University of California Irvine Domestic Violence Clinic, Equality California, Laura's House, Community Legal Aid SoCal, Radiant Futures, and California Partnership to End Domestic Violence (CPEDV). This bill is cosponsored by Representatives Tokuda (HI-02), Randall (WA-06), Pou (NJ-09), McDonald Rivet (MI-08), McBride (D-At Large), J. Johnson (TX-32), Ansari (AZ-03), Wasserman Schultz (FL-25), Walkinshaw (VA-11), S. Garcia (TX-29), L. Simon (CA-12), Scholten (MI-03), Sykes (OH-13), Norton (D-DC), Deluzio (PA-17), Goldman (NY-10), and Ross (NC-02). “Equality California is proud to support the Reproductive Coercion Prevention and Protection Act of 2025. Reproductive coercion is a devastating form of abuse that strips survivors of their freedom, dignity, and bodily autonomy. By recognizing it as a form of domestic violence under federa… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://pelosi.house.gov/news/press-releases/pelosi-defends-ukraine-house-floor-would-you-trust-putin | Pelosi Defends Ukraine on House Floor: “Would You Trust Putin?” | 2025-12-18 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Nancy Pelosi | P000197 | pelosi.house.gov | pelosi | https://pelosi.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks during a Special Order Hour hosted by the Congressional Ukraine Caucus on the House Floor reaffirming America’s unwavering commitment to the people of Ukraine as they continue to defend their democracy, sovereignty and right to live free from Russian aggression. In her remarks, Pelosi underscored that Ukraine did not choose this war but has chosen courage in the face of Vladimir Putin’s brutal and unprovoked invasion. Pelosi warned that abandoning Ukraine would not bring peace but would invite further aggression from Russia and from autocrats around the world watching closely to see whether the United States and its allies will stand by their word. Watch Pelosi's Floor remarks here. Read the transcript of Speaker Emerita Pelosi's Floor remarks below: Speaker Emerita Pelosi. I salute Marcy Kaptur and the Ukraine Caucus for inviting Members to come together to raise concerns, to speak frankly about the need for strong sanctions on Russia, and to insist that any peace must be just, durable and centered on the Ukrainian people themselves. Mr. Speaker, for nearly four years the people of Ukraine have stood on the front lines for freedom, defending their democracy, their sovereignty, their right to live in peace on their own land. But in fighting for democracy there, they are fighting for democracy writ large. Congresswoman Kaptur spoke beautifully, historically, geographically, chronologically in every way about placing this conflict in time and place. I wanted to pick up on two parts of it in the time that I have. One is this. In the conversation about peace, we hear people talk about Ukraine giving up land. Now, what we're saying to Ukraine is: Russia came in, stole your children, as Congresswoman Kaptur mentioned, tens of thousands of your children taking them into Russia. Imagine if that ever happened to your family. Secondly, they rape the women. They raped the women. Sometimes in front of the children, sometimes in front of thei… | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://rivas.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-luz-rivas-first-bill-signed-law | Congresswoman Luz Rivas’ First Bill Signed into Law | 2025-12-18 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Luz M. Rivas | R000620 | rivas.house.gov | rivas | https://rivas.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Luz Rivas (CA-29) released the following statement after her bipartisan and bicameral Streamlining American Manufacturing Strategy Act was signed into law. The Streamlining American Manufacturing Strategy Act is Congresswoman Rivas’ first bill to be signed into law and will align multiple timelines for advanced manufacturing initiatives. “My bill to remove manufacturing hurdles, lower costs for workers, and create more jobs across the country is now law,” said Congresswoman Rivas. “From artificial intelligence to robotics, advanced manufacturing plays a crucial role in making sure the United States can remain a leader in innovation and competitive in the global market. Now that my bill is law, we can continue to work toward revitalizing American manufacturing and boosting domestic competitiveness among manufacturers.” BACKGROUND: The Streamlining American Manufacturing Strategy Act would amend the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act to align the timelines for multiple advanced manufacturing initiatives to every four years on the same cycle. The Manufacturing USA Strategic Plan establishes a three-year planning cycle for updating the National Institutes of Standards and Technology Act. Currently, the National Strategy for Advanced Manufacturing is updated every four years on a different cycle. This alignment ensures a clear set of goals, synchronized data collection, and reduced bureaucracy for U.S. advanced manufacturing stakeholders. The Streamlining American Manufacturing Strategy Act was introduced in the Senate by Senators Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE) and Ted Budd (R-NC). It was included as Sec. 8802 in Title LXXXVIII—OTHER MATTERS within S. 1071, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, which passed the House 312-112 on December 10, 2025. It passed the Senate 77-20 on December 17, 2025, and was signed into law on December 18, 2025. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://sarajacobs.house.gov/news/press-releases/reps-jacobs-bacon-ciscomani-friedman-lead-bipartisan-resolution-condemning-antisemitic-content-on-ai-platforms | Reps. Jacobs, Bacon, Ciscomani, Friedman Lead Bipartisan Resolution Condemning Antisemitic Content on AI Platforms | 2025-12-18 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Sara Jacobs | J000305 | sarajacobs.house.gov | sarajacobs | https://sarajacobs.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51), the youngest Jewish Member of Congress, led Don Bacon (NE-02), Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), and Laura Friedman (CA-30) in introducing a bipartisan resolution which condemns antisemitism in all its forms, including the growing proliferation and amplification of antisemitic content on artificial intelligence (AI) platforms, and urges robust, transparent safeguards for AI systems. People are increasingly turning to AI to ask questions, learn information, and inform their opinions, which is especially concerning given that leading AI tools continue to generate and share grossly antisemitic content. Notably, in July, Grok posted numerous antisemitic comments, praised Adolf Hitler, and repeated conspiracy theories. Rep. Sara Jacobs said: “It’s never easy being Jewish in today’s world, but the rise of AI is making it even harder with the rapid creation, spread, and amplification of antisemitic content that makes Jewish people actively less safe. In Congress, we have a responsibility to name antisemitism for what it is, eliminate it in all its forms, and keep up with new and evolving ways for it to proliferate – like through AI and social media platforms. Corporations must play a role too in maintaining standards and safeguards for AI systems that protect human rights and the safety of all people, including Jewish communities. That’s why I’m proud to introduce this bipartisan resolution so we can stand together in ensuring that AI is not a vehicle for antisemitism.” Rep. Don Bacon said: “Everybody in our country is entitled to respect and not to be the object of hate and scorn. We want to be in a country that makes clear that antisemitism or any kind of racism is repugnant and unacceptable, including when it is generated or amplified by AI. Our bipartisan resolution makes clear that we must hold AI platforms accountable and work with them to ensure these technologies are not weaponized against Jewish communities. I’m pleased to co-lead this important effort with Rep. Jacobs.” “This bipartisan res… | 1 | 2026-04-02T05:33:17Z | 2026-04-02T05:34:59Z |
| https://scottpeters.house.gov/press-releases/peters-statement-on-the-speed-act | Peters’ Statement on the SPEED Act | 2025-12-18 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Scott H. Peters | P000608 | scottpeters.house.gov | scottpeters | https://scottpeters.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Scott Peters (CA-50) released the following statement after voting against the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development or SPEED Act to update the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). “The environmental laws of the 1970s were designed to stop projects. The environmental imperative of today is to build. That’s why I support permitting reform and why reforming NEPA is necessary if America is going to remain competitive. “I was encouraged when Chairman Westerman introduced the SPEED Act. The bill reduces the statute of limitations and ensures that environmental reviews can satisfy federal requirements, saving both time and money. The bill also ensures federal dollars cannot solely trigger federal environmental reviews, streamlining the federal grant process, so that we can get grant money out of the bank and into the ground. These are exactly the types of reforms America needs to build energy infrastructure responsibly and efficiently. “Earlier this month, I led a letter with 30 Democratic colleagues outlining our support for permitting reform and the specific changes needed to earn additional Democratic support for this bill. In the letter, we emphasized four key areas that must be addressed for broad bipartisan support. “We emphasized that projects that comply with the law must be protected from political interference, that courts should have a targeted role to ensure decisions are based on accurate analysis, and that local stakeholders should continue to have meaningful input early in the process. We also highlighted the need to avoid provisions that could backfire, delay projects, or reduce the quality of environmental reviews. Our goal is simple: a permitting process that is efficient, predictable, and fair for investors, communities, and the environment alike.” “We urgently need to get permitting reform done this Congress. I remain committed to continuing to work with colleagues on both sides of the aisle and with the Senate to craft truly … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://tran.house.gov/media/press-releases/representative-tran-rejects-legislation-dismantle-federal-environmental | Representative Tran Rejects Legislation to Dismantle Federal Environmental Protections | 2025-12-18 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Derek Tran | T000491 | tran.house.gov | tran | https://tran.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) issued a statement following his vote against H.R. 4776, the SPEED Act. This bill would significantly limit the scope of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, one of the most significant pieces of federal environmental policy. “Today, I voted against the SPEED Act. I agree that we need to get energy-generating projects up and running faster, but that should not come at the expense of cost-saving clean energy and protections for our environment,” said Representative Tran. “With energy demands reaching new heights and everyday Americans looking for relief from their skyrocketing utility bills, my colleagues in Congress must work in good faith to address delays in the permitting process without gutting federal environmental oversight that protects our communities. This legislation will also limit the clean energy alternatives available to the American people, driving up energy costs and making it harder for families to make ends meet. I’m committed to fighting for forward-looking environmental reforms that bring down costs for everyday Americans and protect the environment for our children.” Representative Tran is dedicated to cost-saving clean energy initiatives and environmental protections in Congress. He has voted against legislation that would raise utility costs for families, and has pushed back against the Trump Administration’s cuts to low-cost clean energy initiatives. Tran has cosponsored several bills imposing restrictions on exploration and leasing for oil and gas drilling on the West Coast, including: H.R. 2849, the West Coast Protection Act; H.R. 2882, the Central Coast of California Conservation Act; H.R. 2862, the Southern California Coast and Ocean Protection Act; and H.R. 2820, the California Clean Coast Act. Tran is also a cosigner on letters urging EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin to uphold high air quality and drinking water standards, and condemning cuts to the EPA’s Solar for All program that was struck down by H.R. 1. … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://whitesides.house.gov/2025/12/18/rep-whitesides-announces-2025-congressional-app-challenge-winners-from-santa-clarita/ | Rep. Whitesides Announces 2025 Congressional App Challenge Winners From Santa Clarita | 2025-12-18 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | George Whitesides | W000830 | whitesides.house.gov | whitesides | https://whitesides.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | AGUA DULCE, CA – Today, Rep. George Whitesides (CA-27), announced the winners of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for California’s 27th Congressional District: the “MathViz” team led by local Academy of the Canyons student, Gautham Korrapati. Gautham was joined by fellow student Eric Lee to form MathViz’s two-person team. “Congratulations to the MathViz team for their impressive AI-driven platform which will make learning math more engaging and accessible,” said Rep. George Whitesides. “Tools like dynamic animations, personalized lessons, and interactive challenges can play a real role in addressing declining STEM proficiency and preparing students for the future. I was so impressed by every student that submitted a project to the challenge, and look forward to seeing all of them continue to make a positive impact in their communities!” Entries for the Congressional App Challenge were evaluated by a panel of judges representing higher education, K–12 education, aerospace, defense, and federal research institutions in California’s 27th District. Judges assessed submissions based on concept, function, user interface, and real-world impact. “It was an honor to review the outstanding work submitted to the Congressional App Challenge,” said Dr. Kyu Lee, Computer Science Professor at Antelope Valley College “Several projects demonstrated a level of thoughtfulness and technical skill comparable to undergraduate research presentations, and it was remarkable to see such well-organized and creative solutions from these students. Their work shows real potential, and I strongly encourage them to take the next step and share their ideas in future academic and innovation events.” “These types of events push our students to learn and create our future,” said Dawn Herbert, CTE Teacher, Section Director at Saugus High School. “These student creations embody the same spirit that drives NASA—curiosity, problem-solving, and the courage to imagine a better future. Each app tackles a real problem—whether it’s safety, health, … | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://www.padilla.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/energy-departments-watchdog-agrees-to-padilla-schiff-lofgren-request-for-independent-audit-of-canceled-grants-for-70-california-projects/ | Energy Department’s Watchdog Agrees to Padilla-Schiff-Lofgren Request for Independent Audit of Canceled Grants for 70+ California Projects | 2025-12-18 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | Senate | CA | Alex Padilla | P000145 | www.padilla.senate.gov | padilla | https://www.padilla.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | Padilla, Schiff, Lofgren and 26 members of the California congressional delegation asked the Department of Energy Inspector General to review the cancellation of $3.3 billion in federal funding for California projects, including the ARCHES Hydrogen Hub, earlier this year WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff (both D-Calif.) and Representative Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.-18) announced that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Inspector General (OIG) agreed to their request to launch an independent investigation into the unlawful termination of $7.6 billion in grants to California and other states targeted for their perceived lack of support for President Trump. Padilla, Schiff, and Lofgren led 26 members of the California Congressional delegation in a request for the audit in October, following Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought’s post announcing the cancellation of 79 grants for California, totaling $2.1 billion, as well as $1.2 billion in future funding that Padilla secured for the Alliance for Renewable Clean Hydrogen Energy Systems (ARCHES) hydrogen hub as part of 321 terminated projects nationwide. The cancellation of these funds threatens hundreds of thousands of jobs across energy, construction, and manufacturing sectors and would cause higher energy costs for California residents. “The Trump Administration’s unlawful cuts of billions of dollars for California energy projects — including over $2 billion in Republican-represented districts — is making Donald Trump’s affordability crisis even worse,” said Senator Padilla. “After our calls for a watchdog investigation, I am glad to see the Energy Department’s inspector general taking action to bring transparency and accountability for the Administration’s vengeful hit list. From a backup power generator for a California children’s hospital to bipartisan funding for ARCHES Hydrogen Hub, the Administration must reverse these harmful cuts and work to prevent Americans’ energy costs from skyrocketing even further… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://harder.house.gov/media/press-releases/news-harder-announces-new-bill-to-reverse-financial-aid-cuts-for-doctors-nurses-and-fix-valley-health-care-shortage | NEWS: Harder Announces New Bill to Reverse Financial Aid Cuts for Doctors, Nurses and Fix Valley Health Care Shortage | 2025-12-18 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Josh Harder | H001090 | harder.house.gov | harder | https://harder.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | San Joaquin County has 16 health professional shortage areas, statewide shortage of over 500,000 health care workers Grad PLUS program expiring in July, helps 1,700 Valley students attain medical, law degrees WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Josh Harder (CA-09) announced new legislation to reverse devastating cuts to federal financial assistance that helps local students studying to be doctors and nurses. Harder’s Protecting Health Care Workforce Pipelines Act would protect the Grad PLUS program for students in communities with severe health care workforce shortages like San Joaquin County. The Grad PLUS program is critical for fixing the health care worker shortage: San Joaquin County alone has 16 health professional shortage areas, and more than 500,000 new health care workers are needed across the state to meet demand by 2030. Grad PLUS allows graduate and professional students to borrow up to the full cost of attendance and supports more than 1,700 students at the University of the Pacific alone. Cuts to the program could turn nearly half a million students away from medical and professional degrees, hitting communities with existing shortages especially hard. “We have a devastating health care practitioner shortage here in the Valley, and the last thing we need is to make it harder to train students wanting to enter the medical field,” said Rep. Harder. “My bill reverses these devastating cuts to financial aid for local students and instead invests in training the next generation here in our community. Our families desperately need more accessible and affordable health care here in the Valley, and this bill is a key piece of making that a reality.” “The loss of Grad PLUS loans poses a grave threat to the creation of a highly qualified workforce in California and across the country—especially in underserved health regions such as the Central Valley,” said University of the Pacific President Christopher Callahan. “We are indebted to Congressman Harder for fighting to retain this critically important and highly… | 1 | 2026-06-27T20:01:11Z | 2026-06-27T22:31:39Z |
| https://waters.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/waters-booker-introduce-fair-competition-act-to-safeguard-small-businesses-and-strengthen-antitrust-laws | Waters, Booker Introduce Fair Competition Act to Safeguard Small Businesses and Strengthen Antitrust Laws | 2025-12-18 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Maxine Waters | W000187 | waters.house.gov | waters | https://waters.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Maxine Waters (D-CA-43), Ranking Member of the Financial Services Committee, introduced the Fair Competition for Small Business Act of 2025, legislation to protect small businesses from anti-competitive pricing practices that favor large retailers. U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), Ranking Member of the Antitrust, Competition Policy, and Consumer Rights Subcommittee and a member of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, introduced the Senate Companion. Independent grocers are the backbone of communities across the country, providing jobs, access to food, and stability in both rural and urban neighborhoods. According to the National Grocers Association, they support over 1.1 million jobs and generate over $41 billion in wages annually. Yet large retail chains use their market power to secure discounts and favorable payment terms from suppliers that smaller grocers lack the leverage to negotiate. As a result, independent grocers are often charged higher prices for the same products—costs that are passed on to consumers—making it nearly impossible for them to compete with large retailers and jeopardizing their ability to remain in business. Although the Robinson-Patman Act prohibits suppliers from charging competing buyers different prices, federal regulators have historically failed to enforce the law, leaving small businesses to fend for themselves against large retailers. The law currently allows state attorneys general to enforce it, but their authority is limited to seeking injunctive relief; they cannot obtain monetary damages on behalf of affected businesses. This flaw limits states’ ability to fully protect small businesses when the federal government fails to enforce the law because they cannot recover losses from discriminatory pricing. The Fair Competition for Small Business Act protects small businesses and addresses this legal gap by amending the Clayton Act to explicitly authorize state attorney generals to bring civil actions for damages w… | 1 | 2026-06-27T21:44:12Z | 2026-06-27T22:31:39Z |
| https://chu.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-chu-and-sen-padilla-introduce-legislation-protect-more-wilderness | Rep. Chu and Sen. Padilla Introduce Legislation to Protect More Wilderness in Southern California | 2025-12-17 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Judy Chu | C001080 | chu.house.gov | chu | https://chu.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep Judy Chu (CA-28) introduced the San Gabriel Mountains, Foothills, and Rivers Protection Act of 2025, which would designate 35,335 acres of protected wilderness and 20.2 miles of wild and scenic rivers. In the Senate, Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) introduced Protecting Unique and Beautiful Landscapes by Investing in California (PUBLIC) Lands Act, a package that includes identical companion legislation to Rep. Chu’s. “My district is fortunate to be home to the beautiful San Gabriel Mountains right in our backyard. But, as one of the most park-poor regions in the country, increasing access and expanding protections is critical. That’s why I worked for years with community advocates and the Obama Administration to secure the designation of the San Gabriels as a national monument in 2014 — and why I continued pushing under President Biden to expand the monument’s boundaries last year to better protect these lands and improve access for millions of Angelenos. Still, more work remains to protect the wilderness and rivers of the San Gabriels,” said Rep. Chu. “I’m so proud to partner with Senator Padilla on his PUBLIC Lands Act, which includes my San Gabriel Mountains Foothills and Rivers Protection Act, to preserve California’s pristine natural spaces and ensure Californians can continue to access these spaces for generations to come.” In 2014, President Obama acted on Rep. Chu’s call for permanent protection of the San Gabriel Mountains and declared 346,000 acres as a national monument. The monument designation has helped raise awareness of local recreational opportunities, promoted improved access, and encouraged greater availability of management resources, including enabling the U.S. Forest Service to leverage private-public partnerships to support the stewardship of the monument. In 2024, following advocacy by Rep. Chu, Sen. Padilla, and dedicated advocates, President Biden expanded the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument by 105,919 additional acres to include the western Angeles Nati… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://chu.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/reps-chu-carey-and-sens-tillis-hassan-reintroduce-bipartisan | Reps. Chu, Carey and Sens. Tillis, Hassan Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Family Caregivers | 2025-12-17 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Judy Chu | C001080 | chu.house.gov | chu | https://chu.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Reps. Judy Chu (CA-28), Mike Carey (OH-15) and U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) reintroduced the Connecting Caregivers to Medicare Act. This bipartisan, bicameral legislation will assist family caregivers, improve coordination between caregivers and Medicare beneficiaries, and make it easier for caregivers to access pertinent health information. “Family caregivers shoulder enormous responsibility while helping loved ones navigate Medicare, yet too often they face confusing systems, long wait times, and language barriers when trying to get basic information,” Rep. Chu said. “That’s why I’m joining Rep. Carey and Sens. Hassan and Tillis to reintroduce the bipartisan, bicameral Connecting Caregivers to Medicare Act. Our bill would strengthen Medicare’s support for caregivers by expanding outreach about available caregiver resources, improving training for 1-800-MEDICARE operators, ensuring caregivers can access accurate information when beneficiaries authorize them to do so, and making this information available in non-English languages. By improving coordination and communication, this bill helps reduce unnecessary stress for caregivers and supports better care for seniors.” “We can help family caregivers, who already bear other personal, professional, and medical responsibilities and worries, by easing the conveyance of assistance and resources to them through 1-800-Medicare,” Rep. Carey said. “This legislation is bipartisan, bicameral, and straightforward. I am committed to finding ways to help millions of caregivers coordinate the delivery of benefits and medical care to their loved ones.” “Caregivers carry a tremendous burden while caring for loved ones, and I know first-hand that caregivers too often face unnecessary barriers when trying to coordinate care,” Senator Tillis said. “I’m proud to introduce this bipartisan legislation with Senator Hassan to enable caregivers to better advocate for their loved ones and make it easier for caregivers to communicate w… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://costa.house.gov/media/press-releases/federal-funding-secured-congressman-costa-brings-fresno-airport-terminal | Federal Funding Secured By Congressman Costa Brings Fresno Airport Terminal Expansion to Life | 2025-12-17 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Jim Costa | C001059 | costa.house.gov | costa | https://costa.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | FRESNO, Calif. - Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) today celebrated the official completion and opening of the expanded terminal at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FYI), marking a major milestone in the airport’s modernization and growth. Fresno Yosemite International Airport, one of the fastest-growing airports in the country, has undergone its largest modernization project to date. The terminal expansion reflects more than four years of planning, coordination, and construction to meet growing passenger demand, expand air service, and support economic growth across the Central Valley. The project was made possible through federal support secured by Congressman Costa, including a $7.1 million grant from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law signed by President Biden in 2021, $5.8 million in Community Project Funding for runway and terminal improvements, funding through the American Rescue Plan Act and CARES Act, and additional federal aviation programs totaling more than $85 million. “Today is a proud moment for the San Joaquin Valley as we officially open the expanded terminal at Fresno Yosemite International Airport. This achievement reflects the dedication, skill, and hard work of airport staff, construction teams, and local partners who brought this project to life over several years,” said Congressman Costa. “Thanks to strong federal support we secured through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and additional Community Project Funding, this expansion is now a reality and will strengthen the local economy, support businesses, and create new opportunities for residents throughout the San Joaquin Valley.” Congressman Costa also acknowledged the late Henry Thompson, former Director of Aviation at FAT, whose leadership and collaboration were instrumental in advancing this terminal expansion project. “We are deeply grateful to Congressman Jim Costa for his steadfast support in securing critical federal funding that made this terminal expansion possible,” said Interim Director of Aviation Francisco Partida. “This… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://gomez.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5856 | Rep. Gomez, Colleagues Win Court Ruling Preventing Trump-Vance Administration From Blocking Oversight of Immigration Detention Facilities | 2025-12-17 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Jimmy Gomez | G000585 | gomez.house.gov | gomez | https://gomez.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Just now, a federal court temporarily stopped the Trump-Vance administration’s policy blocking Members of Congress from unannounced oversight visits to federal immigration detention facilities today. The decision restores Congress’s ability to conduct real-time oversight of how the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detain individuals — including U.S. citizens — and spend billions in taxpayer dollars, while the case continues. "This ruling in the lawsuit I helped lead is a win against Trump’s unaccountable DHS and ICE," said Rep. Gomez. "Oversight isn’t optional. It’s our constitutional duty. As your representative, I will inspect detention facilities and make sure these agencies never operate in the shadows." The lawsuit, Neguse et al. v. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement et al., was brought by a dozen members of the U.S. House of Representatives after the administration imposed a seven-day waiting period and barred access to certain field offices, in violation of a longstanding federal law that guarantees congressional oversight. The plaintiffs include Assistant Democratic Leader Joe Neguse; Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Rep. Adriano Espaillat; Homeland Security Committee Ranking Member Rep. Bennie G. Thompson; Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Rep. Jamie Raskin; House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Ranking Member Rep. Robert Garcia; House Homeland Security Committee Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement Ranking Member Rep. J. Luis Correa; Rep. Jason Crow; Rep. Veronica Escobar; Rep. Dan Goldman; Rep. Jimmy Gomez; Rep. Raul Ruiz; and Rep. Norma Torres. In a joint statement, the plaintiffs said: “Today’s decision is a critical victory toward restoring our ability to conduct essential congressional oversight on behalf of the American people. It reinforces the rule of law and reminds the administration that oversight is not optional. Real-time, on-the-ground visits to immigration detention facilitie… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://gomez.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5857 | Rep. Gomez Votes to Check Trump’s Unauthorized Military Escalation | 2025-12-17 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Jimmy Gomez | G000585 | gomez.house.gov | gomez | https://gomez.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Tonight, Rep. Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) released the following statement after voting in favor of two War Powers resolutions to prohibit the President from unauthorized U.S. military action in Venezuela and the Western Hemisphere. “Tonight, I voted for both War Powers resolutions because no president gets to drag this country toward war unilaterally. “The Constitution is clear: Congress decides when and where the United States goes to war. If the President believes military action against Venezuela or attacking vessels in international waters is necessary, he needs to ask Congress for authorization. Anything less puts American service members and national security at unnecessary risk. “These resolutions aren’t about inhibiting the military from doing its job, they’re about putting a check on a president sidestepping the Constitution. “America cannot find its way into another conflict because Donald Trump wants to distract from the scandals that affect him at home. I’m voting to reassert congressional authority and stop the President’s unchecked power grab. “If Republicans are serious about ending forever wars, it’s time they put their votes where their mouth is and not blindly follow President Trump’s every demand. It’s time to take back control of Congress’s War Powers authority.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://gray.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-gray-helps-limit-government-overreach-regarding-water-availability | REP. GRAY HELPS LIMIT GOVERNMENT OVERREACH REGARDING WATER AVAILABILITY | 2025-12-17 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Adam Gray | G000605 | gray.house.gov | gray | https://gray.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Adam Gray (CA-13) voted in favor of passing the Endangered Species Amendment Act of 2025 out of the House Natural Resources Committee. This legislation amends the Endangered Species Act of 1973, making conservation more effective by prioritizing resources, improving transparency, and reducing regulatory obstacles. Provisions of Rep. Gray’s Valley Water Protection Act were included in the final package passed out of committee. His amendment would allow access to the exemption process to ensure Central Valley farmers and producers receive reliable water deliveries to support their operations. “The Valley is a critical agricultural region that depends on reliable water access,” said Rep. Gray. “My amendment safeguards farmers from national security threats or regional economic harm by ensuring state bureaucrats cannot shut off our water. Consistent water access ensures the Valley can remain a leader in agricultural production. Read more about Representative Gray’s bill here. ### | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://gray.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-gray-leads-central-valley-lawmakers-push-vote-aca-tax-credits | REP. GRAY LEADS CENTRAL VALLEY LAWMAKERS TO PUSH FOR VOTE ON ACA TAX CREDITS | 2025-12-17 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Adam Gray | G000605 | gray.house.gov | gray | https://gray.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Representative Adam Gray (CA-13) led San Joaquin Valley lawmakers in sending a letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson urging House leadership to keep the House in session until a vote is held on a three-year extension of the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced premium tax credits. “With these tax credits set to expire at the end of this month, millions of Americans are facing a sudden and devastating increase in health care costs,” the Members write. “This vote would avert a needless disaster by enacting a three-year extension of the tax credits and buying Congress time to come to a sustainable, bipartisan, long-term solution to rising premiums.” The lawmakers warned that failing to act before the December recess would have serious consequences. “It is unconscionable that the House would break for December recess without addressing this crisis,” the letter states. If the enhanced premium tax credits expire, an estimated 22 million Americans including 5 million small-business owners could see their premiums more than double, and up to 2.2 million people could lose health coverage altogether beginning in 2026. The impact would be especially severe in California’s Central Valley. Nearly 85,000 residents would face higher health care costs, and an estimated 172,000 people could lose coverage entirely, driven largely by cuts to Medicaid, known in California as Medi-Cal. The letter also notes that 218 bipartisan Members of Congress have already signed a discharge petition to force a vote on the extension and that sufficient legislative days remain to act before coverage losses begin on January 1, 2026. Earlier this year, Representative Gray introduced the Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act of 2025, legislation to restore Medicaid funding and permanently extend the ACA’s enhanced premium tax credits. The letter was signed by Representatives Adam Gray (CA-13), Josh Harder (CA-09), and Jim Costa (CA-21). Read the full text of the letter here. ### | 1 | 2026-04-17T05:47:03Z | 2026-04-17T05:48:33Z |
| https://huffman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/12/17/2025/huffman-reintroduces-northwest-california-wilderness-recreation-and-working-forests-act | Huffman Reintroduces Northwest California Wilderness, Recreation, and Working Forests Act | 2025-12-17 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Jared Huffman | H001068 | huffman.house.gov | huffman | https://huffman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Legislation included in Senator Alex Padilla’s Package to Protect 1 Million Acres of California Public Lands Washington, D.C. – Today, Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) reintroduced his Northwest California Wilderness, Recreation, and Working Forests Act, which would increase fire resilience, restore forests and fish habitat, rehabilitate lands impaired by illegal marijuana growing operations, increase recreation opportunities through new trails and visitor centers, and permanently protect many of northwest California’s most spectacular wild places and pristine streams. “California has some of the most beautiful, iconic landscapes in America. My district is home to old-growth forests, rugged coastlines, and winding rivers that make up the heart and spirit of the North Coast,” said Huffman. “Our public lands don’t belong to any singular person – we all depend on the ecological, economic, cultural, and mental health benefits they provide. That’s why I met with folks from all across my district to create a bill that meets Northern CA's diverse land management needs. I’m proud to partner with Senator Padilla on this legislative package that brings all our regions together, charting out a course to be good stewards of California’s treasured spaces so they can endure for generations." Huffman’s legislation was included in U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) sweeping public lands package. The Protecting Unique and Beautiful Landscapes by Investing in California (PUBLIC) Lands Act would support the conservation of over 1.7 million acres of California’s public lands throughout northwest California, the Central Coast, and Los Angeles County. “Our public lands and natural spaces are some of California’s greatest gifts — from the Northern California Redwoods, to the Carrizo Plain, to the San Gabriel Mountains,” said Senator Padilla. “As the Trump Administration tries to sell off our state’s precious public lands and waters, we must protect and restore these areas to mitigate wildfire risk, reach California’s conse… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://juliabrownley.house.gov/brownley-schiff-introduce-legislation-to-help-america-meet-protein-demand-by-expanding-research-and-domestic-manufacturing-investments-in-protein-innovation/ | Brownley, Schiff Introduce Legislation to Help America Meet Protein Demand by Expanding Research and Domestic Manufacturing Investments in Protein Innovation | 2025-12-17 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Julia Brownley | B001285 | juliabrownley.house.gov | juliabrownley | https://juliabrownley.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Washington, DC — Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (CA-26) introduced the Producing Real Opportunities for Technology and Entrepreneurs Investing in Nutrition Act (PROTEIN Act), legislation to make a strategic federal investment in protein innovation through boosted support for research, workforce development, and domestic manufacturing capacity. Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA) is introducing companion legislation in the U.S. Senate. Global demand for meat is projected to double by 2050, but the United States currently lacks the infrastructure, workforce, and research pipeline to meet that exploding demand for protein sustainably. Congresswoman Brownley and Senator Schiff’s bill seeks to ensure the United States doesn’t fall behind and makes critical investments in meeting protein demands for the future through improved and expanded innovation. “Protein innovation is an emerging but essential pillar of the U.S. bioeconomy that is critical to strengthening food security and addressing the climate crisis,” said Congresswoman Brownley. “While the United States has driven important breakthroughs in this field, countries like China and Canada are outpacing our investments in this cutting-edge technology. As global demand for meat continues to grow, we must diversify our protein sources to strengthen domestic supply chains and expand choices for American consumers. By investing in protein innovation, we can create thousands of high-paying jobs, bolster food security, confront the climate crisis, and reassert U.S. leadership in this rapidly growing industry. The PROTEIN Act does exactly that, making it a win-win-win for our economy, our climate, and our future.” “Right now in America, it seems all anyone can talk about is protein, but the exploding demand for it is not something our current food system will be able to meet. Investing in protein innovation, which is already supporting thousands of jobs in California and across the U.S., will help us meet those needs while investing in a climate-friendly food system and p… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://lofgren.house.gov/media/press-releases/ranking-member-lofgren-condemns-trump-administrations-threat-dismantle | Ranking Member Lofgren Condemns Trump Administration’s Threat to Dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research | 2025-12-17 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Zoe Lofgren | L000397 | lofgren.house.gov | lofgren | https://lofgren.house.gov/media/press-releases | page_html | "As if we needed more proof that Susie Wiles was right to call Russ Vought a ‘right-wing absolute zealot,’ here it is,” said Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren (D-CA). “The Trump Administration's threat to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) should disturb every American worried about the dangers of extreme weather. NCAR is a crown jewel of our weather and climate research infrastructure. The laboratory's research is essential for deepening our understanding of natural disasters and improving our weather prediction capabilities. At a time when natural disasters are on the rise, the last thing we should be doing is slashing our own ability to better understand the weather. NCAR's elimination would put every American at greater risk, and Science Committee Democrats will do everything possible to stop it." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-03-30T11:08:25Z |
| https://lofgren.house.gov/media/press-releases/ranking-members-lofgren-and-stevens-demand-answers-terminated-smart-usa | Ranking Members Lofgren and Stevens Demand Answers on Terminated SMART USA Institute | 2025-12-17 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Zoe Lofgren | L000397 | lofgren.house.gov | lofgren | https://lofgren.house.gov/media/press-releases | page_html | WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) and Research and Technology Subcommittee Ranking Member Haley Stevens (D-MI) sent a letter to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Acting Under Secretary Craig Burkhardt demanding an explanation for the termination of SMART USA Institute, a semiconductor research and development program authorized by Congress through the CHIPS and Science Act. “We worry that NIST’s arbitrary and capricious decisions to terminate its financial commitments will shake confidence among its current and future partners, even long after this Administration leaves office,” the Ranking Members wrote in their letter. “NIST has a reputation as a neutral and steadfast partner that can work with any industry and academic organization. This reputation is very much at risk. Few companies would willingly seek partnership with an organization that cancels its obligations on a whim." The letter can be found here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-03-30T11:08:25Z |
| https://rivas.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-luz-rivas-introduces-bill-support-and-uplift-environmental | Congresswoman Luz Rivas Introduces Bill to Support and Uplift Environmental Justice Communities | 2025-12-17 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Luz M. Rivas | R000620 | rivas.house.gov | rivas | https://rivas.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Luz Rivas (CA-29) introduced the Environmental Justice Screening Tool Act, a bill that ensures the federal government can properly and equitably prioritize funding to environmental justice communities like the San Fernando Valley. “For generations, environmental justice communities – like mine in the San Fernando Valley – were forced to store debris and waste from polluters which have harmed the health and well-being of our communities,” said Congresswoman Luz Rivas. “My Environmental Justice Screening Tool Act gives communities a voice in what happens in their own backyards and a chance for environmental justice communities to push back on the Trump Administration’s polluter-first agenda.” "The Environmental Justice Screening Tool Act is critical because it provides the data we need to advocate effectively for our communities,” said Veronica Padilla-Campos, Executive Director of Pacoima Beautiful. “Reliable information allows us to highlight environmental inequities, strengthen our case for change, and secure the grants that make our work possible. With this tool, we can turn evidence into action and ensure that environmental justice efforts are grounded in facts and focused on impact.” "Correct and appropriately sourced data is a vital tool in affirming lived experiences, helping to visualize the communities living with unjust and outsized levels of harm from environmental pollution and lack of investments, historically and today,” said Leslie Fields, Chief Federal Officer at WE ACT for Environmental Justice. “WE ACT thanks Rep. Rivas for her leadership on environmental justice issues in the 119th Congress, and for aiming to advance access to data that serves as a critical step in addressing environmental racism, informing equitable policies that create healthier, safer lives and environments." "Environmental justice advocates rely on geospatial tools to understand local conditions, identify toxic hotspots, and advocate for healthier neighborhoods,” said Byron Gudiel, Execut… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://sarajacobs.house.gov/news/press-releases/rep-sara-jacobs-leads-bipartisan-ivf-for-military-families-act | Rep. Sara Jacobs Leads Bipartisan IVF for Military Families Act | 2025-12-17 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Sara Jacobs | J000305 | sarajacobs.house.gov | sarajacobs | https://sarajacobs.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | After IVF coverage for military families was stripped from the final version of the National Defense Authorization Act last week, Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51), Rep. Nick LaLota (NY-01), Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06), and Rep. Jen Kiggans (VA-02) introduced the Bipartisan IVF for Military Families Act to continue the fight to deliver this much-needed and deserved care for active duty service members and their dependents. This legislation mirrors text that was unanimously adopted on a bipartisan basis by the House Armed Services Committee and passed the House earlier this year. Rep. Sara Jacobs said: “Like I said last week, the fight isn’t over. Our military families shouldn’t be denied IVF access just because of politics while bearing the physical and emotional costs of service. Civilian employers are increasingly providing IVF coverage to their employees, and it’s even accessible to every Member of Congress and their staff, but the military is still lagging behind. This is creating an acute readiness and retention crisis because our military families are forced to pay tens of thousands of dollars out-of-pocket for IVF, forgo having children, or leave the military to get private coverage instead. That’s why I’m proud to introduce the Bipartisan IVF for Military Families Act to give our service members every opportunity to build their families. “Since 2023, Congress has rightly focused on strengthening military recruitment and retention by increasing troop pay, improving housing, expanding health care, and investing in quality of life for servicemembers and their families. Now, Congress should expand access to IVF, as many civilian employers already do, to build on that progress and help ensure America maintains the most lethal fighting force the world has ever known,” said Rep. Nick LaLota (NY-01). Rep. Chrissy Houlahan said: “Military families already sacrifice so much in service to our country, and they should not be forced to put their dreams of starting a family on hold because TRICARE fails to cover medically … | 1 | 2026-04-02T05:33:17Z | 2026-04-02T05:34:59Z |
| https://scottpeters.house.gov/press-releases/rep-peters-slams-gop-s-unserious-health-care-plan | Rep. Peters Slams GOP’s Unserious Health Care Plan | 2025-12-17 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Scott H. Peters | P000608 | scottpeters.house.gov | scottpeters | https://scottpeters.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Scott Peters (CA-50) released the following statement after voting against House Republicans’ Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act, underscoring the urgent need for Congress to prevent the expiration of Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits on December 31st. “I voted no on this unserious GOP health care plan because it won’t actually solve the real health care affordability crisis families across America confront. More than 20 million Americans rely on ACA premium tax credits to cover their health care costs, yet House Republicans propose a bill that ignores that reality instead of preventing these life-saving credits from expiring. “Moreover, Republicans are also once again trying to make it harder for women to make their own health care decisions by stripping insurance coverage for safe and legal abortion, another attempt at a backdoor abortion ban. “Americans are already feeling the pain from Trump and Congressional Republicans’ so-called ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’, which slashes over $900 billion from Medicaid—the largest cut in history. Combined with these tax credits expiring, millions of Americans, including 28,000 people in CA-50, have seen their health care costs skyrocket. “Letting these credits expire will make everyone less healthy. Costs will go up. People will forfeit needed care. Uninsured patients will turn to emergency rooms for basic services and insurance companies will raise prices for everyone as those costs get passed along. “Democrats are working to expand access and lower costs. But Republicans control the White House, the Senate, and the House. If they can’t enact a solution to prevent this health care price shock, that failure is on them and they will face the consequences of their inaction. “I’m willing to work with anyone in Congress, Republican or Democrat, to develop a comprehensive solution. I will continue to support bipartisan efforts to find a compromise, because the cost of inaction remains too great to every San Dieg… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://sherman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/over-4000-join-congressman-brad-shermans-year-end-telephone-town-hall | Over 4,000 Join Congressman Brad Sherman’s Year-End Telephone Town Hall | 2025-12-17 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Brad Sherman | S000344 | sherman.house.gov | sherman | https://sherman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | SHERMAN OAKS, CA – On December 17th, more than 4,000 residents joined Congressman Brad Sherman’s (CA-32)live Telephone Town Hall, as he reviewed the battles fought over the past year and outlined the priorities and challenges facing Congress in the year ahead. “I’m grateful that thousands of residents continue to join these town halls,” CongressmanSherman said. “This was my final town hall of the year, and I’ve held many town halls throughout the year to keep constituents informed during a chaotic and consequential time in Washington. We’ve pushed back against reckless policies that raise costs and threaten basic protections, but there is more work ahead — and staying connected with constituents is essential to that fight.” In his opening remarks, Congressman Sherman reviewed efforts over the past year to counter what he described as President Trump’s reckless policies — including actions that have driven up everyday costs, threatened health care affordability, and weakened federal protections. He warned that Republican inaction in Congress is setting the stage for sharp health insurance premium increases in the coming year and emphasized the need to protect families from higher out-of-pocket costs. Congressman Sherman also discussed what he described as reckless actions by the Trump administration on the world stage, including the recent Venezuelan boat strikes. As a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Sherman emphasized the dangers of unilateral military actions without transparency or accountability and warned that such decisions risk broader instability and unintended consequences. The Congressman also addressed the recent antisemitic terror attack in Bondi Beach, Australia, placing it within the broader context of a rising tide of antisemitism around the globe. Sherman reiterated that combating antisemitism has been a central focus of his career and stressed the importance of strong international cooperation and moral clarity in confronting antisemitism, hate and political violence wher… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://torres.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/court-rules-trump-vance-administration-cannot-block-members-of-congress-from-conducting-oversight-at-federal-immigration-detention-facilities | Court Rules Trump-Vance Administration Cannot Block Members of Congress From Conducting Oversight at Federal Immigration Detention Facilities | 2025-12-17 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Norma J. Torres | T000474 | torres.house.gov | torres | https://torres.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | The decision was made in the case brought forth by 12 Members of Congress in Neguse et al. v. U.S. ICE et al. Washington, D.C. — Just now, a federal court temporarily stopped the Trump-Vance administration’s policy blocking Members of Congress from unannounced oversight visits to federal immigration detention facilities today. The decision restores Congress’s ability to conduct real-time oversight of how the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detain individuals — including U.S. citizens — and spend billions in taxpayer dollars, while the case continues. The lawsuit, Neguse et al. v. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement et al., was brought by a dozen members of the U.S. House of Representatives after the administration imposed a seven-day waiting period and barred access to certain field offices, in violation of a longstanding federal law that guarantees congressional oversight. The plaintiffs include Rep. Norma Torres; Assistant Democratic Leader Joe Neguse; Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Rep. Adriano Espaillat; Homeland Security Committee Ranking Member Rep. Bennie G. Thompson; Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Rep. Jamie Raskin; House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Ranking Member Rep. Robert Garcia; House Homeland Security Committee Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement Ranking Member Rep. J. Luis Correa; Rep. Jason Crow; Rep. Veronica Escobar; Rep. Dan Goldman; Rep. Jimmy Gomez; and Rep. Raul Ruiz. In a joint statement, the plaintiffs said: “Today’s decision is a critical victory toward restoring our ability to conduct essential congressional oversight on behalf of the American people. It reinforces the rule of law and reminds the administration that oversight is not optional. Real-time, on-the-ground visits to immigration detention facilities help prevent abuses and ensure transparency. Oversight is a core responsibility of Members of Congress—and a constitutional duty we do not take lightly. We’ll continue standing … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://tran.house.gov/media/press-releases/representative-derek-tran-votes-preserve-congressional-authority-over-war | Representative Derek Tran Votes to Preserve Congressional Authority Over War Powers | 2025-12-17 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Derek Tran | T000491 | tran.house.gov | tran | https://tran.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) voted in favor of H.Con.Res 61 and H.Con.Res 64, two War Powers Resolutions asserting Congressional authority over declarations of war following the Trump Administration’s unsanctioned strikes against alleged Venezuelan cartel vessels in the Caribbean Sea. “As a proud Army Veteran and member of the House Armed Services Committee, I voted in favor of War Powers Resolutions, H.Con.Res 61 and H.Con.Res 64, to ensure that any decision to go to war honors constitutional procedure. The power to declare war rests firmly with Congress, not the President or his unelected advisors in the Office of Legal Counsel,” said Representative Tran. “The Trump Administration has repeatedly promised to end U.S. involvement in forever wars. In bypassing Congress to conduct military actions in the Caribbean Sea, the President is breaking that promise and abandoning the principles of war enshrined in our Constitution. I’m committed to preserving the separation of powers and fighting for meaningful, humane policies that secure our borders and keep our communities safe.” On September 2, 2025, forgoing Congressional authorization, the Department of Defense carried out two strikes against a supposed Venezuelan drug-smuggling vessel in the Caribbean Sea, during which survivors of an initial bombing were targeted and killed in a second strike that followed shortly after. The Administration has since ordered a total of 25 strikes without Congressional notification or approval, killing 95 individuals whose identities are largely unknown to the public. These unilateral military actions have been justified based on legal judgment from the Office of Legal Counsel, an entity whose authority is not recognized by the U.S. Constitution. H.Con.Res 61 and H.Con.Res 64 would require President Trump to remove U.S. forces from hostilities within 60 days of initial military action absent a declaration of war or statutory authorization from Congress. One 30-day extension is possible, but the 90-day pe… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.padilla.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/padilla-introduces-bill-to-support-conservation-of-over-1-7-million-acres-of-california-public-lands/ | Padilla Introduces Bill to Protect and Restore Over 1.7 Million Acres of California Public Lands | 2025-12-17 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | Senate | CA | Alex Padilla | P000145 | www.padilla.senate.gov | padilla | https://www.padilla.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) announced the reintroduction of his sweeping public lands package. The Protecting Unique and Beautiful Landscapes by Investing in California (PUBLIC) Lands Act would protect and restore over 1.7 million acres of California’s public lands throughout northwest California, the Central Coast, and Los Angeles County. The bill would permanently protect over 900,000 acres of California public lands, including over 550,000 acres of new wilderness and nearly 700 miles of new wild and scenic rivers. It would also promote restoration, fire resilience, and ecological health on another 871,000 acres of forests in areas of high fire risk in Humboldt and Trinity counties. This restoration area would improve water quality, preserve outdoor recreation opportunities, and reduce the threat of wildfires to neighboring communities. The bill is cosponsored by U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.). Representatives Jared Huffman (D-Calif.-02), Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Committee, Salud Carbajal (D-Calif.-24), and Judy Chu (D-Calif.-28) are leading companion legislation to the respective parts of the package. “Our public lands and natural spaces are some of California’s greatest gifts — from the Northern California Redwoods, to the Carrizo Plain, to the San Gabriel Mountains,” said Senator Padilla. “As the Trump Administration tries to sell off our state’s precious public lands and waters, we must protect and restore these areas to mitigate wildfire risk, reach California’s conservation goals, protect our natural resources, and ensure generations to come can enjoy access to the outdoors. I was thrilled to see President Biden heed our calls to permanently protect the entire San Gabriel Mountains last year, and I urge my colleagues to pass this package to protect access to green space for millions of Californians.” “California is home to many of our nation’s most iconic and scenic natural treasures which are enjoyed by millions each year,” said Senator Sch… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.padilla.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/watch-padilla-condemns-trumps-destructive-misuse-of-the-military-opposes-defense-policy-bill/ | WATCH: Padilla Condemns Trump’s Destructive Misuse of the Military, Opposes Defense Policy Bill | 2025-12-17 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | Senate | CA | Alex Padilla | P000145 | www.padilla.senate.gov | padilla | https://www.padilla.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) spoke on the Senate floor ahead of the National Defense Authorization Act of 2026 (NDAA) vote to call on his Senate colleagues to provide a check on President Trump’s reckless deployment of military force abroad and on U.S. soil. He encouraged Republicans in Congress to exercise their role as a co-equal branch of government to rein in Trump’s harmful foreign policy agenda instead of rubberstamping his conflicts in Latin America and across the globe. Padilla blasted Trump for destroying decades of bipartisan foreign policy, undermining longstanding alliances like NATO, and cozying up to dictators like Xi Jinping, Kim Jong Un, and Vladimir Putin. He emphasized that Trump’s National Security Strategy abandons our alliances with democracies in the fight against authoritarianism, while supporting temporary, transactional alliances with countries willing to shower him with praise. As Putin continues his crusade to tear up Ukraine, Padilla warned that Trump’s acquiescence will put even more innocent civilians in harm’s way. Padilla slammed the unlawful bombing of alleged drug traffickers in the Caribbean and Pacific, despite the fact that Congress has not declared war nor authorized the use of military force in Venezuela or anywhere else in Latin America. Congressional Republicans have failed — twice — to pass a War Powers Resolution and assert Congress’ Constitutional authority in response to the boat strikes in the Caribbean. He also criticized the Defense Department’s refusal to release videos of the unlawful “double tap” strike against survivors in the Caribbean. Additionally, Padilla warned his colleagues that President Trump has repeatedly diverted Department of Defense resources, including over $2 billion, to enact his cruel mass deportation campaign and unlawfully deploy National Guard troops to American cities. Last week, a federal judge barred the Trump Administration from continuing to deploy the National Guard to Los Angeles, ruling the deploy… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://ruiz.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/court-sides-ruiz-and-colleagues-reinstates-real-time-oversight | Court Sides With Ruiz and Colleagues, Reinstates Real-Time Oversight of Immigration Detention | 2025-12-17 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Raul Ruiz | R000599 | ruiz.house.gov | ruiz | https://ruiz.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. –The decision was made in the case brought forth by 12 Members of Congress in Neguse et al. v. U.S. ICE et al. Just now, a federal court temporarily stopped the Trump-Vance administration’s policy blocking Members of Congress from unannounced oversight visits to federal immigration detention facilities. The decision restores Congress’s ability to conduct real-time oversight of how the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detain individuals — including U.S. citizens — and spend billions in taxpayer dollars, while the case continues. The lawsuit, Neguse et al. v. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement et al., was brought by a dozen members of the U.S. House of Representatives after the administration imposed a seven-day waiting period and barred access to certain field offices, in violation of a longstanding federal law that guarantees congressional oversight. The plaintiffs include Assistant Democratic Leader Joe Neguse; Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Rep. Adriano Espaillat; Homeland Security Committee Ranking Member Rep. Bennie G. Thompson; Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Rep. Jamie Raskin; House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Ranking Member Rep. Robert Garcia; House Homeland Security Committee Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement Ranking Member Rep. J. Luis Correa; Rep. Jason Crow; Rep. Veronica Escobar; Rep. Dan Goldman; Rep. Jimmy Gomez; Rep. Raul Ruiz; and Rep. Norma Torres. In a joint statement, the plaintiffs said: “Today’s decision is a critical victory toward restoring our ability to conduct essential congressional oversight on behalf of the American people. It reinforces the rule of law and reminds the administration that oversight is not optional. Real-time, on-the-ground visits to immigration detention facilities help prevent abuses and ensure transparency. Oversight is a core responsibility of Members of Congress—and a constitutional duty we do not take lightly. We’ll continue standing up for … | 1 | 2026-06-27T21:44:12Z | 2026-06-27T22:31:39Z |
| https://bera.house.gov/news/press-releases/rep-bera-moves-to-force-vote-on-congressional-stock-trading-ban | Rep. Bera Moves to Force Vote on Congressional Stock Trading Ban | 2025-12-16 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Ami Bera | B001287 | bera.house.gov | bera | https://bera.house.gov/news | scraper | Washington, D.C. — Today, Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) released a statement after signing Representative Anna Paulina Luna’s (FL-13) discharge petition to force a vote on the Restore Trust in Congress Act, bipartisan legislation Rep. Bera co-sponsored in September that bans Members of Congress and their spouses and dependent children from trading and owning individual stocks: “Public service is a public trust. Members of Congress should not profit from their positions or trade on information we may receive as part of our official duties. I signed this discharge petition to force an up-or-down vote on a stock trading ban and restore confidence in our government. I urge Speaker Johnson to bring this bill to the floor for a vote.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://chu.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/reps-chu-and-schrier-lead-over-100-members-requesting-gao-study-rfk-jrs | Reps. Chu and Schrier Lead Over 100 Members Requesting GAO Study on RFK Jr.’s Rollback of Hepatitis B Vaccine Recommendation | 2025-12-16 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Judy Chu | C001080 | chu.house.gov | chu | https://chu.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Letter responds to RFK Jr.’s CDC panel’s vote to drop the longstanding recommendation for the universal administration of the hepatitis B vaccine at birth WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Reps. Judy Chu (CA-28) and Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) led 108 of their Democratic colleagues in a letter to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) requesting that it conduct a comprehensive study on the public-health, economic, and equity impacts of eliminating the universal hepatitis B birth-dose recommendation. This comes after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), appointed by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, voted 8-3 to eliminate the long-standing recommendation. “For more than three decades, the universal birth-dose has been one of the most effective public-health interventions in the United States. Since its adoption in 1991, annual childhood hepatitis B infections have declined by more than 99 percent…The vote to abandon this universal standard raises profound concerns about the health and safety of newborns nationwide,” said the Members. They continued: “These concerns are especially acute for Asian American and Pacific Islander communities, who comprise only seven percent of the U.S. population yet account for approximately sixty percent of chronic hepatitis B cases.” The letter requests that GAO’s study evaluate projected public-health impacts of increased infant infections, including long-term liver disease and cancer; assess equity impacts, especially for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities; analyze the economic and health-system effects, including downstream Medicaid and Medicare costs; and evaluate ACIP’s evidence and decision-making process. The Members concluded: “Given the magnitude of this policy shift and the risks it poses to public health, a thorough GAO review is essential to ensure transparency, safeguard scientific integrity, and inform Congress as CDC leadership considers whether to implement the ACIP recomme… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://garamendi.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-garamendi-california-dems-condemn-trumps-plan-pump-water-out-delta | Rep. Garamendi & California Dems Condemn Trump’s Plan to Pump Water Out of the Delta | 2025-12-16 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | John Garamendi | G000559 | garamendi.house.gov | garamendi | https://garamendi.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Representative John Garamendi (CA-08) led Representatives Ami Bera (CA-06), Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10), Josh Harder (CA-09), Jared Huffman (CA-02), Doris Matsui (CA-07), and Mike Thompson (CA-04) in condemning Acting Commissioner of the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Scott Cameron’s plan to siphon additional water out of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. “I have fought my entire career to defend the Sacramento–San Joaquin Delta,” said Rep. Garamendi. “Instead of implementing science-backed methods that safeguard our water supply, Reclamation’s plan prioritizes partisan politics over California’s communities and farmers. Pumping even more water out of the Delta in the middle of worsening droughts isn’t just reckless—it threatens the livelihoods of the people who live and work here, undermines the region’s fragile ecosystems, and jeopardizes the long-term health of our state’s water infrastructure. Californians deserve better than political stunts masquerading as water policy.” In the letter, the Representatives detailed how Reclamation’s proposal would endanger California’s water supply, disrupt coordinated operations between state and federal agencies, and weaken environmental protections across the region. “Management of California’s water supply must not choose between winners and losers. All Californians and the vibrant communities that call the Delta home deserve a water supply plan that priorities solutions over partisan games,” said the Representatives. “Unfortunately, rather than striking a fair balance between Californians, farmers, and wildlife, Action 5 could cause irreparable harm to Delta communities and ecosystems.” “The Delta Counties Coalition appreciates the delegation’s efforts to ensure that changes to federal water project operations in the Delta are thoroughly reviewed and coordinated. Our Coalition continues to support efforts to provide reliable water supplies to Californians while also protecting Delta communities and the Delta ecosystem.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://garamendi.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-garamendi-sen-warren-press-energy-secretary-mismanagement-and-taxpayer | Rep Garamendi, Sen Warren Press Energy Secretary on Mismanagement and Taxpayer Waste in Plutonium Pit Production Program | 2025-12-16 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | John Garamendi | G000559 | garamendi.house.gov | garamendi | https://garamendi.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a new letter, Representative John Garamendi (CA-08) and U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), both members of their respective Armed Services Committees and of the Nuclear Weapons and Arms Control Working Group, are urging Department of Energy Secretary Chris Wright to seriously review the scope of and the need for the plutonium pit production program, and pause the program’s Savannah River site until the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has established guardrails to prevent additional waste of taxpayer funds. In August, the Department of Energy (DOE) launched a special study into NSSA’s leadership and management of the plutonium pit production mission. The lawmakers believe that, if properly conducted, the study will find that years of mismanagement have put billions of taxpayer dollars at risk with an unrealistic pit production schedule and goals. For years I have called for Congress to take action to fix the failing plutonium modernization effort. Congress has continued to pour billions of dollars into efforts to restart production with arbitrary targets," said Congressman Garamendi. "This letter cuts to the core of the matter and asks necessary questions of NNSA, including about the questionable management and faulty assumptions underlying the program. I eagerly await their response, along with the results of the Department of Energy’s 120-day special investigation.” The Trump administration is blindly spending tens of billions of dollars to produce plutonium pits for nuclear weapons without a real budget or plan,” said Senator Warren. “This program is already years behind schedule and over budget, Congressman Garamendi and I are urging the Secretary of Energy to conduct a vigorous review to rein in years of waste and mismanagement.” The lawmakers raise concerns about how, years into this program, it is still unclear what the pit production program’s schedule and full cost will be. The Government Accountability Office recommended NNSA create a master schedule to com… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://matsui.house.gov/media/press-releases/matsui-warren-and-colleagues-push-fcc-doj-closely-scrutinize-nexstars | MATSUI, WARREN AND COLLEAGUES PUSH FCC, DOJ TO CLOSELY SCRUTINIZE NEXSTAR’S ACQUISITION OF TEGNA, WHICH WOULD CREATE MEDIA GIANT REACHING 80% OF US TV HOUSEHOLDS | 2025-12-16 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Doris O. Matsui | M001163 | matsui.house.gov | matsui | https://matsui.house.gov/media | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA), Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Representatives Summer Lee (D-PA) and Maxwell Frost (D-FL), wrote to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Brendan Carr and Assistant Attorney General Abigail Slater of the Department of Justice (DOJ), urging them to closely scrutinize Nexstar Media Group, Inc.’s (“Nexstar”) proposed acquisition of Tegna Inc. (“Tegna”) and to block this deal if they determine that it violates federal telecommunications or antitrust laws. The letter comes amid heightened attention to concerns about media consolidation, with lawmakers already sounding the alarm about large-scale media mergers, including the potential sale of Warner Bros. to Netflix or Paramount Skydance. “Regulatory approval of the conglomerate would likely raise prices for consumers, accelerate job losses, and weaken the independence and news coverage of local TV stations,” wrote the lawmakers. In August, Nexstar announced its intention to purchase competitor Tegna in a $6.2 billion deal. Nexstar is the largest owner of local broadcast television stations in the United States, controlling 201 stations and serving more than a third of local TV households nationally. Tegna owns 64 TV stations in 51 markets. A merger between Nexstar and Tegna would create a broadcast media giant reaching 80% of U.S. TV households. Currently, federal communications law prohibits an entity from owning TV stations that reach more than 39% of all U.S. TV households. If this deal is allowed, the new merged company would surpass that threshold. In Sacramento, Nexstar currently owns Fox40, while Tegna owns ABC10. A merger would mean that two of the four English language local TV news stations would be controlled by Nexstar. “The company’s proposed acquisition of Tegna is presumptively illegal because it would allow Nexstar to exceed national caps… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://mikethompson.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/thompson-releases-statement-johnsons-refusal-protect-americans-health-care | THOMPSON RELEASES STATEMENT ON JOHNSON’S REFUSAL TO PROTECT AMERICANS’ HEALTH CARE | 2025-12-16 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Mike Thompson | T000460 | mikethompson.house.gov | mikethompson | https://mikethompson.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Washington – Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) released the following statement today in response to Speaker Johnson’s announcement that he will not hold a vote to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits that 24 million Americans use to afford health care. Without renewal, these tax credits will expire at the end of the year and families will pay double for their health insurance premiums in 2026: “Across our country, American families are being squeezed by higher grocery prices, utility bills, and even soaring costs for holiday gifts. Now, Speaker Johnson has announced he’s delivering the policy equivalent of a sack of coal for Christmas. Republican leadership’s refusal to work across the aisle to extend these credits means millions of families will pay double for their health care premiums next year. This isn’t just bad policy. It’s cruel. The American people deserve better. “If only four Republicans joined Democrats, we would have the support needed to force a vote and pass through the House of Representatives a three-year extension of the Affordable Care Act Enhanced Premium tax credits.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://min.house.gov/media/press-releases/new-rep-dave-min-and-sen-adam-schiff-lead-10-colleagues-doj-probe | NEW: Rep. Dave Min and Sen. Adam Schiff Lead 10 Colleagues in DOJ Probe | 2025-12-16 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Dave Min | M001241 | min.house.gov | min | https://min.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Dave Min (CA-47), Member of the House Oversight Committee and Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus’s Fighting Corruption Taskforce, along with Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Member of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary, led 10 of their Democratic colleagues in demanding answers from the DOJ on a “troubling pattern” of repeated intervention or dismissals of cases involving Attorney General Pam Bondi’s brother, Brad Bondi, as first reported by Punchbowl News. The letter outlines what appears to be a concerted effort by the Justice Department to favor clients of Brad Bondi and circumvent the rule of law. “We write to express serious concerns about a troubling pattern at the Department of Justice (“DOJ” or the “Department”): repeated interventions or dismissals in cases involving Mr. Bradley (“Brad”) Bondi—Attorney General Pam Bondi’s brother—that consistently favor his clients,” wrote Rep. Min and Sen. Schiff. “These concerns are further heightened by the administration’s removal in March 2025 of DOJ’s Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) Director Jeffrey Ragsdale, who served as the Department’s senior official responsible for reviewing allegations of professional misconduct. Such a leadership change, particularly during a period in which the Department has taken several unusual actions that appear to benefit Mr. Bondi, underscores the importance of ensuring that DOJ’s internal accountability mechanisms remain fully independent and active.” They concluded, “Viewed collectively, these actions raise significant broader ethical concerns. The repetition and timing of these interventions suggest coordinated decision-making rather than routine prosecutorial discretion. Such departures from standard DOJ practice—including those required by the Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.) and incorporated by reference in DOJ Justice Manual—raise serious questions about whether impartiality has been compromised and whether internal safeguards are being bypassed.” Senato… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://rivas.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-luz-rivas-statement-antisemitic-attack-australia | Congresswoman Luz Rivas’ Statement on Antisemitic Attack in Australia | 2025-12-16 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Luz M. Rivas | R000620 | rivas.house.gov | rivas | https://rivas.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Luz Rivas (CA-29) released the following statement on the antisemitic attack in Australia: “On a night meant for celebration, the Jewish community was targeted by an extreme antisemitic attack in Australia. My condolences go out to the families and victims of these attacks and hope that those wounded have a full recovery. Antisemitism – whether in Australia, the United States, or elsewhere – has no place in our communities. As Jewish families continue to gather to celebrate Hanukkah, I join leaders from across the globe in standing with the Jewish community and condemning antisemitism, bigotry, and hatred.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://tran.house.gov/media/press-releases/representative-derek-tran-releases-statement-hr-4371 | Representative Derek Tran Releases Statement on H.R. 4371 | 2025-12-16 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Derek Tran | T000491 | tran.house.gov | tran | https://tran.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) issued the following statement regarding his vote against H.R. 4371, the Kayla Hamilton Act: “What happened to Kayla Hamilton was horrific, and my heart is with her loved ones, still reeling from her devastating death. Her family and loved ones deserve closure and justice for the horrible tragedy they’ve had to endure,” said Representative Tran. “While I strongly believe that anyone who commits violent crimes deserves to be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law, this bill falls drastically short of this goal and will instead have a harmful impact on the reunification of vulnerable children with their families, especially those who seek asylum because they have fled violent conditions. Our immigration laws should not only seek to prevent violent criminals from crossing our borders, but they should also reflect our fundamental humanitarian values to treat families with dignity. There is no doubt that our immigration system is broken, and American families deserve no less than a thoughtful approach to how we begin to fix it. That is why I will continue to work with colleagues across the aisle to pass commonsense and comprehensive immigration reform that keeps every family safe.” H.R. 4371 was introduced in response to the rape and murder of 19-year-old Kayla Hamilton by a 16-year-old Salvadoran national who entered the United States as an unaccompanied alien child (UAC). The Kayla Hamilton Act would: Require that children over the age of 12 be examined for gang tattoos and criminal affiliation, potentially targeting those fleeing gang indoctrination in their country of origin; Eliminate lawful asylum seekers and H-1B visa holders as sponsors for UACs, keeping children whose parents have sought asylum separated from their families or keep children in HHS custody if they do not have a sponsor who is a U.S. citizen or green card holder; and Require HHS to report to DHS the immigration status of every person who lives in an unaccompanied child’s sp… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://ruiz.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-raul-ruiz-congresswoman-nanette-barragan-and-congressman | Congressman Raul Ruiz, Congresswoman Nanette Barragán, and Congressman Troy Carter Call on EPA to Uphold Strong Air Quality Standards | 2025-12-16 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Raul Ruiz | R000599 | ruiz.house.gov | ruiz | https://ruiz.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Raul Ruiz, Congresswoman Nanette Barragán, and Congressman Troy Carter sent a letter to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin urging the Agency to keep the current fine particulate matter (PM2.5) air quality standards in place. The letter calls on the EPA to abandon any efforts, judicial or administrative, to roll back the PM2.5 standards and to safeguard the health of millions of Americans, particularly in overburdened and environmental justice communities. PM2.5, also known as soot, causes serious health problems and tens of thousands of premature deaths each year, especially harming children, seniors, and vulnerable communities. “Maintaining strong, science-based air quality protections is one of the most effective tools we have to safeguard the public’s health,” said Congressman Raul Ruiz. “Safe air is not a partisan issue, it is a basic right. We urge EPA to uphold these standards so all communities, including our most vulnerable, can breathe clean air.” “Clean and breathable air is essential to Americans’ lives and health,” said Congresswoman Barragán. “Strong National Ambient Air Quality Standards keep the amount of pollutants in the air down so that Americans can continue to live in healthy environments. But Trump and Zeldin want to weaken these standards — and put the lungs of Americans across the country at risk and further harm the communities that are already experiencing the consequences of exposure to polluted air. To preserve our air quality, and the health and lives of our communities, we must stop Trump and Zeldin from their selfish plan to lower air quality standards for their corporate friends.” "Clean air is a matter of life and death, especially for communities in my district that have been overburdened by pollution for far too long. Rolling back the PM2.5 standards would be a direct attack on public health and environmental justice. The science is clear: stronger soot protections save lives, reduce hospitalizations, and protect our children and seniors. I urg… | 1 | 2026-06-26T06:29:35Z | 2026-06-26T06:31:46Z |
| https://barragan.house.gov/2025/12/15/law360-fcc-moves-forward-on-multilingual-wireless-alerts/ | Law360: FCC Moves Forward On Multilingual Wireless Alerts | 2025-12-15 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Nanette Diaz Barragán | B001300 | barragan.house.gov | barragan | https://barragan.house.gov/news | scraper | By Christopher Cole – 12/15/2025 Law360 (December 15, 2025, 7:22 PM EST) — The Federal Communications Commission will soon make effective a rule rolling out multilingual alert templates for cellphones during public emergencies following pressure from Democrats on Capitol Hill over alleged delays in the effort. Amid questions about the technical feasibility of using a variety of language templates in wireless emergency alerts, the agency published a late Biden-era rule updating the alerts in the Dec. 10 Federal Register. Democrats claimed this summer that the FCC was dragging its feet in publishing the language templates even though it had been approved by the agency in January. “I’m pleased to see the FCC take this important first step toward ensuring that immigrants, tourists and other non-English speakers have the information they need to stay safe during emergency situations,” Rep. Nanette Diaz Barragán, D-Calif., said in a statement Monday. “Lives are on the line, and I’ll be watching closely to ensure that the FCC and mobile service providers follow through and work in good faith to implement this critical policy.” The FCC first agreed to the multilingual alerts rule in fall 2023, but an order in January created templates for use in wireless emergency alerts. When the templates had not been published months later, congressional Democrats decried how much time was going by without putting them into effect. Federal Register publication is a necessary formality to cement the rules into the regulatory code. At the time, FCC officials said nothing should be construed as holding up the industry’s provision of multilingual alerts as carriers send out warnings to the public about disasters and imminent dangers. In fact, Carr told Barragán in a July response that as designed, the templates “do not and could not work today or for years to come — as the FCC itself has conceded.” “For another, dozens of groups representing non-English speakers have made clear that the template approach would be ‘counterproducti… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://friedman.house.gov/media/press-releases/release-congresswoman-friedman-speaks-ahnas-5th-annual-hanukkah-celebration | RELEASE: Congresswoman Friedman Speaks at AHNA’s 5th Annual Hanukkah Celebration | 2025-12-15 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Laura Friedman | F000483 | friedman.house.gov | friedman | https://friedman.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Above: Friedman speaks to a crowd gathered at the AHNA’s Hanukkah Celebration GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA — On Sunday, December 14, U.S. Representative Laura Friedman (CA-30) joined local community members and the Adams Hill Neighborhood Association (AHNA) to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah. This year marks the 5th year that AHNA has put on a Hanukkah celebration. Earlier in the day, Friedman released a statement condemning horrific attacks of antisemitic violence in Australia and California. Friedman also joined a bipartisan statement from all 25 Jewish House Members condemning the horrific antisemitic attack in Australia. “Hanukkah is a celebration of light over darkness and good over evil. When our communities continue celebrating Hanukkah and practicing our religion — even in the face of these disturbing acts of violence — we are living proof that light will always prevail.” said Representative Laura Friedman (CA-30). “I am doing everything I can in Congress to combat antisemitism, because the cost of inaction is unimaginable to me.” “In light of the terrible tragedy that ripped through the Jewish community in Australia, we are honored to have so many people come out from our neighborhood and the wider Glendale and Los Angeles area to support the Jewish people. Showing up helps combat Anti-Jewish hatred and unites all of our communities together. We as Jews know all too well that we cannot hide and we must proudly stand hand-in-hand with our neighbors in this time of need.” said Adams Hill Neighborhood Association Member Jeremy Aluma. Below: Friedman with members of the community. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://lieu.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-lieu-statement-antisemitic-terrorist-attack-australia | REP LIEU STATEMENT ON ANTISEMITIC TERRORIST ATTACK IN AUSTRALIA | 2025-12-15 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Ted Lieu | L000582 | lieu.house.gov | lieu | https://lieu.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) issued the following statement on Sunday’s antisemitic terrorist attack in Australia. “It is unfathomable that on the first night of Hanukkah, lives were lost, and families were forced to flee because of a horrific terrorist attack in Sydney, Australia. I stand in solidarity with the Jewish community in Australia and around the world during what is supposed to be a time of peace, light, and joy. “Antisemitism has been on the rise across the country and abroad. That is unacceptable. Jewish people, and individuals of all faiths, deserve to celebrate and practice their beliefs without fear of violence. “We must come together to condemn the scourge of antisemitism in the strongest terms possible –– and may the lights of Hanukkah shine through this darkness and bring peace and strength to all of us.” ### | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://lofgren.house.gov/media/press-releases/lofgren-statement-bondi-beach-attack | Lofgren Statement on Bondi Beach Attack | 2025-12-15 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Zoe Lofgren | L000397 | lofgren.house.gov | lofgren | https://lofgren.house.gov/media/press-releases | page_html | "As families around the world gather for Hanukkah, my heart breaks for those killed and injured in this weekend’s antisemitic attack at Australia’s Bondi Beach. Nobody should live in fear while celebrating their faith, and we must condemn antisemitism wherever it appears," said Rep. Zoe Lofgren. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-03-30T11:08:25Z |
| https://mikethompson.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/thompson-condemns-presidents-plan-pump-water-out-delta | THOMPSON CONDEMNS PRESIDENT’S PLAN TO PUMP WATER OUT OF THE DELTA | 2025-12-15 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Mike Thompson | T000460 | mikethompson.house.gov | mikethompson | https://mikethompson.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) issued a statement and joined Representatives John Garamendi (CA-08), Ami Bera (CA-06), Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10), Josh Harder (CA-09), Jared Huffman (CA-02), and Doris Matsui (CA-07) in condemning Acting Commissioner of the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Scott Cameron’s plan to siphon additional water out of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. “The decision by the current administration to increase the amount of water pumped out of the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta is reckless and harms our agriculture, environment, and local communities,” said Thompson. “California’s water management is complex and relies on both the State and Federal government managing these systems in coordination. With the administration deciding to pump more water south of the Delta without coordination with the State, it will increase salinity in the Delta hurting agriculture producers, drive up water utility costs for local communities and threaten endangered species. No one in our community benefits. The President needs to stop this plan and stop hurting people, agriculture, and wildlife.” Thompson also joined his colleagues in warning Acting Commissioner of the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Scott Cameron that the proposal would endanger California’s water supply, disrupt coordinated operations between state and federal agencies, and weaken environmental protections across the region. “Management of California’s water supply must not choose between winners and losers. All Californians and the vibrant communities that call the Delta home deserve a water supply plan that priorities solutions over partisan games,” said the Representatives. “Unfortunately, rather than striking a fair balance between Californians, farmers, and wildlife, Action 5 could cause irreparable harm to Delta communities and ecosystems.” “The Delta Counties Coalition appreciates the delegation’s efforts to ensure that changes to federal water project operations in the Delta are thoroughly reviewed and coordinated. Our Coali… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
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