WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-California, issued the following statement on Sept. 29, 2023: * * * Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) released the following statement on the passing of Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA): "Senator Dianne Feinstein was emblematic of a leader who fought for the progress of this country for the better. She was a champion of the interests of the people of California, and she was guided by a spirit of true public service. "She was a woman of m  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following statement on Sept. 29, 2023: * * * Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) issued this statement following the passing of U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein of California: "Senator Dianne Feinstein leaves a legacy of lifelong public service. She led through adversity, was a record-breaking trailblazer, and inspired generations of leaders who have followed. She was the first woman president of the San Fran  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. David Valadao, R-California, issued the following news release: Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) released the following statement after voting in support of a 45-day Continuing Resolution (CR) to keep the government open while the House and Senate continue their work on Appropriations Bills. The CR included a supplemental appropriation of $16 billion for the Federal Emergency Management Agency Disaster Relief Fund, which was expected to run out of funding. The C  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, issued the following statement on Sept. 29, 2023: * * * Today, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro released a statement following news that California Senator Dianne Feinstein had passed away. "I am saddened by the news of the death of Senator Dianne Feinstein. Senator Feinstein was a dedicated public servant and an icon in American politics. Her unwavering commitment to justice, her tireless advocacy for commonsense gun control legislation,  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following statement on Sept. 28, 2023: * * * Today, Congressman John Garamendi issued the following statement on the impending government shutdown: "Time and time again, Congressional Democrats and President Biden have made it clear that they are more than willing to work across the aisle for the good of the American people to keep the federal government open. Unfortunately, Speaker McCarthy has put Republican political inf  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following statement on Sept. 29, 2023: * * * Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA), Patti Garamendi, and their family issued the following statement on the passing of longtime friend and colleague Senator Dianne Feinstein: "Today, the entire Garamendi family mourns the loss of our dear friend, Senator Dianne Feinstein. Dianne was the most accomplished Senator in California history and a hero for so many across California  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-California, issued the following statement on Sept. 29, 2023: * * * Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) released the following statement on the passing of Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif): "Senator Dianne Feinstein will be remembered as a trailblazer and powerful advocate for Californians. Whether it was taking on the gun lobby, protecting millions of acres of California land, or demanding transparency from our intelligence community, her years of ser  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Joshua Harder, D-California, issued the following statement on Sept. 29, 2023: * * * Today, Representative Josh Harder (CA-9) released the following statement on the passing of Senator Dianne Feinstein: "Senator Dianne Feinstein was a trailblazer and a dedicated public servant, spending over 50 years serving the State of California and her San Francisco community before that. I'm incredibly sad to hear of her passing. She was a steadfast advocate for the Valley an  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Ken Calvert, R-California, issued the following news release: Today, House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman Ken Calvert (CA-41) applauded the passage of the Fiscal Year 2024 Defense Appropriations bill by the House of Representatives. "The House of Representatives just passed a historic defense appropriations bill that addresses America's national security challenges," said Chairman Calvert. "The bill advances my priorities as Chairman to ensure America  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release: "At the 11th hour - after weeks of chaotic attempts to use the threat of a government shutdown to leverage their extreme MAGA agenda - I was glad to see House Republicans fold and agree to do what Democrats have been ready to do all along: pass a "clean" short-term funding measure to keep the government running, and to include critical supplemental disaster relief. I voted 'yes' because this CR responsi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-California, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07), issued the following statement after the House passed H.R. 5860, a bill that will provide for continuing government funding and disaster relief. H.R. 5860 passed the house 335-91.  "Today, I voted to keep the government funded and open for business," said Congresswoman Matsui. "After months of the extreme right pushing draconian budget cuts and harmful policies, m  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-California, issued the following statement on Sept. 29, 2023: * * * Today, Congressman Kevin McCarthy, Representative of California's 20th Congressional District and Speaker of the House, released the following statement on the passing of United States Senator Dianne Feinstein, a fellow Californian: "Earlier this morning, the flags over the U.S. Capitol were lowered in memory of Senator Dianne Feinstein. As California's longest-serving senator, D  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release: U.S. Representatives Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) and Jen Kiggans (R-VA) and U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) led a bipartisan, bicameral group of Members of Congress calling on the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) to immediately improve conditions at barracks facilities at ten installations. A recent Government Accountability Office (GAO) report found that due to DOD's failures to provide proper oversigh  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, issued the following statement on Sept. 29, 2023: * * * Congressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement on the passing of Senator Dianne Feinstein. "Dianne Feinstein led a distinguished career and was a trailblazer for women in public service. Having served as Mayor of San Francisco, she understood the importance of delivering for her constituency and was a fierce advocate for the people of California. That advocacy i  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Scott Peters, D-California, issued the following news release on Sept. 29, 2023: Today, Representatives Scott Peters (D-CA-50) and Bill Huizenga (R-MI-4), Co-Chairs of the Bipartisan Fiscal Forum (BFF), introduced the Fiscal Commission Act of 2023, which would establish a bipartisan, bicameral, and open-doored commission to tackle our nation's longterm debt and secure a more prosperous future for our children. "In the next 10 years, we will spend more on interest t  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) released the following statement on the passage of a 45 day continuing resolution to fund the government. "Today's bipartisan continuing resolution, while not perfect, upholds our fundamental duty of funding the government and provides crucial support for disaster relief, the FAA, and our service members. I supported this bill to prevent a government shutdown, which would h  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Ami Bera, D-California, issued the following statement on Sept. 29, 2023: * * * Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) today released the following statement after the passing of Senator Diane Feinstein: "For the past several decades, California has been blessed by the public service and leadership of Senator Diane Feinstein," said Representative Bera. "Senator Feinstein's trailblazing career inspired multiple generations to take action against violence and injusti  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Ken Calvert, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41) issued the following statement on the passing of Senator Dianne Feinstein: "Dianne Feinstein was a trailblazer and a titan in the Senate. The legacy and impact she leaves behind as one of the most effective politicians in the history of our state will continue to be felt long after her passing. Over the past three decades, I've had the pleasure of partnering   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Ken Calvert, R-California, issued the following statement on Sept. 29, 2023: * * * Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41) issued the following statement regarding a possible federal government shutdown: "Last night, I voted along with my House colleagues to pass three individual appropriations bills that included House Republican policy priorities. Together with the VA-Military Construction appropriation bill approved earlier this year, the House has now passed fo  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-California, issued the following news release: Congressman Salud Carbajal (CA-24) voted to extend government funding and services, provide additional disaster assistance to communities impacted by natural disasters, and avert a government shutdown at midnight tonight. As the U.S. Senate takes up the measure approved by Carbajal and an overwhelming bipartisan majority in the U.S. House earlier today, Rep. Carbajal shared the following statement: "  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-California, issued the following statement: * * * In response to The Federal Trade Commission and 17 state attorneys general filing suit against Amazon.com, Inc., Representative Lou Correa (CA-46), Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust, released the following statement: "The FTC must continue to ensure that consumer protection and the promotion of competition remain at the forefront  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-California, issued the following statement on Sept. 29, 2023: * * * Representative Lou Correa (CA-46), Ranking Member of the House Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee, released the following statement in response to the House GOP's proposed continuing resolution (CR) that will ensure a government shutdown: "My colleagues on the other side of the aisle are putting politics over public safety, and putting the homeland security of our count  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-California, issued the following news release: Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) sent a letter to Catherine Szpindor, Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives, demanding that his pay be withheld until a possible government shutdown is concluded. "As we near a government shutdown, I would like to request that in the event of a lapse in appropriations, that my pay be withheld until the government funding is passed and the shutdo  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release: United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) announced that he had secured nearly $7 million in new federal funding for Hispanic-serving Institutions in California's 19th Congressional District. Cabrillo College in Aptos and Evergreen Valley College in South San Jose will receive approximately $3.5 million each, over the next five years, to support the expansion and enhancement of academic offerin  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Tom McClintock, R-California, issued the following statement on Sept. 29, 2023: * * * Congressman Tom McClintock issued the following statement on the passing of Senator Dianne Feinstein: "Dianne Feinstein was a titan of the Senate and her passing is an incalculable loss to California, the Senate, and the country. Though we disagreed on much, I always found her approachable, reasonable and sincere. She was instrumental in advancing desperately needed forest manage  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Mike Levin, D-California, issued the following news release:  Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) led a letter signed by Democratic Members of the California Congressional Delegation to Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina M. Khan urging the FTC to investigate gas price hikes and anti-consumer business practices from gas companies. The California Members sent the letter as average gas prices in the state have reached $6.08 - $2.25 above the national average. "The DPMO no  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Mike Levin, D-California, issued the following news release: Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) released the following statement on the passage of a Continuing Resolution (CR) to fund the U.S government, and avoid a shutdown and disruption of services until November 17, 2023. "I voted to pass this short term funding extension because it was the right thing to do for my district, our country, our troops, and millions of hardworking families who need access to government servic  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release: United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) convened leaders from the energy sector, labor movement, academia, environmentalists, and more for a roundtable discussion at Evergreen Valley College on the historic investments in clean energy and their transformative impact on our community. Through both the Inflation Reduction Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Rep. Panetta helped usher in s  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release: United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), a member of the House Ways and Means and Budget Committees, and House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) introduced the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act. This bipartisan bill would prevent government shutdowns and force Congress to stay in town until they reach an agreement on a budget. Companion legislation in the Senate was introduced   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following statement on Sept. 29, 2023: * * * United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) released the following statement on the passing of United States Senator Dianne Feinstein: "As a woman of many firsts for California, U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein fought for our values and laid the foundation for so many people to succeed throughout our nation. "From Supervisor to Mayor to the longest-serving woman senator in h  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-California, issued the following news release: Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) and 208 other House Democrats prevented a federal government shutdown, which would have cost the economy billions of dollars and impacted millions of Americans. Rep. Sara Jacobs said, "Speaker Kevin McCarthy owes an apology to our service members and military families, federal workers, and all those who rely on federal programs to make ends meet. "They've been worrying, stressin  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Michelle Steel, R-California, issued the following news release on Sept. 29, 2023: Yesterday, the Flexible Savings Arrangements for a Healthy Robust America (FSA-HRA) Act, introduced by Rep. Michelle Steel (R-CA), passed the Ways and Means Committee within the Bipartisan HSA Improvement Act of 2023. The legislation expands options for Americans seeking to save responsibly for their future health costs by amending the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit American  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-California, issued the following news release: With just 2 days remaining until a potential extreme MAGA government shutdown, Congresswoman Linda T. Sanchez (D-CA) warned that House Republicans are risking serious consequences for Californian families: "Families in Southern California should not be forced to pay the price for House Republicans' inability to govern. An extreme MAGA shutdown would force millions of our troops and government employ  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release: Representatives Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), Ro Khanna (CA-17), Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), and Anna Eshoo (CA-16) announced that the Federal Aviation Administration will distribute $3,334,533 to the San Jose Mineta International Airport for zero emission vehicles under the Airport Improvement Program. The representatives were joined by San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan and SJC Airport Director John Aitken in celebrating th  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following statement on Sept. 29, 2023: * * * Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement on the passing of Senator Dianne Feinstein: "Senator Feinstein spent her life in public service, including representing the people of California in the United States Senate for more than thirty years. She was a dedicated legislator and a gracious colleague. "While we were most often on the opposite sides of issues, I appreciated  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following statement on Sept. 29, 2023: * * * U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff released the following statement: "I extend my deepest condolences to Senator Feinstein's family, friends, and her staff during this difficult time. "Senator Feinstein was a trailblazer, representing San Francisco and the State of California with a dedication for public service. "The longest-serving female Senator in history, Senator Feinstein helped pave the w  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The Senate Budget Committee issued the following opening statement by Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, at a hearing on Sept. 13, 2023, entitled "Unlocking America's Potential: How Immigration Fuels Economic Growth and Our Competitive Advantage": * * * Thank you Chairman Whitehouse and Ranking Member Grassley for inviting me to be here to co-chair this hearing on the role that immigration plays in driving economic growth and ensuring that our nation stays competitive on   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement on Sept. 29, 2023: * * * The Seante confirmed Todd Gee and Tara McGrath to be U.S. Attorneys for the Southern Districts of Mississippi and California, respectively. On their confirmations, U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement: "Mr. Gee's and Ms. McGrath's confirmations are a wel  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Thomas Carper, D-Delaware, issued the following statement on Sept. 29, 2023: * * * Today, U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.) released the following statement on the passing of U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.): "Martha and I are saddened to hear of the passing of Senator Dianne Feinstein. She was a trailblazer who valued common sense and never backed down from tackling tough issues like gun control. When I was an ensign in the Navy in the late 1960's in Calif  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-California, issued the following news release on Sept. 29, 2023: Today, Speaker Kevin McCarthy (CA-20), along with Rep. Mark Green (TN-07), Rep. Monica De La Cruz (TX-15), and Rep. Anthony D'Esposito (NY-04), held a press conference to call out President Biden and Senate Democrats for their refusal to work with House Republicans to secure the border and pass the necessary appropriations bills to fund the government. "I don't have a  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-California, issued the following statement on Sept. 29, 2023: * * * U.S. Congressman Eric Swalwell issued the following statement on Friday following the passing of California's longest-serving U.S. senator, Dianne Feinstein. "I am saddened to hear of the passing of my friend and mentor, Senator Dianne Feinstein. Senator Feinstein is a California icon. Her loss will be deeply felt across our state and our country. Senator Feinstein's dedication a  more