WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, ranking member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release on March 11, 2025: * * * Committee Leaders Demand Information from Trump Administration on Forthcoming DOGE RIFs, Implore Agency Leaders to Protect Mission Washington, DC - Today, Science Committee leaders sent letters to the Department of Energy, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the National Institute of Standards and  more

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Rep. Norma J. Torres, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Norma Torres Reintroduces Thriving Communities Act Washington D.C. -Today, Congresswoman Norma Torres (CA-35), a senior member of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Subcommittee on Appropriations, reintroduced the Thriving Communities Act. This legislation would create a grant program designed to provide technical assistance and capacity-build  more

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Rep. Norma J. Torres, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Torres Votes Against Republican Continuing Resolution Opposes Harmful Cuts to National Defense, Social Security and Community Funding Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (D-CA), voted against the Republican-led Continuing Resolution (CR), calling attention to its devastating cuts to essential programs that impact the health of our servicemembers, the securit  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-California, chairwoman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on East Asia and Pacific, issued the following news release on March 11, 2025: * * * East Asia & Pacific Subcommittee Chairwoman Young Kim Delivers Opening Statement at Hearing on Reauthorizing the U.S. Development Finance Corporation WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Foreign Affairs East Asia and Pacific Subcommittee Chairwoman Young Kim delivered opening remarks at subcommittee hearing t  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Kevin Kiley, R-California, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education, issued the following news release on March 11, 2025: * * * Kiley Holds Hearing on the Benefits of School Choice Today, Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Committee Chairman Kevin Kiley (R-CA) delivered the following statement, as prepared for delivery, at a hearing titled "Education Without Limits: Explori  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Sen. Schiff Joins Alsobrooks In Calling Out the Impact of Trump's Tariffs On American Families and Businesses Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) in introducing the Tariff Transparency Act. This necessary legislation will require the United States International Trade Commission to conduct an investigation on the impact of these tar  more

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Presses Interior Department to Approve Yosemite Visitor Management Plan, Slams Trump Cuts to National Park Service Senator Padilla: "Without the proper workforce, Yosemite will be unable to effectively manage visitation in the peak summer months." WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) urged Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum to approve Yosemite National Park  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Statement on Capitol Police Chief J. Thomas Manger Retirement WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration with oversight over the U.S. Capitol Police, issued the following statement after Capitol Police Chief J. Thomas Manger announced he will retire May 2: "I thank Chief J. Thomas Manger for his nea  more

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Statement on House Republicans' Reckless Spending Bill WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives narrowly passed a continuing resolution to fund the government through September, which did not include the disaster relief funding California needs: "The House Republican spending bill completely shortch  more

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Banks Introduce Bipartisan Tyler's Law to Fight Fentanyl Crisis WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced Tyler's Law, bipartisan, bicameral legislation to help combat the fentanyl crisis. The bill directs the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to provide hospitals with guidance on incorporating fentanyl testing into routi  more

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Democratic Immigration Leaders Challenge Constitutional Basis of Trump's Sham "Invasion" Declaration Democratic legislators to Trump: "We call on you to rescind your Proclamation and work with Congress to pass much-needed, overdue bipartisan immigration reform that respects immigrants' dignity and the rule of law" WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Tillis Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Effort to Improve Access to Agricultural Disaster Relief WASHINGTON, D.C. -- As farming communities across the country recover from recent natural disasters, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), along with Representatives Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.-19), Kat Cammack (R-Fla.-03), Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.-18), and Austin Scott (R-Ga.-08  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on March 11, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Huffman Leads Letter Demanding Answers on US Army Corps of Engineers' Wasteful Water Release President Trump's Directive to Release Billions of Gallons of Water in California Did Nothing to Calm Wildfires & Negatively Impacted Farmers & Communities Washington, D.C. - Today, Ranking Member Jared Huffman (CA  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on March 11, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Maxine Waters Slams Trump Administration's Executive Order to Establish Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and Digital Asset Stockpile Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, released this statement following President Trump's latest Executive Order to   more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on March 11, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Maxine Waters: "Since Taking Office, Trump Has Only Enriched Himself, His Crypto Cabinet, and the Rest of the Crypto Billionaire Class." Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, delivered the following opening statement during a full Committee h  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Ami Bera, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Ami Bera Condemns Trump Administration's Mass Firings at Department of Education Today, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) released the following statement on the Trump administration firing nearly half of the staff at the Department of Education: "The Trump administration's efforts to dismantle the Department of Education threaten the future of millions of students-- including right h  more

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Carbajal Statement on Opposing Continuing Resolution That Threatens Critical Programs and Funding that Hardworking Americans Rely On Today, Congressman Carbajal voted against the House Republican continuing resolution that will extend government funding through September 2025 while leaving critical funding for Veterans benefits, Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, and affordable housing i  more

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Chu Opposes Republicans' Slush Fund for Musk WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) voted against House Republicans' full-year appropriations bill, which passed on a 217-213 vote. "On the day our president purchases a car from Elon Musk on the White House grounds, Republicans have passed a funding bill with massive cuts for families that is completely subservient to the whims and whi  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Vince Fong, R-California, issued the following news release on March 12, 2025: * * * Rep. Fong on Voting to Pass Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Enforcement Act WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) voted to pass the bipartisan H.R. 1156, the Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Enforcement Act, which amends the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to extend the statute of limitations for prosecuting fraud in pandemic unemployment i  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-California, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on March 11, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise in recognition of LULAC, the League of United Latin American Citizens--the oldest Hispanic civil rights organization in the United States, which for nearly one hundred years has advanced the civil, economic, and educational interests of Hispanic communities. LULAC has been at the forefront of some o  more

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Huffman Votes Against Republicans' Partisan Government Spending Bill Republicans' Bill a Blank Check for Trump-Musk Chaos and Destruction Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02)issued the following statement regardinghis decision to vote against Speaker Johnson and House Republicans' partisan government spending bill. This legislation prioritizes Elon Musk and   more

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Rep. Jim Costa, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Jim Costa Statement on Continuing Resolution WASHINGTON - Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) released the following statement on the Fiscal Year 2025 budget bill, also known as the Continuing Resolution (CR). "Congressional Republicans have had eighteen months to craft a bipartisan budget. Instead of using their majority to make life better for Americans, they pushed a partisan bill that ignores t  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Jimmy Panetta's Statement on the Majority's Partisan Continuing Resolution Washington, DC - United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) released the following statement on his vote against the majority's partisan government funding continuing resolution: "Unfortunately, Speaker Mike Johnson chose to stop negotiating with Democrats on a reasonable short-term continuing resolution th  more

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Rep. Juan Vargas, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Juan Vargas Votes Against Harmful Republican Spending Bill WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Representative Juan Vargas (CA-52) voted against the House Republicans' spending bill. The measure cuts funding for housing assistance, veterans' health benefits, and food assistance, while failing to incorporate measures to ensure federal funding is not shut off or repurposed. The bill was crafted by House Re  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mullin Votes NO On Republican Spending Bill I am committed to ensuring that our federal budget prioritizes the needs of the people-- everyday Americans who rely on essential government services. that keep our communities safe, healthy, and thriving. I was proud to stand unified with my Democratic colleagues yesterday to vote NO on the Republican spending bill. My House Democratic colleague  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Panetta Reintroduces Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Agriculture Disaster Assistance Monterey, CA - U.S. Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) reintroduced the bipartisan Fair Access to Agriculture Disaster Programs Act, aimed at removing barriers to agriculture disaster assistance for producers. This bill would provide farmers, ranchers, and other agriculture producers with improved acces  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Scott Peters, D-California, issued the following news release on March 12, 2025: * * * Rep. Peters' Statement on upcoming Senate Vote on Trump-Enabling Funding Bill Washington, D.C. - Today, Representative Scott Peters (CA-50) released the following statement ahead of the expected Senate vote on the Trump-enabling GOP government funding bill: "Last night, House Democrats stood united against a bill that would let President Trump and Elon Musk shut down whatever p  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Young Kim Honored with Inaugural Innovators Award from Punchbowl News Washington, DC - Last night, U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40) received Punchbowl News' inaugural Innovators Award, recognizing rising stars in Congress. The Innovators Award highlights individuals who drive meaningful change through innovative policy solutions and bipartisan collaboration. Rep. Kim received this accola  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Young Kim Leads Girl Scout Day Resolution Washington, DC - This week, Girl Scouts' Troop Capitol Hill Co-Chairs Reps. Young Kim (CA-40) and Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) introduced a bipartisan resolution ( H.Res.217 ) to recognize March 12, 2025 as Girl Scouts Day on its 113th founding anniversary to celebrate the tremendous impact this organization has had on countless young women and girls o  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-California, issued the following news release on March 12, 2025: * * * Reps. Mullin and Salinas to Co-Chair New Innovation & Technology Task Force with Focus on Clean Energy & Environment Washington, D.C. -- Rep. Kevin Mullin (CA-15) announced today that he and Rep. Andrea Salinas (OR-06) will serve as co-chairs of the newly formed Innovation and Technology Task Force within the Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC). The task force wi  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * STATEMENT: Senator Schiff Opposes Flawed Partisan Continuing Resolution Washington, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) released the following statement on the continuing resolution: "I will not be voting for the partisan bill coming before the Senate that will further cement the Trump Administration's chaos and reckless actions that are hurting working families and our economy. T  more