WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, ranking member of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release on April 29, 2025: * * * Committee Democrats Highlight Damaging Republican Election Policy during Hearing on Ballot Counting Process WASHINGTON - Today, during the House Administration Committee's hearing on California election administration and ballot counting process, committee Democrats blasted proposed Republican election policy, like the House-pas  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Pat Harrigan Votes to Block California's Attack on American Trucking WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted to pass H.J. Res. 89 (link is external), a resolution to block the Biden Environmental Protection Agency's waiver allowing California to impose extreme new low-NOx emissions mandates on trucks and heavy-duty engines.  "California's reckless mandat  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Pat Harrigan Votes to Block California's Truck Mandates WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted to pass H.J. Res. 87 (link is external), a resolution to block the Biden Environmental Protection Agency's waiver allowing California to impose extreme new emissions mandates on heavy-duty trucks. This action defends American truckers, protects supply chains, an  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Robert Garcia and Congresswoman Lisa McClain Introduce Bipartisan "Common Cents Act" to Eliminate the Penny Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) and Congresswoman Lisa McClain (MI-09) introduced the Common Cents Act to end the minting of the penny and require cash transactions to be rounded up or down to the nearest five cents. Full text of the bill can be foun  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Robert Garcia Reintroduces SHIELD Act to Strengthen Access to Legal Assistance for Immigrants Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42), Congresswoman Norma Torres (CA-35), and Congresswoman Delia Ramirez (IL-03) reintroduced the Securing Help for Immigrants Through Education and Legal Development (SHIELD) Act to ensure that immigrants have access to high-quality le  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Norma J. Torres, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Torres Leads Introduction of Fairness to Freedom Act: A Call for Universal Legal Representation for Individuals Facing Deportation Amid Rising Threats to Immigrant Communities, Legislators Demand Comprehensive Solutions to Protect Due Process and Preserve Family Unity # Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Norma Torres, alongside her colleagues Congresswoman Grace Meng, Co  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * CORREA SIGNS AMICUS BRIEF TO PROTECT ALL TAXPAYERS WASHINGTON -- Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) joined an amicus brief to support a lawsuit against the Trump Administration sharing taxpayer information from the IRS with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. "This amicus brief outlines and opposes the Administration's overreach and asks that it keeps the tax information we file with t  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. John James, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes Rep. John James' Resolution to Overturn Biden's California Clean Trucks Rule, Protecting American Truckers and Consumers WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution led by Representative John James (MI-10) utilizing the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to overturn the Biden Administration's approval of California's Advanced Clean Trucks rule. This Biden   more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on April 30, 2025: * * * Huffman, Fitzpatrick, Markey Introduce Arctic Refuge Protection Act Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.), Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Penn.) and Senator Ed Markey (D-Mass.) reintroduced the Arctic Refuge Protection Act, legislation which will restore critical   more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Kamlager-Dove Statement on Democrats Winning, Trump Losing in the First 100 Days WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) released the following statement on Trump's first 100 days in his second term: "In just 100 days, we have witnessed the Trump Administration unleash economic turmoil, global embarrassment, and a full-scale assault on our federal government.  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Kamlager-Dove, Lee Introduce Bipartisan Fresh Start Act WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representatives Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D, CA-37) and Laurel Lee (R, FL-15) introduced the Fresh Start Act, a bipartisan bill to provide support for rehabilitated individuals to have access to employment, housing, and educational opportunities. The congresswomen spoke at a press conference this morning to high  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * MATSUI CONDEMNS REPUBLICAN EFFORT TO REPEAL CALIFORNIA'S CLEAN AIR ACT WAIVERS WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07), Co-Chair of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition, released the following statement rebuking House Republicans' effort to eliminate the Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Air Act waivers for California's Advanced Clean Trucks, Advance  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Sens. Schiff, Durbin Call on Trump Administration to Abandon Debilitating Budget Cuts to State Department That Would Imperil U.S. National Security, Global Leadership Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) led a group of Senators urging the Trump administration to abandon its current State Department budget proposal amid reports that the budge  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Sens. Schiff, Murphy, Blumenthal, Padilla, Rep. McBath, Colleagues Reintroduce Assault Weapons Ban Schiff takes up legislative torch of his predecessor, California's longtime Senator Dianne Feinstein, who spearheaded the last successful Assault Weapons Ban in 1994 and the subsequent fight for its renewal Washington, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) is leading Senators Chr  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Joins Sanders and Over 100 Lawmakers in Reintroduction of Medicare for All WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) joined Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and over 100 lawmakers in reintroducing the Medicare for All Act, historic legislation that would guarantee health care as a fundamental human right to all people in the United States regardless of income or backgr  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on April 30, 2025: * * * Pallone Blasts Republicans For Bringing Illegal, Pro-Pollution CRA Resolutions to House Floor Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following remarks on the House floor today as prepared in opposition to H.J. Res. 87, H.J. Res. 88, and H.J. Res. 89, resolutions that invoke  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Pelosi Statement on President Trump's First 100 Days Washington, D.C. - Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement on President Trump's first 100 days in office: "The first 100 days of the Trump Administration have been a train wreck of fear, incompetence and broken promises. While failing to lift a finger to bring down costs for hardworking Americans, President Trump is inste  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on April 30, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Maxine Waters: "This Week Marks 100 Days Under the Trump Regime, and It Is Impossible to Ignore How Badly Trump Has Tanked the Economy. The American Economy Shrank 0.3% Last Quarter, While Canada, Europe and China All Grew." Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Se  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Mark Takano, D-California, ranking member of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on April 30, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Takano Slams Chairman Bost's Political Stunt & Attacks on Former VA Leaders WASHINGTON- Today, Ranking Member Mark Takano of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee issued the following statement regarding Chairman Mike Bost's request to have the Department of Justice (DOJ) investigate former VA Secretary Dennis M  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Cisneros Statement on HASC Markup of GOP Reconciliation Bill Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Gilbert R. Cisneros, Jr. (CA-31) released the following statement after the House Armed Services Committee (HASC) completed its markup session on H. Con. Res. 14, the House Republicans' partisan reconciliation bill. Rep. Cisneros offered two amendments regarding oversight over Elon Musk's  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Derek Tran, D-California, issued the following news release on April 30, 2025: * * * Rep. Derek Tran Displays Vietnamese Heritage Flag in Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Fall of Saigon Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Derek Tran (CA-45) raised the flag of the former Republic of Vietnam, recognized around the world as the Vietnamese Heritage flag, outside his office in Washington in observance of the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon. This display honors  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Derek Tran, D-California, issued the following news release on April 30, 2025: * * * Rep. Derek Tran Holds Press Conference Recognizing 50th Anniversary of the Fall of Saigon, Vietnam Veterans on Black April Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Derek Tran (CA-45), alongside CAPAC Chair Grace Meng (NY-06) and Reps. Judy Chu (CA-28), Sam Liccardo (CA-16), and Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), held a press conference to recognize April 30th as Black April and to commemorate the 50th   more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Derek Tran, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Derek Tran to Introduce Bipartisan Commemorative Resolution, Hold Event Series on 50th Anniversary of Fall of Saigon Washington, D.C. - This Wednesday, April 30, Congressman Derek Tran (CA-45) will host and participate in a series of events commemorating the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon, also known as Black April or "Thang Tu Den". In Washington, Rep. Tran will hold a press confere  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Huffman Re-Introduces Bill to Protect Health Care Consumers from Predatory Practices Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02) re-introduced legislation to protect consumers from Health Care Sharing Ministries' deceptive practices and expand access to accurate information about health coverage options. The Health Care Sharing Transparency Act would help ensure cons  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Jim Costa, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Jim Costa's Bill Empowers Local Officials to Stop Public Health Threats WASHINGTON - Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) introduced the Safety Training for Officers on Public Health Threats Act (STOP Health Threats Act), bipartisan legislation to equip local law enforcement officers with the tools and training they need to recognize and respond to public health threats arising from building code viol  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Doug LaMalfa, R-California, issued the following floor remarks on April 29, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, my home State of California's vehicle sales mandate removes consumer choice. Americans are not choosing electric vehicles. They still prefer and rely on internal combustion engine-powered cars. In most States, EV sales aren't even close to the ma  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Panetta Announces Student Winners of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition Monterey, CA - United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) announced the winners of the annual Congressional Art Competition held for local high school students. Claire Hamilton from San Lorenzo Valley High School earned first place for her piece titled, "Hearts at Rest." Claire's artwork will be proudly disp  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Panetta Introduces Bill to Raise Cost of Living Adjustment for Local Military Personnel and Families Monterey, CA - United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) authored and introduced legislation that would address the absence of Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLA) for military service members and Department of Defense (DoD) civilian employees stationed in California's 19th Congression  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sanchez: Congress must reclaim trade authority before Trump plunges economy into recession WASHINGTON - Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Ranking Member Linda Sanchez (D-Calif.) released the following statement in response to the U.S. economy shrinking due to President Trump's trade policies: "President Trump inherited a strong, growing economy that was the envy of the world. But in just 10  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * The Leader's Floor Lookout: Wednesday, April 30, 2025 Here's what to watch for on the House Floor today: Safeguarding America's Trucking Industry From Burdensome Rules In 2023, the Biden-Harris Administration's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved a waiver for California's Advanced Clean Trucks rule under the Clean Air Act, allowing the state to impose stricter emi  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Padilla, Schiff, Murphy, Blumenthal, McBath Reintroduce Assault Weapons Ban WATCH : Padilla continues legacy of late California Senator Dianne Feinstein, co-leads Assault Weapons Ban legislation WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) led the bicameral reintroduction of the Assault   more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on April 30, 2025: * * * Waters and Warren Introduce Bill to Restore Civil Rights Protections During Fair Housing Month Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Committee on Financial Services, and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), the top Democrat on the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, introd  more