WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Derek Tran, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Bipartisan Members of Congress Join Rep. Derek Tran to Honor Black April in Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Fall of Saigon Washington, DC - On Wednesday, Rep. Derek Tran (D-CA) was joined by six bipartisan Members of Congress who gave speeches on the House Floor honoring the Vietnamese diaspora and commemorating the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon. Watch the speeches HERE (https:  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release: * * * BREAKING: Republicans Voted to Give Billionaires $7 Trillion Tax Cut and Drive U.S. Toward 2008-Style Recession Ranking Member Maxine Waters Leads Committee Democrats in 8.5 Hour Markup, Offering Nearly 40 Measures to Reject Billionaire Tax Break Scheme After a catastrophic first 100 days in office, during which President Trump has wrecked   more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Capito Applauds House Passage of Resolutions to Repeal California's Radical EV Mandate WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, applauded the House of Representatives' passage of joint resolutions of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to repeal California's EV waivers that   more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Carbajal Announces 2025 Women of the Year Award Winners Today, U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) announced the five winners of the 2025 Congressional Women of the Year award from the Central Coast. The five winners of this year's award are: Alison Wales from Lompoc, JoAnne Meade Young from Santa Barbara, Lisa Kawamura from Arroyo Grande, Julie Rodewald from Los Osos, and Cherie Eulau   more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Carbajal Statement on President Trump's 2026 Budget Plan U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) issued the statement below following the release of President Trump's 2026 budget. The plan would cut non-defense domestic spending by $163 billion while increasing expenditures on national security. "I strongly oppose President Trump's proposed budget, which asks for unprecedented cuts to vital  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Jay Obernolte, R-California, issued the following news release on May 1, 2025: * * * Chairmen Guthrie and Griffith Along with Vice Chairman Joyce and Reps. James and Obernolte Issue Statement on Passage of Bills to Stop California EV Mandates WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman Morgan Griffith (VA-09), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Environment, along with other members   more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, ranking member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release on May 2, 2025: * * * Committee Leaders Demand Answers After NOAA Complaints Reveal Firings Decisions Came from Outside of NOAA Leadership (Washington, DC) - Yesterday, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology Ranking Members Lofgren (CA-18), Sykes (OH-13), and Amo (RI-1) sent a letter to NOAA Acting Administrator Grimm demanding answer  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Derek Tran, D-California, issued the following news release on May 1, 2025: * * * Congressman Derek Tran Introduces Bipartisan Resolution to Recognize the 50th Anniversary of Black April and the Fall of Saigon Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, Representative Derek Tran (D-CA) introduced a bipartisan resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives recognizing the 50th anniversary of Black April and the Fall of Saigon, which occurred on April 30, 1975. Congressman Derek Tr  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. David Valadao, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Valadao Applauds Passage of Resolution to Repeal Longfin Smelt ESA Listing WASHINGTON - Today, the House of Representatives passed a Congressional Review Act resolution to repeal the Biden Administration's listing of the longfin smelt as endangered under the Federal Endangered Species Act. This resolution would halt the proposed designation of critical habitat for the longfin smelt, as   more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. David Valadao, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Valadao Reintroduces Legislation to Improve Local Response to Public Health Threats WASHINGTON - Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) joined Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) to introduce the Safety Training for Officers on Public (STOP) Health Threats Act. This bipartisan bill equips local law enforcement with the tools and training necessary to recognize and respond to public health threats   more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. John Joyce, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Dr. Joyce's Legislation to Reverse California's EV Mandate Passes the House of Representatives, awaits vote in the Senate Washington, D.C. - Today, H.J.Res. 88, introduced by Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13), passed the House of Representatives with bipartisan support. This resolution, introduced under the Congressional Review Act, will protect consumer choice so that all Americans can have the   more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release on May 1, 2025: * * * Garamendi and Indivisible Rally on May Day in Fairfield to Oppose Trump Agenda FAIRFIELD, CA - Today, U.S. Representative John Garamendi (D-CA-08) welcomed Indivisible's May Day Hands-Off rally at his Fairfield district office to stand in solidarity with constituents opposing President Trump's dangerous agenda. Congressman Garamendi issued the following statement: "I said from the  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Sen. Schiff and Colleagues Introduce Assault Weapons Ban of 2025 "The Assault Weapons Ban saved lives. There is no escaping that fact." Washington, D.C. - This week, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) led Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), and U.S. Representative Lucy McBath (D-Ga.-06) in introducing the Assault Weapons Ban of 2025. Spe  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Jay Obernolte, R-California, issued the following news release on May 1, 2025: * * * LaMalfa Resolution Overturning Longfin Smelt ESA Listing Passes House WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressional Western Caucus Members celebrated passage of H.J. Res. 78. This Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution, introduced by Congressional Western Caucus Chairman Doug LaMalfa (CA-01), repeals the Biden Administration's listing of the longfin smelt as endangered under the Federal  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Schiff, Padilla, Torres Slam DHS Immigration Enforcement in Pomona Harming Economy, CA Communities Lawmakers urge DHS to "focus enforcement against those who pose a legitimate risk to public safety and to work with Congress on a pathway to citizenship for the immigrants who are essential to our economic success." Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined Senator Alex Padi  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Introduces Bill to Strengthen Reservation Systems for Public Lands as Trump Administration Announces Scaled-Back Yosemite Summer Reservation System After push from Padilla, Yosemite will implement a 2025 seasonal reservation system to improve visitor access and experience; however, the system is significantly pared down from the plan Yosemite proposed WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senato  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Durbin, Klobuchar, Colleagues to Trump Admin: No Refunds for January 6 Insurrectionists Senators to Attorney General Bondi: "To take the position that January 6 insurrectionists should now receive refunds is unacceptable" "The Department should direct Interim U.S. Attorney Martin to change course" WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Se  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Kaine, Van Hollen, Schumer to Force Senate Vote Demanding Answers on Trump Administration's Compliance With Court Orders and El Salvador's Horrific Human Rights Record WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) introduced a resolution to investigate El Salvador's human rights abuse  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Schiff, Torres Slam DHS Immigration Enforcement in Pomona Harming Economy, CA Communities Lawmakers urge DHS to "focus enforcement against those who pose a legitimate risk to public safety and to work with Congress on a pathway to citizenship for the immigrants who are essential to our economic success." WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senat  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Huffman Statement on Natural Resources Budget Reconciliation Bill "The most destructive environmental bill in American history" Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) released the following statement on House Natural Resources Committee Republicans' Budget Reconciliation bill: "If Big Oil, Wall Street, and MAGA cu  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on May 2, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Huffman Statement on Natural Resources Budget Reconciliation Bill Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) released the following statement on House Natural Resources Committee Republicans' Budget Reconciliation bill: "If Big Oil, Wall Street, and   more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, ranking member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release on May 2, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Lofgren Blasts Trump Administration for Short-Sighted Budget Proposal (Washington, DC) - Today, the Trump White House released its skinny budget. The proposed budget includes major cuts across Science Committee jurisdiction. "This budget spells disaster for our nation's science enterprise - and with i  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, ranking member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release on May 2, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Lofgren Reacts to Trump Administration Plan to Gut EPA ORD (Washington, DC) - Today, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) laid out its plan to gut the EPA's Office of Research and Development (ORD). Plans to dismantle EPA ORD were first revealed in a document reviewed by Science Committee Democrati  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Ken Calvert, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Calvert Cosponsors Bipartisan Canadian Snowbird Visa Act Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41) joined together with Rep. Laural Lee (R-FL-15), Rep. Greg Stanton (D-AZ-4), and other House members to cosponsor the Canadian Snowbird Visa Act, H.R. 3070, a bipartisan bill to extend the duration Canadian citizens who own or lease a residence in the United States may stay--from 182 days to 240 days annually  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Derek Tran, D-California, issued the following news release on May 1, 2025: * * * Rep. Derek Tran Hosts Event Series, Introduces Bipartisan Resolution to Commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Fall of Saigon Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, on the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon, also known as Black April or "Thang Tu Den, "Congressman Derek Tran (CA-45) held a series of events and brought a bipartisan group of Members of Congress together to commemorate this solemn  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Original text here: * * * Rep. Jimmy Gomez Statement on Trump's Executive Action Cutting Funding to PBS and NPR WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) -- a member of the Ways and Means Committee and Chairman of the Congressional Dads Caucus -- issued the following statement in response to President Trump's executive action aimed at cutting funding for the Public Broadcasting Service  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Kevin Kiley, R-California, issued the following floor remarks on May 1, 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, an investigation by CalMatters has revealed something extremely disturbing when it comes to the personal health information of Californians. It has been revealed that the website of Covered California, which is the State's ObamaCare exchange, had a track  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Kevin Kiley, R-California, issued the following floor remarks on May 1, 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, there is good news for Americans when it comes to gas prices. They are down about 50 cents since last year, but unfortunately this good news does not extend to Californians. As you can see here, we remain a stark outlier with by far the highest gas prices  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Kevin Kiley, R-California, issued the following floor remarks on May 1, 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, today I am calling on the House of Representatives to act with urgency to reauthorize Secure Rural Schools. The program, unfortunately, because of the House's lack of action, has been allowed to expire. Even though the Senate did pass it last year, the Ho  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Kevin Kiley, R-California, issued the following floor remarks on May 1, 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, I will provide an update on the nonexistent high-speed rail project in California. As I have noted on this floor before, I have introduced a resolution or legislation to cut off all future Federal funding for California High-Speed Rail. I was with Secreta  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Doug LaMalfa, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. LaMalfa and Sen. Schiff Announce New High-Tech Air Force Mission at Beale AFB Washington, D.C.-- Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale) announced that Beale Air Force Base has been selected as the preferred location for the Air Force's new Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) Aircraft Readiness Unit, a major step forward in securing the base's future role in next-generation defense technology.   more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Doug LaMalfa, R-California, issued the following floor remarks on May 1, 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, in northeast California, as in other parts of the country, we are seeing an introduction of a wolf population that is devastating not only to the beef industry and the at least 200 spring calves but also to the rest of the wildlife in the neighborhood.   more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Mike Levin, D-California, issued the following floor remarks on May 1, 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, I rise today to support California's right to clean air. Growing up in southern California in the 1980s, smog alerts were a regular part of life. A lap around the track at school and your chest would burn. We can't go back to those days. When President Ri  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Ted Lieu, D-California, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on May 1, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate the work and dedication of Carol Hamilton, who is retiring on May 1, 2025, from her role as Group President for Acquisitions, Business Development, and West Coast Headquarters at L'Oreal. Carol has been a business leader and a champion of philanthropic causes for decades. Carol started her ca  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Tracey Mann, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mann Reverses Biden Green New Deal Policies WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) voted to overturn five Biden-era regulations, including two California rules that ban the manufacturing of gas-emitting vehicles and implement an electric vehicle mandate. The U.S. House of Representatives also reversed a waiver for California that would create unnecessary barriers for o  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Mike Levin, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mike Levin Delivers House Floor Speech on California's Right to Clean Air May 01, 2025 Rep. Mike Levin Defends California's Right to Clean Air on the House Floor Washington, D.C.- Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) delivered a speech on the House Floor against House Republicans' effort to repeal clean air protections for California through the Congressional Review Act. Watch the full House Floo  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Scott Peters, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Peters & Colleagues Reintroduce Landmark Legislation to Restore Patent Protections WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representatives Scott Peters (D-CA-50) and Kevin Kiley (R-CA-03) and U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Chris Coons (D-DE) reintroduced legislation to restore patent eligibility for inventions that are essential to the life sciences and technology industries. Their Patent Eligibility R  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, issued the following floor remarks on May 1, 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, I rise in support of H.J. Res. 78 offered by Representative LaMalfa of California, which would undo the listing of the longfin smelt in the San Francisco Bay-Delta Distinct Population Segment under the Endangered Species Act. The listing was based on f  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Rudy Yakym, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Yakym: "Hardworking Americans Can't Afford Fairytales" WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) voted to roll back three Biden EPA rules that allowed California to go above federal standards and enforce even stricter environmental standards through the Congressional Review Act (CRA) process. "Democrats live in the Green New Deal fantasyland, but Republicans know hardworking America  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Ted Lieu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * REPS LIEU AND CALVERT REINTRODUCE RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH NATIONAL SPACE DAY WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) and Ken Calvert (R-CA) reintroduced a resolution to establish May 2 as National Space Day. The resolution recognizes the aerospace community's significant positive impact on the scientific and economic development of the United States. "The United States must   more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Advances Padilla, Murkowski Bipartisan Legislation to Reauthorize National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) announced that the Senate Commerce Committee unanimously advanced their bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) through Fiscal Year   more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Padilla, Murray, Wyden, West Coast Ports Sound Alarm on Trump's Tariffs That Are Leaving Shelves Bare, Forcing Painful Layoffs WATCH : Padilla highlights importance of California's ports in powering national economy WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Patty Murray (D-Wash.), and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) hosted a virtual press call alongside Port of Long Beach Chief E  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Sen. Schiff Reacts to Removal of Mike Waltz as National Security Adviser, Trump Administration Officials' Incompetence on MSNBC "None of the calculation involved national security, none of the calculation involved any real accountability. For him, it was delaying to avoid embarrassment." View the full interview here. Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined MSNBC's The  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on May 2, 2025: * * * Waters, Warren Demand Fed Reconsider Its Decision to Rubber Stamp Dangerous Capital One-Discover Merger "This decision will inflict serious harm on consumers and merchants, especially low-income consumers and small businesses, and threaten the stability of the U.S. financial system." Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), Rankin  more