WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. and Congressman Gabe Evans Introduce Legislation to Expand 45X Credit and Bolster Domestic Clean Energy Manufacturing Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-25) and Congressman Gabe Evans (CO-8) introduced the Critical Minerals and Manufacturing Support Act, a bill aimed at strengthening the 45X Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit to spur domestic pro  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Rep. Norma J. Torres, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Torres Introduces Resolution to Recognize May Wildfire Preparedness Week Resolution Aiming to Raise Awareness on Fire Safety, Prevention, and the Importance of Preparedness in the Face of Growing Wildfire Threats Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Norma Torres, alongside 25 House members, introduced a resolution to designate May 4-10, 2025, as Wildfire Preparedness Week. The   more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Huffman, Fitzpatrick Introduce Bipartisan Bills to Strengthen Protections for Migratory Birds Washington, D.C. - Today, in honor of Migratory Bird Day on May 10th, U.S. Representatives Jared Huffman (CA-02) and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) introduced two bills to strengthen conservation efforts for protected species of birds across the country. These bills - the Migratory Bird Protection Act and the A  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Moolenaar, Obernolte, Goldman, Introduce LOCOMOTIVES Act to Stop California Regulations from Impacting Nation Today, Congressmen John Moolenaar, Jay Obernolte (R-CA), and Craig Goldman (R-TX) introduced the LOCOMOTIVES Act to limit the State of California's ability to place unsustainable regulations on trains crossing into the state. The legislation revises Section 209 of the Clean Air Act to close   more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Jay Obernolte, R-California, issued the following news release on May 5, 2025: * * * Moolenaar, Obernolte, Goldman, Introduce LOCOMOTIVES Act to Stop California Regulations from Impacting Nation Today, Congressmen John Moolenaar, Jay Obernolte (R-CA), and Craig Goldman (R-TX) introduced the LOCOMOTIVES Act to limit the State of California's ability to place unsustainable regulations on trains crossing into the state. The legislation revises Section 209 of the Clean A  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Sens. Schiff, Whitehouse, Booker Fight Proposed Defanging of Endangered Species Act, Demand Answers on Potential Gutting of Landmark Environmental Law Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.) raised the alarm on the Trump administration's proposed rule that would defang the Endangered Species Act (ESA) by changing a key  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, ranking member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Lofgren Sends Letter to OSTP Director Kratsios after Dismissal of Climate Assessment Scientists (Washington, DC) - Today, Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) sent a letter to Director Michael Kratsios of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) regarding the dismissal of hundreds of scientists work  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on May 5, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Maxine Waters to Object to Joint Republican Crypto Hearing: "I Cannot in Good Faith Agree to Such a Hearing That Seeks to Ignore What Trump and His Family Are Doing." Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following statement in advance o  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on May 5, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Waters Announces GAO and Inspector General to Launch Investigations into Trump-Musk CFPB Shutdown Following Her Request Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, issued this statement in response to the decision by the Government Accountability Office   more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Rep. Ted Lieu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * REP LIEU CONGRATULATES WINNERS OF 2025 CONGRESSIONAL ART COMPETITION WASHINGTON - On Saturday, Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) hosted his congressional district's eleventh-annual reception for the Congressional Art Competition at the Otis College of Art and Design. Students from 19 different high schools submitted 185 pieces of art for this year's competition. These submissions included 4  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Kevin Kiley, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Kevin Kiley demands action from RFK Jr. over leaked health information WASHINGTON (4/30/25) - Rep. Kevin Kiley (CA-3) called on HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to investigate leaked sensitive personal health information. A forensic investigation into Covered California, A California state government entity that operates the state's Affordable Care Act (ACA) exchange, was found to have tr  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Jay Obernolte, R-California, issued the following news release on May 5, 2025: * * * Rep. Obernolte introduces legislation to bolster U.S. critical mineral supply chain WASHINGTON, DC-U.S. Representative Jay Obernolte (CA-23) has introduced legislation to reduce the United States' reliance on China and other foreign nations for critical minerals. Critical minerals and rare earth metals are used to manufacture consumer electronics, military equipment, electric vehicle  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Dave Min, D-California, issued the following news release on May 4, 2025: * * * STATEMENT: Rep. Dave Min on ICE Raid in Irvine Irvine, CA -- Following news reports of a raid conducted by ICE agents in the Turtle Rock Neighborhood of Irvine on Thursday, May 1, 2025, Rep. Dave Min (CA-47) released the following statement: "I am deeply concerned about reports that ICE agents raided a home in Irvine. My office and I are reaching out to the relevant federal authorities a  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-California, issued the following news release on May 5, 2025: * * * Swalwell, Blumenthal Reintroduce Journalist Protection Act to Defend the Free Press WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Monday, Following World Press Freedom Day, U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell (D-CA) and U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) reintroduced the Journalist Protection Act, legislation that would make it a federal crime to intentionally harm or intimidate journalists engaged in new  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * THOMPSON ANNOUNCES WINNER OF FOURTH DISTRICT'S 2025 CONGRESSIONAL ART COMPETITION Napa - Sunday, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced that Isabella Macias, a sophomore at American Canyon High School, was chosen as California's Fourth District winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition. "I always look forward to the Congressional Art Competition. It's a wonderful chance for my colleagues, vi  more