WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-California, issued the following news release on May 6, 2025: * * * Brownley Demands Up-or-Down Vote to Protect Medicaid and Food Assistance Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (CA-26) signed a discharge petition to force Speaker Johnson to allow the House to vote on the Hands Off Medicaid and SNAP Act, a bill that would protect Medicaid and food assistance from devastating budget cuts proposed by House Republicans. "The proposed R  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Carbajal Demands Answers Regarding the Revocation of Student Visas U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) joined 142 Members of Congress in demanding answers regarding the termination of students' legal status. Despite the Trump Administration's recent claim that it would reverse course, only Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has made any policy change. While students are no longer i  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. George T. Whitesides, D-California, issued the following news release on May 6, 2025: * * * Congressman George Whitesides Joins Bipartisan Delegation to Visit American Servicemembers in the Middle East and Strengthen U.S. Diplomacy Abroad WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last week, Congressman George Whitesides (CA-27) joined members of the House Armed Service Committee, including Ranking Member Rep. Adam Smith (WA-09), Rep. Michael Baumgartner (WA-05), Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51), a  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. George T. Whitesides, D-California, issued the following news release on May 6, 2025: * * * Congressman George Whitesides to Speaker Johnson: "Bring Us Legislation that Lowers Costs, Delivers Jobs" WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. George Whitesides joined his freshman colleagues to implore House Speaker Mike Johnson to prioritize legislation that lowers costs for working families, creates good-paying jobs, and improves the quality of life for all Americans. "I came to  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. David Valadao, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Valadao Introduces Legislation to Modernize the USPS Fleet WASHINGTON - Congressman Valadao (CA-22) and Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) introduced the FAIR Fleets Act. This bipartisan legislation aims at modernizing the United States Postal Service (USPS) vehicle fleet while ensuring both urban and rural communities receive an equitable share of modern, fuel-efficient delivery vehicles.   more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. David Valadao, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Valadao Reintroduces Resolution to Recognize May as National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Valadao (CA-22) and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06), co-chairs of the House Asthma and Allergy Caucus, reintroduced a bipartisan resolution to designate May as "National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month." "In California's Central Valley alone, over hal  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, ranking member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release on May 6, 2025: * * * HASC, SST Democrats Demand Answers on Potential SpaceX, Musk Conflicts of Interest and Alleged Chinese Investment Cover-Ups (Washington, DC) - U.S. Representatives Adam Smith (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee; Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the House Science, Space, and Technol  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Kim, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect U.S. Economy from CCP Military Aggression Washington, DC -- Today, U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40) joined Reps. Zach Nunn (IA-03) and Ritchie Torres (NY-15) to introduce bipartisan legislation to shield American markets from the catastrophic economic fallout of a potential Chinese Communist Party (CCP) invasion of Taiwan. The Fortifying U.S.   more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Kim, Connolly Bill to Support Taiwan Passes House Washington, DC - Today, the House passed the Taiwan International Solidarity Act ( H.R. 2416 ), a bipartisan bill led by Reps. Young Kim (CA-40) and Gerry Connolly (VA-11) to counter Beijing's attempts to exclude Taiwan from participating in international organizations. "Beijing continues to do all it can to isolate Taiwan from the outside world and s  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * Lankford Visits San Diego Border, Highlights Effectiveness of President Trump's Executive Action WASHINGTON, DC - Senator James Lankford (R-OK) concluded a weekend trip to the US-Mexico border in San Diego, California, where he met with federal law enforcement officers, toured key border facilities, and received briefings from United States Border Patrol (USBP), US Customs and Border Protection Offi  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Leader Schumer, Padilla, Whitehouse Lead Democratic Ranking Members in Warning Republicans Against Overruling Parliamentarian's Decision on California's Clean Air Act Waivers Senators to Republican Leadership: Disregarding the Senate Parliamentarian's decision in an attempt to revoke California's waivers "would be a procedural nuclear option--a dramatic break from Senate precedent with profound inst  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Leader Schumer, Whitehouse, Padilla Lead Democratic Ranking Members in Warning Republicans Against Overruling Parliamentarian's Decision on California's Clean Air Act Waivers WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.); U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Ranking Member of the Senate Commi  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Sam Liccardo, D-California, issued the following news release on May 6, 2025: * * * Liccardo's MEME Act Gains Senate Traction WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, in both the House and Senate, President Trump's meme coin and the surrounding scheme involving his family took center stage. In February, Representative Sam Liccardo (CA-16) introduced the Modern Emoluments and Malfeasance Enforcement Act (MEME). In response to a groundswell of support for legislation to address Trum  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Sen. Schiff Urges HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to Immediately Reinstate Federal Workers at San Francisco FDA Food Safety Lab "The work conducted by the dedicated scientists and lab workers at FDA food safety labs plays a critical role in protecting the health and wellbeing of Americans across the country." Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) sent a letter to the Sec  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Peters Call for Immediate Review of Wasteful Spending at Guantanamo Bay WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee, and Gary Peters (D-Mich.), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, called for a review of the exorbitant costs of the Trump Administration's use of the United St  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Pelosi Joins House Democrats in Demanding an Up-or-Down Vote to Protect Medicaid and Food Assistance Washington, D.C. - Today, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi signed a discharge petition that would force an up-or-down vote in the House to protect Medicaid and food assistance from devastating budget cuts. "It is shameful that House Republicans are moving forward with their plan to give tax breaks to t  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on May 6, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Maxine Waters at Democratic Hearing on Trump's Crypto Corruption: "Republicans Aren't Just Ignoring Trump's Corruption, They Are Legitimizing Trump and His Family's Efforts to Enrich Themselves on the Backs of Average Americans." Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial   more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on May 6, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Waters Blasts Trump's Destructive Budget to Decimate HUD Programs Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, released a statement in response to Trump's Fiscal Year 2026 budget proposal, which calls for shocking cuts to critical federal housing programs  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Dave Min, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Dave Min Speaks Out Against House Republicans' Most Extreme Anti-Environment Bill in American History Rep. Min introduced four amendments to fight back against the regressive legislation Washington, D.C. -- Representative Dave Min (CA-47), a member of the House Natural Resources Committee, spoke out against House Republicans' "Environmental Liquidation for Billionaires Act." "If we have people in  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Jim Costa, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Jim Costa Unveils Bill to Modernize USPS Fleet and Improve Service Nationwide WASHINGTON - Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) and David Valadao (CA-22) introduced H.R. 3098 - FAIR Fleets Act (link is external), legislation aimed at modernizing the United States Postal Service (USPS) vehicle fleet while ensuring that both urban and rural communities receive an equitable share of modern, fuel-efficient d  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-California, issued the following floor remarks on May 5, 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, it is with great honor that I rise today to coanchor this Congressional Black Caucus Special Order hour, along with the gentlewoman from Ohio (Ms. Brown), my distinguished colleague. For the next 60 minutes, members of the CBC have an opportunit  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Doug LaMalfa, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. LaMalfa Announces Winner of 2025 Congressional Art Competition Washington, D.C.-- Today, Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale) announced the winner of the Spring 2025 Congressional Art Competition. Anderson Union High School Senior, Neo Garcia, won for her piece "Fools Gold". The annual Congressional Art Competition is open to all high school students in California's First District. This year's  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-California, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on May 5, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise with my esteemed colleague from Illinois, Representative Darin LaHood, to honor the life and legacy of David "Dave" Gerlach, a dedicated educator, loving husband, father, and grandfather, on the occasion of his passing on March 26, 2025, at the age of 62. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in 1962, Dave   more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-California, issued the following floor remarks on May 5, 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 want to start today with some good news. I think it is fantastic that the Golden State Warriors played an incredible basketball game last night and brought them to victory over the Rockets out of Texas and are going to advance onto the next round of t  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Young Kim Bill to Improve VA Training for MST Claims Passes Committee Washington, DC - Today, the House Committee on Veterans Affairs passed out of markup the Improving VA Training for Military Sexual Trauma (MST) Claims Act ( H.R. 2201 ), a bipartisan bill led by U.S. Representatives Young Kim (CA-40), Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), Don Bacon (NE-02), and Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06). According to VA off  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Ted Lieu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * REPS LIEU, JACOBS, SCHOLTEN, FROST AND ROSS REINTRODUCE REPRODUCTIVE DATA PRIVACY PROTECTION BILL WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County), Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA), Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (D-MI), Congressman Maxwell Frost (D-FL), and Congressman Deborah Ross (D-NC) reintroduced the Reproductive Data Privacy and Protection Act. This legislation would prevent law  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * STATEMENT: Sen. Schiff Urges Restoration of Humanitarian Aid and Release of Remaining Hostages in Gaza Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) released the following statement urging the Trump administration to apply diplomatic pressure on Hamas to release all remaining hostages and to urge Israel to allow the immediate delivery of food and supplies to Gaza amidst the ongoing hu  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * THOMPSON, STEUBE FOUND BIPARTISAN NATURAL DISASTER CAUCUS Washington - Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA-04) and Rep. Greg Steube (R-FL-17) announced that they have founded the bipartisan Natural Disaster Caucus. Members of the Natural Disaster Caucus are dedicated to natural disaster preparation, response, and relief. Reps. Thompson and Steube will serve as co-chairs of the caucus, which will provid  more