WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Brad Sherman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * ADL Report: Congressman Brad Sherman Named Top Target of Antisemitic Hate in the House of Representatives WASHINGTON, D.C. - Following a report released by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) identifying him as the most targeted Member of the House of Representatives for antisemitic abuse, Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-32) issued the following statement: "The findings in the ADL's report are disturbi  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * After 17-Hour Debate, Rep. Judy Chu Slams Republicans for Advancing Tax Bill that Hurts American Families WASHINGTON, D.C. - After a 17.5-hour markup, the House Ways and Means Committee advanced House Republicans' tax bill in a 26-19 party-line vote. In response, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28), issued the following statement: "Republicans' tax scam puts billionaires first and working families last. It rips he  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Original text here: * * * BREAKING: Republicans Block Rep. Gomez Amendment to Tax Billionaires After Voting Down Limits on Millionaire Tax Breaks WASHINGTON, DC -- In a House Ways and Means Committee markup today, Representative Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) introduced an amendment to create a new 39.5% tax bracket on annual income over $1 billion. The proposal came after House Republicans blocked a series  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Original text here: * * * Congressman DeSaulnier Hosts Virtual Education Town Hall Walnut Creek, CA - Today, Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10), a senior member of the Education and Workforce Committee, announced he will host a virtual Education Town Hall on Wednesday, May 28 th at 4:00 p.m. This town hall comes in the wake of President Trump's Executive Order attempting to dismantle the Dep  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Darrell E. Issa, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Issa Congratulates 2025 Congressional Art Competition Winner from Murrieta ESCONDIDO, CA - Today, Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48) announced that Murrieta Valley High School student Connor Main is the winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for California's 48th District. Connor's winning entry is entitled The Dire Wolf."Connor's piece immediately struck me as uniquely creat  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. David Valadao, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Valadao Introduces Legislation to Improve Access to Healthcare in Rural Communities WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) and Congressman Adam Gray (CA-13) introduced the Telehealth Network and Telehealth Resource Centers Grant Program Reauthorization Act. This bipartisan bill would provide investment in rural healthcare by reauthorizing the telehealth network and teleh  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Jim Costa, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Costa Backed Bill to Reduce Wildfires Passes the House WASHINGTON - Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Fire Safe Electrical Corridors Act (link is external) would reduce the procedural steps needed for removing hazardous vegetation near power lines, cutting red tape to allow for a more streamlined process to combat wildfire  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Original text here: * * * House Republicans Block Gomez Paid Leave Amendment During Ways and Means Committee Markup WASHINGTON, DC -- During a House Ways and Means Committee hearing today, Representative Jimmy Gomez (CA-34), Chair of the Congressional Dads Caucus, introduced an amendment to improve the federal tax credit for businesses that offer paid family and medical leave. The amendment would  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- 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 May 14, 2025: * * * Kiley Holds Hearing on Charter Schools Today, Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Subcommittee Chairman Kevin Kiley (R-CA) delivered the following statement, as prepared for delivery, at a hearing titled "Reimagining Education: How Charter Schools Are Cl  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Original text here: * * * NEW: Republicans Block Rep. Gomez Amendment to Protect ACA Health Coverage for Moms and Kids WASHINGTON, DC -- During a House Ways and Means Committee hearing today, Representative Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) introduced an amendment to extend premium tax credits for women and children -- particularly for families about to lose Medicaid coverage under the Republican tax plan. The  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Cosponsors Resolution Condemning $400 Million Airplane Gift to Trump From Qatar, Reiterating Constitutional Ban on Such Gifts WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) joined 26 other Senators in introducing a resolution condemning President Trump's acceptance of a luxury airplane gift, valued at $400 million, from the government of Qatar. According to reports, Trump i  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Schatz, Wyden Lead Push Warning Trump Admin of Harmful Impacts of SAVE Act, Anti-Voter Executive Order in Native Communities WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration with oversight over elections, Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on May 14, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Maxine Waters: "Republicans Want Faster Bank Mergers, Which Will Wipe Out Community Banks and Credit Unions and Leave Just a Few Megabanks to Serve Our Constituents." Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, delivered the following opening statement  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on May 14, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Maxine Waters: "[Republicans] Said They Want Affordable Housing but Support Trump's Proposed Budget That Would Cut $26 Billion in Rental Assistance Programs and Defund Key Federal Housing Programs." Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, delivered  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-California, issued the following floor remarks on May 13, 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 Fire Safe Electrical Corridors Act is a commonsense solution to help us reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires. It simply allows the United States Forest Service or the Bureau of Land Management to approve the removal of hazardous trees or vege  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Chu Slams GOP Reconciliation Bill: Cuts to Health Care for Families, Handouts for Billionaires WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today as the Ways and Means Committee begins consideration of the Republican Budget Reconciliation Bill, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) issued the following statement condemning the proposal: "Once again, Republicans are showing us exactly who they work for, and it's not working families. Th  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Val Hoyle, D-Oregon, issued the following floor remarks on May 13, 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.R. 2492, the Fire Safe Electrical Corridors Act of 2025, introduced by the gentleman from California (Mr. Carbajal). This bill would authorize the Secretaries of Agriculture and the Interior to permit electrical utilities to remove tre  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Val Hoyle, D-Oregon, issued the following floor remarks on May 13, 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 the Reversionary Interest Conveyance Act, introduced by my colleague from California, Representative Matsui. This legislation would authorize the conveyance of certain reversionary interests in approximately 8.43 acres administered by th  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Original text here: * * * Rep. Jimmy Gomez Discloses Diabetes Diagnosis For The First Time During Heated Debate On ACA Tax Credits WASHINGTON, DC -- During a House Ways and Means Committee markup, Representative Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) delivered a powerful statement in support of an amendment offered by Rep. Steven Horsford (NV-04) to extend the Affordable Care Act's enhanced advanced premium tax cre  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Kevin Kiley, R-California, issued the following floor remarks on May 13, 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, the moment of reckoning for California Governor Gavin Newsom has arrived. While I have been fighting to protect Medicaid benefits for Californians, the Governor's irresponsible actions are now threatening deep cuts for Medicaid in California. Mr. Speak  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Doug LaMalfa, R-California, issued the following floor remarks on May 13, 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 a fund called the Secure Rural Schools. It was enacted by Congress decades ago to replace the timber receipts we used to have when we had a strong forest industry, especially in the West. It has been run out by a lot of environmental policies   more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, issued the following statement on May 14, 2025: * * * REP. MAXINE WATERS MOURNS THE LOSS OF FORMER U.S. SECRETARY OF LABOR ALEXIS M. HERMAN "Today, the nation mourns the loss and celebrates the extraordinary contributions of Alexis M. Herman. My thoughts and prayers are with her three children and extended family during this difficult time. "Alexis, who lived a life of service, became the first African American to serve as U.S. Secreta  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Scott Peters, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Peters Calls out Republican Cuts to Clean Energy and Fossil Fuel Favoritism in Tax Plan Washington, D.C. - Today, during the Energy and Commerce Committee's consideration of the Republican tax plan, which will kick 13.7 million people off their healthcare, Representative Scott Peters (CA-50) called out provisions that will make it easier to build polluting coal power plants and cut back on inv  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, issued the following floor remarks on May 13, 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 in support of Representative Matsui's bill, the Reversionary Interest Conveyance Act. This legislation previously passed the House by voice vote last December. This bill resolves the stubborn property law issue afflicting a small parcel   more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Young Kim Delivers Opening Statement at East Asia and Pacific Subcommittee Hearing Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40), chairwoman of the House Foreign Affairs East Asia and Pacific Subcommittee, delivered an opening statement at today's hearing titled, "National Economic Security: Advancing U.S. Interests Abroad." Watch her remarks HERE or read her opening statement b  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Scott Peters, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Republicans Shoot Down Rep. Peters' Amendment to Save Medicaid for Millions of Needy Americans Washington, D.C. - Today, during the 17 th hour of the marathon Energy and Commerce Committee meeting on the Republican tax plan, Representative Scott Peters (CA-50) offered an amendment to protect millions of Americans from being kicked off Medicaid. Their legislation would kick 13.7 million people off t  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sanchez offers amendment to help workers displaced by Trump's chaotic trade policies WASHINGTON - During the markup of the Republican tax bill, Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Ranking Member Linda T. Sanchez (D-Calif.) introduced an amendment to provide Trade Adjustment Assistance to workers and small businesses displaced by trade. The Republican-led committee blocked the amendment in a 19-24  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sanchez on Republican tax bill: Don't buy the bullshit WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Linda T. Sanchez (D-Calif.) delivered an opening statement during the Ways and Means Committee's markup of the Republican tax bill. Video of her opening statement is available HERE (link is external) and the text follows: "Well, here we go again. Republicans are once again choosing billionaires and big corpo  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, ranking member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release on May 14, 2025: * * * Science Committee Democrats Hold Roundtable After Trump Administration Cancels NOAA's Billion Dollar Disaster Report (Washington, DC) - Today, Democratic Members of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology hosted a roundtable to discuss the Trump administration's cancellation of the National Oceanic and  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Brad Sherman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Treasury Secretary Bessent Defends Tax Breaks for those who Invest in China WASHINGTON, D.C. - Our tax system allows for lower tax rates for capital gains on stocks to incentivize Americans to make investments that grow our economy. Yet, Americans who invest in companies abroad and build the economies of other nations - even in adversarial nations such as China - are still able to receive this pref  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Original text here: * * * VIDEO: During Ways & Means Committee Markup, Rep. Jimmy Gomez Blasts Republican Tax Bill for Raising Taxes on Americans Making Under $30,000 WASHINGTON, DC -- During a House Ways and Means Committee markup, Representative Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) called out House Republicans for proposing a tax bill that raises federal taxes on Americans earning less than $30,000 a year -- wh  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Original text here: * * * VIDEO: House Republicans Block Rep. Gomez's Amendment to Help First-Time Homebuyers and Build More Starter Homes WASHINGTON, DC - During today's House Ways and Means Committee markup, Representative Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) -- Chair of the first-ever Congressional Renters Caucus -- introduced an amendment that would have delivered direct down payment assistance to first-time   more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Original text here: * * * VIDEO: In Ways and Means Committee Showdown, Rep. Gomez Fights Republican Tax Scam WASHINGTON, DC - During a House Ways and Means Committee markup, Rep. Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) delivered a sharp rebuke of the Republican tax plan, which slashes Medicaid and food assistance programs to finance trillions of dollars in tax breaks for the ultra-wealthy. "I didn't think that Rep  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: On the Senate Floor, Sen. Schiff Recaps the Top 10 Corrupt Acts of the Trump White House, Exposes the Sole Beneficiary of the 'Art of the Deal' "Trump gets rich. You get screwed. Over and over. And over again. It's obvious to anyone who looks, but it bears repeating. He does not care about you. He does not care about making your life better." Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schi  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Sen. Schiff Reacts to Trump's Corrupt, Self-Enriching Qatar Plane Gift on MSNBC's The Briefing with Jen Psaki "You give a convicted criminal immunity, and you make him the most powerful person in the world, and he's going to abuse that power in innumerable ways." View the full interview here. Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined MSNBC's The Briefing with Jen Psaki  more