WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) released the following statement after helping pass the Ukraine Support Act: “I voted for this legislation to continue America’s support for the Ukrainian people as they defend their homes, their families, and their right to live free from Russia’s invasion. “For years, Ukrainians have shown extraordinary resilience in the face of violence, displacement,... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) released the following statement in response to Senate passage of Republican immigration enforcement bill: “In the dead of night, Senate Republicans advanced a bill that would hand Donald Trump another $70 billion to expand his mass deportation agenda and supercharge ICE and CBP without accountability or meaningful reform. “I’ve been inside these detenti... Read More »
LOS ANGELES, CA — Today, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) conducted an unannounced oversight visit at the B-18 federal detention facility in Los Angeles, marking one year since President Trump deployed federal forces to Los Angeles and dramatically escalated immigration enforcement operations across the region. The visit comes as Rep. Gomez continues ongoing oversight efforts aimed at ensuring tran... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) released the following statement after voting in favor of the Lebanon War Powers Resolution: "I just voted to help ensure the U.S. doesn’t get involved in the conflict in Lebanon and to protect our troops from being drawn into another war in the Middle East. "Let me be clear: Hezbollah is a terrorist organization, and nothing in this vote prevents the Un... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following House passage of the Iran War Powers Resolution, Rep. Gomez released the following statement: “This was the fourth time I voted to end Trump’s reckless war in Iran, and today, after months of delays, procedural roadblocks, and even an attempt by Republicans to cancel the vote altogether, the American people’s representatives passed this resolution and made their positi... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Jimmy Gomez, a member of the House Intelligence Committee, released the following statement regarding President Trump's appointment of Bill Pulte as Acting Director of National Intelligence: “As a member of the House Intelligence Committee, I take seriously the responsibility of overseeing the agencies charged with keeping our country safe. “At a time when the United States... Read More »
ADELANTO, CA – Today, Rep. Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) returned to the Adelanto Detention Center to meet with detainees on a hunger strike protesting conditions inside the facility. Watch full video here Read More »
ADELANTO, CA – Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) today conducted an unannounced congressional oversight visit at the Adelanto ICE Processing Center, where he inspected the facility's medical unit, dining hall, kitchen, library, and housing areas as part of his ongoing oversight of immigration detention facilities and federal ICE and CBP enforcement operations. The visit comes as Rep. Gomez continues... Read More »
By Ben Levine Downtown Los Angeles is set to put a major piece of civil rights history right on its front steps. On Wednesday, the federal courthouse at 350 W. First Street will be formally named for trailblazing parents and plaintiffs Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez. Officials plan a ribbon-cutting at 2:30 p.m., followed by a 4 p.m. naming ceremony in the building’s ceremonial courtroom. According t... Read More »
LOS ANGELES, CA – Today, U.S. Rep. Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) spoke at the Federal Courthouse for the newly renamed Felicitas and Gonzalo Méndez U.S. Courthouse in Downtown Los Angeles, honoring the legacy of the Méndez family and their fight for school desegregation. In 2024, Rep. Gomez secured passage of legislation renaming the federal courthouse after Felicitas and Gonzalo Méndez, whose landmark case... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jimmy Gomez, Chair of the Congressional Dads Caucus, and Congressman Rob Menendez, who serves as Chair of the Congressional Dads Caucus Mental Health Working Group led a roundtable on building a more pro-family mental health system for families across America. Gomez and Menendez hosted experts and advocates in the mental health field to discuss the challenges ... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Jimmy Gomez, founder and chair of the Congressional Renters Caucus, released the following statement after voting to pass the ROAD to Housing Act: “Congress is finally treating housing affordability with the urgency it deserves, but this cannot be where the work ends. For too many families, buying a home feels further out of reach every year, and renters are spending... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Jimmy Gomez released the following statement after voting for the third time for a War Powers Resolution to force an end to President Trump’s unauthorized war with Iran. “I voted once again to end Trump’s reckless war with Iran,” said Congressman Gomez. This was the third time I voted to stop Trump from taking us even further down this disastrous path, and support fo... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Jimmy Gomez warns that President Trump’s war with Iran is driving up inflation, raising costs for working families, and making it harder for Americans to afford basic necessities as gas prices and supply chain costs continue to climb. Watch full video here Read More »
