WASHINGTON, DC – As working families continue to face skyrocketing housing costs and a deepening affordability crisis, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) today introduced the Make Housing Affordable and Defend Democracy Act, landmark legislation that redirects the $175 billion ICE and CBP slush fund Donald Trump created in his “Big Beautiful Bill,” and reinvests those billions directly into proven so... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, during floor debate on releasing the full Epstein files, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) delivered a parliamentary inquiry calling out Republicans for naming a children’s savings account program after President Donald Trump, a man whose name appears repeatedly in documents connected to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The inquiry, delivered at the end of Rep. Gomez’s... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Jimmy Gomez released the following statement after the House voted to release the full Jeffrey Epstein files, opening the door for the public to see the records connected to Epstein’s decades-long network of abuse: “I voted today to release the full Epstein files because the American people deserve the truth. For months, Trump and Republicans tried to delay and distrac... Read More »
Rep. Gomez slams Trump’s ruthless immigration policies following a U.S. Border Patrol operation in Charlotte, North Carolina, on MSNBC. Full Interview here Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Representative Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) released the following statement after the House passed the Republican shutdown deal: “After 54 days, House Republicans finally showed up to work only to immediately throw working families under the bus. I voted NO on this disastrous government funding deal that does nothing to solve the real crisis families are facing. “This deal might end the... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) held a press conference at Adventist Health White Memorial Hospital in Boyle Heights to demand an end to the Republican government shutdown and to urge immediate action to renew the Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits that keep coverage affordable for millions of families. The event took place on the eve of Open Enrollment, as ne... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Just two days before the start of open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act and Republicans’ cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) take effect, Rep. Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) convened social media influencers and digital creators for a virtual briefing to discuss where things stand, how to end the shutdown, and what’s at stake for working families across the ... Read More »
We're on the 28th day of the government shutdown. At a press conference this morning, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson complained about being tired: "People keep coming to me, 'You look so tired on TV.' I am so tired because we're not sleeping a lot. We're working overtime." Working overtime? FWIW, according to AJC, they've only worked about 20 days in the past 16 weeks. The replies on this one a... Read More »
David Adler, a 33-year-old political economist from Los Angeles, has returned to the U.S. after more than two weeks at sea and five days in an Israeli prison. Adler told LAist his upbringing in Los Angeles Jewish community motivated him to help organize the Global Sumud Flotilla, a step that eventually led to his detention by the Israeli government. “Here comes a Jewish kid from California, raised... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) today announced that his constituent, journalist Emily Wilder, is safe and has been released from custody, and is on her way home. Wilder, a Los Angeles-based freelance journalist for Jewish Currents, had been detained by Israeli authorities after reporting aboard The Conscience, part of a flotilla attempting to deliver aid to Gaza. “I’m relieved ... Read More »
WASHINGTON—House Speaker Mike Johnson (R., La.) received a rare public show of support from his right flank as he faces questions about his strategy for ending the government shutdown and Republican lawmakers challenge his opposition to a stand-alone bill funding troops’ pay. The House Freedom Caucus, which was founded in opposition to party leadership, took questions from reporters with Johnson o... Read More »
Rep. Jimmy Gomez hosted a press conference with the Dads Caucus urging Republican Leadership to extend ACA tax credits. Below are his remarks as written: Good morning, everyone. Thank you for being here. I’m Congressman Jimmy Gomez, Chair of the Congressional Dads Caucus. Let me be clear about why we’re here today: Republicans chose to shut down the government instead of protecting affordable heal... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) released the following statement following the announcement of a preliminary agreement between Israel and Hamas to implement the first stage of a peace plan in Gaza, including an imminent ceasefire, the return of hostages by Hamas, and swift delivery of humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza: “I am deeply relieved by this breakthrough, and I urge al... Read More »
