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 »
Jim Hock, Steve Delgado, Senator Maria Elena Durazo, Congressman Jimmy Gomez, Frank McCourt, Stephanie Lane, Assemblymember Mark Gonzalez, Shirley Torez, and Fr. Greg Boyle pose for a photo after announcing a $100 million fundraising campaign on behalf of the Fr. Gregory Boyle Center for Radical Kinship and Hope Village on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025 in Los Angeles. Full Article 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 »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — This morning, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34), Chair and Founder of the Congressional Dads Caucus, led fellow members to demand that House Republican leadership end the ongoing government shutdown and take immediate action to protect affordable health care for millions of American families. As the shutdown enters its second week, millions of households are receiving notices tha... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) is calling on the State Department and the Trump administration to take immediate action to protect and secure the release of his constituent, Emily Wilder, a Los Angeles-based journalist detained by Israeli authorities after reporting aboard a humanitarian flotilla bound for Gaza. “I write to urgently follow up on my previous letter, dated Octobe... Read More »
“Families are watching their healthcare premiums skyrocket,” Gomez says during telephone town hall with thousands of Los Angeles constituents WASHINGTON, D.C. — Tonight, Rep. Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) hosted a telephone town hall with 11,313 constituents across Los Angeles to discuss the ongoing Republican government shutdown and its impact on families, federal workers, and the local community. During ... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) today issued the following statement on the two-year anniversary of the October 7th attacks: “Today, we remember the innocent lives lost two years ago on October 7th and the pain that sill endures for so many,” said Rep. Jimmy Gomez. “The violence must end, and every hostage must be brought home. The Congressman emphasized the continued suffering ... Read More »
LOS ANGELES, CA — Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) today hosted a community Passport Fair in Los Angeles's Koreatown, providing on-site passport application and renewal assistance to residents who need reliable access to federal services close to home. The event helped serve over 200 residents, including many first-time applicants, seniors, and families with urgent travel needs. “Government should... Read More »
Watch full video here. President Trump ordered California National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon, despite a judge last night issuing a temporary restraining order on Trump’s deployment of Oregon National Guard troops. Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-CA) joins Alex Witt to discuss Trump’s encouragement of using American cities as “training grounds” and the ongoing government shutdown. Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) is calling on Secretary of State Marco Rubio to take immediate action over the detention of crew and passengers aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza. In the letter, Gomez instructed the State Department to “use the full diplomatic resources of the United States to secure the swift release of U.S. citizen... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) issued the following statement after Republicans forced a government shutdown: "This shutdown didn’t have to happen. Democrats came to the table ready to keep the government open and protect critical programs families depend on, but Republicans are no where to be found. Instead of working with us, they have chosen to cut the healthcare of millions of wor... Read More »
$350M for Minority Serving Institutions Withheld, TRIO Delayed — Gomez Warns Students Will Pay the Price WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Rep. Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) blasts the Secretary of Education, Linda McMahon, and Director of the Office of Management and Budget, Russel Vought, and urges the Trump Administration to immediately reverse its decision to cancel and delay federal funding for Federal TRIO p... Read More »
Watch full video NBC: here. The USPS recently told Kwong it was ending [a Postal Unit] contract, a nationwide cost cutting effort, so he decided to fight back with the help of Congressman Jimmy Gomez. A petition was launched and a strongly worded letter to the USPS to explain itself. 2600 signatures in five days, then, days ago, the postal service finally got back to him. Read More »
