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By Raquel Coronell Uribe A California Democrat is set to introduce a bill that would block Trump’s signature from appearing on paper currency. Rep. Jimmy Gomez will put the bill forth tomorrow morning, his press secretary, Billy Berler, said in an email. The planned bill, which would face an uphill battle to become law, would prohibit a sitting president from signing U.S.… Read more »

By Aiden Reiter Rep. Jimmy Gomez plans to introduce a bill Thursday to stop the Trump administration’s efforts to put the president’s signature on dollar bills. Gomez’s (D-Calif.) proposal would make it illegal for any sitting U.S. president to put their name on the nation’s currency. The bill comes a few days after the Treasury Department announced it would put President Donald… Read more »

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By Aidan Williams U.S. Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-CA) unveiled a new short film promoting his latest bill, which seeks to redirect $175 billion in Immigration and Customs Enforcement funding toward housing initiatives. Housing Over Hate, produced in collaboration with the documentary group Brave New Films, features interviews with five members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus,… Read more »

By Tiago Ventura The unveiling of a giant banner bearing the face of President Donald Trump at the Department of Justice headquarters in Washington, D.C. is generating stern criticism from Democrats. Complete with the “Make America Safe Again” slogan that the Trump Administration has used to promote its immigration crackdown, the banner appears to cover several floors. Referring… Read more »

Watch full interview here One week from Friday, federal funding for the Department of Homeland Security expires. The odds of extending that funding by the deadline seem slim, with Democrats and Republicans still far apart. Democratic Rep. Jimmy Gomez of California voted against the funding bills earlier this week and joins… Read more »