Rep. Jimmy Gomez Statement on Passage of Republican Tax Bill: “Biggest Wealth Transfer in American History”

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WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) released the following statement after House Republicans passed their tax bill: “House Democrats have been fighting this bill into the early morning hours—and we’ll keep speaking out and fighting back even if we’re outnumbered.  “By voting for the biggest wealth transfer in American history, Republicans are slashing Medicaid and…

VIA TIKTOK: Rep. Jimmy Gomez Statement On SCOTUS Hearing Oral Arguments Over Trump's Challenge To Birthright Citizenship

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Gomez: “If you're born here, you're a citizen of the U.S. That simple.” Watch his TikTok here. WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Representative Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) issued the following statement via TikTok as the U.S. Supreme Court hears oral arguments in a case that could allow former President Trump to move forward with his immigration agenda and efforts to end birthright citizenship: “Today…

VIDEO: During Ways & Means Committee Markup, Rep. Jimmy Gomez Blasts Republican Tax Bill for Raising Taxes on Americans Making Under $30,000

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Watch Rep. Gomez’s remarks HERE. 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 — while giving massive tax breaks to billionaires and big corporations. Citing data from the nonpartisan Joint Committee on…

BREAKING: Republicans Block Rep. Gomez Amendment to Tax Billionaires After Voting Down Limits on Millionaire Tax Breaks

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Gomez: “Raise your hand if you think billionaires shouldn’t get another tax break… I think we’re missing a few hands from the other side.” You can watch Rep. Gomez’s remarks here. 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…

House Republicans Block Gomez Paid Leave Amendment During Ways and Means Committee Markup

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Watch Rep. Jimmy Gomez’s remarks HERE. 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 have made the existing credit — originally passed in the…

NEW: Republicans Block Rep. Gomez Amendment to Protect ACA Health Coverage for Moms and Kids

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  Watch Rep. Jimmy Gomez’s remarks HERE. 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 Congressional Budget Office estimates 4.2 million more people…

VIDEO: House Republicans Block Rep. Gomez’s Amendment to Help First-Time Homebuyers and Build More Starter Homes

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Watch Rep. Jimmy Gomez’s speech HERE. 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 homebuyers and incentivized the construction of affordable starter homes. Despite the growing…

Rep. Jimmy Gomez Discloses Diabetes Diagnosis For The First Time During Heated Debate On ACA Tax Credits

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Gomez spoke out in support of Rep. Horsford’s amendment to extend health care subsidies and shared his personal experience managing type 2 diabetes Watch his full remarks HERE. 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…

VIDEO: In Ways and Means Committee Showdown, Rep. Gomez Fights Republican Tax Scam

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Gomez to Republicans: “Are you for the babies—or the billionaires?” Watch Rep. Jimmy Gomez’s remarks blasting the “biggest wealth transfer in American history” HERE. 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…

Rep. Jimmy Gomez Statement on Trump Caving on China Tariffs

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U.S. and China Agree to 90-Day Tariff Pause As Trade War Continues WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) issued the following statement after President Trump announced a 90-day pause in U.S.-China tariffs and cutting the U.S. tariff rate from 145% to 30%. In response, China is lowering its tariffs on U.S. goods from 125% to 10%. “Trump paused his tariffs on Chinese imports…

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