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…

Rep. Jimmy Gomez Statement on Newark Mayor Arrest by ICE Agents

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WASHINGTON, DC — Representative Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) issued the following statement after reports that Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents earlier today: “I’m outraged by the arrest of a sitting mayor simply for trying to do their job. Oversight is not a crime—it’s a cornerstone of democracy. If this can happen to a mayor and members of…

At Port of LA, Rep. Jimmy Gomez Highlights Real-World Pain of Trump Tariffs

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You can watch Rep. Jimmy Gomez’s reel visiting the Port of LA here. LOS ANGELES, CA – Representative Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) visited the Port of Los Angeles to hear directly from port staff and highlight the real-world consequences of President Trump’s tariffs on imported goods — including a projected 35% drop in cargo volume next week. Reps. Gomez is fighting to pass legislation to shut…

Rep. Jimmy Gomez Calls on SBA to Step Up and Support Content Creators and the Digital Creator Economy

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Rep. Gomez is calling for more tailored small business resources for digital entrepreneurs fueling a $250 billion industry WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representative Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) is calling on the Small Business Administration (SBA) to step up support for content creators—an increasingly powerful part of the small business economy. In a letter to SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler, Rep.…

Rep. Gomez Hosts Virtual Roundtable with Social Media Creators and Influencers, Pushes for Better Federal Support

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Gomez pushes for better support for content creators and connects with gaming and digital influencers to reach young Americans LOS ANGELES, CA — Representative Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) today hosted a virtual roundtable with digital creators, influencers, and leaders in the gaming and anime space to discuss the growing role of the creator economy in shaping culture, driving innovation, and…

Rep. Jimmy Gomez Leads Lawmakers in Demanding DHS Reinstate Citizenship Grant Program After Trump Admin Terminates It

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Termination of Naturalization Grants Leaves Legal Residents Without Support to Become U.S. Citizens WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) is leading 54 House Democrats in demanding the Trump administration reinstate the Citizenship and Assimilation (C&A) Grant Program after it was fully terminated last month—just weeks after a surprise funding freeze. This move…

Gomez Demands Accountability for Closure of Key HHS Offices, Including San Francisco

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Brutal Cuts compromise the health of 166 million Americans, other impact includes long delays and skyrocketing caseloads  WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) joined House Ways and Means Committee Democrats in demanding answers from the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on the closure of half of all HHS Regional Offices. These…

Rep. Jimmy Gomez and 200+ House Democrats in File Amicus Brief Against Trump’s Unconstitutional Attack on Birthright Citizenship

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WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) and more than 200 House Democrats filed an amicus brief opposing Donald Trump’s unconstitutional executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship. The brief — filed in State of Washington, et al. v. Trump, et al. — defends the 14th Amendment’s guarantee of citizenship for anyone born on U.S. soil. “Ending birthright citizenship is…

ICYMI: Rep. Jimmy Gomez Grills Trump Trade Chief Over $4,600 “Tariff Tax” on Families as Trump Caves on $6 Trillion Trade Agenda

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Gomez: “You imposed tariffs on an island inhabited by penguins. Consumer confidence is plummeting—and you’re saying, ‘Trust us?’” **VIDEO AVAILABLE** Watch his full remarks HERE. WASHINGTON, D.C. — At a House Ways and Means Committee hearing on the Trump Administration’s 2025 Trade Policy Agenda with U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador Jamieson Greer, Rep. Jimmy Gomez (CA-34)…

Rep. Jimmy Gomez and Colleagues Demand Answers from Trump Administration on Illegal Deportation of Maryland Father, Condemn Dangerous Abuse of Power

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) and members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) are demanding the immediate return of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, a Maryland father, husband, and union worker who was illegally removed to El Salvador despite having lawful protected status in the United States. In a letter to President Trump, Rep. Gomez and CHC members…

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