Rep. Gomez Challenges GOP: Trump’s Name Doesn’t Belong on a Children’s Savings Account

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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,…

Rep. Gomez Welcomes Long Overdue Vote to Release Epstein Files

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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…

Rep. Jimmy Gomez Blasts Shutdown Deal that Ignores Healthcare for Working Families  

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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…

Rep. Jimmy Gomez Demands Republicans Extend ACA Tax Credits Ahead of Open Enrollment

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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…

Rep. Gomez Convenes Digital Creators and Influencers for Briefing on Ongoing Republican Government Shutdown and Soaring Health Care Costs

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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…

Rep. Gomez Announces Release of Constituent and Journalist Emily Wilder, Detained by Israel Aboard Gaza Aid Flotilla

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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…

Gomez Statement on Israel-Hamas Ceasefire and Gaza Peace Plan Preliminary Agreement

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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…

Gomez Demands Immediate Action to Protect and Free Detained Constituent, Journalist Emily Wilder

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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,…

Congressman Gomez Marks Two-Year Anniversary of October 7th Attacks

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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…