Gomez Statement on Scott Bessent’s Confirmation as Trump’s Treasury Secretary

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Jimmy Gomez (CA-34)—a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, which oversees tax and trade policy—released the following statement on the confirmation of Scott Bessent as President Donald Trump’s Treasury Secretary: “Scott Bessent’s confirmation shows exactly what Trump’s priorities are: new tax cuts for the ultra-wealthy, imposing reckless…

Nine New Members Join The Congressional Dads Caucus

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The Dads Caucus grows to 45 members, adding Reps. Cisneros, Conaway, Min, Olszewski, Subramanyam, Tran, Turner, Vindman, and Whitesides WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressional Dads Caucus Chair Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) announced today Representatives Gil Cisneros (CA-31), Herb Conaway (NJ-03), Dave Min (CA-47), Johnny Olszewski (MD-02), Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10), Derek Tran (CA-45), Sylvester…

Rep. Gomez Announces Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries Is Joining The Congressional Dads Caucus

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Leader Jeffries becomes the newest member of the Dads Caucus in the fight for family friendly policies WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) announced today that House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08) has joined the Congressional Dads Caucus. As Dads Caucus Chairman, Gomez is leading more than 45 members—including three senators: Andy Kim (D-NJ),…

Rep. Gomez Statement on 2025 Presidential Inauguration

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) released the following statement regarding the 2025 presidential inauguration:  “President Biden showed real leadership today with a peaceful transfer of power—a cornerstone of our democracy. I’m willing to work on lowering costs for working families with this administration, but I’ll stand up against anything that…

Ahead of Looming TikTok Ban Deadline and Trump Inauguration, Rep. Gomez Convenes Social Media Creators and Influencers

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Gomez, who represents creators in Los Angeles took questions, comments and concerns from some of social media's biggest names WASHINGTON, D.C. – With a TikTok ban just days away and as the 2025 tax debate begins in Congress, today, Rep. Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) convened social media creators and influencers in a first-of-its-kind listening session where they had their voices…

VIDEO: Rep. Gomez Stands Up for Working Families While Republicans Push for More Tax Cuts for the Wealthiest 1%

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Click here to watch Rep. Jimmy Gomez remarks here. WASHINGTON, D.C. – At a House Ways & Means Committee hearing, Representative Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) today delivered remarks calling out House Republicans for pushing to give ultrawealthy billionaires more tax breaks at the expense of working families in his district and across the U.S. Congressman Gomez expressed his…

Rep. Jimmy Gomez Leads 54 Colleagues in Honoring Korean American Day

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representatives Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) and Young Kim (CA-40) today introduced a bipartisan resolution celebrating January 13, 2025, as Korean American Day—marking the 122nd anniversary of the arrival of the first Korean immigrants to the United States on January 13, 1903. Senators Andy Kim (D-NJ) and Dan Sullivan (R-AK) introduced a companion…

Rep. Gomez Announces Committee Assignments for the 119th Congress

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today U.S. Rep. Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) announced he is continuing his service on the influential House Ways and Means Committee after a unanimous vote in the Democratic Caucus supporting his reappointment. As a member of Ways and Means, Rep. Gomez will focus on lowering the cost of living by advocating for tax and trade policies that put working families first.  “I’m…

Rep. Jimmy Gomez Statement on Los Angeles Wildfires

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) released the following statement regarding the wildfires in Los Angeles, California: “I am closely monitoring the fires in Los Angeles County, including the Eaton and Palisades Fires. I’m beyond grateful to the brave firefighters and first responders who are working tirelessly on the frontlines to protect our neighborhoods,…

Gomez’s Bipartisan Bill Naming Los Angeles U.S. Courthouse After Civil Rights Icons Signed Into Law

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) announced that President Biden signed into law his bipartisan legislation to rename the Los Angeles U.S. Courthouse in honor of civil rights trailblazers Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez. The Mendez family fought alongside the Ramirez, Estrada, Guzman, and Palomino families in the landmark 1947 federal court case Mendez v.…