Washington, D.C. – Today, in response to the Committee on Ways and Means holding a historic full committee hearing on paid family and medical leave, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) released the following statement: “America’s brightest economic achievements are a direct result of the talent and dedication of our country’s workforce. Yet, we are the only industrialized nation in the world that cont... Read more »
Los Angeles, CA – In response to the release of the redacted version of Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) released the following statement: “There are numerous findings for the American people to take away from the release of the Mueller report, but it was the President’s blatant disregard for the law and his administration’s sheer contempt for the truth that... Read more »
Los Angeles, CA — Today, at the California Community Foundation, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) hosted a roundtable on “Making Paid Family and Medical Leave Work for All Families.” Local and national advocates, business leaders, experts, and constituents discussed California’s paid family leave policy, as well as strategies and best practices for advancing equitable paid leave across the country.... Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Jimmy Gomez (CA-34), Danny K. Davis (IL-07), and Rep. Scott Peters (CA-52) introduced innovative legislation to make rental housing more affordable for struggling households at a time when renters’ wages have remained stagnant and housing costs have increased rapidly. The Rent Relief Act creates a new tax credit for renters who spend at least 30 percent of their gross ... Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Today, Reps. Jimmy Gomez (CA-34), Adam Schiff (CA-28), and Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-40) were joined by 12 colleagues from the Los Angeles area in sending a letter urging the House Appropriations Committee to provide strong funding for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for Fiscal Year 2020. These funds, including $130 million for preconstruction investigations and $2.6 billion fo... Read more »
Los Angeles, CA — Today, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) held a Korean American Community Roundtable at the Koreatown Youth and Community Center (KYCC) to discuss issues of importance to his constituents in Koreantown and across California’s 34th Congressional District. Attended by 17 organizations and leaders that represent or serve Los Angeles’ Korean American community, the roundtable discussio... Read more »
Washington, D.C. – In honor of Women’s History Month, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) issued the following statement: “We cannot talk about the progress our country has achieved without mentioning the strong women who helped us get there. In the 100 years since they won the right to vote, we’ve seen women take charge of their destiny and produce some of the greatest achievements in science, entert... Read more »
Los Angeles, CA — Today, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) joined the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) Educational Fund in hosting a telephone conference call to discuss the 2020 Census with representatives of state and local governments, agencies, and non-profit organizations. The call focused on the Trump administration’s efforts to add an untested citizenship... Read more »
Los Angeles, CA — Today, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) issued the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to fast-track a case regarding Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross’s decision to include a citizenship question on the 2020 Census: “In January, U.S. Judge Jesse Furman blocked the Commerce Department from adding an untested, unnecessary citizenship question to the 2020 Census. N... Read more »
Los Angeles, CA — Today, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) held his first town hall event of the 116th Congress where he announced he is an original cosponsor of the Green New Deal resolution introduced by Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) and Senator Ed Markey (D-Mass). The town hall – which was held at the Ramona Hall Community Center in Los Angeles – was attended by over 200 resident... Read more »
