Congressman Jimmy Gomez Hosts Immigration Roundtable in Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA – Today, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) hosted an immigration roundtable discussion at the Alma Family and Youth Services Center to address issues facing immigrant communities in Los Angeles and across the country. From local officials representing the Office of Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti to national faith an... Read more »
Los Angeles — Today, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) announced that Sandra Diaz, an immigrant from Costa Rica who worked as an undocumented housekeeper to Donald Trump between 2010 and 2013, will accompany him as his guest to the State of the Union address. Sandra — who has since become a legal resident — was one of many undocumented workers at the Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jerse... Read more »
Los Angeles, CA – Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) issued the following statement marking the start of Black History Month: “Black History Month is a time for all Americans to reflect and appreciate the African American community’s contributions to our nation, our culture, and our shared identity,” said Rep. Gomez. “The resilience and determination of the African American community has produced som... Read more »
Washington, D.C. – In addition to serving on the House Committee on Ways and Means – the chief tax-writing body of the House of Representatives – Rep. Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) today announced he’ll also be returning to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform for the 116th Congress. As the House of Representatives’ main investigative body — with broad jurisdiction over both the federal government an... Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 150, the Grant Reporting Efficiency and Agreements Transparency (GREAT) Act, with 422 aye votes. Sponsored by Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D – Los Angeles) and Rep. Virginia Foxx (R – N.C.), the GREAT Act will streamline the federal grant reporting process by mandating the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to develop a standardized, gover... Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) announced his appointment by the Democratic Steering and Policy Committee to serve on the Committee on Ways and Means, the chief tax-writing committee in the U.S. House of Representatives. “The Ways and Means Committee represents the frontline in the battle to protect our social safety net system from Senate Republicans and the Trump administratio... Read more »
Washington, D.C. — Today, Rep. Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) introduced H.Res. 38, observing Korean American Day and the contributions Korean American citizens have made to the United States. “Korean American Day is an opportunity for all of us to recognize the countless contributions the Korean American community has made to American life, from the private and public sectors to the world of art, education,... Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) and Rep. Ted Lieu (CA-33) announced the introduction of the Climate Solutions Act of 2019. Drafted in response to the growing threat posed by climate change, the bill establishes a National Renewable Energy Standard to drive the United States towards 100 percent renewable energy by 2035. It also creates a National Energy Efficiency Standard to red... Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Today, incoming leaders of the Future Forum sent a letter to House Speaker-Designate Nancy Pelosi and Democratic Leader-Designate Steny Hoyer calling for the inclusion of a provision expanding automatic voter registration (AVR) in H.R. 1 — democracy reform legislation that is set to be a top priority in the 116th Congress. In the letter, Vice-Chair Jimmy Gomez (CA-34), along wit... Read more »
Los Angeles, CA – Yesterday, Reps. Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) and Nanette Diaz Barragán (CA-44) traveled to the U.S.-Mexico border to investigate reports that the Trump administration is illegally rejecting asylum seekers at official ports of entry. The Members traveled with immigration groups including Al Otro Lado, Families Belong Together, and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU). Reps. Go... Read more »
