Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C.– TodayU.S. Rep. Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) along withU.S. Reps. Judy Chu (CA-28) and Adam Schiff (CA-30)led 24 members of Congress to call on the Department of Labor (DOL) andFederal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to investigate the… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In response to the news that the ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war was extended an additional day, Rep. Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) released the following statement: “Any extension of a ceasefire and additional release of hostages in the Israel-Hamas war is welcome news, as I’ve said previously. Every extension and release of hostages moves negotiations closer to… Read more »

LOS ANGELES, CA —Today Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) released the following statement: “I called for a cessation of hostilities weeks ago to bring this conflict to a stop, allow for the safe release of hostages, let humanitarian aid into the region, and prevent more needless deaths of civilians. Now, I welcome this negotiated temporary ceasefire and believe it should be made… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) applauded the quick release of $3 million in federal funds for repairs to the 10 freeway damaged by last weekend’s fire. These funds are a result of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which Gomez voted for and was signed into law exactly two years ago today. “I’m pleased to announce that $3 million in federal funds has been… Read more »

Washington, D.C. -- Today, President Biden signed into law the Korean American Vietnam Allies Long Overdue for Relief (VALOR) Act, sponsored by Representatives Jimmy Gomez (D-CA), Mark Takano (D-CA), Young Kim (R-CA), Madeleine Dean (D-PA), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ), Tom Cole (R-OK), Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ), Dan Crenshaw (R-TX), Grace Meng (D-NY) Andy Kim… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) statement on cessation of hostilities in the Israel-Hamas conflict and “NO” vote on the politicized Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act:  “The world stands at a critical moment, and leaders must base decisions on intelligence, U.S. security interests, and the promotion of peace and stability in the region, not on… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) released the following statement: “The GOP succumbed to the radical wing of their party and voted election denier Mike Johnson as Speaker of the House. Johnson is a MAGA extremist who helped fuel the January 6 insurrection, believes women and the LGBTQ community don’t deserve rights, and is another puppet to Donald Trump. I… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34), Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) led a coalition of 20 congressional leaders in calling on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and U.S. Department of Education (ED) to address the urgent student hunger crisis and ensure that college students have access to essential nutrition… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) released the following statement ahead of his vote for Hakeem Jeffries for Speaker of the House today: “I will vote for Hakeem Jeffries for Speaker of the House on behalf of my son and all the working families who deserve a leader that puts our country over political games. Americans are sick of the hysterical infighting and radical… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) released the following statement on Israeli military operations in Gaza:  “As more information comes out about the terrorist attacks by Hamas that claimed over 1,300 lives in Israel, I continue to be horrified, saddened, and outraged by the brutality of those attacks. “I support Israel’s right to defend its people and respond to… Read more »