Reps. Gomez, Castro and Over 90 Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Extend ACA Benefits to DACA Recipients

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34), Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) and 92 House Members sent a letter to President Biden and the Acting Secretary of Health and Human Services urging them to expand ACA benefits to DACA recipients. Specifically, the letter asks HHS to repeal it’s rule excluding DACA recipients from the definition of lawfully present, a definition…

Congressman Gomez Kicks Off Virtual Community Listening Tour in Los Angeles

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LOS ANGELES – Today, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) unveiled a new and innovative initiative to safely engage constituents during the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2021 Virtual Community Listening Tour will provide Angelenos with unique opportunities to directly voice their concerns and discuss the pressing issues facing California’s 34th Congressional District. “This unprecedented public…

Congressman Jimmy Gomez to Introduce Resolution Expelling Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene from Congress

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LOS ANGELES – In light of numerous reports revealing her repeated endorsements of sedition, domestic terrorism, and political violence, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) announced today he will introduce a resolution to expel Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene (GA-14) from the U.S. House of Representatives. “As if it weren’t enough to amplify conspiracy theories that the September 11…

Reps. Gomez, Underwood, O'Halleran Introduce Legislation to Lower Health Insurance Premiums

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representatives Jimmy Gomez (CA-34), Lauren Underwood (IL-14), and Tom O’Halleran (AZ-01) introduced the Health Care Affordability Act of 2021. The legislation – endorsed by Families USA – would lower health insurance premiums and out-of-pocket costs by making tax credits for Health Insurance Marketplace plans more generous and available to more Americans. The…

Reps. Gomez, Pressley and 63 Members Call on President-Elect Biden to Extend Eviction Moratorium on First Day in Office

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LOS ANGELES – Today, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) and Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) led a group of 63 Members of Congress in sending a letter to President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris urging them to immediately prioritize the nation’s housing and homelessness crisis by using executive action to extend and strengthen the national eviction…

Congressman Jimmy Gomez Votes to Impeach Donald Trump for Incitement of Insurrection

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) voted to impeach President Donald Trump for inciting violence against the United States. Last Wednesday, domestic terrorists – inspired by the president – led an insurrection on the U.S. Capitol to overturn the presidential election and overthrow the government. In response, Congressman Gomez issued the following…

Congressman Gomez Leads House Colleagues in Honoring Korean American Day 2021

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (D, CA-34), Congresswoman Judy Chu (D, CA-27) – Chairwoman of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) – and Congresswoman Young Kim (R, CA-39) introduced a resolution commemorating Korean American Day, the 118th anniversary of the arrival of the first Korean immigrants to the United States on January 13,…

Reps. Gomez and Maloney Reintroduce Executive Branch Conflict of Interest Act

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) and Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney, Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, reintroduced the Executive Branch Conflict of Interest Act. This legislation – championed by the late Chairman Elijah E. Cummings – reduces the influence of industry lobbyists on senior government officials and addresses the revolving…

Congressman Gomez Calls for Trump's Removal for Subverting Democracy and Inciting Violence at the U.S. Capitol

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) called on President Donald Trump to be removed from office after inciting violence at the United States Capitol and for endangering our democratic institutions. Congressman Gomez also called on Congress to finish certifying the 2020 presidential election results immediately. Congressman Gomez released the following…

Rep. Jimmy Gomez, House Colleagues, Demand Immediate Trump Administration Withdrawal Of Any New Oil And Gas Leases Off California Coast

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – In an effort to head off last minute lame-duck Trump Administration efforts to expand offshore oil and gas drilling along the California coast, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34), today, joined a letter with 21 House colleagues from the California Delegation in expressing their strong opposition to any expansion of oil and gas drilling off the coast of California. In a…