Press Releases

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) introduced legislation to enact a progressive tax on the estates of the wealthiest Americans. The For the 99.8% Act – modeled after legislation introduced by Senator Bernie Sanders – ensures that the 0.2 percent of estates that are worth over $3.5 million will finally begin paying their fair share of taxes. In… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – In response to Ways and Means advancing H.R. 3 – the Lower Drug Costs Now Act – and other health legislation, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) released the following statement: “Americans should not be living in fear of making ends meet because of the skyrocketing costs of their prescription drugs. For far too long, high prescription drug costs have… Read more »

Washington, D.C.  – U.S. Representatives Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) and Mike Kelly (PA-16) and U.S. Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Susan Collins (R-ME) last week introduced the bipartisan Home Energy Savings Act to help lower energy costs for families and reduce carbon emissions by reinstating and strengthening a tax credit for energy efficient home upgrades. The bipartisan group will… Read more »

Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) issued the following statement: “For the sake of our republic and the integrity of our democracy, President Donald Trump must be impeached.” ### Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC – This week, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34), Congressman Steve Stivers (OH-15), and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) introduced bipartisan legislation to improve equitable access to parks, public lands, waters, and green spaces for all. H.R. 4273 – the Transit to Trails Act – directs the Department of Transportation to establish the Transit to Trails Grant program, a block grant… Read more »

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) introduced legislation to address the growing crisis of food insecurity among college students across the country. The Enhanced Access to SNAP Act (or EATS Act) would amend the Food and Nutrition Act to include “attending an institution of higher education” as a form of qualification, expanding SNAP eligibility to millions of college… Read more »

Los Angeles, CA – This weekend, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) held a town hall event and announced the creation of his Youth Advisory Council, a nonpartisan group for high school students to foster engagement in public service through volunteer opportunities and professional development. Nearly 200 people attended Congressman Gomez’s town hall at the Lincoln Heights… Read more »

Los Angeles, CA – This week, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) hosted Future Forum Chair Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy (FL-07) in Los Angeles to meet with local immigration rights advocates and tour California’s 34th Congressional District. The two members of Congress visited the Central American Resource Center (CARECEN) – a community-based organization that… Read more »

Los Angeles, CA – Today, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) hosted a roundtable discussion on housing and homelessness at the Star Apartments – a supportive housing facility in Skid Row – to listen to the concerns and experiences of local advocacy groups in addressing Los Angeles’ ongoing homelessness crisis. “When it comes to the issue of homelessness, we need to develop a… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) signed onto Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Chairman Mike Thompson’s letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell urging him to call the Senate back into session and vote on H.R. 8 – the Bipartisan Background Checks Act – and H.R. 1112 – the Enhanced Background Checks Act. Leader McConnell has blocked these… Read more »