Press Releases

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… 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… 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… 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… Read more »

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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… Read more »