Congressman Jimmy Gomez Calls on House Oversight Committee to Investigate Treatment of Immigrant Children in Federal Custody

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Los Angeles, California – Earlier today, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) held a press conference in his district to address concerns regarding numerous reports that the Trump administration had lost track of 1,475 unaccompanied minors last year. During the event, an array of immigration topics were discussed, including the shameful practice of using family separation policies as a…

Republicans Block Gomez Resolution Compelling Trump Administration to Produce Documents on Addition of Citizenship Question to 2020 Census

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Washington D.C. — Today, Republicans on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee voted down a Resolution of Inquiry—on a party-line vote 20-16—that would have forced the Trump Administration to produce documents relating to its sudden decision to add an untested new citizenship question to the 2020 Census. On May 8, 2018, Oversight Committee Member Rep. Jimmy Gomez (CA-34)…

Congressman Jimmy Gomez Announces New Communications Director

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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) announced that Eric T. Harris has joined his Washington office as Communications Director. "Eric's experience on Capitol Hill, combined with his unique and extensive background in political communications, will be a valuable addition to our team," said Congressman Jimmy Gomez. "I am happy to welcome Eric to our office and…

Congressman Jimmy Gomez Introduces Diverse Range of Amendments to National Defense Authorization Act

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Washington, D.C.  - Today, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (D - Los Angeles) introduced five amendments to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that address a wide range of issues, including foreign influence on the Trump administration, work-study wage standards for student veterans, peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula, and protections for immigrants…

Congressman Jimmy Gomez Announces 2018 Congressional Art Competition Winners

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Los Angeles, CA — Yesterday, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) invited high school students and their families to Inner City Arts to announce the winners of his 2018 Congressional Art Competition. “Art has the unique ability to help us express both our shared values and our most intimate experiences,” said Congressman Gomez. “I was profoundly impressed with this…

Congressman Jimmy Gomez Holds Korean American Community Roundtable to Address Local Issues and Global Concerns

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Los Angeles, CA – Today, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) held a Korean American Community Roundtable at the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce to address issues and concerns facing his Korean American constituents. Leaders from local community organizations discussed an array of topics, ranging from immigration policy and human rights to President Donald Trump’s upcoming summit with North…

Congressman Jimmy Gomez Hosts Congressional Art Competition Reception

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**MEDIA ADVISORY** Congressman Jimmy Gomez Hosts Congressional Art Competition Reception Los Angeles, CA – Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) will join high school students and their families at Inner City Arts to unveil the winner of the Congressional Art Competition on Saturday, May 12th, from 1:00pm to 3:00pm PT. Established in 1982, the Congressional Art…

Congressman Jimmy Gomez and House Democrats Push White House to Answer for 2020 Census Citizenship Question

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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) and 66 House Democratic cosponsors introduced a unique House procedure, a resolution of inquiry (ROI), to force the Trump administration to release documents related to the decision to include a citizenship question on the 2020 Census. “House Democrats, including all Members of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, have…

Congressman Jimmy Gomez to Host Korean American Community Roundtable on Friday

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 7, 2018 Media Contact: Andrew Noh, 202-225-6235 FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY **Media Advisory** Congressman Jimmy Gomez to Host Korean American Community Roundtable on Friday Los Angeles, CA - Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) will host a Korean American community roundtable Friday, May 11, 2018 at 10:00am PST at the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce upon…

Rep. Jimmy Gomez Denounces Trump Administration Decision to End Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Honduras

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Congressman Jimmy Gomez (D – Los Angeles) issued the following statement after the Trump administration announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Honduras, with an 18-month deadline: “Unfortunately, it’s no surprise that Donald Trump has decided to kick out 57,000 Hondurans who have worked, paid taxes, and raised children in the U.S. for decades.” said…