Congressman Jimmy Gomez and House Democrats Shutdown Streets Around the White House to Protest Family Separation Policies

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Washington, D.C. – Earlier today, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (D - Los Angeles) and a group of House Democrats participated in an act of civil disobedience in Downtown Washington while protesting the Trump administration’s inhumane family separation policies.  Shortly after the protest concluded, Congressman Gomez released the following statement: “We cannot allow President Trump to…

Congressman Jimmy Gomez Responds as North Korea Summit Concludes

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Washington D.C. – In response to the conclusion of the North Korea Summit in Singapore, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (D-Los Angeles) released the following statement: “Creating a greater openness with Pyongyang and working to dismantle their nuclear weapons program is clearly a step in the right direction, but such diplomatic efforts will be in vain if the United States fails to address…

Congressman Jimmy Gomez Introduces the Keep Our Cities Safe Act

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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (D – Los Angeles) introduced the Keep Our Cities Safe Act, a bill that would shield local and state government officials from federal prosecution for complying with their own public health and safety protections. “Since President Trump took office, he has done nothing but bully and intimidate immigrant-friendly communities across the…

Today: Congressman Jimmy Gomez Hosts Press Conference on Trump Administration's Mistreatment of Immigrant Children

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 31, 2018 Media Contact: Eric Harris, 202-515-1301 Los Angeles, California – Today, May 31, 2018, at 9:00am PT, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (D – Los Angeles) will host a press conference in response to reports that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) lost track of nearly 1,500 unaccompanied minors in 2017. Local community and national…

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…