Rep. Gomez Leads Discussion on Creating Jobs Through Infrastructure Investment with LA Metro in Washington, D.C.

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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (D – Los Angeles), a co-chair of the House Democratic Caucus Rebuilding America Task Force, held a roundtable discussion with Members of Congress and experts on how infrastructure investments would dramatically benefit working men and women by creating thousands of good paying jobs. As part of the House Democratic Caucus Jobs for…

STATEMENT: Rep. Jimmy Gomez Reflects on DREAMers this Thanksgiving

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LOS ANGELES, CA – Today, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (D – Los Angeles) issued the following statement in recognition of the Thanksgiving holiday: “This Thanksgiving, we gather around our dinner tables, with open hearts, grateful for the roof over our heads, the food on our plates, and the hands that hold ours. “But we must also remember those incapable of celebrating the joy of the…

STATEMENT: Rep. Jimmy Gomez on the End of Temporary Protected Status for Haiti

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Trump administration announced that effective July 22, 2019, temporary protected status for Haitian nationals would end, a shocking decision that would return 50,000 Haitians to the poorest country in the Americas. Congressman Jimmy Gomez (D – Los Angeles) issued the following statement. “As most of the country prepares to celebrate Thanksgiving, the Trump…

Rep. Jimmy Gomez and Rep. Ben Ray Luján Introduce Bill to Increase VA Work-Study Allowance for Student Veterans

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“Our legislation would provide student veterans in Los Angeles and across the nation the opportunity to earn an education and put money in their pockets to meet the needs of their families. It’s our responsibility as Members of Congress, regardless of party lines, to unite around legislation that reflects our duty to help veterans," said Rep. Jimmy Gomez.

Rep. Jimmy Gomez Delivers Philippe’s French Dipped Sandwiches to Uphold Friendly World Series Wager

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – After the Astros were crowned champions of this year’s thrilling World Series, Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D – Los Angeles) today held up his end of a friendly wager he made with Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D – Houston), delivering LA’s nationally-renowned Philippe’s French Dipped Sandwiches to her office and a celebratory Astros speech on the floor of the House. “The excitement of…