Press Releases

Congress cannot provide health care for some by cutting health care for others. Read more »

"It’s almost ingrained into the GOP DNA to hurt working families and then lie about it," said Congressman Jimmy Gomez after the release of the GOP tax plan. Read more »

Congressman Jimmy Gomez (D – Los Angeles) and House colleagues wrote to White House Chief of Staff John Kelly and Acting Homeland Security Secretary Elaine Duke, urging the renewal of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designations for Honduras, Nicaragua, Haiti, El Salvador, and Syria. Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Jimmy Gomez (D – Los Angeles) joined 209  other Members of Congress in filing an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court in Masterpiece Cakeshop, Ltd. v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission, a pending case before the High Court that would decide whether public accommodations, like businesses, can discriminate against the LGBTQ community and other… Read more »

Congressman Jimmy Gomez (D – Los Angeles) issued the following statement in response to a decision by a U.S. Federal Judge to partially block President Trump’s unconstitutional ban on military service by transgender troops. “President Trump’s unhinged edict-by-tweet targeting transgender military servicemembers was discriminatory, morally reprehensible, and unconstitutional. The… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (D – Los Angeles) issued the following statement after voting against H. Con. Res. 71, the FY18 Budget Resolution in the House of Representatives: “Republicans showed their commitment to the Trump agenda by passing a budget that would hurt America’s working families. The budget resolution to allow a fast-track vote on tax reform destroys… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Jimmy Gomez (D – Los Angeles) issued the following statement after attending the Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony honoring of Filipino-American Veterans of World War II: “Today, our nation honors Filipino-American veterans with the Congressional Gold Medal for their bravery during World War II. These loyal and dedicated men who fought and risked their… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today on the House floor, Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D – Los Angeles) challenged Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D – Houston) to a friendly wager ahead of the World Series. Under the terms of the challenge, the Member of Congress whose team loses will deliver a congratulatory statement on the floor of the House while wearing the winning team's colors. They will also bring an iconic… Read more »

Los Angeles, CA - Last night, in Chicago, Illinois, the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the defending champion Chicago Cubs 11-1 and clinched their first trip to the World Series in 29 years. Congressman Jimmy Gomez (D – Los Angeles) released the following statement on the Dodgers’ crushing victory: “As the proud representative of California’s 34th Congressional District – home of the Los… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Jimmy Gomez (D – Los Angeles) issued the following statement marking Diwali, the festival of lights. “Diwali is time to celebrate the triumph of light over darkness and seek out goodness over evil. As families and friends come together and reflect on their search for peace and compassion, we can all commemorate the beauty of having a diversity of faiths and… Read more »