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 »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Jimmy Gomez (D – Los Angeles) issued the following statement after signing a resolution that recognizes October as Filipino American History Month.
“This month, we celebrate the culture and contributions of the Filipino community, which have helped transform Los Angeles into a cultural and economic powerhouse. From the American labor and civil rights… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Jimmy Gomez (D – Los Angeles) and California lawmakers sent a letter today to ICE Acting Director Thomas Homan, demanding a meeting to discuss his remarks in response to the passage of Senate Bill 54, the California Values Act. The letter was sent as a response to his announcement stating that ICE will conduct raids in local neighborhoods and at worksites.… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Jimmy Gomez (D – Los Angeles) issued the following statement after Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt signed a proposed rule repealing the Obama administration's Clean Power Plan (CPP), a historic and important step toward reducing pollution that causes climate change:
“With this action, the Trump administration has doubled… Read more »
LOS ANGELES, CA – Congressman Jimmy Gomez (D – Los Angeles) issued the following response to Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Tom Homan’s statement that the agency has “no choice but to conduct at-large arrests in local neighborhoods and at worksites”:
“ICE Acting Director Homan’s callous threat to indiscriminately target mothers, fathers, and people… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (D - Los Angeles) and 20 other members of the California congressional delegation sent a letter to Governor Jerry Brown urging him to sign Assembly Bill 249, also known as the DISCLOSE Act.
“After the Supreme Court’s decision in Citizens United v. FEC, we have seen billions of dollars of dark money flood our elections as corporations and… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Jimmy Gomez (D – Los Angeles), co-chair of the House Democratic Caucus Rebuilding America Task Force, led a letter to President Trump with co-chairs Rep. Matt Cartwright (D-PA), Rep. Donald Norcross, and Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ), urging him to release a comprehensive infrastructure plan and work in a bipartisan fashion. As the Trump administration… Read more »
