Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Jimmy Gomez (D - Los Angeles) issued the following statement following the release of the Republican tax reform framework released today: “This proposal confirms that Republicans plan to handout massive tax breaks to their wealthiest friends at the expense of middle-class and working families. Any apparent economic boost is an illusion, shattered by the… Read more »

Today, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) and Congressman Steve Knight (CA-25) introduced a bipartisan resolution in support of bringing the Olympics back to Los Angeles in 2028. “Los Angeles is the perfect city to host the Games. Its rich cultural diversity and sportsmanship best exemplifies the Olympic spirit,” said Congressman Jimmy Gomez. “Growing up in nearby Riverside, I remember the… Read more »

Today, Congressman Jimmy Gomez  (D – Los Angeles) announced that he will serve as co-chair for the Rebuilding America Task Force. This leadership role in the House Democratic Caucus Jobs for America Task Forces is a unified effort from the House Democratic Caucus to craft a real legislative agenda that will benefit hardworking Americans and middle-class families. “President Trump’s… Read more »

“Sixteen years have passed, but our memories of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, remain strong today. We must never forget the 3,000 lives taken from us, including the many California residents who lost their lives. “While we remember the horror our nation faced on that awful day, we are also reminded of the heroism we saw: the firefighters, police… Read more »

Democratic leaders on the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and the Committee on the Judiciary sent a letter to their respective Chairmen, Reps. Trey Gowdy and Bob Goodlatte, requesting immediate congressional hearings on the impact of President Trump’s decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Read more »

Congressman Jimmy Gomez (D - Los Angeles) filed an amendment to the Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act, 2018 that would protect individuals with temporary protected status (TPS). The amendment prohibits the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from apprehending, detaining, or removing individuals with TPS should DHS fail to renew the program. “Failing to renew TPS… Read more »

 Congressman Jimmy Gomez joined Rep. Barbara Lee, Rep. Maxine Waters, and Rep. Alcee Hastings in offering an amendment that would restore critical funding for the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness. “Despite progress, there is much work to be done to tackle high rates of homelessness,” said Congressman Jimmy Gomez. “I cannot stand by as Republicans… Read more »

Congressman Jimmy Gomez (D - Los Angeles) released the following statement after Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced the Trump administration will end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program after a six-month enforcement delay: “Any doubts about President Trump’s senseless cruelty were put to rest today. Immigrant youth and their families fuel our economy and… Read more »

Los Angeles, CA - Congressman Jimmy Gomez (D - Los Angeles) today releases the following statement in response to reports of a nuclear test by North Korea, the sixth and most powerful nuclear test to date. “I strongly condemn the latest provocation from North Korea to undermine peace and security in the Asia Pacific region. As our military leaders have stated, the United States will… Read more »

Congressman Jimmy Gomez joined Representatives A. Donald McEachin, Joseph P. Kennedy, III, Pramila Jayapal and other members of Congress in sending a letter to President Trump urging him to reconsider the transgender military ban. Congressman Jimmy Gomez issued the following statement. “This morning I joined more than 140 of my colleagues in sending a letter to President Trump… Read more »