Press Releases

Today, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (D - Los Angeles) issued the following statement in response to President Trump's directive limiting service by transgender troops in the military: "Trump continues his pattern of hate and bigotry. There's no justification for banning transgender servicemembers. Defense Secretary Mattis needs to take a stand and protect transgender troops from this hateful… Read more »

Today, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (D - Los Angeles) issued the following statement in response to President Trump's decision to issue a pardon to convicted former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio: "President Trump's latest action on Joe Arpaio shows contempt for the Constitution and equal protection under the law. Not only did he pardon Arpaio for his illegal actions but… Read more »

In a bicameral letter sent yesterday, 12 Senators and 41 Representatives, including Congressman Jimmy Gomez, demanded Attorney General Jeff Sessions explain why he is proposing to withhold critical violence prevention funds used by American cities. “Instead of building trust in immigrant communities, this Administration is hell-bent on forcing state and local law enforcement to comply… Read more »

 Today, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (D – Los Angeles) made the following statement in response to Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke's recommendation that a number of National Monuments be reduced in size: "Today’s report by Secretary Zinke demonstrates the Trump administration’s true objective was never to increase public input on national monument designations but… Read more »

Today, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (D – Los Angeles) made the following statement in response to President Trump’s speech at his Arizona rally: “The remarks made by President Trump tonight remind us of his true character. When speaking from his heart, the President is a cold, callous, and unqualified demagogue who will threaten a government shutdown for a soundbite. We cannot allow this… Read more »

Congressman Jimmy Gomez issued the following statement after the announcement on the elimination of the program that safeguards Central American children fleeing violence.   "This action by the Trump administration is cruel and inhumane. For these children, this program is the difference between life and death. I believe we have a humanitarian and moral obligation as a nation to… Read more »

"Reports of Special Counsel Robert Mueller impaneling a grand jury demonstrates that there are serious questions about foreign adversaries trying to gain influence through the financial interests of the President, his close family members, and other associates. Congress must uphold its duty to defend the Constitution and investigate President Trump’s financial dealings. We must move… Read more »

Today, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (D – Los Angeles) introduced the Battling Russian Intelligence Baiting Efforts (BRIBE) Act of 2017. The legislation would require the Director of the National Intelligence (DNI) to provide Congress with a report on any efforts made by foreign governments or other foreign entities to bribe or influence the President, Vice President, their family… Read more »

Today, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (D – Los Angeles) co-sponsored ‘The American Hope Act’ introduced by Congressman Luis V. Gutiérrez (D-IL). The bill would provide a permanent legislative solution to the immigration status of countless ‘DREAMers’ - undocumented immigrants who came to the country at a young age. Over 800,000 DREAMers are currently protected from deportation by President… Read more »

Today, Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D – Los Angeles) released the following statement: "This morning, President Trump conducted his latest policy roll out via Twitter this time assaulting our brave transgender service members. Although it remains to be seen how President Trump will implement this half-baked and hateful policy, the implication that 15,000 transgender service members could be… Read more »