Press Releases

 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 »

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 »