A Costa Rica native and the guest of Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-Los Angeles, Sandra Diaz worked as a housekeeper at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, N.J., from 2010 to 2013.
Now a U.S. citizen, the New York Times reported that Diaz was an undocumented immigrant at the time that she worked for Trump, and her supervisors were aware of her status. “She said she washed and ironed… Read more »
Two other members of Congress, Reps. Jimmy Gomez (D-CA) and Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ), have chosen to invite formerly undocumented employees of President Donald Trump. Gomez, who previously brought an undocumented student to a past the State of Union address, has chosen Sandra Diaz, a Costa Rican immigrant who was a personal housekeeper to the president at the Trump National… Read more »
Congressman Jimmy Gomez Hosts Immigration Roundtable in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA – Today, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) hosted an immigration roundtable discussion at the Alma Family and Youth Services Center to address issues facing immigrant communities in Los Angeles and across the country.
From local officials representing the Office of Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti to… Read more »
Los Angeles — Today, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) announced that Sandra Diaz, an immigrant from Costa Rica who worked as an undocumented housekeeper to Donald Trump between 2010 and 2013, will accompany him as his guest to the State of the Union address.
Sandra — who has since become a legal resident — was one of many undocumented workers at the Trump National Golf… Read more »
Los Angeles, CA – Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) issued the following statement marking the start of Black History Month:
“Black History Month is a time for all Americans to reflect and appreciate the African American community’s contributions to our nation, our culture, and our shared identity,” said Rep. Gomez. “The resilience and determination of the African American community has… Read more »
More than 80 members of Congress have now signed a letter, written by California Representative Jimmy Gomez, urging the administration not to terminate TPS. And a number of bills, written by both Democrats and Republicans, have begun circulating that would provide some residency protections for TPS holders. “I’m optimistic,” Zepeda says cautiously, “but there’s a lot of work to do.… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – In addition to serving on the House Committee on Ways and Means – the chief tax-writing body of the House of Representatives – Rep. Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) today announced he’ll also be returning to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform for the 116th Congress.
As the House of Representatives’ main investigative body — with broad jurisdiction… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 150, the Grant Reporting Efficiency and Agreements Transparency (GREAT) Act, with 422 aye votes. Sponsored by Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D – Los Angeles) and Rep. Virginia Foxx (R – N.C.), the GREAT Act will streamline the federal grant reporting process by mandating the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to develop a… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) announced his appointment by the Democratic Steering and Policy Committee to serve on the Committee on Ways and Means, the chief tax-writing committee in the U.S. House of Representatives.
“The Ways and Means Committee represents the frontline in the battle to protect our social safety net system from Senate Republicans… Read more »
Washington, D.C. — Today, Rep. Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) introduced H.Res. 38, observing Korean American Day and the contributions Korean American citizens have made to the United States.
“Korean American Day is an opportunity for all of us to recognize the countless contributions the Korean American community has made to American life, from the private and public sectors to the world… Read more »
