Reps. Gomez, Sánchez, and DelBene Introduce Resolution Demanding Transparency on IRS Sharing of Private Taxpayer Data with DHS

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representatives Jimmy Gomez (D-Calif.), Linda Sánchez (D-Calif.), and Suzan DelBene (D-Wash.) introduced a Resolution of Inquiry (ROI) demanding that the Department of Treasury and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) turn over all records related to the IRS’s illegal sharing of private taxpayer information with immigration enforcement. This Resolution of…

Rep. Jimmy Gomez Statement on Trump’s Attack on Iran

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LOS ANGELES, CA — Today, Rep. Jimmy Gomez released the following statement: "The president’s own statement acknowledges this is war, yet he never came to Congress to ask for authorization to start it. The Constitution is clear that the decision to take this country to war does not belong to one person. That safeguard exists to protect the American people from exactly this kind of…

Rep. Jimmy Gomez Statement on Trump's State of the Union Address

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following President Trump’s State of the Union address, Congressman Jimmy Gomez released the following statement:   “I went to the State of the Union tonight because when an administration tries to erase you and your community and tell you that you don’t belong, the most powerful thing you can do is show up. “Showing up is my form of protest. “Tonight,…

Los Angeles Magazine | Rep. Jimmy Gomez Wants To Put $175 Billion in ICE Funding Toward Housing

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By Aidan Williams U.S. Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-CA) unveiled a new short film promoting his latest bill, which seeks to redirect $175 billion in Immigration and Customs Enforcement funding toward housing initiatives. Housing Over Hate, produced in collaboration with the documentary group Brave New Films, features interviews with five members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus,…

Time | ‘Beyond Parody’: Rep. Gomez, Democrats Criticize Giant Trump Banner Hung at Justice Department Headquarters

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By Tiago Ventura The unveiling of a giant banner bearing the face of President Donald Trump at the Department of Justice headquarters in Washington, D.C. is generating stern criticism from Democrats. Complete with the “Make America Safe Again” slogan that the Trump Administration has used to promote its immigration crackdown, the banner appears to cover several floors. Referring…

Rep. Jimmy Gomez Hosts Virtual Premiere of Housing Over Hate, A Film Based On His Bill to Redirect $175 Billion from Trump's ICE & CBP Slush Fund to Housing

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Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) hosted a virtual community premiere of his new short film, Housing Over Hate, produced in partnership with the documentary film group Brave New Films. The film centers on Rep. Gomez’s legislation to take back the $175 billion ICE and CBP slush fund inside Donald Trump’s "One Big Beautiful Bill" and redirect those dollars toward…