LOS ANGELES, CA — Today, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) and all Members of the California Congressional Delegation, from both sides of the aisle, called on FEMA and the Small Business Administration (SBA) to extend the March 10th deadline for federal disaster assistance.
“We are writing to urge you to extend all deadlines for federal assistance until at least December 31, 2025 for… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Representative Jimmy Gomez (CA-34), Representative Maxwell Frost (FL-10), and two dozen colleagues gathered at the U.S. Treasury Department to demand answers about Elon Musk’s unprecedented access to millions of Americans’ personal financial information. The representatives attempted to conduct congressional oversight but were denied entry.
Gomez then joined hundreds of… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Jimmy Gomez (CA-45) joined Representative Robert Garcia (CA-42) and twelve other Members of Congress representing Los Angeles County in sending letters to seeking answers to why evacuation warnings were accidentally sent to nearly 10 million L.A. County residents during the Los Angeles fires. Some individuals received delayed evacuation warnings,… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) — a member of the House Ways and Means Committee overseeing trade policy — released the following statement in response to President Trump’s executive order imposing massive tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada:
“When you hear ‘tariff,’ think ‘tax’—because that’s what it is, plain and simple. As an economic tool,… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Congressional Dads Caucus, led by Rep. Jimmy Gomez (CA-34), officially endorsed a bipartisan resolution introduced by Representatives Brittany Pettersen (CO-07), Anna Paulina Luna (FL-13), Sara Jacobs (CA-51), and Mike Lawler (NY-17) to allow proxy voting for Members of Congress who are new parents under the Rules of the House for the 119th… Read more »
Los Angeles, CA – Today, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) visited Echo Park CDC Head Start to hear directly from working parents about the harmful impact of Trump’s attempt to illegally freeze federal funds that Congress had already appropriated. During the visit, Rep. Gomez discussed with parents and educators the importance of protecting Head Start and other critical programs that… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Jimmy Gomez (CA-34)—a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, which oversees tax and trade policy—released the following statement on the confirmation of Scott Bessent as President Donald Trump’s Treasury Secretary:
“Scott Bessent’s confirmation shows exactly what Trump’s priorities are: new tax cuts for the ultra-wealthy, imposing reckless… Read more »
The Dads Caucus grows to 45 members, adding Reps. Cisneros, Conaway, Min, Olszewski, Subramanyam, Tran, Turner, Vindman, and Whitesides
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressional Dads Caucus Chair Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) announced today Representatives Gil Cisneros (CA-31), Herb Conaway (NJ-03), Dave Min (CA-47), Johnny Olszewski (MD-02), Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10), Derek Tran (CA-45), Sylvester… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) announced today that House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08) has joined the Congressional Dads Caucus. As Dads Caucus Chairman, Gomez is leading more than 45 members—including three senators: Andy Kim (D-NJ), Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), and Adam Schiff (D-CA)—in advocating for family friendly policies that help working families… Read more »
By Jim Saska
Hakeem Jeffries, a parent of two, made his fatherhood status congressionally official Wednesday by joining the Dads Caucus.
The minority leader’s move signals how top Democrats plan to respond to their 2024 election losses by making concerted efforts to court men, who have shifted significantly rightward since the 2020 contest, said the caucus’ founder and chair, Jimmy… Read more »