Gomez Slams New Republican Rule Banning Nonprofits from Most Federal Community Projects Funding

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today U.S. Rep. Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) released the following statement on new Republican guidelines for Fiscal Year 2025 appropriations legislation that bars nonprofit organizations from qualifying for most community project funding:   “This short-sighted decision to prohibit nonprofits from receiving federal funds through this important process is wrong and will…

Rep. Gomez Urges Adoption of Ceasefire-Hostage Release Proposal

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Rep. Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) released the following statement on the ceasefire-hostage release proposal that was newly reported on as tensions continue to escalate in Rafah: “I was one of the first members of the House to call for a ceasefire that secures the release of hostages and helps achieve enduring peace in the region. There is a proposal on the table that does just that and it should…

Statement from Rep. Gomez on the House’s Humanitarian Aid and National Security Supplemental

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Gomez released the following statement after voting to send humanitarian aid to Gaza and Ukraine and to deliver a clear message to Iran: “Our country has a duty to promote peace and stability around the world, and that includes providing humanitarian assistance to the people of Gaza, pushing for a ceasefire that lets Palestinians and Israelis peacefully coexist, and…

Gomez Leads Dads Caucus in Demanding Answers on Lead-Tainted Children’s Food

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – After reports of lead-tainted applesauce and Lunchables being served to children across the country, U.S. Rep. Jimmy Gomez (CA-34), chair and founder of the Congressional Dads Caucus, led 30 members of the Dads Caucus today in demanding answers from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Gomez and the members are pressing FDA leaders to explain how lead-tainted…

Rep. Gomez Launches Student Resource Hub, Gets Answers from Department of Education

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Tags: Education

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) launched a new Student Resource Hub through his official website today, pulling together important resources and information to assist students and borrowers as they prepare to go to school or start paying back their loans after graduating. A portion of the information included comes directly…

Renters Caucus Announces Comprehensive Policy Agenda Focused on Renters

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today Rep. Jimmy Gomez (CA-34), Chair and Founder of the Congressional Renters Caucus, along with housing advocates and members of the Renters Caucus, unveiled the first-ever Renters Agenda. The Renters Agenda is a sweeping set of policy pillars with corresponding bills to protect and uplift America's 44 million renters. Read the Renters Agenda HERE. Watch the…

Rep. Gomez and Korean Ambassador Watch Dodgers Seoul Series Together

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today Rep. Jimmy Gomez (CA-34), who represents Koreatown in Los Angeles in the U.S. House of Representatives, hosted Hyundong Cho, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to the United States, to watch the Los Angeles Dodgers play the San Diego Padres in their season kick-off series in Seoul, South Korea. Joined by San Diego's Rep. Scott Peters, they gathered in Gomez’s…

Gomez Launches the 2024 Congressional Art Competition for CA-34 High School Students

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LOS ANGELES, CA – Today U.S. Rep. Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) announced the launch of the 2024 Congressional Art Competition for California’s 34th congressional district.    For 43 years, members of Congress have participated in this nationwide competition to celebrate the artistic talents of high school students across the country. This year, Congressman Gomez is proud to continue…

Gomez Announces Over $151 Million to Los Angeles for Key Transportation and Green Space Projects

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LOS ANGELES, CA – Today U.S. Rep. Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) announced over $151 million in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for four projects in California’s 34th District to improve roads and highways, build a critical pedestrian and bicycle crossing connecting communities in East LA, make public transportation more efficient, and expand and improve parks and…

Statement from Rep. Gomez, Chair of Renters Caucus, on Secretary Marcia Fudge Retirement

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Tags: Housing

LOS ANGELES, CA – Today U.S. Rep. Jimmy Gomez (CA-34), chair and founder of the Congressional Renters Caucus, released the following statement on the retirement of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Marcia Fudge: “On behalf of the Renters Caucus, I want to thank Secretary Fudge for her years of service and dedication to creating a more equitable and affordable housing system.…