The Hill: Democrats warn Waters censure move opens floodgates

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After Republicans forced the party-line vote on Waters this week, Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-Calif.) circulated a letter renewing his effort to expel Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) from Congress and urging more fellow Democrats to sign onto his resolution. And moments before this week’s vote, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) warned that Republicans…

Congressman Gomez Joins Nearly 100 House Democrats Calling for Immediate End to the Filibuster

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34), along with Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01), Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06), Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06), and nearly 100 House Democrats sent a letter urging Senate Democrats to end the filibuster so that Congress can deliver on legislation promised to and…

The Hill: California Democrat renewing push to expel Marjorie Taylor Greene

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A California Democrat is renewing his push to expel Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) over her reported support for a so-called "America First Caucus." Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-Calif.) told Forbes that he is seeking support for a resolution to expel Greene following news that she and other far-right lawmakers considered launching the…

Politico: The verdict: A rush of relief as eyes turn to Congress

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Meanwhile, Forbes’ Andrew Solender is reporting that Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-Calif.) is once again talking about pushing his resolution to expel Greene. Leadership talked him down from forcing the vote a while back, but after Republicans went after Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) this week, Gomez is apparently feeling emboldened to try again. Full Article

Washington Post: Rep. Gomez revives effort to force a House vote on expelling Rep. Greene

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Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-Calif.) is reigniting his effort to garner more support for a resolution that would expel Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) from Congress after Republicans tried to censure a Democrat for inciting violence but stayed silent on a member of their own party. In a Dear Colleague letter to all congressional offices Wednesday, Gomez said that Greene continues to represent…

Gomez Leads Members in Introducing Bipartisan 2020 Census Deadline Extensions Act

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Committee on Oversight and Reform Vice Chair Jimmy Gomez (CA-34), Chairwoman Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12), Government Operations Subcommittee Chairman Gerald E. Connolly (VA-11), Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Subcommittee Chairman Jamie Raskin (MD-08), and Congressmen Don Young (AK-AL), and Ruben Gallego (AZ-07) introduced the 2020 Census Deadline…

Congressman Jimmy Gomez Statement on Derek Chauvin Trial Verdict

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, in response to the verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial over the death of George Floyd, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) released the following statement: “Today, Derek Chauvin was held accountable for the murder of George Floyd. This verdict will never erase the pain and anguish inflicted on the Floyd family and our country. This decision reflects…

Forbes: Republicans From McCarthy To Marjorie Taylor Greene Push For ‘Action’ Against Maxine Waters

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Greene’s effort to remove Waters comes just one day after she scrapped plans to launch a right-wing America First Caucus in the House, and amid a long-shot effort by Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-Calif.) to expel Greene from Congress. Greene has mainly focused on publicity stunts since her removal from committees, proposing a bill to reduce Dr. Anthony Fauci’s salary to $0,…

Gomez, Oversight Colleagues Introduce Comprehensive Inspectors General Legislation to Increase Transparency, Independence

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Committee on Oversight and Reform Vice Chair Jimmy Gomez (CA-34), Committee Chairwoman Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12), Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (MD-05), Government Operations Subcommittee Chairman Gerald E. Connolly (VA-11), National Security Subcommittee Chairman Stephen F. Lynch (MA-08), Committee Member Rep. Katie Porter (CA-45), and Rep. Ted Lieu…