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Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) issued the following statement: “For the sake of our republic and the integrity of our democracy, President Donald Trump must be impeached.” ### Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC – This week, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34), Congressman Steve Stivers (OH-15), and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) introduced bipartisan legislation to improve equitable access to parks, public lands, waters, and green spaces for all. H.R. 4273 – the Transit to Trails Act – directs the Department of Transportation to establish the Transit to Trails Grant program, a block grant… Read more »

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) introduced legislation to address the growing crisis of food insecurity among college students across the country. The Enhanced Access to SNAP Act (or EATS Act) would amend the Food and Nutrition Act to include “attending an institution of higher education” as a form of qualification, expanding SNAP eligibility to millions of college… Read more »

House Democrats believe they are making progress with the Trump administration over how to fix their concerns with the new North American trade agreement, indicating a congressional vote on the measure is still possible this year. Several lawmakers said they had not yet seen the text U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer delivered on Wednesday in response to their concerns. But… Read more »

Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) introduced legislation to address the growing crisis of food insecurity among college students across the country. The Enhanced Access to SNAP Act (or EATS Act) would amend the Food and Nutrition Act to include “attending an institution of higher education” as a form of qualification, expanding SNAP eligibility to millions of college students experiencing… Read more »

The United States is the only major country in the world without a paid parental leave policy. For Congressman Jimmy Gomez, this is not only a national issue but a personal one. As a child, his parents had to take off unpaid days of work in order to treat his pneumonia. These events inspired the Congressman to restructure the paid family leave policy in the California State… Read more »

Los Angeles, CA – This weekend, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) held a town hall event and announced the creation of his Youth Advisory Council, a nonpartisan group for high school students to foster engagement in public service through volunteer opportunities and professional development. Nearly 200 people attended Congressman Gomez’s town hall at the Lincoln Heights… Read more »

Los Angeles, CA – This week, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) hosted Future Forum Chair Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy (FL-07) in Los Angeles to meet with local immigration rights advocates and tour California’s 34th Congressional District. The two members of Congress visited the Central American Resource Center (CARECEN) – a community-based organization that… Read more »

Los Angeles, CA – Today, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) hosted a roundtable discussion on housing and homelessness at the Star Apartments – a supportive housing facility in Skid Row – to listen to the concerns and experiences of local advocacy groups in addressing Los Angeles’ ongoing homelessness crisis. “When it comes to the issue of homelessness, we need to develop a… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) signed onto Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Chairman Mike Thompson’s letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell urging him to call the Senate back into session and vote on H.R. 8 – the Bipartisan Background Checks Act – and H.R. 1112 – the Enhanced Background Checks Act. Leader McConnell has blocked these… Read more »