Dads Caucus

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) is leading 32 members of the Congressional Dads Caucus in calling for immediate action from President Trump to tackle the skyrocketing price eggs, which is placing a significant financial strain on working families and small businesses alike. With retailers rationing eggs, restaurants adding surcharges to consumers, and even reports of egg theft, the crisis is worsening—yet President Trump and his administration remain silent and missing in action.

Established through bipartisan legislation, the Office of Pandemic Preparedness and Response Policy (OPPR) coordinates federal efforts to manage pandemics and crises. On the campaign trail, President Trump vowed to disband the OPPR. Within days of returning to office, he downsized the OPPR, shut down its website, and paused communications from federal health agencies—raising concerns about the nation's ability to respond to health emergencies like the current avian flu outbreak driving up egg prices. In a letter, Rep. Gomez and his colleagues demand answers on what steps the Trump administration is taking to control the spread of avian flu, provide clarity about the OPPR’s future, and bring down egg prices.

“As members of the Congressional Dads Caucus, we write to demand immediate action from your administration to address the skyrocketing price of eggs. Over the last several weeks, you have done nothing to address these rising costs. Moreover, your flurry of executive actions has hampered the government's response to effectively address the underlying causes of this crisis. Eggs are a basic necessity for families in our districts, and the financial burden caused by these surging prices must be resolved,” wrote the lawmakers.

“Mr. President, you've promised the American people that you would lower grocery prices. It's time to deliver. Families across the country cannot afford more delays or inaction. This is about the health, nutrition, and financial stability of millions of Americans who are already struggling. We expect a prompt response outlining your administration's actions to lower egg prices, protect farmers, and prevent further strain on families,” concluded the lawmakers.

In addition to Gomez, the letter was also signed by Representatives Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10), Sylvester Turner (TX-18), Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-25), Gil Cisneros (CA-31), Seth Magaziner (RI-02), Chris Deluzio (PA-17), Eric Swalwell (CA-14), Eugene Simon Vindman (VA-07), Mike Levin (CA-49), Brad Sherman (CA-32), Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), Brittany Pettersen (CO-07), Seth Moulton (MA-06), Jason Crow (CO-06), Johnny Olszewski, Jr. (MD-02), Dan Goldman (NY-10), Robert J. Menendez (NJ-08), Ted Lieu (CA-36), Marc Veasey (TX-33), Dave Min (CA-47), Don Beyer (VA-08), Tim Kennedy (NY-26), Morgan McGarvey (KY-03), Steven Horsford (NV-04), Derek Tran (CA-45), Joaquin Castro (TX-20), J. Luis Correa (CA-46), Brendan Boyle (PA-02), George Whitesides (CA-27), Kevin Mullin (CA-15), Joe Neguse (CO-02).

You can find the full letter text HERE.

The Congressional Dads Caucus provides a forum for members of Congress to push legislation that supports working families. Founded soon after the Speaker vote in the 118th Congress, the Dads Caucus is fighting for policy solutions that help working families thrive and make America more affordable—including creating a national paid leave program, increasing access to affordable child care, and expanding the Child Tax Credit to ensure working parents have the resources they need to provide for their families. Learn more about the Dads Caucus here and read the Dads Caucus 118th Congress report here.

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