Representative Jimmy Gomez

Week In Review

March 29, 2026

What's Inside

Called Out Trump for Raising Gas Prices on Americans
Slammed Trump for Deploying ICE Agents to U.S. Airports
Voted NO to fund Trump’s ICE and CBP

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Called Out Trump for Raising Gas Prices on Americans

Gas prices continued to rise as Trump's war with Iran drives up the cost of oil.

Families are already feeling the strain, and if this conflict continues, it will only get worse. Across Los Angeles, people who are already struggling to pay rent and afford groceries will be forced to cut back even more just to cover the cost of gas.

I know what that feels like. I grew up in a household where my parents worked multiple jobs just to keep food on the table, clothes on our backs, and a roof over our heads. When prices go up, families do not have a cushion. They have to make tough choices.

Now, as the father of a three-year-old, I feel that pressure in a different way. Every dollar matters. Groceries, child care, and everyday expenses all add up quickly.

Trump promised to lower costs on day one. Instead, hardworking families are paying more and getting squeezed from every direction.

Slammed Trump for Deploying ICE Agents to U.S. Airports

I called out the Trump administration for deploying ICE agents to U.S. airports.

This decision comes at a time when airports face major disruptions, but ICE agents are not trained to carry out airport security functions. Instead of fixing the problem, this move risks creating new ones and putting travelers in uncomfortable and uncertain situations.

We have already seen what happens when agents are placed in roles they are not trained for. Situations can escalate quickly, and the consequences can be serious.

This is not a real solution to the challenges facing our airports. It is a political response to a crisis that requires trained professionals, proper staffing, and accountability.

Travelers and families deserve to feel safe when they step into an airport. They should not have to question whether the people responsible for security are properly trained to do the job.

Voted NO to fund Trump’s ICE and CBP

This past Friday night, I voted NO on the House Republicans’ bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security. I could not support legislation that continues to fund Trump’s ICE and CBP while failing to hold rogue agents who have violated the law accountable.

Over the past year, I’ve heard directly from constituents who have been put through unimaginable hardship. A man died in ICE custody. An eight-month-pregnant woman was deported before she was even entered into the system or her family was notified. Children are being separated from their parents.

These are not abstract policy debates. They are real people, real families, and real pain. When I hear these stories, I think about my own family. I am the son of two Mexican immigrants who came to this country, worked hard, and gave back. Today, I worry about my own mother traveling alone, concerned she could be harassed simply for who she is.

This is not about public safety. It’s about a system that too often targets people based on how they look, speak, or live.

I carry these stories with me every time a vote like this comes to the floor. And I will continue to stand up, speak out, and fight for accountability because our communities deserve dignity, fairness, and justice.

Sincerely,

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Jimmy Gomez
Your Representative