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Rep. Jimmy Gomez Votes NO on Republican Immigration Enforcement / ICE Funding Bill

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Jimmy Gomez released the following statement after House passage of the Republican immigration enforcement bill:

“Today, I voted no on House Republicans’ plan to give ICE and CBP nearly $70 billion more through 2029, on top of the more than $170 billion President Trump and Congressional Republicans already approved last year for immigration enforcement.

“I grew up in a family where both of my parents worked multiple jobs just to keep the lights on and give us a shot at a better life. So when I look at a bill like this, I think about what families are dealing with every day: rent, groceries, health care, and whether they can actually get ahead.

“This bill does nothing to help with any of that. Instead, Republicans are spending taxpayer dollars expanding Trump’s deportation machine with even less accountability.

“I’ve spent the last year pushing back against an administration that thinks it’s above the law. When the Trump administration tried to block members of Congress from inspecting ICE detention facilities, I sued and won.

“Since then, I’ve conducted unannounced inspections of detention facilities and met directly with people being held inside. What I’ve seen firsthand is exactly why Congress should not be giving this system billions more dollars with fewer guardrails.

“I’m going to keep holding this administration accountable.”

Trump IRS illegally leaked 47,000 taxpayers’ private data to DHS, inspector general confirms

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON – Ways and Means Committee Democratic members Jimmy Gomez (D-Calif.), Linda T. Sánchez (D-Calif.), Mike Thompson (D-Calif.) and Terri Sewell (D-Ala.) released the following joint statement after the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration confirmed that the Internal Revenue Service illegally leaked the confidential tax information of 47,000 taxpayers to the Department of Homeland Security.

In February, Representatives Gomez, Sánchez, Thompson, and Sewell led 14 Ways and Means Democratic colleagues in demanding an investigation into the leak.

“The inspector general confirmed what we knew from the start: what the Trump administration did was illegal,” the members said. “The IRS handed over private taxpayer information to DHS in clear violation of federal law and public trust.

“Immigrants pay their taxes trusting that their information won’t be weaponized against them. The Trump administration destroyed that trust on purpose.

“As troubling as the leak is, the inspector general’s failure to issue a single recommendation to prevent this from happening again is just as alarming. We’ll keep fighting to protect all taxpayers’ information from being leaked and to hold the Trump administration accountable.”

The inspector general’s report is available HERE.

Despite strict federal privacy laws protecting taxpayers, the IRS agreed in April 2025 to share sensitive personal information, including names and addresses, of individuals targeted for immigration enforcement. Federal courts have ruled that sharing this data violates taxpayers’ rights. The agreement was one of several instances where the Trump administration unlawfully violated the privacy rights of immigrants and working families.

Rep. Jimmy Gomez Votes to Pass Crucial Support for Ukraine

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) released the following statement after helping pass the Ukraine Support Act:

“I voted for this legislation to continue America’s support for the Ukrainian people as they defend their homes, their families, and their right to live free from Russia’s invasion.

“For years, Ukrainians have shown extraordinary resilience in the face of violence, displacement, and loss while continuing to fight for their country and their future. Abandoning them now would reward Vladimir Putin’s aggression and send a dangerous signal to authoritarian leaders around the world.

“The United States is stronger when we stand with our allies and support people fighting for freedom, security, and self-determination.”

Rep. Gomez Slams Senate Republicans for Passing $70 Billion Immigration Enforcement Slush Fund

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) released the following statement in response to Senate passage of Republican immigration enforcement bill:

“In the dead of night, Senate Republicans advanced a bill that would hand Donald Trump another $70 billion to expand his mass deportation agenda and supercharge ICE and CBP without accountability or meaningful reform.

“I’ve been inside these detention facilities because I fought to get inside them. After the Trump administration illegally blocked Members of Congress from conducting oversight, I sued them and won in federal court so we could continue carrying out inspections and expose what is happening behind closed doors.

“What I’ve seen and heard has stayed with me. I’ve met with families torn apart by these policies, children separated from their parents, spouses terrified their loved ones will disappear into a detention system, and people being held in dangerous and inhumane conditions. As the son of immigrants, those conversations hit close to home. No one should fear that a trip to work, school, or church could end with their family being ripped apart.

“Instead of reforming a broken system, or investing in lowering the cost of housing, childcare, and healthcare for working families, this bill gives ICE and CBP billions more to expand Trump’s mass deportation operation with even less accountability.

“I will vote no, and I will continue fighting in Congress, in the courts, and on the ground to defend the dignity, safety, and constitutional rights of every person.”

One Year After Trump's Attempted Federal Takeover in Los Angeles Rep. Jimmy Gomez Conducts Oversight Visit at ICE Detention Facility

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

LOS ANGELES, CA — Today, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) conducted an unannounced oversight visit at the B-18 federal detention facility in Los Angeles, marking one year since President Trump deployed federal forces to Los Angeles and dramatically escalated immigration enforcement operations across the region.

The visit comes as Rep. Gomez continues ongoing oversight efforts aimed at ensuring transparency, accountability, and proper treatment of individuals held in federal custody.

"For the past year, I've worked to hold the Trump administration accountable for its actions in Los Angeles," said Rep. Gomez. "When the administration tried to block congressional oversight, I fought back in court and won. Since then, I've continued using my lawful oversight authority to monitor conditions inside detention facilities and ensure the public gets answers."

Over the past year, Rep. Gomez has repeatedly sought information about federal immigration enforcement operations and detention conditions in Los Angeles. After being denied access to facilities where individuals were being held, Gomez challenged the administration's restrictions in court and successfully secured the right to conduct oversight visits.

Since then, Gomez has conducted multiple inspections of federal detention facilities, meeting directly with detainees, reviewing conditions inside facilities, and pressing federal officials for answers regarding the treatment of individuals in custody.

One year after federal forces were deployed to Los Angeles and immigration operations intensified across the region, Rep. Gomez continues to conduct oversight on behalf of the communities he represents and to ensure federal agencies remain accountable to the public.

Rep. Jimmy Gomez Statement on Lebanon War Powers Resolution

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) released the following statement after voting in favor of the Lebanon War Powers Resolution:

"I just voted to help ensure the U.S. doesn’t get involved in the conflict in Lebanon and to protect our troops from being drawn into another war in the Middle East.

"Let me be clear: Hezbollah is a terrorist organization, and nothing in this vote prevents the United States from defending itself or protecting our troops from terrorist threats.

"But the last thing working families need is another open-ended war that the U.S. has no part in.

"Congress has a constitutional responsibility to decide when and where the United States goes to war, and getting involved in Lebanon isn’t in the interest of Americans at home or abroad."

Rep. Jimmy Gomez Votes to End Trump’s War in Iran and Reassert Congress’s Authority

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following House passage of the Iran War Powers Resolution, Rep. Gomez released the following statement:

“This was the fourth time I voted to end Trump’s reckless war in Iran, and today, after months of delays, procedural roadblocks, and even an attempt by Republicans to cancel the vote altogether, the American people’s representatives passed this resolution and made their position undeniable: Trump must end this war.

“Trump blew past the 60-day deadline under the War Powers Resolution, then tried to tell the American people this war was suddenly ‘over’ while U.S. troops remained deployed and military operations continued.

“Families across the country have had enough. They are paying the price for Trump’s chaos through higher costs and growing uncertainty. American service members have paid the highest price of all, and more families have been forced to bear the unimaginable loss of a loved one because of this war. All while Trump refuses to take responsibility for the mess he created.

“The American people’s representatives have spoken. The Senate should pass this resolution immediately and send it to the President’s desk. Trump is out of excuses and out of room to pretend this war exists outside the law. He must end it now.”

Rep. Gomez on What Comes Next Following Passage of the Iran War Powers Resolution

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Gomez breaks down the Iran War Powers Resolution and what it means moving forward:

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Rep. Jimmy Gomez Sounds Alarm Over Trump's Appointment of Bill Pulte as Director of National Intelligence

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Jimmy Gomez, a member of the House Intelligence Committee, released the following statement regarding President Trump's appointment of Bill Pulte as Acting Director of National Intelligence:

“As a member of the House Intelligence Committee, I take seriously the responsibility of overseeing the agencies charged with keeping our country safe.

“At a time when the United States faces serious threats around the world and is engaged in an active war with Iran, I am deeply concerned by President Trump's decision to appoint Bill Pulte, someone with zero experience in intelligence or national security, as Acting Director of National Intelligence.

“The Director of National Intelligence coordinates the work of 18 intelligence agencies, oversees some of our nation's most sensitive intelligence operations, and is supposed to help inform decisions that can determine whether America goes to war. This is one of the most important positions in our government.

“Bill Pulte's background is in housing, not intelligence or national security, and the American people deserve confidence that the nation's top intelligence official was selected because they are qualified for the job. Instead, President Trump has once again chosen loyalty over competence, placing a political ally in a position that he has no right to be in. At a moment when the stakes couldn’t be higher, loyalty to the President shouldn’t be the qualifying factor for a position responsible for keeping our families and the entire nation safe.”

Rep. Jimmy Gomez Meets with Hunger-Striking Detainees During Oversight Visit at Adelanto ICE Detention Facility

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

ADELANTO, CA – Today, Rep. Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) returned to the Adelanto Detention Center to meet with detainees on a hunger strike protesting conditions inside the facility.

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