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Rep. Jimmy Gomez Introduces Bill Blocking Trump From Putting His Signature on U.S. Currency

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Jimmy Gomez introduced legislation to prohibit the signature of President Donald Trump from appearing on United States currency or securities.

The bill comes after the Trump Administration announced plans to place Donald Trump’s signature on U.S. currency for the first time in American history, ending a tradition that has existed for more than 165 years.

“I introduced this bill because no sitting President should be allowed to use the nation’s currency to personally promote themselves,” said Rep. Jimmy Gomez. “Trump wants to slap his name on buildings, airports, and now the dollar bill, but U.S. currency belongs to the American people, not the President. This is the kind of thing you see from dictators and wannabe strongmen who think the country belongs to them, and I will not just go along with another one of Trump’s vanity projects.”

Under current law, U.S. paper currency includes the signatures of the Treasury Secretary and Treasurer of the United States. Trump’s proposal would remove the Treasurer’s signature and replace it with his own.

The legislation would amend title 31 of the United States Code to prohibit the issuance of United States currency or securities containing the signature of an individual during any period in which that individual is serving as President.

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NBC News | House Democrat to introduce bill to bar Trump's signature from appearing on dollar bills

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

By Raquel Coronell Uribe

A California Democrat is set to introduce a bill that would block Trump’s signature from appearing on paper currency.

Rep. Jimmy Gomez will put the bill forth tomorrow morning, his press secretary, Billy Berler, said in an email. The planned bill, which would face an uphill battle to become law, would prohibit a sitting president from signing U.S. currency and securities.

“I introduced this bill because no sitting President should be allowed to use the nation’s currency to personally promote themselves,” Gomez said in a news release announcing his bill. “Trump wants to slap his name on buildings, airports, and now the dollar bill, but U.S. currency belongs to the American people, not the President.”

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Politico | House bill would bar Trump's signature from US currency

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

By Aiden Reiter

Rep. Jimmy Gomez plans to introduce a bill Thursday to stop the Trump administration’s efforts to put the president’s signature on dollar bills.

Gomez’s (D-Calif.) proposal would make it illegal for any sitting U.S. president to put their name on the nation’s currency.

The bill comes a few days after the Treasury Department announced it would put President Donald Trump’s signature on new bills in “honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States of America.”

“Trump wants to slap his name on buildings, airports, and now the dollar bill, but U.S. currency belongs to the American people, not the President,” Gomez said. “No sitting president should be allowed to use the nation’s currency to personally promote themselves.”

The Treasury and the treasurer, who oversees the printing of U.S. currency, did not specify where the signature will appear on U.S. currency, which bills it will appear on or when, and did not respond to a request for comment.

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MSNOW | Rep. Gomez Blasts Trump and Republicans for Deploying ICE & CBP to U.S. Airports

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT

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Gomez Grills Intelligence Chiefs, Exposes Lack of Evidence for War Justification

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WATCH: Rep. Gomez blasts Trump's intelligence officials during House Intelligence Committee hearing

WASHINGTON, D.C. — As U.S. military operations continue in Iran, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) sharply questioned top intelligence officials, exposing glaring inconsistencies, evasions, and a troubling admission: the intelligence community cannot clearly support claims that Iran posed an imminent nuclear threat.

Rep. Gomez repeatedly asked Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard whether she still stands by her prior testimony that Iran was not building a nuclear weapon. She declined to give a clear yes-or-no answer. CIA Director John Ratcliffe similarly avoided confirming that earlier assessment.

Rep. Gomez also pointed to President Trump’s public dismissal of intelligence findings, noting that officials would not directly respond when asked whether the President should rely on their assessments.

Key Excerpts from Rep. Gomez’s Questioning:

Intelligence Officials Admit that Trump May Ignore Intelligence in War:
Gomez: “Yesterday, you said the only person who can determine what is an 'imminent threat' is the President of the United States. Do you stand by that statement?”

Gabbard: “Yes I do.”

Gomez: "Director Ratcliffe, do you agree with that assessment?"

Ratcliffe: "The President as Commander in Chief gets to make a decision about what's an imminent threat."

Gomez: “If the President can determine and ignore what you're doing, why do you guys even have a job? Why do you even advise him?”

Gomez Questioning Exposes that Basis for Iran War Doesn't Exist:
Gomez: “Director Gabbard, last year you testified that Iran was not building a nuclear weapon. Do you stand by that statement, yes or no?”

Gabbard: “Context matters—”

Gomez: “I reclaim my time. It’s an easy answer, you either stand by what you said last year or not.”

No clear evidence Iran posed an imminent threat:
Gomez: “Were they weeks away from achieving a nuclear weapon, yes or no?”

Gabbard: “This is a serious matter—”

Gomez: “Were they weeks away or not? The American people need to know if this was an imminent threat or not.”

DNI Gabbard Can't Answer Who Poses Greater Threat: North Korea or Iran:
Gomez: “Director Gabbard, you said that North Korea has intercontinental ballistic missiles that can reach the [United States]. Yet, the Defense Department said that Iran was at least 10 years away from that capability. Which one is the more serious threat? North Korea or Iran?”

Gabbard: “These threats are taken within the context of the total body of intelligence reporting.”

Gomez: “That’s my point. It’s not just about having the capability of building a weapon, it’s if they can actually deliver that weapon, if they have the intention of doing that.”

Gomez: “We haven’t heard that they were weeks away. We haven’t heard that they were months away. That’s what we’re waiting for.”

Gomez: “Imminent to me means they're mobilizing troops. They're moving things into position, artillery. They're getting ready to attack. But everything that we've heard is that this is not the case”

MS NOW | Rep. Gomez Grills Top Intelligence Officials Over Iran War

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT

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USA Today | 'Were you lying or not?' Gabbard questioned on past Iran nuclear weapons testimony, Trump briefings

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT

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Gomez Launches National Push to Tackle America’s Caregiving Cost Crisis

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Dads Caucus Chair Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) convened the first-ever National Summit on the Caregiving Crisis, bringing together Members of Congress, labor leaders, advocates, and policy experts to confront a key driver of rising costs for American families: the high cost of care.

The summit marked a growing effort within the Democratic Caucus, led by Rep. Gomez and a coalition of House leaders, to elevate caregiving as a central cost-of-living issue, and to advance policies that lower costs, support caregivers, and strengthen the care economy.

Throughout the day, Members of Congress, policy experts, and advocates outlined a forward-looking agenda to rebuild care infrastructure, expand access to affordable childcare, establish national paid family and medical leave, strengthen the caregiving workforce, and expand home and community-based services for seniors and people with disabilities.

Senator Andy Kim (NJ), a founding member of the Congressional Dads Caucus during his time in the House, delivered the keynote address, highlighting the growing pressures facing families in the “sandwich generation” who are balancing care for children and aging parents at the same time.

At a midday press conference, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA), Congressional Progressive Caucus Chair Greg Casar (TX), and New Democrat Coalition Chair Brad Schneider (IL) joined Rep. Gomez and other members of the Dads Caucus to underscore a shared commitment across the Democratic caucus to lower the cost of care and deliver relief for working families.

“I convened the first-ever Dads Caucus National Summit on the Caregiving Crisis to bring leaders, advocates, and families together to chart a path forward," said Dads Caucus Chair Gomez. "Childcare is unaffordable, care workers are underpaid, families caring for aging parents are stretched to the brink, and most Americans still don’t have basic paid family leave. We need real solutions to bring down costs and make care affordable for the millions of Americans who depend on it.”

“I am extremely lucky that my baby has a safe, loving place to go every day. Many Americans are not so lucky. Raising a child in America is too hard and too expensive. Democrats must put forward bold, simple solutions for childcare that every single family can afford,” said Progressive Caucus Chair Greg Casar.

The summit builds on Rep. Gomez’s broader effort to elevate affordability issues in Congress. Last year, he hosted the National Summit on the Housing Affordability Crisis to address rising housing costs, another major driver of household costs. Together, housing and caregiving represent two of the largest financial burdens facing households nationwide.

Rep. Gomez founded the Congressional Dads Caucus to challenge outdated assumptions about caregiving and to elevate policies that support working families. What began as a small group has grown to more than 50 Members of Congress, including Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Members from across the Democratic caucus reflecting growing momentum to treat caregiving as a national economic priority.

The National Caregiving Summit is part of an ongoing effort led by Rep. Gomez and his colleagues to build a modern affordability agenda focused on lowering costs for working families, and to position caregiving at the center of that work moving forward.

CBS News | Rep. Gomez Blasts Trump Administration for Iran War and Claims Lies Are Being Fed to Americans

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT

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Reps. Gomez, Sánchez, and DelBene Introduce Resolution Demanding Transparency on IRS Sharing of Private Taxpayer Data with DHS

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Representatives Jimmy Gomez (D-Calif.), Linda Sánchez (D-Calif.), and Suzan DelBene (D-Wash.) introduced a Resolution of Inquiry (ROI) demanding that the Department of Treasury and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) turn over all records related to the IRS’s illegal sharing of private taxpayer information with immigration enforcement.

This Resolution of Inquiry requires Treasury and DHS to provide a full accounting of how this data-sharing agreement was carried out and whether federal privacy laws were violated. The agencies would be required to turn over the records within 14 days of adoption.

For decades, federal law has made clear that taxpayer information is confidential and can't be used for unrelated enforcement purposes. This agreement raises serious concerns about opening the door for sensitive tax records, including those filed by immigrants who pay into the system using Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITINs), to be used for immigration enforcement.

The resolution focuses on the “Memorandum of Understanding for the Exchange of Information for Nontax Criminal Enforcement” between Treasury and DHS and seeks all related documents that show how taxpayer information was requested, accessed, or shared under that agreement, along with any safeguards that were supposed to protect confidentiality.

This effort builds on previous oversight and accountability work led by Reps. Gomez and Sánchez, who have repeatedly raised the alarm about the misuse of confidential tax information. They have previously pressed the administration for transparency around the agreement and sought accountability for improper disclosures.

“I introduced this resolution because I won't allow confidential taxpayer information to be weaponized to fuel Trump’s personal national police force,” said Rep. Jimmy Gomez. “When immigrants are told to file their taxes, follow the law, and contribute to this country, they shouldn't have to fear that the same information they provided in good faith will be handed over and used against them for an immigration raid. We aren't going to stand by and allow our tax system to be hijacked and turned into an arm of Trump’s anti-immigrant deportation machine.”

“The Trump administration believes it can ignore the law and secretly pass along private taxpayer information,” said Rep. Sánchez. “Illegally using sensitive taxpayer data to advance the president’s cruel, anti-immigrant agenda is a blatant and dangerous abuse of power. Congress must investigate, determine the full extent of what was shared and hold those responsible for this breach accountable.”

“Last week, a court confirmed that the Trump administration illegally provided confidential taxpayer data to DHS, violating the law over 42,000 times. Trump officials’ willingness to so brazenly violate people’s basic privacy protections demonstrates that everyone’s tax data is at risk. Americans deserve answers about how this happened, the full extent of this arrangement, and what’s going to be done to prevent it from happening again. It is beyond the pale that Democrats are the only ones calling for oversight and accountability for this breach of data and trust,” said Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01).

The introduction of the resolution comes ahead of IRS CEO, Frank Bisignano, testifying before the House Ways and Means Committee and follows ongoing litigation over the legality of the IRS–DHS data-sharing agreement.

In addition to Gomez, Sánchez, and DelBene, the resolution is co-sponsored by Representatives Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas), John Larson (D-Conn.), Danny Davis (D-Ill.), Judy Chu (D-Calif.), Gwen Moore (D-Wis.), Brendan Boyle (D-Pa.), Don Beyer (D-Va.), Dwight Evans (D-Pa.), Brad Schneider (D-Ill.), Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.), Steven Horsford (D-Nev.), Stacey Plaskett (D-V.I.), Mike Thompson (D-CA), Terri Sewell (AL) and Tom Suozzi (D-N.Y.).

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