WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release: Today, Rep. Jared Huffman (CA-02) was announced as Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Committee for the 119th Congress. "It is the honor of my lifetime to win this election and be named Ranking Member of the Natural Resources Committee. My entire career has been centered around natural resources from my time as an attorney at the Natural Resources Defense Council to the past twelve years serv more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Rep. Earl L. Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA), Chair of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials, today released the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved California's waiver to implement its de facto ban on gas-powered vehicles: "The dangerously radical Biden-Harris administration is doubling down on its rush-to-green agenda t more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Mike Levin, D-California, issued the following news release: Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar appointed Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) the Chair of the Committee on Caucus Rules for the 119th Congress and named additional Members to the panel. "Congressman Mike Levin is a dedicated public servant who works tirelessly to improve the lives of his constituents and make Congress more responsive to the concerns of the American People," said Chairman Pete Aguil more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Barbara Lee, D-California, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-12) on Tuesday delivered her final remarks on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives as a member of Congress. "For 26 years now, it has been the privilege of my lifetime to serve my incredible constituents of California's 12th Congressional district," said Lee. Lee has been a member of Congress for over 25 years. During her quarter century of service, Lee has been a  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Norma J. Torres, D-California, issued the following news release: Sends Letter to Chairman Calling for Bipartisan Action to New January 6 Report Washington Today, Rep. Norma J. Torres (CA-35), Ranking Member of the House Administration Subcommittee on Oversight, issued a statement expressing her disappointment with the actions and priorities of the Subcommittee on Oversight Chairman Barry Loudermilk. The Congresswoman sent a letter to Chairman Loudermilk to highligh more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Norma J. Torres, D-California, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) voted against the Republican stop-gap federal funding bill the Continuing Resolution (CR) citing deep concerns over reckless provisions that undermine critical health care services and grant unchecked spending authority to President-elect Donald Trump for the next two years. "This Republican funding bill betrays the American people and represents hypocrisy  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Rep. Norma J. Torres, D-California, issued the following news release: Today, Rep. Norma J. Torres (CA-35), a senior member of the Appropriations committee that oversees all federal funding, voted in favor of a bipartisan Continuing Resolution (CR) to keep the federal government open and ensure essential services continue for families across the nation. The legislation includes robust funding to address disaster relief, key health programs, and child care that benefit the more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following news release: From the Speaker Emerita's Press Office: House Republicans are threatening to shut down the government after Elon Musk, their biggest donor, threw a temper tantrum online and Donald Trump ordered them to kill a bipartisan funding bill. A Republican government shutdown would hurt working families, damage our economy, interrupt vital services, endanger our national security, and force millions of our troo more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Ted Lieu, D-California, issued the following news release: Today, Speaker Mike Johnson and Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries received the comprehensive report and key findings produced by the bipartisan House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence. Developed in consultation with committees of jurisdiction, the report includes guiding principles and forward-looking recommendations that may be appropriate to advance America's leadership in AI innovation responsibly."Bec more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release: Representative Jared Huffman (D-CA-02) and U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) today led the reintroduction of the Keep It in the Ground Act--comprehensive legislation to stop new fossil fuel extraction on public lands and in public waters. "The climate crisis is happening now. Communities across the country are already facing the effects of climate change, and it's critical we reduce emissions by keeping  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-California, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) released the following statement after voting 'yes' to keep the government open: "Once again, Democrats had to rescue Speaker Johnson and his dysfunctional Republican Majority from their own ineptitude. Today marked the fifth time Democrats swooped in to save the day and keep the government open this Congress alone. Yet, we had to do so begrudging more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-California, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) joined Western Hemisphere Subcommittee Chairwoman Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27), Ranking Member Joaquin Castro (TX-20), and Reps. Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), Carlos Gimenez (FL-28), Joe Wilson (SC-02), Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Ami Bera (CA-06), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25), Norma Torres (CA-35), Dina Titus (NV-03), Jonathan Jackson (IL-01), Syl more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Barbara Lee, D-California, issued the following news release: Bill to study impacts of SESTA/FOSTA on sex workers' health, safety and trafficking investigations; letter pushes agencies to undertake national study Text of Bill (PDF) | Text of Letter (PDF) | One Pager (PDF) Representatives Barbara Lee (D-Calif.), Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) and U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) , led lawmakers in reintroducing the SAFE SEX Workers Study Act,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-California, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07), issued the following statement after the House passed a government funding bill to prevent a shutdown. "Today, I voted to prevent a devastating shutdown and keep the government funded," said Congresswoman Matsui. "This is a victory for the American people. This package contains a one-year farm bill extension, necessary health extenders, as well as $110 billi more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following news release: San Francisco Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi released the following statement: "On the eve of a deadline to fulfill our responsibility to meet the needs of the American people by funding the government, unelected billionaire Elon Musk has ordered his puppet President-elect and House Republicans to break the bipartisan agreement reached by House and Senate Democrats and Republicans to keep government open." more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Ted Lieu, D-California, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) praised the House passage of the Federal Judiciary Stabilization Act, which will make 10 temporary federal judgeships permanent. One of those judgeships includes a position in southern California. This bipartisan bill introduced by Rep. Lieu and Congressman Lance Gooden (R-TX) will help mitigate issues courts across the country have had with high caseloads more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 -- Rep. Ami Bera, D-California, issued the following news release: U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) released a statement following his vote for a bipartisan continuing resolution to avert a government shutdown and fund the government through March 14, 2025: "As we have done time and time again throughout the 118th Congress, House Democrats delivered the necessary votes to keep the government open and protect millions of Americans from the devastating impacts of a  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-California, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Salud Carbajal (CA-24) is calling out House Republicans for dragging their feet on finalizing government funding for the current fiscal year, leaving more than $14,000,000 in funding specifically designated for Central Coast projects in limbo. The failure to reach a bipartisan deal has forced Congress to resort to a stopgap government funding resolution this week. "Republican leaders more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-California, issued the following news release: Rep. Salud Carbajal (CA-24) voted today on a clean extension of government funding that averts a costly government shutdown. "After days of bending to the will of unelected billionaires and the chaotic whims of the President elect, Republicans have moved forward a deal similar to the one they killed earlier this week Sadly, this chaos in governing has further become the norm for Republican leadership,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 -- Rep. Mike Levin, D-California, issued the following news release: Oceanside, CA Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) announced Justin Tam as the winner of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge for California's 49th Congressional District. The local high school student created FindFoodPantries, an app which creates a central directory for locating nearby food banks to help address food insecurity. Justin was inspired to create the app after volunteering and coming face to face wi more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Rep. Mike Levin, D-California, issued the following news release: Tonight, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) released the following statement regarding his final vote for the 2025 short-term government funding bill. "I just voted for a bill to fund the government and avoid a catastrophic shutdown right before the holiday season. "Democrats prevailed over the demands of Elon Musk and Donald Trump. "Time and time again, Democrats have been the adults in the room to prevent House R more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Barbara Lee, D-California, issued the following news release: Lee also announced Congresswoman Robin Kelly will lead the fight to reauthorize PEPFAR in the 119th Congress Representative Barbara Lee (CA-12), co-chair and co-founder of the Congressional HIV/AIDS Caucus, today reintroduced legislation to extend the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, or PEPFAR. Lee worked with President George W. Bush and a broad community of activists, community leaders and cl more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-California, issued the following news release: Yesterday, the U.S. Senate approved by unanimous consent Congressman Salud Carbajal's (CA-24) bill to rename the U.S. Post Office on E. Battles Road in Santa Maria in honor of Larry Lavagnino, the City's former Mayor, City Councilmember, and longtime resident. "Every community should be so lucky to have a Larry Lavagnino," said Rep. Carbajal. "A community champion such as Mayor Lavagnino is well deserv more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release: Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02) along with Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) today introduced the Nautical Oversight Safety and Protection of Inflammable Liquids by Law in the Sea (NO SPILLS) Act, which would strengthen the review process by which the Maritime Administration (MARAD) approves a license for the construction or maintenance of a deepwater port for foss more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-California, issued the following news release: Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) released the following statement on the House's passage of a Continuing Resolution: "Tonight, I voted to avoid a potentially disastrous government shutdown ahead of the holidays. "Since October, Democrats and Republicans negotiated in good faith to develop a bipartisan bill to fund our government. Republicans set the total amount of funding in the bill. Yet hours be more PR