WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Carbajal Honors Cesar E. Chavez Legacy With Congressional Resolution Today, Representative Salud Carbajal (CA-24), a member of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, authored a resolution to honor civil rights and labor leader Cesar E. Chavez. "Cesar Chavez was a champion for justice, dignity, and the rights of workers everywhere," said Rep. Carbajal. "His legacy of resilience and unity continues to inspire us as we reject the divisive policies  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-California, issued the following news release on March 31, 2025: * * * Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz and U.S. Senator Alex Padilla Announce Bill to Establish the Cesar E. Chavez and the Farmworker Movement National Park WASHINGTON, D.C. -- On Cesar Chavez Day, Representative Raul Ruiz (D-Calif.-25) and U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) introduced bicameral legislation to create the Cesar E. Chavez and the Farmworker Movement National Historical Park. This bill would preserve the nationally significant  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Democratic Doctors Condemn Mass Layoffs at HHS, FDA, and CDC Firings affect divisions that respond to disease outbreaks, approve drugs, and provide health insurance coverage Washington, D.C. - Today, the Congressional Doctors Caucus released the following statement condemning RFK Jr.'s proposed mass layoffs at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) more PR

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * During National Nutrition Month, Reps. Chu, Fitzpatrick, Tonko, and Bacon Introduce Nutrition CARE Act to Expand Access to Eating Disorders Treatment WASHINGTON, D.C. -- On the last day of National Nutrition Month, Reps. Judy Chu (CA-28), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) Paul Tonko (NY-20), and Don Bacon (NE-02) introduced the Nutrition Counseling Aiding Recovery for Eating Disorders (Nutrition CARE) Act of 2025. This bipartisan bill would expand access to more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Jay Obernolte, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * House passes Rep. Obernolte's bipartisan bill to increase DOE transparency and accountability WASHINGTON - Rep. Jay Obernolte's (R-Hesperia) Cost-Share Accountability Act, aimed at improving transparency and government accountability within the Department of Energy, has passed the House of Representatives by a bipartisan vote of 405-0. The Cost-Share Accountability Act requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to submit public quarterly reports  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Rep. Cisneros Calls on Secretary Hegseth to Answer to House Armed Services Committee Washington, DC - In case you missed it, Congressman Gilbert R. Cisneros, Jr. (CA-31) and his Democratic House Armed Services Committee (HASC) colleagues called on HASC Chairman Mike Rogers (AL-03) to bring Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth before the committee and answer questions from lawmakers about the leak of detailed military strike plans via gr more PR

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Kim, Connolly Reintroduce Taiwan International Solidarity Act Washington, DC - Congresswoman Young Kim (R-CA), the Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on East Asia and Pacific, and Congressman Gerald E. Connolly (D-VA), a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Co-Chair of the bipartisan Congressional Taiwan Caucus, and the former President of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, introduced the Taiwan International Solidarity Act, bipartisan l more PR

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * MATSUI, ALLEN, WALBERG REINTRODUCE FUTURE NETWORKS ACT WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA-07), Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Congressman Rick Allen (R-GA-12), Vice Chair of the Communications and Technology Subcommittee, and Congressman Tim Walberg (R-MI-05), reintroduced the Future Uses of Technology Upholding Reliable and Enhanced (FUTURE) Networks Act, legislati more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Natural Disaster Victims Deserve Additional Time To Claim Tax Refunds Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) delivered the following remarks during House debate on H.R. 1491, the Disaster Related Extension of Deadlines Act. As prepared for delivery. "I rise today in strong support of H.R. 1491, the Disaster Related Extension of Deadlines Act, introduced by my Ways and Means col more PR

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Sen. Schiff Joins Sen. Padilla, Rep. Ruiz to Introduce Bill to Establish the Cesar E. Chavez and the Farmworker Movement National Park Washington, D.C. -- On Cesar Chavez Day, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Representative Raul Ruiz (D-Calif.-25) in introducing bicameral legislation to create the Cesar E. Chavez and the Farmworker Movement National Historical Park. This bill would preserve the  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Sen. Schiff Leads Senators in Demanding DHS Release Detained Harvard Medical School Researcher "Absent evidence that Petrova is a flight risk or a danger to the community, we strongly urge you to reconsider ICE's recent decision not to grant Petrova parole and exercise discretion within your authority to release her from detention while her asylum case is pending." "We urge the Administration to ensure full due process in her case and tak more PR

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Ruiz Introduce Bill to Establish the Cesar E. Chavez and the Farmworker Movement National Park WASHINGTON, D.C. -- On Cesar Chavez Day, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Representative Raul Ruiz (D-Calif.-25) introduced bicameral legislation to create the Cesar E. Chavez and the Farmworker Movement National Historical Park. This bill would preserve the nationally significant sites associated with Cesar E. Chavez and the farm work more PR

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Schiff, Panetta Lead California Democratic Delegation Demanding Continuation of Critical Food Programs WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff (both D-Calif.), along with Representative Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.-19), led all members of the California Democratic Congressional delegation in demanding that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reverse harmful federal program cancellations and freezes impacting stat more PR

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Pelosi Defends Congress's Article I Powers, Condemns Unlawful and Dangerous Shuttering of USAID Washington, D.C. -- Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi joined Ranking Member of the Judiciary Committee and co-chair of the Litigation and Rapid Response Task Force, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the Foreign Affairs Committee, Rep. Gregory Meeks, and Ranking Member of the Appropriations Subcommittee for National Security, Department of State, and Rel more PR

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Pelosi Joins California Democrats Demanding Continuation of Critical Food Programs Washington D.C. -- Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (CA-11) joined Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) and Democratic Members of the California Congressional Delegation in urging the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to reverse harmful decisions that cancel or freeze federal food assistance programs vital to California's farmers, food banks and families. more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on March 31, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Maxine Waters Calls Out Trump for Attacking the Homeless While Helping Billionaires Get Richer Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, released the following statement in response to President Trump's Executive Order directing the National Park Service to forcibly evict unhoused individuals fro more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on March 31, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Maxine Waters Slams Elon Musk's DOGE Infiltration of SEC Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, released this statement following reports that Elon Musk's DOGE has taken over the Securities and Exchanges Commission (SEC). Last month, Congresswoman Waters sent a letter to Acting SEC Chair Mark  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Maxine Waters Testifies Against Republican Bills to Jack up Big Bank Fees and Give Big Tech Free Rein to Scam Consumers Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, delivered the following testimony in front of the Rules Committee on two Congressional Review Act resolutions: S.J.Res.18, which would increase fees char more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-California, issued the following news release on March 31, 2025: * * * Rep. Aguilar Re-Introduces the No Hungry Kids in Schools Act Today, Rep. Pete Aguilar reintroduced the No Hungry Kids in Schools Act, which would expand access to meals for every student in America by allowing states to provide no-cost meal programs in public schools. "As a father, the thought of any child going hungry in school is devastating," said Rep. Pete Aguilar. "House Democrats believe that every child deserves a shot a more PR

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Rep. Jim Costa, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Jim Costa Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Expand Access to Dairy Products in SNAP WASHINGTON - U.S. Representatives Jim Costa (CA-21) and Nick Langworthy (NY-23), along with Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Roger Marshall (R-KS) introduced the Dairy Nutrition Incentive Program Act of 2025, bicameral, bipartisan legislation to expand dairy access for SNAP/food stamps recipients while supporting local farmers. "Dairy products play a vital role  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-California, issued the following news release on March 31, 2025: * * * Rep. Jimmy Gomez, Colleagues Demand Independent Intelligence Community Investigation into SignalGate WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Rep. Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) and all House Intelligence Committee Democrats are calling on Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and the Intelligence Community to launch an independent investigation into a Signal group chat where senior Trump administration officials shared detailed plans for a U.S more PR

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Panetta Leads California Delegation Members Demanding Continuation of Critical Food Programs Monterey, CA - United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) led the Democratic Members of the California Congressional Delegation in demanding the United States Department of Agriculture reverse harmful federal program cancelations and freezes impacting state food banks and farmers. Co-leading this effort alongside Rep. Panetta are Senators A more PR

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Young Kim's Record Ranked Among Most Effective in Congress Washington, DC - The Center for Effective Lawmaking (CEL) announced the release of the Legislative Effectiveness Scores (LES) for the 118 th Congress (2023-25). Rep. Young Kim (CA-40)'s record was ranked among the most effective, with her score being 8 th highest among House Republicans and 10 th highest in the House of Representatives. Her score was the highest of all representati more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Lofgren, Panetta, & CA Members of Congress Demand the Continuation of Critical Food Programs MONTEREY COUNTY, CA - U.S. Representative Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), Chair of the California Democratic Congressional Delegation, along with Rep. Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA), Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA), and Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (CA-11) led their California colleagues in demanding the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) r more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Jay Obernolte, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Obernolte, Beyer introduce bipartisan CREATE AI Act to expand access to artificial intelligence research tools WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representatives Jay Obernolte (R-CA) and Don Beyer (D-VA) introduced H.R. 2385, the Creating Resources for Every American To Experiment with Artificial Intelligence Act of 2025, or the CREATE AI Act, legislation that would establish the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR) to remove barrier more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-California, issued the following news release on March 31, 2025: * * * Reps. Sara Jacobs, Pramila Jayapal, Mark Takano Introduce Resolution Recognizing Transgender Day of Visibility Reps. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) and Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Co-Chairs of the Transgender Equality Task Force, and Rep. Mark Takano (CA-39), Chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus, introduced legislation to recognize Transgender Day of Visibility on March 31st, celebrate the many contributions and achievements of the trans more PR