Press Releases

Rep. Lofgren and Judiciary Committee Vote to Protect Dreamers, Offer Opportunity to Obtain Lawful Permanent Residence

May 23, 2019 Press Release
House Judiciary Committee Passes Dream Act that Protects Undocumented Immigrants from Deportation if Brought Here as Children Under Age 18

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif) and the House Judiciary Committee voted to pass the Dream Act of 2019, legislation that protects "Dreamers"—many of whom are undocumented immigrants brought to the United States as children—from deportation.

Issues:
Immigration

Rep. Lofgren Applauds House Passing Landmark Bill that Would Protect LGBTQ Americans from Workplace and Housing Discrimination

May 17, 2019 Press Release
House Passes Equality Act that Would Prohibit Americans from Being Fired or Denied Housing Because of Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity

 

Rep. Lofgren Votes to Hold Attorney General Barr in Contempt for Refusing to Hand Congress Full Mueller Report

May 8, 2019 Press Release
Despite Subpoenas, Trump and his Allies Continue to Stonewall House Judiciary Committee and American Public

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif) and the House Judiciary Democratic Majority voted to hold U.S. Attorney General William Barr in contempt for failing to comply with the Committee’s subpoena for the full, unredacted report prepared by Special Counsel Robert Muller and the underlying evidence related to the Special Counsel’s investigation.

Rep. Zoe Lofgren statement on the redacted Mueller Report

April 18, 2019 Press Release

SAN JOSE, CA – Today, U.S. Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.), a senior member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement regarding the release of the report written by Special Counsel Robert Mueller:

House Passes Historic Anti-Corruption and Democracy Reform Legislation

March 8, 2019 Press Release
Lofgren manages bill to restore the promise of our nation’s democracy, end the culture of corruption in Washington, and reduce the role of money in politics. House adopts Lofgren amendments to establish and finance a voluntary small-dollar campaign finance matching system to amplify the power of small-dollar contributions and limit influence of big donors.
Today, after Zoe Lofgren managed floor debate for three days, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1, the For the People Act, a sweeping reform bill to clean up corruption in Washington, make it easier to vote, and give every day Americans more power in our democracy by a 234 – 193 vote.

Santa Clara County Congressional Delegation Applauds Purchase of O’Connor and Saint Louise Hospitals

March 1, 2019 Press Release
Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose), Anna G. Eshoo (D-Palo Alto), Ro Khanna (D-Santa Clara), and Jimmy Panetta (D-Carmel) applauded the closure of the bankruptcy sale of the O’Connor and Saint Louise hospitals to Santa Clara County.
Issues:
Health Care

Committee on House Administration Passes Historic Anti-Corruption and Fair Elections Reform Legislation

February 27, 2019 Press Release
Today, by a 6-3 vote, the Committee on House Administration passed H.R. 1, the For the People Act, to clean up corruption in Washington, make it easier to vote, and give every day Americans more power in our democracy.

Statement on Detainment of She’yaa “21 Savage” Bin Abraham-Joseph

February 11, 2019 Press Release
Zoe Lofgren released a statement regarding the detention of She’yaa Bin Abraham-Joseph, professionally known as “21 Savage”
Issues:
Immigration

Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Eliminate Arbitrary Per-Country Limits to Employment-Based Visas

February 7, 2019 Press Release
Zoe Lofgren, Ken Buck, and 112 bipartisan members introduced the Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act – a bill to reform the legal immigration system by eliminating per-country percentage limits that cause backlogs in the employment-based green card system.
Issues:
Immigration

Lofgren leads Letter to Attorney General Becerra in Support of County Effort to Purchase Hospitals

January 31, 2019 Press Release
Zoe Lofgren released a letter to California Attorney General Xavier Becerra signed by the Santa Clara County Congressional Delegation in support of the County's efforts to purchase the O'Connor and Saint Louise hospitals.
Issues:
Health Care

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