Press Releases

Ranking Member Lofgren's Statement on National Academies Extreme Weather and Climate Events Attribution Report

(Washington, DC) – Today, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) released a report titled, "Attribution of Extreme Weather and Climate Events and Their Impacts." The report, according to the NASEM, "provides a comprehensive assessment of the current capabilities of extreme event attribution (EEA) — a scientific field that analyzes whether and to what extent human-caused climate change influenced an individual extreme weather event, such as a specific heat wave or hurricane."

Ranking Member Lofgren's Opening Statement at Hearing on Space Commerce's Mission Authorization Proposal

(Washington, DC) — Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology is holding a Space Subcommittee hearing titled, “A Review of the Office of Space Commerce’s Mission Authorization Proposal.”

Lofgren, Torres, Chu, & Sherman Lead CA Democratic Delegation in Demanding Disaster Aid for January 2025 LA Wildfires

President Trump’s June 24, 2026, supplemental request included $67.1 billion for the Iran War, ignoring the $34 billion needed by CA and the billions more desperately needed by over 30 other States, Tribes, and Territories to rebuild their communities after natural disasters.

Lofgren, Warren, Wyden, Van Hollen Lead New Probe Into Cantor Fitzgerald, USAR After $1.6 Billion Trump Administration Deal

"The circumstances around how this deal came together raise serious questions about Secretary Lutnick’s exposure to federal conflicts of interest and bribery laws.”

Ranking Member Lofgren Demands Reversal of Changes Made to NSF Award Policies

"Ultimately, the downfall of the proposed OMB rule would be a victory for American science, but an indictment of the Trump Administration’s competence and respect for the rule of law.”

Ranking Member Lofgren Applauds Passage of Ten AI Bills, Commits to Fighting for Democratic AI Priorities

"I’m thankful to my colleagues, both Democratic and Republican, who worked so hard to get these bills to this finish line.”

Ranking Member Lofgren's Opening Statement at Full Committee Markup of 10 AI Bills

"These are all smart and essential bills that reflect the bipartisan, future-looking nature of this committee."

Lofgren Introduces Legislation Aimed at Improving AI Labeling Practices

"This legislation will bring together experts to evaluate how voluntary disclosures can best advance consumer safety, transparency, and trust."

Ranking Member Lofgren's Opening Statement at Hearing on Safeguarding Federal Research Funds

"It’s no exaggeration to say that during the Trump era, the fraud is coming from inside the house."

Ranking Member Lofgren Pushes for Public Hearing on Jim O’Neill as Next NSF Director

“Mr. O’Neill is largely untested on matters related to stewarding the crown jewel of this nation’s scientific enterprise."