Press Releases
March 3, 2020
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‘Adopts’ Mr. Truyen through the Defending Freedoms Project
"I stand behind Mr. Truyen and strongly urge the Vietnamese government to immediately release the religious-freedom fighter back to his family."
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February 27, 2020
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"With the announcement that the markup has been postponed for the USA FREEDOM Reauthorization Act, we would like to request that the Committee markup our bipartisan bill, the Safeguarding Americans' Private Records Act."
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February 26, 2020
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Eshoo, Lofgren Privacy Bill Receives Only ‘A’ Rating from Civil Liberties Leader
"The widespread support for the Online Privacy Act from organizations and experts is a rallying call for decisive action to protect Americans’ privacy."
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February 18, 2020
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"[We] have serious concerns over the utility of engaging these highly militarized units, which were never intended for routine immigration enforcement activities, in densely populated metropolitan areas."
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February 12, 2020
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"The Science Committee rightfully advanced measures to help ensure power service predictability while providing emergency resources, like backup power, for Californians and all Americans.”
February 12, 2020
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"I wish that today’s markup of the NO BAN Act wasn’t necessary. But unfortunately, it’s more important than ever."
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January 31, 2020
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"This Administration’s flagrant disregard for historical precedent, the separation of powers, and Congress’s lawmaking authority is dangerous for our democracy and for the rule of law."
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January 28, 2020
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122 Members of Congress submit an Amicus Brief in Flores v Barr to ensure there are minimum health and safety requirements for the custody of children.
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January 25, 2020
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"Our country, state and the East Bay community have lost a great leader with the passing of Representative Fortney ‘Pete’ Stark."
January 24, 2020
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Reps. Lofgren, Davidson, Jayapal, Gaetz, Blumenauer & Yoho Join Senators in Effort to End NSA Mass Surveillance of Phone Records, Protect Against FISA Abuse, Close Secret Law Loopholes & Expand Oversight of Government Surveillance
"Congress must do its job to uphold the Constitution by reforming Section 215 to ensure it isn’t misused to spy on Americans."