Press Releases

Ranking Member Lofgren Slams Trump Administration for Plan to Politicize Research Funding Process, Undermine Expert Review

"With this proposed regulation, American leadership in science is dealt a fatal blow."

Rep. Barragán leads California Democratic Congressional Delegation in Letter to CMS, Urging Reversal of Decision to Freeze $1.1 Billion in Federal Funds to Home Care for Seniors and People with Disabilities

Congressional Republicans and the Trump Administration are harming patients through $1 trillion in cuts to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act and undermining actual efforts to fight fraud."

Reps. Lofgren, Mullin, Rivas, Whitesides Conduct Unannounced Oversight Visit to ICE Facility

"Congress has the authority and responsibility to conduct oversight and ensure that all individuals in federal custody are treated in accordance with the law."

Ranking Member Lofgren Calls Out Trump Admin for Illegal Use of CHIPS and Science Funds

“This announcement is illegal and troubling on so many levels.”

Ranking Member Lofgren's Opening Statement at Environment Subcommittee Hearing

"Disruption of water systems, at minimum, could lead to a health crisis and economic uncertainty."

Lofgren Statement on the Passing of Barney Frank

"I'm thankful for the years I had the chance to serve with him. My thoughts are with his family."

Ranking Member Lofgren's Opening Statement at Markup of H.R. 8748, H.R. 8790, and H.R. 7129

"I enthusiastically support all three bills before us today. I am also happy to see the first Democratic Member led bill on the docket since June of last year."

Lofgren, House Democrats Condemn Termination of National Science Board Members

"Purging the 22 scientists who are responsible for guiding NSF is the nail in the coffin for an agency that has weathered 15 months of attacks by you and your ignorant cronies.”

Ranking Member Lofgren Appalled by White House Decision to Name Brian Hughes De Facto Head of Kennedy Space Center

"I am deeply concerned that Brian Hughes, a political hack that has a proven record of harming the agency, has been named the de facto Director of Kennedy Space Center."

Lofgren Commemorates 51 Years Since Black April

"This solemn day is also an opportunity to reflect on the many contributions the Vietnamese diaspora has made to California and to our country. I'm immensely proud to represent tens of thousands of Vietnamese Americans, and I will always use my voice in Congress to advocate for the release of political prisoners in Vietnam and for human rights globally."