Press Releases
Media Contact: Heather Wong (Lofgren) 202.225.3072; Jay Staunton (Honda) 202.225.3327
Washington, DC — Representatives Lofgren and Honda (D-San Jose) hailed the announcement that the City of San Jose will receive two Department of Transportation grants totaling $12.3 million for the Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport. The grants will provide funding for runway and taxiway rehabilitation and also fund the effort to reduce noise in the area surrounding the airport.
“Stories of Service” to be archived in Library of Congress for preservation
Media Contact: Heather Wong, 202.225.3072
Says protecting Inland Empire troops and their families should be Armed Forces’ top priority
Media Contact: Heather Wong, 202.225.3072
Says Outdated Metric Needs to Be Changed
Media Contact: Heather Wong, 202.225.3072
Washington, DC — U.S. Representative Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) today issued the following statement in opposition to Section 1404 of the National Defense Authorization Act, a provision based on outdated export control regimes as it relates to high performance technology:
San Jose Police Department to Receive Funds
Media Contact: Heather Wong (Lofgren), 202-225-3072; Jay Staunton (Honda): 202-225-2631
Washington, DC — Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren and Congressman Mike Honda (D-San Jose) announced today that the San Jose Police Department has been awarded a $400,000 grant to investigate child sexual exploitation by offenders using the Internet or online communications technology.
Officials Say Energy Refunds Are Long Overdue
Media Contact: David Thomas, 202.225.3072
Washington, DC — California’s Democratic leaders in the United States Congress and Sacramento announced today that they have jointly filed an amicus brief before the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit regarding the inflated prices California citizens and businesses were forced to pay during the 2000-2001 electricity crisis. The brief was filed on Thursday, May 6, 2004.
Today is the 10th Anniversary of Vietnam Human Rights Day
Media Contact: David Thomas, 202.225.3072
Washington, DC — Congresswoman Lofgren offered the following statement for the Congressional Record today on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of Vietnam Human Rights Day.
May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
Media Contact: David Thomas, 202.225.3072
Washington, DC — Congresswoman Lofgren offered the following statement for the Congressional Record today on the occasion of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.
“Over 100 Members of Congress work together in the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus to promote Asian Pacific American issues and concerns, led by my long-time friend and colleague, Congressman Mike Honda.”
California Democratic Congressional Leaders To Hold Press Conference On Energy Crisis Amicus Brief
Media Contact: David Thomas, 202.225.3072
New Funds to Enhance Security and Preparedness for San Jose
Media Contact: David Thomas, 202.225.3072
