Press Releases

Media Contact: Christine Glunz, 202.225.3072

Washington, DC — Representatives Lofgren and Honda (D-San Jose) announced today that the City of San Jose will receive $3.6 million in grants from the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) to develop integrated communications networks among emergency response agencies.

Media Contact: Christine Glunz, 202.225.3072

Washington, DC — Today, U.S. Representative Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) issued the following statement regarding the Internet Tax Nondiscrimination Act, H.R. 49. o:p>

Media Contact: Christine Glunz, 202.225.3072

Washington, DC — Today, U.S. Representative Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose)issued the following statement during the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom press conference regarding the recent human rights violations and the lack of fundamental freedoms in Vietnam.o:p>

“I look forward to the day when we no longer need to hold these press conferences.

“The Invisible Battleground: What the Department of Homeland Security Is Doing to Make America’s Cyberspace More Secure”

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Legislation Extends Health Benefits to Filipino Veterans of World War II

Media Contact: Christine Glunz, 202.225.3072

Washington, DC — The House of Representatives passed the Veterans Health Care Improvement Act of 2003 in a voice vote this week, extending VA health benefits to Filipino Veterans of World War II who currently reside in the United States. Congresswoman Lofgren praised passage of this bill.o:p>

Washington, DC — Representatives Lofgren and Honda (D-San Jose) announced today that the City of San Jose and Santa Clara County will receive grants totaling $21.7 million. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grants include funding for Community Development Block Grants, the HOME Investment Partnership Program, the Emergency Shelter Grant Program and the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS.

President Bush Proposes Expansion to Program in State of the Union but Cuts its Fundin

Media Contact: Christine Glunz, 202.225.3072

San Jose, CA — During a service day event held at Kennedy Elementary School in San Jose today, U.S. Representative Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) called on President Bush and Republicans in Congress to carry out the promises made about AmeriCorps.

Media Contact: Christine Glunz, 202.225.3072

Washington, DC — Representatives Lofgren and Honda (D-San Jose) announced today that the City of San Jose will receive 3 grants totaling $17.8 million for the Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport. The grants will provide funding for runway rehabilitation, taxiway improvements, safety enhancement and capacity. The grants also provide funding to reduce noise in the area surrounding the airport, and for an Aircraft Rescue Firefighting Vehicle.o:p>