Press Releases

Lofgren, Administrators, & Aspiring Chefs Celebrate $1 Million in Federal Funding for Culinary School Expansion at Rancho Cielo

"Rancho Cielo’s programs set students and families on paths to success to secure good-paying jobs in stable and growing industries."

Rep. Lofgren Announces $10K to Support Arts Education in San Jose

"San Jose is a hub for art and culture, and I’m proud to announce this federal funding that will help promote greater diversity within our community."

Reps. Lofgren, Panetta Announce $1M in Federal Funding to Expand Railway Services Along the Central Coast

"Thanks in part to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which Democrats passed in the last Congress, more people in California will have access to reliable rail service to and from different areas."

Lofgren & Local Leaders Celebrate Nearly $2 Million in Federal Funding for Water Infrastructure in Salinas & Watsonville

"The two community projects receiving a federal cash infusion will make needed improvements in Salinas and Watsonville."

Rep. Lofgren Announces $16.2M+ in Federal Funding to Make Roads Safer in Morgan Hill and Salinas

"This important funding will help the cities of Morgan Hill and Salinas improve road conditions and advance safety plans."

Rep. Lofgren Announces Nearly $1.4M for Health Care Centers in San Benito County

"San Benito Health Foundation plays a crucial role in San Benito County, and I’m proud to announce this federal funding."

Rep. Zoe Lofgren Secures Community Project Funding Totaling More Than $50 Million for CA-18 in Government Funding Legislation

"I am so pleased that the House-passed government funding legislation included funding for projects that will help farmworkers, homeless veterans, underserved communities, and all working families in the 18th District."

Lofgren, Panetta, Padilla, Butler Call on Biden Admin to Support Additional Funding for Pajaro River Levee Upgrades

"As you develop the President’s Budget for FY25, we request that you include full funding for this vital project."

Rep. Lofgren Announces Guest for State of the Union Address

"Mahmood Habibi was unlawfully arrested in August 2022, and his father is joining me in the Capitol to call attention to his family’s plight."

Reps. Lofgren, Panetta Announce $74M in Federal Loans to Improve Water Infrastructure in Santa Cruz County

"We applaud the EPA for providing these two low-interest federal loans that will help sustain ecosystems, strengthen local economies, and protect our water supply."