Press Releases

Rep. Zoe Lofgren Statement Ahead of Surveillance Reform Markup in House Judiciary Committee

"I am proud of the strong measures up for discussion that would dramatically curb surveillance abuse and protect Americans' civil liberties, while preserving national security."

Reps. Lofgren, Panetta Announce $640K in Federal Funding to Make Roads Safer in Monterey County

"We’re glad to announce federal funding for Monterey County to develop and advance plans that will help make roads safer for everyone."

Rep. Zoe Lofgren: I Will Vote to Expel Rep. George Santos

"As a former chair of the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (now named the Ethics Committee), I am confident that a vote to expel Rep. Santos is not only warranted, but also squarely fits within the House’s obligations under Article I, Section 5 of the U.S. Constitution."

Rep. Lofgren Announces $1.5M+ for Law Enforcement Transparency, Violence Prevention, & Counseling Services in Salinas & Watsonville

"I’m pleased to announce federal funding for equipment that improves transparency and for organizations that support victims in the Salinas Valley."

Reps. Panetta and Lofgren Announce New Federal Funding for Local Head Start and Early Head Start Programs

"We’re proud to secure this federal investment for such impactful programs, which, ultimately, provide opportunities for working parents to invest in the future of their families and our community."

Santa Clara County House Reps Announce $600K+ in Federal Funding for Valley Water

"We’re glad to announce this federal funding that helps our communities make the best plans for a secure water supply and related infrastructure."

Lofgren, Davidson, Wyden, Lee Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Government Surveillance Reform Act

"The Government Surveillance Reform Act would dramatically curb surveillance abuse and protect Americans' civil liberties, while preserving national security."

Garamendi, Lofgren Lead Members of California Congressional Delegation Calling on Insurance Commissioner Lara to Protect Consumers

"A public process is necessary for the protection of consumers against unchecked corporate interests."

Lofgren Calls on Israel to Recalibrate Military Strategy

"The Netanyahu government must recalibrate its military strategy to avoid the loss of innocent civilians."

Lofgren, Padilla Lead Reintroduction of Wildland Firefighter Fair Pay Act

"Our commonsense legislation will strengthen our workforce and ensure firefighters receive the overtime pay they deserve for putting their lives on the line to protect us."