Press Releases

Rep. Lofgren Announces $83K+ in Federal Funding for Watsonville Municipal Airport

"This federal funding will help protect our environment and ensure the Watsonville Municipal Airport can continue to serve our community."

Statement on the Passing of Senator Dianne Feinstein from California Democratic Congressional Delegation Chair Lofgren

“The California Democratic Congressional Delegation is mourning the passing of our senator, and we salute her incredible life of service.”

Schiff, Lofgren, Hayes, Landsman Introduce Legislation to Expand Eligibility for Head Start Programs

"Expanding Head Start will help close achievement gaps and set students up for success."

Van Hollen, Lofgren, Johnson Lead Call for Administration to Re-Designate TPS for Cameroon

“We urge the Department of Homeland Security (Department) to issue an 18-month extension and re-designation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Cameroon, which will expire on December 7, 2023."

Santa Clara County Reps Announce Over $3.3 Million in Federal Funding for the San Jose Mineta International Airport

"Investing in clean transportation allows us to reduce emissions, improve efficiency, and achieve our climate goals."

Lofgren, Matsui, Merkley Reintroduce Legislation to Give Individuals an Opportunity to Invest in Building America’s Clean-Energy Future

"The Clean Energy Victory Bonds Act provides Americans with an opportunity to invest in innovative technologies that will yield profits both for themselves and the world."

Lofgren, Calvert, Padilla, Feinstein Lead CA Delegation in Urging Biden Administration to Approve Major Disaster Declaration Following Tropical Storm Hilary

"We urge you to expeditiously approve California’s request for a major disaster declaration.”

Vietnam Caucus Co-Chair Lofgren Welcomes Release of Vietnamese Religious Prisoner of Conscience Nguyen Bac Truyen

" I will not stop fighting for human rights in Vietnam."

Santa Clara County Reps. Announce $2.7+ Million for STEM Research at San Jose State University

"We strongly support this $2.7 million awarded to San Jose State University to support STEM initiatives that will help discover cures for diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Type II diabetes, ensure our digital safety, study important California ecosystems and materials, and improve the mental health of healthcare professionals."

Santa Clara County Reps Announce $1M in Federal Funding for Santa Clara & San Benito Counties’ Climate Change Mitigation Efforts

"We’re proud to have voted for the Inflation Reduction Act – legislation that made the largest-ever investment in combating the climate crisis, including funding the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant program which provided $1 million to Santa Clara and San Benito counties to improve climate mitigation efforts."