Press Releases

Lofgren, Panetta, Costa & Bipartisan Colleagues Urge Biden Admin to Take Further Action to Ease Supply Chain Problems, Allow American Farmers to Fairly Compete Globally
January 26, 2022
Press Release
"We urge you to further use your emergency powers to address this supply chain crisis and mitigate the risks to agriculture in the United States."
Issues:Growing a Strong Economy
Lofgren, CA Reps Urge DHS to Work with Ag Community to Facilitate the Vaccination and Entry of H-2A Workers
January 25, 2022
Press Release
"Working together with our nation’s growers and workers, we are confident that the right balance to protect the national interest during these challenging times can be found.” 
Issues:Growing a Strong EconomyHealth CareImmigration
Lofgren Announces $15.8 Million in Federal Infrastructure Funding for Mineta San Jose International Airport
December 22, 2021
Press Release
"I supported the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to upgrade our infrastructure in Santa Clara County, in California and nationwide."
Issues:Growing a Strong Economy
Lofgren Announces $625,000 in Federal Funding for Santa Clara County’s Veterans Treatment Court
December 21, 2021
Press Release
"This grant will help Santa Clara County veterans receive the services they need to get back on their feet."
Lofgren Announces $720,000 in Federal Funding to Assist Santa Clara County Families Living in Public Housing
December 20, 2021
Press Release
"These important grants will help local families find the resources they need to meet their long-term financial and employment goals."
Issues:Growing a Strong Economy
Lofgren Announces $1.4 Million in Federal Funding for the San Jose Police Department to Help Deliver Justice for Sexual Assault Survivors
December 17, 2021
Press Release
"This grant will help the San Jose Police Department process its backlog of untested Sexual Assault Kits and help prevent a backlog from ever forming again."
Lofgren & Eshoo Reintroduce Sweeping Privacy Legislation
November 18, 2021
Press Release
"The Online Privacy Act prevents the abusive collection and retention of personal information. If companies can’t collect data, they can’t use that data to manipulate Americans for profit."
Issues:Innovation and Technology
Comprehensive Science Authorization Bill to Bolster Federal Agenda on Wildfires Passes Committee with Bipartisan Amendments
November 17, 2021
Press Release
"I believe the amendments offered by my colleagues and adopted by the Committee have further strengthened the legislation."
Issues:Energy and EnvironmentGrowing a Strong Economy
Padilla, Lofgren, CA Reps Introduce Bills to Reform Federal Wildfire Disaster Response
November 4, 2021
Press Release
"Congress must ensure all federal agencies and statutes are set up in ways that best support our communities as they prepare for and respond to deadly fires."
Issues:Energy and EnvironmentGrowing a Strong EconomyHomeland Security
Western Science Committee Dems Introduce Comprehensive Authorization Bill to Improve U.S. Preparedness, Resilience & Response to Wildfires
October 29, 2021
Press Release
"Congress must advance a whole-of-government approach to execute a coordinated and united federal agenda on wildfires that uses science-based and cost-effective measures to change the way we think about, plan for, and respond to wildfires."
Issues:Energy and EnvironmentGrowing a Strong Economy
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