Press Releases

Reps. Takano, Lofgren, Nadler, Correa, Vargas, and Ruiz Celebrate Passage of Veteran Service Recognition Act

"The legislation not only keeps our promise to veterans by allowing them to remain in the country, but also gives those who were unjustly removed the opportunity to be considered to return."

Reps. Eshoo, Lofgren, Khanna, Panetta Announce $16.5 Million for Public Health Improvements in Santa Clara County

"It is good news that the Santa Clara County Health Department is receiving these funds to continue building up our local infrastructure."

FIRE Act Sponsors Celebrate House Passage of Their Legislation to Improve Federal Wildfire Disaster Response

"Passage of this bill is part of a whole-of-government approach to better prevent and respond to destructive wildfires."

Lofgren & Local Leaders Celebrate $1.8 million in Federal Funding for Education, Training & Prep Programs in CA-19

"These three projects will help ensure resources are available for children and adults who aim to better themselves and their families."

Lofgren & Local Leaders Celebrate $2.7+ million in Federal Funding for CA-19 to Improve the Environment & Address Impacts of Climate Change

"I hope that the federal funding we’ve secured for the South Bay allow us not only to expand these local projects, but encourage more projects like them."

Lofgren & Local Leaders Celebrate $3 Million in Federal Funding to Make CA-19 a Healthier Community to Live & Work

"These four projects will make a huge difference and I am honored to have been able to champion them."

Lofgren Announces $814K+ in Federal Funding to Make CA-19 Safer & Decrease DNA Unit’s Backlog

"Not only will this federal funding help San Jose boost crime prevention and treatment programs, it will also importantly allow Santa Clara County to better solve homicides, sexual assaults, and other unlawful incidents."

Lofgren, Padilla, Correa, CA Dems Call for DHS Investigation of CA Detention Centers Following Allegations of Abusive & Retaliatory Behavior Toward Detainees

“If the allegations are confirmed, we ask that DHS end the contracts with the Mesa Verde Detention Facility and Golden State Annex and prioritize the safety of individuals subjected to unsafe and unjust conditions."

Santa Clara County Reps Announce $10.8 Million in Federal Infrastructure Funding for Mineta San Jose International Airport

“This federal investment for SJC will improve safety and capacity at the airport as it continues to serve our communities.”

As Students Return to School, Lofgren Reintroduces Legislation to Examine School Start Times

“This legislation will help provide local school districts around the country with the scientific data they need to make informed decisions about school start times.”