Press Releases

Lofgren Statement on Opposition to FISA Reauthorization Bill that Lacks Significant Reform

"It’s unfortunate that this bill does not include significant reforms that are necessary to protect Americans’ civil liberties."

Lofgren & Davidson React to Bipartisan Senate Options to Address Looming FISA Expiration

"We applaud the two paths forward being offered by our bipartisan colleagues in the Senate."

Lofgren Advocates for the Release of Vietnamese Prisoner of Conscience Nguyen Bac Truyen

"I stand behind Mr. Truyen and strongly urge the Vietnamese government to immediately release the religious-freedom fighter back to his family."

Lofgren, Davidson Send Letter to Judiciary Committee Chair Nadler Urging a Markup of their Bipartisan FISA Reform Bill

"With the announcement that the markup has been postponed for the USA FREEDOM Reauthorization Act, we would like to request that the Committee markup our bipartisan bill, the Safeguarding Americans' Private Records Act."

Privacy & Tech Experts Announce Support for the Online Privacy Act

"The widespread support for the Online Privacy Act from organizations and experts is a rallying call for decisive action to protect Americans’ privacy."

Top Judiciary & Homeland Democrats Condemn Deployment of Tactical CBP Agents to Various Cities in U.S.

"[We] have serious concerns over the utility of engaging these highly militarized units, which were never intended for routine immigration enforcement activities, in densely populated metropolitan areas."

Lofgren Wildfire Prevention & Power Shutoff Assistance Provisions Advance in Science Committee

"The Science Committee rightfully advanced measures to help ensure power service predictability while providing emergency resources, like backup power, for Californians and all Americans.”

Lofgren Opening Statement on the NO BAN Act

"I wish that today’s markup of the NO BAN Act wasn’t necessary. But unfortunately, it’s more important than ever."

Nadler, Lofgren Statement on Trump Administration's Expanded Muslim Ban

"This Administration’s flagrant disregard for historical precedent, the separation of powers, and Congress’s lawmaking authority is dangerous for our democracy and for the rule of law."

Bicameral Congressional Leaders Call on the Ninth Circuit to Uphold Protections for Immigrant Children

122 Members of Congress submit an Amicus Brief in Flores v Barr to ensure there are minimum health and safety requirements for the custody of children.