Press Releases

House Committees on Science, Space, and Technology and Small Business Celebrate Passage of SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Bill on the House Floor

“The reauthorization of the SBIR and STTR programs is a critical win for the small businesses that drive American innovation."

Reps. Lofgren, Swalwell, Simon, Mullin, Barragán & Sens. Padilla, Schiff Demand Answers from State Department and DHS After Deaf Six-Year-Old Deported Without Hearing Devices

"This administration claimed that they were targeting the worst of the worst with their immigration policies, and yet they're going after disabled children."

Lofgren, Davidson, Wyden, and Lee Introduce Bipartisan FISA Reform Bill to Protect Americans’ Constitutional Rights

WASHINGTON, DC— Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA), Rep. Warren Davidson (R-OH), Sen.

Bay Area Delegation Secures $8.8 Million to Boost Local Transit Ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup

WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Today, Bay Area members of Congress celebrated an $8,807,888 grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to support local public transportation as the region prepares to host matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Lofgren Leads Bill to Create Independent Immigration Court System

"Our immigration court system simply cannot be effective or impartial as long as it remains under the Department of Justice and the executive branch."

Lofgren Statement on US Military Action in Iran

"Donald Trump has not made any attempt to justify to the Congress or the American people why this act of war was necessary at this time, how long he expects this war to last, or what his objectives are."

Ranking Member Lofgren Appalled by Trump Administration’s Attacks on Anthropic

"The Trump administration's bullying tactics towards Anthropic are shocking and senseless."

SST Committee Leaders Urge FCC to Narrow "Space Modernization" Proposal

The Chairman and Ranking Member requested that the FCC "rescind the 'Space Modernization' NPRM referenced above or issue a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM) focused exclusively on radiofrequency communications licensing for private space systems."

Lofgren, Babin Applaud House Passage of Bipartisan SST Committee Bills

"The Science Committee has always been at the forefront of burgeoning technology and will continue to lead by example as a beacon of bipartisanship in the House."

Ranking Member Lofgren's Opening Statement at Hearing on Data Center Permitting

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology is holding a Investigations and Oversight Subcommittee hearing titled, Powering America’s AI Future: Assessing Policy Options to Increase Data Center Infrastructure.