Press Releases

April 14, 2011

Today, Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) released the following statement in opposition to the FY 2011 continuing resolution being considered in the House of Representatives.

April 14, 2011

Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) released the following statement in opposition to the FY 2011 continuing resolution being considered in the House of Representatives.

Statement on Government Shutdown

April 8, 2011

Press Release

Today, Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) released the following statement in response to a possible shutdown of the federal government.

April 8, 2011

Lofgren Statement on Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami

March 11, 2011

Press Release

Today, Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) released the following statementon the tragedy in Japan.

March 11, 2011

Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) released the following statementon the tragedy in Japan.

Lofgren, Franks, Wyden, Snowe, Introduce Wireless Tax Fairness Act

March 10, 2011

Press Release

Today, Reps. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) and Trent Franks (R-AZ) joined Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Olympia Snowe (R-ME) in jointly introducing the bi-partisan, pro-consumer "Wireless Tax Fairness Act," which provides for a 5-year moratorium on any new discriminatory wireless tax or fee.

March 10, 2011

Lofgren and Honda Celebrate the Renaming of Tony Cortese Post Office

March 3, 2011

Press Release

Today, Reps. Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) and Mike Honda (D-Campbell) celebrated the renaming of Westgate Post in San Jose after local labor leader Tony Cortese. Mr. Cortese, a graduate of San Jose’s James Lick High School, served as President of the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC), Branch 193, for 27 years before his passing in 2007. Mr. Cortese is also widely known as the founder of theNALC Santa Clara County Food Drive, which served as the model for the NALC’s national food drive.

Statement in Opposition to H.R. 1

February 16, 2011

Press Release

Today, Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) released the following statement in opposition to H.R. 1, a continuing resolution that threatens American innovation, and diminishes investments in rebuilding America.

February 16, 2011

Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) released the following statement in opposition to H.R. 1, a continuing resolution that threatens American innovation, and diminishes investments in rebuilding America.

California Members Urge Banks to Back Efforts to Assist Unemployed Homeowners

February 15, 2011

Press Release

Several members of Congress from California are urging mortgage servicers to work with a new federally funded program in California intended to help unemployed homeowners pay their mortgages and avoid foreclosure.

February 15, 2011

Washington, D.C. – Several Northern California members of Congress are urging mortgage servicers to work with a new federally funded program in California intended to help unemployed homeowners pay their mortgages and avoid foreclosure.

Statement in Support of Title X Funding

February 15, 2011

Press Release

Today, Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) released the following statement in opposition to amendments eliminating family planning funding.

February 15, 2011

Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) released the following statement in opposition to amendments eliminating family planning funding.

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express my opposition to the Pence amendment and efforts to eliminate the Title X family planning program.

Rep. Zoe Lofgren Announces Committee Assignments for 112th Congress

January 28, 2011

Press Release

Today, Representative Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) announced that she will serve on the House Judiciary Committee, the Science, Space, and Technology Committee, and the Committee on House Administration in the 112th Congress. She will serve as ranking member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement and as a member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, Competition, and the Internet.

Rep. Lofgren Announces Departure from Ethics Committee

January 25, 2011

Press Release

Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) released the following statement announcing her departure from the House Committee on Ethics.

January 25, 2011

Washington, D.C. – Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) released the following statement announcing her departure from the House Committee on Ethics.