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Allows for Public/Private Partnership
Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) recently introduced the Charles H.W. Meehan Law Library Improvement and Modernization Act, which authorizes $3.5 million for augmenting, maintaining, and administering the operations of the law library. The bill, which is co-sponsored by Rep.
Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) today issued the following statement in response to the release of a joint Department of Justice Office of Professional Responsibility and Office of Inspector General report on politicized hiring at the Department of Justice.
Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) today issued the following statement on a recent Heritage Foundation memorandum on non-citizen voting.
Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) today issued the following statement on H.R. 5803.
I introduced H.R. 5803 at the request of election advocates and elected officials as a simple solution to deal with some of the problems jurisdictions may face on Election Day. This legislation is a straightforward and measured step towards improving the reliability of our election systems, and is widely supported by state and local election officials.
Program Mirrors Judicial and Executive Branch Clerkships
Reps. Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) and Dan Lungren (R-Gold River) today introduced legislation to create the Daniel Webster Congressional Clerkship Program. Named after the noted American orator and legislator, the program would create a pool of highly qualified law school graduates who would then be eligible to serve in House and Senate offices.
Bill Would Promote the use of Innovative Technologies in Reducing Energy Consumption
Reps. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) and Zach Wamp (R- TN) today introduced legislation to authorize the House of Representatives to carry out a series of demonstration projects that would promote the use of new and innovative technology to reducing energy consumption, promote energy efficiency, and trim costs in House operations.
Administration Has Failed to Adopt Regulations to Protect Crime Victims Who Cooperate With Law Enforcement
Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers (D-MI) and Immigration Subcommittee Chair Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) recently sent a letter to Secretary of Homeland Security Chertoff demanding that the Department issue long overdue regulations on the adjustment of status for U and T visa holders.
Inspector General Report Highlights ICE’s Detainee Healthcare Failures
Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) issued the following statement in response to a recent Department of Homeland Security Inspector General report on the death of immigration detainees in Immigration and Custom Enforcement (ICE) custody and on ICE medical policies.
Judge Eugene Hyman and Santa Clara County Superior Court Honored for Public Service by the United Nations
Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) today congratulated Judge Eugene Hyman and the Santa Clara County Superior Court for their selection as 2008 winners of the United Nations Public Service Award.
