Press Releases

Lofgren Statement on Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Rep. Lofgren Sponsors Bill to Help Military Families

Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) recently introduced H.R. 398, which amends immigration law to protect military personnel and their spouses. This legislation would allow military personnel serving overseas and their spouses, to freeze the 90 day filing period for removing conditional status, until the service member returns from his or her deployment.

January 25, 2011

Reps. Lofgren and Honda Announce $9.9 Million in Local Housing Grants

Today, Representatives Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) and Mike Honda (D-Campbell) announced $9,989,955 in Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance grants from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. These funds will go to local organizations providing a range of assistance to homeless persons and families, including transitional housing, permanent housing, and other supportive services. Local grantees are:

January 20, 2011