Press Releases
Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) issued the following statement in response to the introduction on H.R. 4279, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2007.
Bill Protects Middle-Class Families from AMT
Representative Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) today issued the following statement on her vote for H.R. 4351, the AMT Relief Act of 2007.
Bill Would Increase America’s Energy Independence
Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) today voted to pass the Energy Independence and Security Act, which increases American energy independence, strengthens national security, lowers energy costs, grows our economy and creates new jobs, and reduces global warming. The Energy Independence and Security Act increases the fuel efficiency of vehicles to 35 miles per gallon by 2020.
Bill Would Enhance Efforts to Combat Human Trafficking
Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) today voted to pass H.R. 3887, the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization of 2007. The legislation provides new tools and resources to those combating modern day slavery.
Pocket Toy Safety Guides Available for Download
Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) today unveiled a set of downloadable toy safety guides for the 2007 holiday season. The guides, available in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese, are available for download below. Please note the guides are Adobe Acrobat files.
Today, Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) introduced the Executive Branch Prosecutions Act, which would suspend the statute of limitations for crimes committed while the President and Vice President hold office. Federal law currently suspends the statute of limitations for crimes related to national security. This legislation would expand the suspension of the statue of limitations to any criminal act committed by the President or Vice President while in office. The bill is co-sponsored by Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers (D-MI).
Bill Balances American’s Constitutional Rights with Intelligence Needs
Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) today issued the following statement on her vote to pass H.R.3773, the RESTORE Act.
Bill Will Require the Start of the Redeployment Within 30 days
Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) today voted in favor of H.R. 4156, the Orderly and Responsible Iraq Redeployment Appropriations Act, which would require the start of the redeployment of U.S. forces within 30 days of enactment, with a goal for completion of the redeployment by December 15, 2008. The bill provides $50 billion to meet the immediate needs of the troops, but defers consideration of the remainder of the President’s $200 billion request.
Bill Will Protect Millions of Middle-Class Families from AMT
Representative Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) today issued the following statement on her vote to pass H.R. 3996, the Temporary Tax Relief Act.
Representative Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) today issued the following statement on the House passage of the Peru Free Trade Agreement.
