Press Releases

Lofgren Re-Elected Chair of California Democratic Congressional Delegation

Today, Representative Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) issued the following statement in response to her re-election as Chair of the California Democratic Congressional Delegation, which consists of 34 Members. Rep. Lofgren was first elected chair in June 2003, and has subsequently been re-elected at the beginning of every Congress since.

January 19, 2011

Statement on Shooting of Congresswoman Giffords

Representative Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) issued the following statement in response to shooting in Tucson, AZ.

January 9, 2010

Washington, D.C. – Representative Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) issued the following statement in response to the attack onRep. Giffords of Arizona.

"I'm deeply saddened by the barbaric and senseless attack in Arizona. My thoughts and prayers are with all of thevictims and their families."

Lofgren Statement on Attack of American Diplomat in Vietnam

Today, Representative Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) issued the following statement in response to news that an American diplomat was brutally assaulted by Vietnamese police forces.

January 6, 2010

Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) issued the following statement in response to news that an American diplomat was brutally assaulted by Vietnamese police forces.

Lofgren Statement on Tax Bill

Today, Representative Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) issued the following statement on H.R. 4853 – Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010.

December 16, 2010

Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) issued the following statement on H.R. 4853 – Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010.

Lofgren Expresses Support for Adding Vietnam to CPC List

Today, Representative Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) issued the following statement in support of listing Vietnam as a “Country of Particular Concern.”

December 16, 2010

Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) issued the following statement in support of listing Vietnam as a “Country of Particular Concern.”

Lofgren Statement on High Speed Rail Funding

Today, Representative Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose), Chair of the California Democratic Congressional Delegation (CDCD), released the following statement applauding the Department of Transportation’s announcement that up to $624 million dollars will redirected to California for high-speed rail development. The California Democratic Congressional Delegation recently sent a letter to Secretary LaHood asking that the funds be redirected to California.

December 9, 2010

Lofgren Supports Passage of Dream Act

Today, Representative Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) released the following statement supporting the passage of the Dream Act.

December 8, 2010

Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) released the following statement supporting the passage of the Dream Act.

California Democratic Congressional Delegation Applauds CMS Decision on Medicaid Project

Today, Rep. Zoe Lofgren, Chair of the California Democratic Congressional Delegation (CDCD), issued the following statement applauding Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ for approving the state of California’s Medicare demonstration project:

November 23, 2010

Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep.

Lofgren Expresses Concern About Senate Copyright Bill

Today, Representative Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) released the following statement about S. 3804, the Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act, which is scheduled for markup tomorrow in the Senate Judiciary Committee.

November 17, 2010

California Democratic Congressional Delegation Urges Bank Investigations

Today, California Democratic Congressional Delegation (CDCD) members sent a letter to Attorney General Holder, Federal Reserve Chair Bernanke, and Acting Comptroller of the Currency Walsh requesting investigations into systemic wrongdoing by financial institutions in their handling of delinquent mortgages, mortgage modifications, and foreclosures.