Press Releases
Legislation Would Allow Servicemembers to Terminate Cumbersome Contracts
Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) today introduced H.R. 3786, the Servicemembers' Telecom Contract Relief Act, which allows members of the armed services to terminate certain contracts for telecommunications services when they are called to active duty, face an involuntary extension of the period of military service, or are deployed overseas to a location where those services are not available.
Bill Would Expand and Protect Access to Affordable Housing
Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) today voted in favor of H.R. 2895, The National Affordable Housing Trust Fund Act of 2007, which establishes a national affordable housing trust fund to build or preserve 1.5 million homes or apartments over the next 10 years.
Bill Would Instruct President to Report Redeployment Plan to Congress
Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) today voted in favor of H.R. 3087, a bipartisan bill which would require the President and senior Administration officials to report to Congress on its planning for the redeployment of troops in Iraq within 60 days and every 90 days thereafter. The bill also includes language recognizing the extreme valor of our armed forces and civilians serving in Iraq.
Bill Would Authorize $2 million for Human Rights Defenders in Vietnam
Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) today voted in favor of Vietnam Human Rights Act of 2007, which focuses on Vietnam’s suppression of religious liberty and the pro-democracy movement. The bill, which Rep. Lofgren co-sponsored, includes provisions to fund human rights work in Vietnam and to fund jamming override technology for Radio Free Asia. It also includes provisions to extend U.S.
Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) today issued the following statement in response to General Petraeus’ report to Congress.
Bill Includes Lofgren Amendment on Venue
Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) today hailed the House’s approval of the bipartisan Patent Reform Act of 2007. The bill, which Rep. Lofgren co-sponsored and has worked on for over five years, reforms existing patent law to ensure that America remains at the forefront of global research and development efforts. Included in the bill was a bipartisan amendment authored by Rep. Lofgren that combats the recent growth in opportunistic forum shopping by plaintiffs in patent litigation.
Community Marches on August 27 to highlight Poverty and Homelessness
Representative Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) today released the following statement applauding local community efforts to end homelessness and poverty. Local advocacy groups are in a march against poverty and homelessness on August 27, 2007.
Five California Members Sign Letter Calling for Pacheco Pass Route
Representative Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose), joined with Representatives Anna Eshoo (D-Palo Alto), Sam Farr (D-Monterey), Mike Honda (D-Campbell), and Tom Lantos (D-San Mateo) in signing a letter strongly endorsing the Pacheco Pass route for California’s High Speed Rail Project.
The complete text of the letter is below:
August 20, 2007
Representative Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) today issued the following statement in response to the Bush administration's announcement on immigration policy.
While I strongly agree with the administration that our immigration system is in desperate need of reform, I am skeptical that this Administration can deliver on its promises.
Representative Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) today issued the following statement in response to the safe return of Pedro Guzman to his family in United States.
