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October 26, 2005
Media Contact: Kyra Jennings, 202.225.3072
— The Congressional Caucus on Vietnam and the Congressional Human Rights Caucus today held a briefing examining the Vietnamese government’s oppression of religious beliefs and practices. Advocates for international religious freedom gave expert testimony on the current violations of religious freedom in Vietnam and offered mechanisms for improvement in the country. The follow remarks were given by Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose), chair of the Congressional Caucus on Vietnam, to open the briefing:
— The Congressional Caucus on Vietnam and the Congressional Human Rights Caucus today held a briefing examining the Vietnamese government’s oppression of religious beliefs and practices. Advocates for international religious freedom gave expert testimony on the current violations of religious freedom in Vietnam and offered mechanisms for improvement in the country. The follow remarks were given by Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose), chair of the Congressional Caucus on Vietnam, to open the briefing:
October 19, 2005
Media Contact: Kyra Jennings, 202.225.3072
Earlier today, a spokeswoman for the California Republican Party said, “Unless President Bush is coming to California to hand over a check from the federal government to help us with the financial challenges we face, the visit seems ill timed."
Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) offered this response:
Earlier today, a spokeswoman for the California Republican Party said, “Unless President Bush is coming to California to hand over a check from the federal government to help us with the financial challenges we face, the visit seems ill timed."
Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) offered this response:
October 19, 2005
Media Contact: Kyra Jennings, 202.225.3072
To mark the conclusion of Hispanic Heritage Month on October 15th, Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) calls on the House to pass H.R. 2134, the “National Museum of the American Latino Community Commission Act of 2005.” The bill, co-sponsored by Rep. Lofgren and 74 other Representatives, was introduced in May.
To mark the conclusion of Hispanic Heritage Month on October 15th, Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) calls on the House to pass H.R. 2134, the “National Museum of the American Latino Community Commission Act of 2005.” The bill, co-sponsored by Rep. Lofgren and 74 other Representatives, was introduced in May.
September 30, 2005
Media Contact: David Thomas, 202.225.3072
Congresswoman Lofgren (D- San Jose) today announced that the County of Santa Clara and the Santa Clara County Social Services Agency have been awarded over $1.5 million dollars in grant money from the Department of Justice to combat domestic violence. The grants will be used to continue and expand programs that encourage pro-arrest policies and provide coordinated community response programs for victims of domestic violence.
Congresswoman Lofgren (D- San Jose) today announced that the County of Santa Clara and the Santa Clara County Social Services Agency have been awarded over $1.5 million dollars in grant money from the Department of Justice to combat domestic violence. The grants will be used to continue and expand programs that encourage pro-arrest policies and provide coordinated community response programs for victims of domestic violence.
September 29, 2005
Media Contact: David Thomas, 202.225.3072
Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (D - San Jose) today announced that the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Crime Laboratory has been awarded two grants to assist the processing of DNA evidence. The Crime Laboratory received a $96,492 dollar grant to increase the lab’s capacity to process DNA evidence, and a $79,937 dollar grant to reduce the backlog of cases involving DNA evidence.
Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (D - San Jose) today announced that the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Crime Laboratory has been awarded two grants to assist the processing of DNA evidence. The Crime Laboratory received a $96,492 dollar grant to increase the lab’s capacity to process DNA evidence, and a $79,937 dollar grant to reduce the backlog of cases involving DNA evidence.
September 28, 2005
Media Contact: David Thomas, 202.225.3072
Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) and Congressman Mike Honda (D-San Jose) today announced that the Community Health Partnership of Santa Clara County has been awarded a grant for $864,122 from the Healthy Community Access Program. This funding will improve access to health services and increase the quality of medical care for uninsured and underinsured residents of Santa Clara County.
Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) and Congressman Mike Honda (D-San Jose) today announced that the Community Health Partnership of Santa Clara County has been awarded a grant for $864,122 from the Healthy Community Access Program. This funding will improve access to health services and increase the quality of medical care for uninsured and underinsured residents of Santa Clara County.
September 21, 2005
Media Contact: David Thomas, 202.225.3072
Congresswoman Lofgren (D-CA) today announced her support for HR 1602, the “Grants for DNA Backlogs Prosecution” bill. This bipartisan bill will provide funding for the prosecution of cases which have been solved using new DNA technology.
Congresswoman Lofgren (D-CA) today announced her support for HR 1602, the “Grants for DNA Backlogs Prosecution” bill. This bipartisan bill will provide funding for the prosecution of cases which have been solved using new DNA technology.
September 13, 2005
Residents and Business Will See Flood Insurance Relief
Media Contact: Heather Wong, 202.225.3072September 13, 2005
September 13, 2005
Media Contact: Heather Wong, 202.225.3072
Two bipartisan pieces of legislation to improve the Department of Homeland Security's capacity for protecting critical cyber infrastructure and managing broad science and technology issues were introduced today by U.S. Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX) and U.S. Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA).
Thornberry is chairman of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Science, and Research and Development. Lofgren is the subcommittee's ranking member.
Two bipartisan pieces of legislation to improve the Department of Homeland Security's capacity for protecting critical cyber infrastructure and managing broad science and technology issues were introduced today by U.S. Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX) and U.S. Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA).
Thornberry is chairman of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Science, and Research and Development. Lofgren is the subcommittee's ranking member.
September 2, 2005
Media Contact: Heather Wong, 202.225.3072
Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) returned to Washington today and delivered the following statement on the House floor regarding the Hurricane Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Bill:
Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) returned to Washington today and delivered the following statement on the House floor regarding the Hurricane Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Bill:
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