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Nadler & Lofgren Statement On Trump Administration Decision to End Temporary Protected Status For Hondurans

May 7, 2018

Jerrold Nadler and Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.) issued a statement on the Trump Administration’s decision to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for over 50,000 Hondurans.

Issues:Immigration

This Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Was Consistent on Syrian Airstrikes

May 2, 2018

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On the same day that President Donald Trump ordered the U.S. military to strike Syrian military facilities in response to the latest purported regime-ordered chemical attack, a large bipartisan group of lawmakers in the House of Representatives sent the president a letter in which they "strongly urge[d]" him to seek Congressional approval before acting.

Issues:Foreign Policy and Human RightsHomeland Security

Undeterred by Trump, caravan buses arrive in border city

April 24, 2018

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Rep. Zoe Lofgren, the top Democrat on the House subcommittee on immigration, accused Trump of using the caravan to stir up hatred. "People who have a legitimate fear of persecution, under US law have a right to present their case," Lofgren told reporters Monday. "That's not a violation of immigration law. That's a part of immigration law."

Issues:Immigration

Reps. Lofgren and Matsui Introduce Legislation to Increase Investment in Clean Energy Technologies

April 23, 2018

Press Release

Zoe Lofgren and Doris Matsui introduced the Clean Energy Victory Bonds Act to provide Americans the opportunity to invest in clean energy technologies and projects around the country. Modeled after the enormously successful victory bonds sold during World War II, Clean Energy Victory Bonds would allow Americans to participate in the clean energy economy through safe investments while also helping create jobs and spur growth in clean energy technologies needed to increase domestic energy security.

Issues:Energy and EnvironmentInnovation and Technology

Lofgren Announces National Science Foundation Grant for San Jose State University Research Foundation

April 18, 2018

Press Release

Zoe Lofgren announced a new federal grant of $478,897 to the San Jose State University Research Foundation for scientific research.

Issues:EducationEnergy and Environment

Lofgren and Stivers Introduce Bill to Recruit Recent Law School Graduates to Legislative Work

April 17, 2018

Press Release

Representatives Steve Stivers Zoe Lofgren introduced the Daniel Webster Congressional Clerkship Act, a bill that would establish a coordinated entry portal and recruitment device for recent law graduates to clerk for Congress for one year. This legislation creates 12 one-year positions, split evenly by chamber and party.

Issues:EducationGrowing a Strong Economy

Lofgren leads Democrats Condemning Recent Department of Justice Actions Undermining Due Process Protections for Immigrants

April 17, 2018

Press Release

Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren and colleagues led all Senate and House Judiciary Democrats in a letter condemning recent actions by the Justice Department undermining basic due process protections for immigrants. As Members of the committees of jurisdiction over the Justice Department, immigration law, and constitutional law, they raised concerns that the Justice Department’s actions flout Supreme Court precedent and abandon the most basic notions of fairness within the American justice system.

Issues:Immigration

88 Bipartisan Members Urge Congressional Authorization for Military Action Against Syria

April 13, 2018

Press Release

Zoe Lofgren led 88 bipartisan Members of Congress in a letter urging President Trump to consult and receive authorization from Congress prior to ordering the use of U.S. military force in Syria, citing the President’s responsibility to do so prescribed in the Constitution and the War Powers Resolution of 1973.

Issues:Foreign Policy and Human Rights

Bipartisan Members Question FBI Handling of San Bernardino Shooter’s Locked iPhone

April 13, 2018

Press Release

Zoe Lofgren released a bipartisan letter to Federal Bureau of Investigations Director Christopher Wray calling into question the Bureau’s handling of Syed Rizwan Farook’s locked iPhone in the wake of the 2015 San Bernardino attack.

Issues:Homeland SecurityInnovation and Technology

FBI asked anew about pushing Apple to unlock San Bernardino shooter’s iPhone

April 13, 2018

In The News

Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are asking the FBI to explain what they called a "troubling" recent report that appears to show the agency failed to exhaust all technical possibilities before. . .

Issues:Innovation and Technology

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