It was a pleasure to visit @GavilanCollege in Gilroy this week to talk about their legislative priorities and to meet some wonderful folks in the nursing program! #CA18

💧GOOD NEWS: @CityofSanJose just received a $3.14 million EPA grant to help strengthen its stormwater infrastructure and stop pollutants from entering SF Bay. I voted for the EPA funding bill this year, and I’ll continue to support projects that keep our water and air clean.

I’m deeply sad to hear about the passing of Dolores Huerta, a friend and legend in the farmworkers’ movement. Her work and her vision transformed our country, especially here in her home state of California. She embodied the spirit of the movement with her phrase that will live Se Puede.

May she rest in peace, and may her memory be a blessing to all who loved her.

🗳️ Election Day is just one week away! Democracy works best when we all participate, so please visit vote.gov to make a plan to vote on or before November 3rd.

I had a wonderful time this week visiting the bioengineering labs at @Stanford to see some of the cutting edge research they’re doing on plant and fungal biotech. The work that’s being done here is an important part of maintaining America’s scientific and agricultural leadership.

Today, my colleagues @RepKevinMullin, @RepHuffman, @aishabbwahab, and I conducted an unannounced visit to the detention facility being operated by CBP at SFO.

There have been reports of people being detained for multiple days in a facility not designed or equipped for that nue conducting oversight visits and our work to ensure transparency and accountability.

I'm proud to share that I just received a 100% rating on the @HRC scorecard for the 119th Congress! I’ve supported LGBTQ+ rights throughout my public service career, and I’ll continue fighting for dignity and freedom for all Americans.

Statement from 43 Members of Congress from California regarding Trump’s attacks on Los Angeles and San Diego:

As a former immigration lawyer and law professor, I’m committed to finding solutions to make our system more efficient and reasonable. If you missed our conversation last night, don’t worry! You can watch here: youtu.be/wfuGQF821NM?si…

Thank you to everyone who joined my fireside chat last night in Soledad to discuss immigration, especially our young leaders from the Greenfield Youth Council who read questions from community members! #CA18

Did you know over $5 billion worth of America’s fruits and vegetables are grown in the Salinas Valley each year? I met recently with the @OrganicTrade Association to discuss how we can strengthen domestic organic supply chains and help #CA18 farmers thrive.

It was a pleasure to visit @HartnellCollege’s Child Development Center in Salinas to celebrate the $250,000 I secured to help renovate their outdoor learning environment. Thank you for such a warm welcome, and I can’t wait for the kids to enjoy this new space!

Great to meet with @SantaCruzMETRO to discuss their work to get folks where they need to go safely and efficiently. I voted for the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that funded many of these projects, and I’ll continue to support investments that improve mass transportation.

Este 5 de Octubre, voy a tener un conversatorio con los residentes de nuestro districto. Esta junta se va a tomar a cabo en la Ciudad de Soledad donde hablaremos sobre temas de inmigracion. Pueden registrarse y enviar sus preguntas en lofgren.house.gov/firesidechat.

OCT 5: I’ll be having an in-person fireside chat with #CA18 residents in Soledad focused on immigration issues. You can sign up and submit your questions at lofgren.house.gov/firesidechat.

I met with @TheRealANCOR to discuss improving care for people with intellectual/developmental disabilities. In Congress, I’m fighting to protect Medicaid for these individuals and support the community providers who care for them.

Watch the full speech: youtu.be/Ghp2Tk7Wx0g?si…

This is the last week that the House is in DC until November. Republicans aren’t using this valuable time to lower your costs, they’re instead picking a fight with California to help oil and gas companies.

California, today is National Voter Registration Day! Our democracy works best when everyone who is eligible participates, so please visit vote.gov today to check your registration and make a plan to vote.

¡Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana! Este mes, igual como todos, honramos las numerosas contribuciones que los latinoamericanos han hecho para fortalecer nuestras comunidades y nuestro país.

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! This month and every month, we honor the many contributions Latino Americans have made to strengthen our communities and our country.

Farmers across California are being hit hard by the Iran War. The cost of diesel hit a record high last week, and California’s farmers on average spent $2,037 more this planting season than they did last year.

We can’t afford Trump’s disastrous war of choice.

Yesterday, I attended the Patriot Day ceremony in San José alongside @SJFD, @SanJosePD, and @SCCoSheriff officers. We’ll never forget the bravery and sacrifice of 9/11 first responders as well as those from the Bay Area who crossed the country 25 years ago to help recovery.

Today marks 25 years since one of the darkest days in our nation’s history. May we never forget those who lost their lives on September 11th, and may we always remember the heroes who bravely responded in the wake of unimaginable tragedy.

🎉HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CALIFORNIA! 🎉

Today marks 176 years of statehood, and in that time, California has become a worldwide leader in science, technological innovation, agriculture, entertainment, and more. Here’s to many more years of Golden State greatness!

There’s still a few more weeks left in the Congressional App Challenge! All middle/high school coders and innovators in #CA18 can submit their entries up until Oct 26th.

Read more here: lofgren.house.gov/services/app-c…

As the daughter and granddaughter of Teamster truck drivers, I know how important unions have been to securing fair wages and safe conditions. This Labor Day, we honor those who have fought for workers’ dignity and renew our commitment to an economy that works for everyone.

Thanks to @sobaylabor for inviting me to their annual Labor Day BBQ at IBEW Local 232! I'm thankful for the unions who are protecting the American Dream for everyone, and I’ll continue fighting for workers’ rights in Congress.

High-quality patents help drive innovation, but the current USPTO Director is undermining our system. Congress needs to clarify existing patent law to ensure fairness and competition.

I met recently with the Santa Clara County Medical Association to discuss their legislative priorities. At the federal level, I’m focused on expanding quality, affordable healthcare to all Americans and reversing policies that are driving up insurance costs.

Trump’s “six week” war in Iran has now gone on for six months. What’s his strategy for ending this war besides posting AI slop on Truth Social? Americans getting crushed at the gas station would like to know.

Nice to meet with the @SJ_Downtown Association in our San Jose office last week! They’re working to create a vibrant business environment in our city, and I’m happy to work with them to help San Jose’s local economy thrive.

I had a great conversation at @SJSU last week with academic, ag, and tech leaders to hear about how AI impacts agricultural productivity and water security. I’m focused on how we can protect and develop our workforce to ensure #CA18 continues leading in both ag and tech.

The world’s largest research facility for semiconductor tech is being built right here in Santa Clara County! It was a pleasure to tour the @Applied4Tech EPIC Center construction site, and I was proud to vote for the CHIPS and Science Act that made projects like this possible.

I just presented $850,000 to @SCCgov to help build an Agricultural Resource Center in Gilroy! I submitted this as one of my community projects this year, because ag is key to our regional economy and we must support those working tirelessly to put food on our tables.

Happy National Parks Week! 🏞️

Here in #CA18, we’re blessed with the natural beauty of Pinnacles National Park. Entrance fees here are waived on August 25th as well as at 400+ parks across the country. I hope you’ll enjoy the magnificent scenery our national parks have to offer.

Always good to see Mayor Dennis Donohue! I’m proud to have one of my district offices in Salinas, and it’s great to work with the Mayor on delivering for the city and supporting our local economy. #CA18

I celebrated National Health Center Week by kicking off San Benito Health Foundation’s annual food drive in Hollister. I’ve strongly supported funding for community health centers, and I’m proud of the work SBHF is doing to address food insecurity and keep #CA18 healthy.

Happy back to school season! 📚🍎

I stopped by the AACI Back to School Health Fair to commend them on the resources they’re providing San Jose families and also talk about the many services my office offers constituents.

This is what House Republicans voted for. Instead of spending your taxpayer dollars on healthcare or education, they spent it on shock gloves for masked, out-of-control ICE agents.

Had a great time last weekend in Gilroy celebrating South County Pride! From the Respect for Marriage Act to the Equality Act, I’ve supported LGBTQ+ rights in Congress, and I’ll continue fighting each day for the dignity of all Americans. 🏳️‍🌈

It was such a pleasure to attend the groundbreaking of East Santa Clara Senior apartment complex in San Jose last week! In Congress, I’ll continue fighting for policies that will make it easier to build new units and lower housing costs.

Having reliable on-site energy is key to our region’s economic efficiency. I visited Hollister recently to tour Dassel’s Energy, a family-owned propane supplier, to learn about their operations and the role propane plays in #CA18.

I just toured @ranchocielo_yc near Salinas to celebrate the $1.5 mil federal grant they received! They’re changing young people’s lives in a meaningful way by providing vocational training & life skills. In Congress, I’m a big supporter of investing in youth workforce readiness.

Today, @RepGabeAmo and I referred Energy Secretary Wright to the DOJ for violating federal law by lying to Congress.

Billions of dollars in clean energy grants were canceled for blue states, and Secretary Wright lied to the Science Committee when he said that “no decisions during a Committee hearing in June. His own department formally stipulated in a lawsuit in May that the cancellations were “based solely on the political identity of the grant recipient’s state.”

I had a wonderful time celebrating @guildhouseSJ’s 5th anniversary in San Jose! Our city is very lucky to have gaming venues like this where we can come together to have fun and find community, and I’m working to create an economy where businesses like Guildhouse can thrive.

Congress finally got a bipartisan victory: the largest housing affordability bill in decades! I joined with my colleagues @SpeakerPelosi and @RepThompson to celebrate the 21st Century Road to Housing Act becoming law, which will help lower housing costs across the country.

Great to talk to @ARAMAC_DC interns last week about US-Armenian relations and my work in Congress. As a member of the Congressional Armenian Issues Caucus, I commend them for their passion and advocacy.

Yesterday, I joined leaders in San Jose’s Japantown to stand against the potential ICE detention facility in Gilroy. I’ve proposed amendments in Congress to block new detention center construction, and I’ll continue fighting to ensure that ICE’s lawlessness is reined in.

Happy National Intern Day! We’re grateful to have the help of Estevan, Ethan, and Owen in our DC office this summer. They’ve done a wonderful job making sure #CA18 constituents get the assistance they need.

Trump’s tariffs are putting an increased burden on families during back to school season. Congress needs to take action and end Trump’s taxes on American consumers that are making everything more expensive.

One of #CA18’s favorite traditions: the Gilroy Garlic Festival! 🧄

Thank you to Ken Christopher for letting me cook up some garlic bread today and welcome the thousands of festival goers to the city of Gilroy.

The budget that Republicans are trying to rush through Congress this week isn’t America First - it’s America Last. They think we don’t have money to solve problems here at home, yet we have enough to spend on Trump’s endless foreign wars and pet projects like his ballroom.

ICE spent $1 billion of your taxpayer money buying up warehouses and creating detention facilities in folks’ backyards.

I voted for an amendment that would prohibit these purchased warehouses from being used for family detention, but Republicans rejected it.

I just signed @RepSylviaGarcia’s petition to force a full House vote on legislation to protect our DREAMers and TPS recipients. I’m proud to co-lead this bill and fight for our neighbors who have lived lawfully in the U.S. for years, making meaningful contributions to our nation.

Great to have Boys and Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley drop by our DC office! I really enjoyed hearing from these young leaders about their experiences and the importance of funding youth programs that promote well-being, workforce readiness, and academic success.

Had a great meeting this week with the @CalEndow team on the work they are doing to uplift communities throughout our state.

Californians are facing the highest health premium jump in 16 years. Republicans decided that we didn’t have enough money to support ACA tax credits to lower healthcare costs, but we did have enough money for ICE and an illegal war with Iran.

Trump’s asking for $1.5 trillion for the Pentagon but can’t give $34 billion to help California rebuild from wildfires? Taxpayer dollars should be going to our disaster-stricken communities, not an illegal war in Iran.

I joined my California colleagues @NormaJTorres, udyChu to lead our delegation in opposing any supplemental funding package until Americans get the disaster relief they need.

Monterey and San Benito Counties: a public safety power shutoff may be impacting your area today due to elevated fire danger. There will be community resource centers open in King City, Carmel Valley, and Lockwood on Wednesday.

I was honored to be invited to the ribbon cutting of Inertia Enterprises’ brand new headquarters in Livermore on Friday! As the ranking member of @sciencedems, I’m thrilled to see the future of clean, safe fusion energy being developed right here in the Bay Area.

California’s kids have been especially hurt by the Republicans’ Big Ugly Law. Congress needs to reverse these disastrous cuts to food assistance, because no child should be going hungry in the richest nation in the world.

I visited @KitchenMarthas in San Jose yesterday to help serve dinner. Food kitchens like this have become even more important due to policies in Republicans’ Big Ugly Law, which slashed food assistance for over 4 million Americans.

We must reverse these cuts.

Trump gets very excited talking about his $600 million ballroom, but when it comes to lowering Americans’ housing costs….💤💤💤