U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving California
Chairman Guthrie, Vice Chairman Joyce, and Energy and Commerce Republicans Introduce Legislation to Stop California EV Mandates
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. Jay Obernolte, R-California, issued the following news release on April 3, 2025:
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Chairman Guthrie, Vice Chairman Joyce, and Energy and Commerce Republicans Introduce Legislation to Stop California EV Mandates
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Congressman John Joyce (PA-13), Congressman Jay Obernolte (CA-23), and Congressman John James (MI-10), along with Members of the House Committee
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Chairman Guthrie, Vice Chairman Joyce, and Energy and Commerce Republicans Introduce Legislation to Stop California EV Mandates
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release:
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Chairman Guthrie, Vice Chairman Joyce, and Energy and Commerce Republicans Introduce Legislation to Stop California EV Mandates
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Congressman John Joyce (PA-13), Congressman Jay Obernolte (CA-23), and Congressman John James (MI-10), along with
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Congressman John James Introduces Legislation to Roll Back Harmful Biden-Era Green New Deal EV Regulations
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. John James, R-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Congressman John James Introduces Legislation to Roll Back Harmful Biden-Era Green New Deal EV Regulations
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative John James (MI-10) introduced a resolution utilizing the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to overturn the Biden Administration's approval of California's Advanced Clean Trucks rule. This Biden era waiver allows California to ram its comply-or-die "zero-emission tru
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Congresswoman Simon Announces Over $2.7 Million in Funding for Scientific Research in the East Bay
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. Lateefah Simon, D-California, issued the following news release on April 3, 2025:
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Congresswoman Simon Announces Over $2.7 Million in Funding for Scientific Research in the East Bay
Five National Science Foundation Awards Will Support Cutting-Edge Research
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12) announced over $2.7 million in funding for scientific research projects at the University of California, Berkeley. Five separate research pro
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Democratic Women's Caucus Leaders Press Kennedy to Unfreeze Title X Funding, Restore Access to Critical Reproductive Care, Meet with Providers
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Democratic Women's Caucus Leaders Press Kennedy to Unfreeze Title X Funding, Restore Access to Critical Reproductive Care, Meet with Providers
Members express outrage at Trump administration claims that Title X is frozen because it is DEI, stating "A federal program's ability to provide care to people from historically marginalized and underserved communities does not make it wrong or illegal"
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Fulcher Joins Chairman Guthrie, Vice Chairman Joyce, Energy and Commerce Republicans to Introduce Legislation to Stop EV Mandates
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. Russ Fulcher, R-Idaho, issued the following news release on April 3, 2025:
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Fulcher Joins Chairman Guthrie, Vice Chairman Joyce, Energy and Commerce Republicans to Introduce Legislation to Stop EV Mandates
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Russ Fulcher (ID-01) today joined Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13), Congressman Jay Obernolte (CA-23), and Congressman John James (M
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Garamendi Reintroduces Bill to Provide Funding to School Districts Serving Military and Native American Children
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release on April 3, 2025:
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Garamendi Reintroduces Bill to Provide Funding to School Districts Serving Military and Native American Children
WASHINGTON, DC--Today, U.S. Representative John Garamendi (D-CA-08) and U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) led 16 of their colleagues in introducing the Impact Aid Infrastructure Partnership Act, which will provide $1 billion over four years for Impact Aid Constructi
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Hirono, Garamendi, Obernolte Lead Colleagues in Introducing Bill to Provide Construction Funding to Federally-Impacted School Districts
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. Jay Obernolte, R-California, issued the following news release on April 3, 2025:
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Hirono, Garamendi, Obernolte Lead Colleagues in Introducing Bill to Provide Construction Funding to Federally-Impacted School Districts
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) and U.S. Representatives John Garamendi (D-CA) and Jay Obernolte (R-CA) led 16 of their colleagues in introducing the Impact Aid Infrastructure Partnership Act, legislation that would pr
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House Energy Leaders Call for Investigation Into Department of Energy's Scheme to Cancel Awards and Contracts
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, ranking member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release:
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House Energy Leaders Call for Investigation into Department of Energy's Scheme to Cancel Awards and Contracts
DeLauro, Kaptur, Pallone, Castor, Lofgren, Ross Raise Concerns that Trump Administration is Contributing to Rising Prices and Targeting Democratic-Leaning States and Districts
Washington, D.C. -- Appropriations Committee
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Huffman, Van Hollen Reintroduce Bicameral Legislation to Fully Fund Special Education
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Huffman, Van Hollen Reintroduce Bicameral Legislation to Fully Fund Special Education
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02)and U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) reintroduced the bicameral IDEA Full Funding Act to ensure all children with disabilities can access a free, high-quality public education.In 1975, Congress passed the Individuals with Disabilities Act (ID
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Padilla Pushes Trump Environment, Energy Nominees to Protect California's National Monuments and Hydrogen Hub
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Padilla Pushes Trump Environment, Energy Nominees to Protect California's National Monuments and Hydrogen Hub
WATCH : Padilla highlights importance of national monuments and ARCHES hydrogen hub for California's clean energy goals
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) questioned nominees for Department of the Interior (DOI) and Department of Energy (DOE) Deputy Secretary positi
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Padilla, Colleagues Sound Alarm on Reports of DOGE "Hit List" of Key Energy Projects, Demand Department of Energy Follow the Law
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Padilla, Colleagues Sound Alarm on Reports of DOGE "Hit List" of Key Energy Projects, Demand Department of Energy Follow the Law
Senators: "Dissolving contracts, cancelling grants and loans, and reneging on loan guarantees without any intention to execute the laws is not only illegal, but is harmful to the public and energy consumers"
California's ARCHES Hydrogen Hub among projects on list of po
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Padilla, Durbin, Welch Lead Colleagues in Demanding Answers on Dismantling of U.S. Refugee Admissions Program
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Padilla, Durbin, Welch Lead Colleagues in Demanding Answers on Dismantling of U.S. Refugee Admissions Program
Senators to Secretaries Rubio and Noem: "These actions undermine America's longstanding commitment to humanitarian protection and place thousands of vulnerable individuals--many of whom served alongside U.S. armed forces--at grave risk"
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padil
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Padilla, Tillis Introduce Legislation to Restore FEMA's Status as an Independent, Cabinet-Level Agency
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Padilla, Tillis Introduce Legislation to Restore FEMA's Status as an Independent, Cabinet-Level Agency
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) introduced the FEMA Independence Act, bipartisan legislation to restore the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as an independent, cabinet-level agency and improve efficiency in federal emergency response ef
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Padilla, Welch Probe AI Chatbot Apps on Safeguards for Children
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Padilla, Welch Probe AI Chatbot Apps on Safeguards for Children
Senators: "In light of recent reports of self-harm associated with this emerging application category... policymakers, parents, and their kids deserve to know what your companies are doing to protect users."
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), co-founder of the bipartisan Senate Mental Health Caucus, and Senato
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PHOTOS: Sen. Schiff Commemorates 110th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide at Annual Event on Capitol Hill
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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PHOTOS: Sen. Schiff Commemorates 110th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide at Annual Event on Capitol Hill
Download video of his remarks HERE
Washington, D.C. -- Yesterday, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) delivered remarks at the Armenian Assembly of America's Genocide Commemoration event. Schiff honored the innocent men, women, and children lost during the Armenian Genocide, reflected on th
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Ranking Member Maxine Waters Calls for Investigation Into HUD Field Office Closures That Pose Further Threats to Housing Security
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on April 3, 2025:
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Ranking Member Maxine Waters Calls for Investigation into HUD Field Office Closures that Pose Further Threats to Housing Security
Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, sent a letter to Government Accountability Office (GAO) Comptroller General Eugene Dodaro a
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Rep. Calvert Bill to Secure Port Facilities Approved by House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. Ken Calvert, R-California, issued the following news release on April 3, 2025:
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Rep. Calvert Bill to Secure Port Facilities Approved by House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee unanimously approved the Secure Our Ports Act of 2025, H.R. 252, which was introduced by Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41) earlier this year. H.R. 252 will strengthen our national security by prohibiting certain foreign entiti
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Rep. Carbajal Statement Following New Reporting on National Security Advisor Mike Waltz's Extensive Use of Signal for Official Work Purposes
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Carbajal Statement Following New Reporting on National Security Advisor Mike Waltz's Extensive Use of Signal for Official Work Purposes
U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24), Senior Member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement on the heels of new reporting revealing National Security Advisor Mike Waltz's extensive use of Signal to communicate highly
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Rep. Jimmy Gomez Statement on Trump's New Tariffs: "Today's the Day the Trump Slump Turned Into the Trump Recession"
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-California, issued the following news release on April 3, 2025:
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Rep. Jimmy Gomez Statement on Trump's New Tariffs: "Today's the Day the Trump Slump Turned Into the Trump Recession"
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) -- a member of the House Ways & Means Committee, which oversees tax and trade policy -- released the following statement as Donald Trump's new round of reciprocal tariffs takes effect:
"Trump's dumb tariffs are nothing mor
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Rep. Jimmy Panetta's Statement on President Trump's Sweeping Tariffs
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Jimmy Panetta's Statement on President Trump's Sweeping Tariffs
Washington, DC - United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), a Member of the House Subcommittee on Trade, released the following statement in response to President Trump's announcement of expansive new tariffs on more than 100 trading partners, including key U.S. allies:
"President Trump's tariffs will hurt hard-workin
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Rep. Joyce Introduces Legislation Under the Congressional Review Act to Protect Consumer Choice and Innovation in the Auto Market
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. John Joyce, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on April 3, 2025:
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Dr. Joyce Introduces Legislation under the Congressional Review Act to Protect Consumer Choice and Innovation in the Auto Market
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John Joyce, M.D., (PA-13) introduced legislation under the Congressional Review Act to reverse the California waiver that limits consumer choice for 40% of the American auto market and stifles innovation. Conference Chair L
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Rep. LaMalfa Co-Leads Legislation to Repeal California's Extreme Vehicle Emissions Mandates
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Doug LaMalfa, R-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. LaMalfa Co-Leads Legislation to Repeal California's Extreme Vehicle Emissions Mandates
Washington, D.C.-- Yesterday, the House Energy and Commerce Committee along with key California Western Caucus members introduced three Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolutions to overturn the Biden administration's approval of California's vehicle emissions mandates, including the Advanced Clean Cars II
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Rep. Sara Jacobs Introduces the Delete DOGE Act
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-California, issued the following news release on April 3, 2025:
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Rep. Sara Jacobs Introduces the Delete DOGE Act
Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) introduced the Delete DOGE Act, which would defund DOGE and stop Elon Musk from stealing from the American people to fund tax breaks for billionaires like himself.
Over recent weeks, Elon Musk's DOGE has slashed essential government functions and fired tens of thousands of federal workers. These cuts have ex
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Representatives Torres & Valadao Reintroduce Bipartisan Removing Nitrate and Arsenic in Drinking Water Act
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Norma J. Torres, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Representatives Torres & Valadao Reintroduce Bipartisan Removing Nitrate and Arsenic in Drinking Water Act
Expanding funding and protecting safe drinking water in California
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Norma Torres (D-CA) and Congressman David Valadao (R-CA), both members of the House Appropriations Committee, unveiled a bipartisan initiative aimed at tackling the widespread conta
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Reps. Estes, Thompson Reintroduce Bipartisan Energy Tax Legislation
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. Ron Estes, R-Kansas, issued the following news release on April 3, 2025:
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Reps. Estes, Thompson Reintroduce Bipartisan Energy Tax Legislation
This week, Reps. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) and Mike Thompson (D-California) reintroduced the Financing Our Energy Future Act. This bipartisan bill gives renewable energy projects access to master limited partnerships (MLP), a tax structure currently only available to oil, gas and coal projects.
"Americans benefit from a vari
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STATEMENT: Sen. Schiff Announces Intention to Vote "No" on Joint Resolutions of Disapproval
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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STATEMENT: Sen. Schiff Announces Intention to Vote "No" on Joint Resolutions of Disapproval
Washington, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) released the following statement on the Joint Resolutions of Disapproval being considered by the United States Senate:
"The resolutions that will be considered by the Senate would weaken Israel's security, not only in terms of its ability to pr
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THOMPSON RELEASES STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT'S TRADE WAR
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-California, issued the following news release:
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THOMPSON RELEASES STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT'S TRADE WAR
Washington - Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) released the following statement in response to the President's new tariffs:
"Make no mistake: The American people will pay the price for the President's trade war. The tariffs the President announced today will raise prices on groceries and electronics, cars and homes, and just about every other
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THOMPSON, KELLY INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN MENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH ACCELERATOR ACT
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-California, issued the following news release:
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THOMPSON, KELLY INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN MENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH ACCELERATOR ACT
Washington - Ways and Means Tax Subcommittee Ranking Member Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) and Subcommittee Chairman Rep. Mike Kelly (PA-16) re-introduced the bipartisan Mental Health Research Accelerator Act to incentivize private companies with financial resources to collaborate with academic or nonprofit research instituti
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WATCH: Padilla Proposes Resolution on the Floor to Limit the Use of Tariffs to Offset Republicans' Tax Cuts
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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WATCH: Padilla Proposes Resolution on the Floor to Limit the Use of Tariffs to Offset Republicans' Tax Cuts
WATCH : Padilla demands transparency from Republicans' partisan budget plan
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), a member of the Senate Budget Committee, spoke on the Senate floor to propose a concurrent resolution to limit President Trump's use of tariffs to of
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Western Caucus Members Join Effort to Repeal California's Extreme Vehicle Emissions Mandates
WASHINGTON, April 3 (Rep.) -- The Congressional Western Caucus issued the following news release:
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Western Caucus Members Join Effort to Repeal California's Extreme Vehicle Emissions Mandates
Today, the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Congressional Western Caucus Chairman Doug LaMalfa (CA-01), and Western Caucus members introduced three Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolutions to overturn the Biden administration's approval of California's vehicle emissions mandates, including the
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