Proudly representing #CA15 in Congress. Father of twins. Husband. Former CA Assemblymember, Mayor, Councilmember, small business owner. @EnergyCommerce
Most Republicans didn't hold town halls this week because they were scared to face their constituents. I wanted to hear from the people I represent. Here are some of the stories shared at my Town Hall:
A father scared of how Republicans’ cuts to Medicaid will hurt his disabled son.
A federal worker who was unjustly fired by DOGE and is now uncertain about her future.
Residents demanding we fight to protect against Trump's harmful actions.
🎥 Watch a recording of my town hall at: https://t.co/qV0qvM0ohd
FINALLY. Today, House Democrats successfully pushed through our effort to stop Trump’s reckless and unpopular war with Iran – despite Republicans and Speaker Johnson who repeatedly tried to avoid this critical vote.
Trump’s war has already cost taxpayers billions, driven extreme gas price hikes, and taken the lives of U.S. service members and civilians. But most Republicans would rather bend the knee to Trump than help families here at home.
Democrats’ War Powers Resolution is an important step – but we need to keep the pressure up, reassert congressional oversight on this unhinged president, and emphasize that the American people do not support Trump’s war.
https://t.co/BXD4o7dM7a
Thanks to NBC Bay Area for covering our work to improve safety at the most dangerous rail crossing in California. I've been honored to collaborate with @Caltrain, @BurlingameCity and the San Mateo Country Transportation Authority to bring home $3M in federal funding.
Honored to share some #GoodNews 📰 Today I hosted a press conference to announce $3 million in federal funds that will go toward crucial safety improvements at the most dangerous rail crossing in California.
It's been my honor to collaborate with @Caltrain, @BurlingameCity & @PeninsulaMoves San Mateo County Transportation Authority, to bring home this essential support for local transportation infrastructure and the Broadway Grade Separation Project.
🎥 Watch the full press conference at: https://t.co/uUpyQeP2fe
Happy #PrideMonth to everyone in CA-15 and across the country! I'm proud to represent a diverse LGBTQI+ community in San Francisco and San Mateo counties, and I'm committed to fighting in Congress with the @EqualityCaucus for dignity, justice, and the right for everyone to live authentically.
Do not wait until the last minute to make your voice heard.
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Housing affordability is a major challenge across America, and especially here in the Bay Area. Thank you to the nonprofit @mercyhousing for all you do, and for showing me around your beautiful new affordable housing community and The Hub in Sunnydale, a vibrant community center in San Francisco.
Come along for a Day In My Life in the District! Had a great time touring the St. Francis Center, a vital resource providing essential services and affordable housing for local families, @City_EPA where I secured $600,000 for a flood protection study along San Francisquito Creek, and Quilt, an innovative company developing more climate-friendly HVAC systems for homes. #diml
Earlier this week, I made an unannounced visit to an ICE detention center in California City to conduct oversight with my colleagues @RepZoeLofgren, @RepLuzRivas & @Rep_Whitesides. There are over 1,600 civil detainees being held in prison-like conditions with inadequate access to mental health care and asylum judges. America needs a more humane and reformed immigration system NOW.
On this #MemorialDay, we remember and honor the fallen 🇺🇸 I was honored to participate in this year’s Hillsborough Memorial Day Parade to commemorate the sacrifices of our service members and their families.
Families across America are experiencing the housing crisis, but many state and local governments are prevented from helping due to outdated regulations. That's why I authored the Empty Lots to Housing Act to help communities tackle this issue and remove some of the unnecessary barriers that have been preventing communities from building much-needed transit-oriented housing. https://t.co/4mN9Yjc9Jb
I secured $14.5 MILLION for local community projects this year, and just submitted next year’s requests for improvements in public infrastructure, climate resilience, public health and more!
Bringing home federal support to local communities is one of the most meaningful parts of my work in Congress and these projects will improve the lives of so many residents for years to come.
📰Read more: https://t.co/Ux984PCrps
Yesterday’s shooting in San Diego is a timely and tragic reminder of why communities need stronger protections against gun violence NOW. Proud to join @RepJoeMorelle's effort to demand answers on why Trump’s DOJ is rolling back commonsense protections.
I'm leading more than 90 of my colleagues in demanding answers from the Trump Administration over proposed rollbacks to federal gun safety regulations.
Rolling back commonsense protections will make our communities less safe and undermine years of progress.
My heart goes out to the victims of the devastating shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, and I am keeping the victims, their families, and the entire community in my thoughts. No one should ever have to fear for their safety when gathering in a place of worship, and acts of hate and violence like this have no place in our society.
Security Guard Amin Abdullah was incredibly brave and gave his life to help protect countless others, and I commend the swift response from local law enforcement and first responders.
We must stand together against Islamophobia and all forms of hate, and Congress must take meaningful action to strengthen protections for places of worship and address the epidemic of gun violence through stronger gun safety laws. https://t.co/GCrZPeLJfS
Happy 61 years of @HeadStartgov! As the father of twin boys, I know how vital early investment to quality child care is for kids' development. Since 1965, this incredible program has served over 40 million children and their families, providing essential education, nutrition and family support to low-income families. Thank you to our local @izziearlyed for serving families here at home!
While extremist politicians try to dehumanize the transgender community, I'm working in Congress with the @EqualityCaucus to protect the rights of LGBTQI+ people everywhere. I was proud to lead an effort opposing the Trump Administration’s harmful passport policy changes targeting transgender, nonbinary, and intersex Americans, and will continue fighting against hate in all its forms. #IDAHOBIT
Today we honor the brave servicemembers who have put their lives on the line to protect and defend our country. Thank you for fighting for our freedoms. Happy #ArmedForcesDay!
Nearly 1.2M electric vehicle batteries will be retired every year, but we can give them a second life for use on farms and ranches. My amendment to the Farm Bill passed the House, and would help advance innovative clean energy solutions, support American farmers and build a more sustainable future. https://t.co/hRmZe7Jjft
Thank you to @Samaritan_House San Mateo for all the work you do to support our community, including running the Safe Harbor Shelter in South San Francisco, which I recently visited. Helping the unhoused with wrap-around services is essential to getting them stabilized and into permanent housing.