Last Saturday was a good day in Gonzales as we broke ground on a new community center. This space will be a hub for residents, & I look forward to seeing the positive impact it will have for seniors, children, & families.

Thank you Gilroy Chamber of Commerce for again including me in your annual summit. It was another productive discussion about how we can continue making Gilroy a great place to live & do business.

It was great to meet with Bill Nye to discuss space policy & how we can work together to advance civil space programs.
 
As Ranking Member of Science Committee Democrats, I remain committed to ensuring the U.S. remains a leader in space exploration.
 
Planetary Society

Small businesses are the backbone of our economy.

Thanks to all the small businesses in CA-18 that make our communities great!

In Congress, I will continue to advocate for the resources small businesses need to thrive.

ONE MORE DAY – Please do not miss this deadline. I want to make sure our communities are taking advantage of every federal funding opportunity that can boost local economies!

The Salinas Asian Cultural Fair is a vibrant celebration of Asian-American culture & history.

Diversity & inclusivity are America’s strengths, & I was glad to be a part of the festivities again this year.

REMINDER – There is a tight turnaround, so please make sure to submit your applications for eligible projects in our District!

Today, I presented City of Salinas & City of Watsonville with nearly $1 million each to support necessary upgrades to their wastewater infrastructure systems.

I’m proud to have secured this federal funding in annual gov funding legislation. More info: lofgren.house.gov/media/press-re…

🚨IMPORTANT DEADLINE APPROACHING 🚨

House Approps just released guidance for Community Project Funding requests for FY 2025.

Deadline for CA-18 submissions is Tues., April 30, 2024, at 3pmPT / 6pmET. For more info, please visit my website⤵️
lofgren.house.gov/FY25-appropria…

It was exciting to join the grand opening of Eden Housing’s Solaire Apartments in San Jose!

We must remain committed to expanding affordable housing options & tackling the housing crisis across California.

🚧BIG NEWS: The City of Salinas & City of Morgan Hill will receive more than $16 million to improve roadway safety.

lofgren.house.gov/media/press-re…

San Benito County businesses: If your business was negatively impacted by the Dec. 2022 & Jan. 2023 winter storms, you may be eligible to apply for the SBA’s Working Capital Loan.

The deadline to apply is May 9, 2024. To learn more, click here ⤵️
sba.gov/funding-progra…

💸FEDERAL FUNDING ALERT💸
The San Benito Health Foundation will receive nearly $1.4 million to sustain & expand health care services across the County.

lofgren.house.gov/media/press-re…

The Fourth Amendment is Not for Sale Act is expected to be on the Floor.

Congress can & must close the data broker loophole & prevent intel agencies from using private data purchases to mass surveil Americans.

I urge my colleagues – Ds & Rs – to vote to protect civil liberties.

I learned more about plans to expand affordable student housing options from San José State University President Cynthia Teniente-Matson. Accessibility & inclusion matters deeply to both of us.

It was also great to meet & speak w/local students about how Congress can best support their education.

Public codes should be readily available to the public without a paywall. It's bad policy to limit public access, instead of enhancing it.

I've been offering amendments in the
Judiciary Cmte to help people access & read their own laws & info.

Live now: democrats-judiciary.house.gov/newsroom/watch…

Congrats to Rishaan Desai for winning CA-18’s 2023 Congressional App Challenge!

It was a pleasure to sit down w/Rishaan to discuss his interest in STEM & learn more about his innovative app: Waste Wizard.

Read about Waste Wizard: congressionalappchallenge.us/23-CA18/

Extreme weather conditions across the U.S. threaten homeowners’ ability to find & maintain affordable home insurance.

Treasury Department officials joined our California Democratic Congressional Delegation meeting to discuss how we can work together to expand protections for homeowners.

Our bipartisan FISA warrant requirement amendment, which I've long-been pushing for, provides an opportunity for Members to uphold our oaths to support & defend the U.S. Constitution.

The Fourth Amendment matters. Let's protect Americans' privacy.

youtu.be/_WgmtHxOTQQ

Good work Senator Dave Cortese & members of the CA Sen Transpo Cmte for passing SB 1193!

We need state & national bans on leaded avgas to protect the health of those living near small airports.

Here is a related letter I sent ahead of the recent state action: bit.ly/4aS3YTl