It was great to see my friend and former colleague Barbara Lee in her new role as Mayor of Oakland. I sat down with Mayor Lee and Oakland council members to discuss the partnership between East Bay cities and the federal government.

Amidst the Trump Administration’s flurry of illegal actions, dangerous policies, and misinformation, I took to the House Floor to draw attention to a topic that has often been overshadowed – Trump’s cuts to cancer research and other lifesaving medical innovation (1/2).

I spoke with @kqednews.kqed.org about my work to extend the program allowing alternative fuel and EV vehicles to use the HOV lane (1/2).

Tune in to hear about the latest from Capitol Hill this week including a committee hearing about the rising cost of higher education and my defense of funding for lifesaving medical research (1/2). youtu.be/SeUmPxr780I

With millions of Americans poised to lose health care coverage as ACA subsidies expire and with steep hikes in health insurance premiums imminent for nearly all Americans, House Republicans chose to ram through a short-term funding bill... (1/4).

Congressional Republicans are attempting to ram through a government funding bill that will lead to increased health costs for millions of Americans (1/2).

When I met with @ccta.net's leaders this week, we had the chance to talk about the $166 million mega-grant I helped secure for our community to ease congestion on I-680 using the best new technology... (1/2).

The federal government silencing voices that disagree with a particular Administration’s views is anti-American, a violation of First Amendment rights, and exactly the kind of overreach conservatives have been screaming about for years (1/2).

I joined my Democratic colleagues today to champion the Redistricting Reform Act – a nationwide bill that would ban partisan gerrymandering and ensure congressional map compliance with the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (1/2).

With government funding set to expire at the end of the month, Republicans so far haven’t been able to get out of their own way and pass a bill to avoid a shutdown (1/2).

I joined @replamonica.bsky.social on the House Floor last night to shine a spotlight on the myriad of ways the Trump Administration is undermining hard-won protections for working Americans (1/2).

Today we welcomed a slew of CA-10 leaders to our DC office to discuss improvements to transportation arteries in Contra Costa, investments in cancer research and early detection screening, and funding for special education (1/2).

The Republicans’ Big Ugly Bill will make college more expensive for many Americans and add new barriers for students with disabilities. At today’s @democrats-edworkforce.house.gov hearing, I outlined my deep concern for American students and the rising cost of higher education.

This is terrifying behavior. I hope we can work together to condemn political violence across the ideological spectrum and tone down the heated rhetoric. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/15/u...

It was great to join the NAACP Champions of Youth Awards as they recognized remarkable people who are dedicated to providing exceptional youth services across East Contra Costa County.

I was honored to join the celebration for the 75th anniversary of the Contra Costa Family Medicine Residency Program (1/3).

As we mark the start of National Hispanic Heritage Month, it feels more important now than ever to recognize and celebrate the invaluable contributions of the Latino and Hispanic communities here in CA-10 (1/2).

We had an informative Fire Safety Town Hall with local Fire Chiefs Jeff Isaacs and Lewis Broschard on Saturday at Miramonte High School in Orinda. Thanks to all who joined for your thoughtful questions about how we can keep our communities safe from wildfires (1/2).

Since 2013 there have been more than 1,500 incidents of gunfire on American school grounds. I took to the House Floor to share a vision of a country where we put the safety of our children above the gun lobby and where all communities are free from gun violence.

President Trump is undoing much of the progress we made in the last four years to protect airline passengers and make the flying experience smoother and safer (1/2).

Tune in for updates on my work in Committee this week and why I took to the House Floor to speak about the desperate need for gun safety reforms and mental health support. youtu.be/3QQkecGSNoI

I was honored to join the American Association of People with Disabilities this week to discuss their enduring legacy of advocacy and empowerment for the disability community, causes I have been proud to champion throughout my career.

It’s not too late to RSVP for our Fire Safety Town Hall in Orinda on Saturday morning. I’ll be joined by expert special guests – fire chiefs Lewis Broschard and Jeff Isaacs – and together we will discuss strategies to mitigate fire risk and bolster emergency preparedness in our community (1/2).

This suicide prevention month, I have a simple message: if you are struggling with depression or suicidal thoughts, call 988. There is help available.

On the anniversary of the attacks on 9/11, I am holding in my heart the victims we lost, their families whose lives were forever changed, and the heroic first responders and other helpers who risked their own lives to save others.

Political violence is never acceptable, and neither is gun violence. apnews.com/article/char...

At the end of the month, HOV lane authorization for alternative fuel and electric vehicles is set to expire – I’ve already introduced a bill to extend it (1/3).

Amid the ongoing terror being sowed in immigrant communities by masked, plain clothes ICE agents, the Supreme Court greenlit racial profiling – undermining the civil liberties of all Americans (1/2).

Antisemitism anywhere is wrong. Full stop. At today’s @democrats-edworkforce.house.gov subcommittee hearing, my Republican colleagues once again tried to weaponize this issue to undermine civil liberties, this time attacking American workers and their unions (1/2). youtu.be/3yi7u7VfTWY

How lucky are we to call California home! On the 175th anniversary of our statehood, I am grateful for the beacon of hope and progress that our state was in 1850 and continues to be nearly two centuries later.

Health care costs are set to jump for working Americans next year, marking the sharpest increases in medical costs in 15 years (1/2).

Today @oversightdemocrats.house.gov gained access to Trump’s birthday note to his pal, Jeffrey Epstein, which Trump repeatedly claimed never existed (1/3).

Saddened to hear of the passing of John Burton, an institution in California politics, progressive champion, and friend. I am so glad I recently had the chance to spend some time with John. He will be missed. www.sacbee.com/news/politic...

Last month, I visited some of the neighborhoods impacted by the Palisades Fire and saw firsthand the devastating loss in that community (1/3).

It was wonderful to connect with so many of you at our walk & talk town hall this morning in Briones Regional Park in Martinez. We lucked out with perfect weather to explore the park (1/2)!

Under President Trump, the unemployment rate has risen to the highest level since the pandemic and job growth has taken a nosedive (1/2).

Tune in to hear my thoughts on Republicans’ inability so far to fund the government as we move towards a shutdown, an effort I supported this week to force the release of the Epstein files, and a meeting I had with UC Berkeley student leaders. youtu.be/RzL9oySLYXw

The data is clear – devastating wildfires are increasing in frequency and severity in California and across the country. The last decade alone has seen 15 of the 20 most destructive wildfires in our state’s history (1/3).

There’s a reason we don’t hear stories about American children being infected with polio, diphtheria, pertussis, and mumps – safe and effective vaccines have made these diseases nearly nonexistent in our communities thanks to the work and expertise of scientists (1/3).

Having lost my father to suicide, I am dedicated to ensuring all Americans have access to comprehensive behavioral health services. This Suicide Prevention Month, check in on your loved ones and utilize resources like the 988 lifeline that are available all day, every day.

It’s ironic to see the White House post about Labor Day while simultaneously stripping more than 445,000 federal employees of their union protections. You don’t get to claim you support working Americans while carrying out the largest act of union busting in US history.

RFK is dismantling our public health infrastructure, putting every American at risk. It’s past time for him to go and I call on him to resign. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/30/o...

Incidents like the one at SFO last night and the near-miss there in 2017 are reminders that aviation safety reform is a pressing need. I will continue working to hold the FAA accountable so that American people have a safe and efficient travel experience. www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/u...

President Trump broke the law by sending National Guard troops to carry out immigration enforcement in Los Angeles. Full stop. We will continue pushing against his authoritarianism in the courts. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

This District Work Period was one for the books! Our team hosted 4 town halls, and I attended more than 20 community events across CA-10. I am excited to bring all the questions and concerns I heard from constituents back to Capitol Hill as we begin this legislative session.

I look forward to signing on to this measure that would force a vote in the House on releasing the Epstein files. I hope my Republican colleagues will join me. www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...

On Labor Day we honor the legacy and bravery of workers throughout history who fought for dignity on the job, including the 8-hour workday and safer working conditions (1/2).

Yesterday I joined superintendents from across Contra Costa County to discuss education priorities in CA-10. I appreciate to opportunity to connect directly with district leaders about the Trump Administration’s efforts to dismantle public education and my work to fight back (1/2).

Congress created independent agencies like the Surface Transportation Board to keep politics out of regulation and ensure experts were making relevant decisions about safety (1/2).

As we wrap up a busy six weeks of District Work Period, tune in to hear about another Business Listening Tour, my meeting with Contra Costa Superintendents, and more. Next week, I’ll be back on Capitol Hill bringing the concerns you’ve shared with me this month to Congress. youtu.be/CYRUcW8vTVg