House Republicans had a whole hearing last week about “Californication” to criticize the world’s 4th largest economy and the backbone of America’s tech sector. You can be sure that I pulled up with the facts on California:

Dogs aren’t just man’s best friend; they can change lives. I was happy to sit down with Purina and Operation Freedom Paws to discuss the SAVES Act and other legislation to ensure eligible veterans can get access to life-saving service dogs.

I joined KIQI last week to discuss the Supreme Court’s recent ruling to allow racial profiling in immigration raids. It particularly endangers Latino communities, but when the 4th Amendment doesn’t exist for one group, it doesn’t exist for anyone.

🎉 Congratulations @caltrain.com on one year of electrified service! 🎉 Electrification helps reduce greenhouse gases and highway congestion, leaving a better world for our children and grandchildren, and I’m proud that California is leading in green transportation.

I’m now co-sponsoring @repyassansari.bsky.social’s resolution condemning the use of the FCC to punish the President’s political opponents. If House conservatives truly care about free speech, they’d join too.

I don’t want a budget that drives up healthcare costs and continues Trump’s disastrous tariffs. But that’s exactly what the Republican spending bill is. Republicans have total control of government, and they’ve put up a bill today that will only cost Americans more money.

Voters should be free to choose their representatives, not the other way around. That's why @padilla.senate.gov, @lofgren.house.gov, our colleagues, and I are introducing the Redistricting Reform Act. It's time to make sure that our elected officials truly represent the people.

Today, I joined @padilla.senate.gov, @schiff.senate.gov, and my House colleagues to re-introduce my Redistricting Reform Act. It’s time to put an end to Trump’s gerrymandering war and establish independent redistricting nationwide.

Trump and FCC Chair Brendan Carr are launching the worst assault on free speech in modern American history. First it’s Jimmy Kimmel, and now they’re threatening Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers. This admin’s stance is that no speech is protected unless it’s speech Trump agrees with.

House Republicans voted yesterday to BLOCK the House from voting on Trump’s tariffs until March 2026. Congress is a coequal branch of government, and Republicans just bent the knee to Trump at the expense of our constituents. What a shameful dereliction of duty.

238 years ago, the U.S. Constitution was adopted. It protects our freedom, and on this #ConstitutionDay, I reaffirm my oath to support and defend the Constitution against any attack, foreign and, now importantly domestic.

The FBI thinks that diverting agents to remove Trump’s name from the Epstein files is a high priority, but Director Patel can’t even answer a basic question: how many times is the President’s name mentioned?

I am very sad to say that Sasha Podkolzina, a valued member of my staff, passed away this morning. A brilliant lawyer, she did marvelous work in my San Jose office, achieving life-changing results for many. I know that those whose lives she touched join us in mourning her loss.

🗳️ Voting is one of the most fundamental aspects of our democracy. Whatever your politics may be, your voice matters. #NationalVoterRegistrationDay   Register to vote today ➡️ vote.org

Republicans control the House, the Senate, and the White House. They are nowhere near avoiding the looming government shutdown in 15 days. They own this. Democrats are ready to protect healthcare and working families. Where are my Republican colleagues?

American life is immeasurably richer thanks to our Latino communities. This National Hispanic Heritage Month, we honor and celebrate those contributions in #CA18 and throughout the nation.

Calling all middle and high school student coders and innovators in #CA18! Submit your apps for the Congressional App Challenge by Oct. 30. Read more here: lofgren.house.gov/services/app...

As climate emergencies become more frequent, we must do all we can to address America’s environmental & energy challenges. This week, I met with Dr. Majumdar from the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability to discuss the latest research & innovation happening in California to tackle these problems.

Happy to celebrate the grand opening of 1860 Alum Rock in San Jose! This new complex has provided 60 new affordable housing units for families in #CA18.

During National Suicide Prevention Month, it’s important for all of us to learn the warning signs, promote treatment and recovery, and build strong support networks. If you or a loved one need help, call or text 988.

🌤️GREAT NEWS: Yesterday, the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee unanimously passed my Weather Act Reauthorization with Rep. Frank Lucas! This bipartisan bill will ensure the National Weather Service has the tools, capabilities, and workforce to advance its lifesaving work.

More than 1 million Americans are affected by Parkinson’s disease. I met with the Michael J. Fox Foundation yesterday to discuss their work and the need for Congress to invest in life-saving, scientific breakthroughs.

24 years ago, America faced the deadliest terrorist attack on our soil. Today, we stand in solemn remembrance of the thousands of innocent lives lost and honor the heroism of the first responders who answered the call to danger.

I am alarmed and outraged by the shooting of Charlie Kirk at an event in Utah today. Political violence can NEVER be tolerated. I’m thinking of Mr. Kirk and his family at this time.

ICE and CBP officers have been arresting valid DACA recipients with no lawful justification. These DACA recipients are our doctors, our teachers, and our neighbors. Trump must end his assault on lawful immigrants and stop #QuietlyKillingDACA.

I met with Veterans of Foreign Wars from California yesterday to talk about their service and the need to improve veterans’ timely access to high-quality healthcare. Those who put their lives on the line for our country deserve only the best.

🎉HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CALIFORNIA! 🎉 It was great to join California State Society for their Golden State Gala tonight, celebrating 175 years of California statehood.

The Supreme Court’s decision to allow masked, armed agents to detain people based on ethnicity endangers Hispanic communities. But when probable cause is set aside, nobody is safe from being disappeared. There will be more litigation, and we won’t let this be the final word.

House Republicans have formed a new committee to whitewash January 6th. The videos and the publicly available J6 Committee report I helped prepare speak for themselves. They can’t erase Americans’ memories of that terrible day.

Last week, House Republicans held a hearing on freedom of speech and censorship…in Europe. It’s absurd we’re focusing on laws we have no jurisdiction over rather than the countless ways the Trump Administration is tearing up the First Amendment here at home.

Disgusting. Trump said on camera “I don’t do drawings of women”. If he lied about this, what else is he lying about in the Epstein files?

Nobody is safe if anyone can be snatched off the street without probable cause then deported without due process.

Today’s jobs report is bad. Unemployment is the highest it’s been since 2021, during the pandemic. Tech and manufacturing jobs are down. Will Congressional Republicans ever stand up to Trump and put the brakes on his disastrous, job-killing trade war?

The Trump administration wants to eliminate the Roadless Rule, a critical safeguard for pristine areas of our national forests, including parts of Los Padres National Forest within #CA18. Make your voice heard before public comment closes in 2 weeks: forestwatch.org/news/trump-a...

As the Ranking Member of the House Science Committee, let me say that RFK Jr's Senate testimony today was a self-contradicting, anti-science circus act. We deserve public health leaders that make evidence-based decisions, not one that peddles conspiracy theories like Secretary Kennedy.

I just walked off the House floor to vote NO on House Republicans' bill that will slash $1.6 billion from energy efficiency and renewable energy programs. Americans don't need Republicans driving up their energy costs.

House Republicans have voted to create a new January 6th subcommittee, seemingly so they can gaslight America and make excuses for Trump and the insurrection he incited. I served on the original J6 Committee, and I won’t let anybody distort the facts of that terrible day.

I signed the Epstein discharge petition. The heavily redacted files released last night, 97% of which were already in the public record, won’t suffice. We need full transparency now.

Republicans spent the summer stripping healthcare from millions of Americans and preventing the Epstein files from being released, but not much time on figuring out how to avoid a government shutdown.

Trump took National Guard soldiers away from their jobs and families for no good reason. I'm encouraged by the district court ruling declaring his stunt in Los Angeles illegal, but more needs to be done by Congress to put a check on the President's authoritarian bent.

I grew up in a union household, the daughter of a Teamster member truck driver. I know how important the rights to unionize & collectively bargain are for creating an economy that works for everyone. This #LaborDay, I'm thankful for the unions who are protecting the American dream.

Rain or shine, our hard-working letter carriers work tirelessly to get Californians' mail where it needs to go. I proudly stand with these public servants against efforts to undermine the Postal Service, & I thank CA State Assoc. of Letter Carriers for inviting me to speak at their state conference.

We’re just one month away from a potential government shutdown, and Trump & House Republicans have no plan to avert this disaster so far. They don’t even want to meet with Democrats. Instead of finding a bipartisan path out of this, they just want to play politics.

As California faces increased fire risk, now is the time to prepare: 🎒 Pack a go-kit with the necessities📄 🗺️ Know your evacuation route 🏠 🚨 Sign up for emergency alerts ⚠️ Learn more by visiting the local & state resources on my website: lofgren.house.gov/fire-safety-...

Glad to tour @ucsantacruz.bsky.social’s AgTech Alliance center to see the latest ag technologies.  
Focusing on sustainable, ethical & socially responsible technologies is vital to the longevity of our ag industry.

The first week of school should be a time of hope and joy for our children and teachers, not trauma. My heart breaks for Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis after today’s tragic shooting. We must protect our schools and act to address America’s gun violence crisis.

Great to join @graniterockco for a tour of their quarry & to learn about their sustainability practices. The quarry is an economic cornerstone in Aromas, CA, providing the crushed stone necessary for most of Northern & Central CA construction projects.

We should celebrate small businesses like Annieglass, which use opportunities created by bipartisan federal programs to invest in solar, reduce greenhouse gasses & attack climate change. (1/2)

Community health centers provide preventative & life-saving healthcare services. The Republicans’ Big, Ugly Law will cut their funding. I was glad to meet with Bay Area community healthcare workers to thank them for their continued work.

We must work to end the scourge of gun violence. That is why I am cosponsoring @repmarkdesaulnier.bsky.social's Advancing Gun Safety Technology Act. This sensible bill focuses on safety & reducing harm – non-gun owners & gun owners alike should support it. desaulnier.house.gov/media-center...