Using the government to stifle free speech is dangerous and un-American. We are starting down a treacherous path, with an administration that continues to weaponize their power to punish their critics.

On Friday, a judge confirmed that the administration's order to fire thousands of probationary workers earlier this year was illegal. But even if these workers choose to return to their jobs, the damage is already done www.nytimes.com/2025/09/13/u...

Two men were detained in Washington while fighting the Bear Gulch fire — one of the largest active wildfires in the U.S. abcnews.go.com/US/border-pa...

I joined local leaders, advocates, and the Climate Action Campaign to speak about the importance of protecting residents in our district who are affected by the Chiquita Canyon and Sunshine Canyon Landfills.

The President's move to fire a sitting Federal Reserve Governor would raise inflation, crush the dollar and throw our economy into turmoil. The courts must step in -- if we lose independence in the Federal Reserve, it's game over.

Thank you, @georgewhitesides.bsky.social for supporting NTEU Chapter 233 and the IRS employees in Santa Clarita! whitesides.house.gov/media/press-...

We need an all-of-the-above energy strategy — but the administration’s attacks on renewables are driving up prices. Electricity costs are now rising more than twice as fast as inflation, forcing too many families to choose between paying the power bill and covering essentials.

Putting highly partisan economist EJ Antoni in charge of the government's Bureau of Labor Statistics is sure to lead to less confidence in US economic numbers, less confidence in the US dollar, and less confidence in the US treasury market. Bad for the USA.

Hundreds of NASA scientists are raising the alarm — and they’re right to. Gutting science funding doesn’t just hurt missions, it threatens jobs, innovation, and American leadership in space. I stand with the workers behind the Voyager Declaration. time.com/7304528/nasa...

Today, I honored the life of my dear friend Chad Kampbell on the House floor – a man whose dedication to the Santa Clarita Valley ran deep.

The Administration is trying to hide a major NASA climate study showing how fast climate change is accelerating – which is not only dangerous, but also illegal. apnews.com/article/clim...

Why I voted against the budget reconciliation bill that will slash support for Medicaid and local hospitals while raising our national debt by trillions:

Listening to @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social walk through the many harms this budget reconciliation bill would cause to young people, working families, veterans, and seniors across the country:

After the Rules Committee rejected my amendment to protect Medicaid, I proposed blocking cuts to Medicaid and SNAP on the House floor.

I stood against the budget bill on the House steps this morning because it would take health care and food assistance from tens of thousands of people right here in CA-27 — and raise costs for working families. This bill would hurt the very people I was elected to serve.

On the House steps right now, standing against this inhumane budget bill that would rip health care away from at least 17 million Americans.

I submitted an amendment to the budget that would protect patients and local health care providers that rely on Medicaid to receive, and provide, health care.

Hospitals in our district aren’t immune to what has just passed in the Senate’s Budget Bill. According to the AHA, the bill would strip away funds that help keep local hospitals staffed, equipped, and open. Our communities deserve better.

The Senate’s Budget Bill that just passed will cut food aid for every CalFresh recipient in California – over 5.5 million people. Families across the country will be left struggling to afford groceries, as costs continue to rise. I’m fighting back, and I hope you’ll join me.

Senate Republicans just moved one step closer to cutting health care for millions while ballooning the national debt.

This week, the Department of Defense made the dangerous decision to stop transmitting hurricane forecast data, putting families across the country at risk just as we get into hurricane season.

This Supreme Court ruling lays the groundwork for states to strip funds from Planned Parenthoods across the country, impacting even the most essential care like cancer screenings and contraceptives.

Three years after the Dobbs decision overturned Roe v. Wade, I remain committed to protecting reproductive freedom.

Yesterday, I attempted to enter the Adelanto ICE Processing Center following reports that the father of one of my constituents was detained after reporting for a scheduled asylum check. I was denied access for oversight of the facility, but was later able to meet Randal in person.

Today, I finally had the chance to speak directly to DoD Sec. Pete Hegseth at a HASC hearing, to raise my concerns about the deployment of military troops to Los Angeles under his leadership, as well as a series of other issues that have occurred in his department. WATCH: youtu.be/KeGrP9VoZbM?...

The images of @padilla.senate.gov being restrained and handcuffed are disturbing. I will be seeking immediate answers for why a sitting U.S. Senator who identified himself was treated this way in our home state. I’m in touch with his team.

Yesterday, David Huerta, a champion for SEIU workers across California and a friend, was detained and injured by ICE while exercising his first amendment right. No one in our country should be subjected to harm for legally & peacefully protesting. David should be released from custody immediately.

I joined @milesobrien.com to discuss the serious impacts that attacks on agencies like NASA would have on our everyday lives. From satellites that track wildfires to the National Weather Service that helps us monitor and prepare for natural disasters, these tools are essential to public safety.

My statement on this morning's budget vote - which threatens basic services that hundreds of thousands of my constituents rely on:

It’s past midnight, and House Republicans have called us back to the Capitol to vote on their budget that rips health care, food assistance, educational opportunities, and more basic needs away from millions of Americans.

I testified in front of the House Rules Committee today to talk about the working families, the local hospitals, and the kids in my district that will be seriously hurt by the budget that House Republicans are jamming through Congress.

I’m here at Congress' Rules Committee this morning, ready to fight back against the budget that will rip millions off of their health care, take food assistance away from children across the country, and raise taxes on MY constituents.

Today, I introduced two important amendments to the budget bill, aimed at delivering meaningful results for our district.

Yesterday, I led my colleagues in Congress to take a stand for science. The NASA, NOAA, NIH, and NSF all contribute to our safety and security, through their work to cure deadly diseases, protect us from natural disasters, and ensure we remain competitive on the global stage.

It's been over 120 days since Republican leadership took control of Congress, and we have not voted on a single bill to lower costs. Instead, today, they passed a bill to rename the Gulf of Mexico. Enough is enough.

The recent cuts to science agencies pose a real and present danger to our communities, as they threaten everything from cancer research to our ability to monitor climate threats like wildfire.

Today, I signed a petition that would force a vote to protect Medicaid and SNAP. Hundreds of thousands of people in my district rely on these programs to meet their basic needs, including accessing health care and putting food on the table.

This month marks the start of fire season, which makes it even more important to be prepared. Have an evacuation plan, pack a go-bag, and stay informed through local alerts and the LA Fire department: fire.lacounty.gov/rsg/

As a former NASA leader and someone who has spent years working to prevent wildfires, I know how vital programs like FireSense are. Cutting them now would put countless lives in my district, and across the country, at risk. Read the full story here: www.nbcnews.com/science/scie...

I will always stand up for access to Social Security, health care, and SNAP, for everyone in my district who depends on these vital programs. I spoke with @bluesboysteve.bsky.social on the @practivistpod.bsky.social to talk about the real impacts of recent federal attacks against these services.

My statement on the huge cuts to NASA science proposed by the President, which would decimate American leadership in space and damage NASA facilities across the county -- including JPL in California:

While the White House is tanking our economy and seniors' retirements, Republican leadership in Congress is planning to vote on a budget this week that would decimate Medicaid. How about instead they join us to stop wasting your hard-earned money on reckless trade wars?

I just walked out of the Senate where I listened to @booker.senate.gov hold the floor and speak on behalf of the American people — I encourage everyone to tune in now!

Against the opposition of the Palmdale Sheriffs Dept., convicted criminal & predator Christopher Hubbard has arrived at his new residence in the AV. Today, he awaits his first status of placement hearing. It is unacceptable that the judicial system places criminals like this in our community.

My reaction to the news about the leaked Signal chats by senior members of the Trump Administration’s national security team:

Over 240,000 of my constituents rely on Medicaid to access health care. I joined the CEO of Northeast Valley Health Corporation, Kim Wyard, to discuss how essential Medicaid is to her organization’s life-saving work.

Happy St. Patrick's Day from our Antelope Valley district office!

This is a major win, and I'm proud to be a member of the Legal Taskforce in Congress that works closely with groups who are fighting these battles in courts. www.govexec.com/workforce/20...

My team attended this meeting, and the situation at Chiquita Canyon Landfill is unacceptable. They have terminated relief payments, and claim that their problems have improved, but refuse to provide transparent data. signalscv.com/2025/03/offi...

My statement on tonight’s CR vote: