My Broadcast Freedom and Independence Act makes it crystal clear that no administration can punish broadcasters for their viewpoints. Period. The ACLU is with us. Communities in Sacramento and across the country are with us. And I promise you this—I will not relent.

Today I was joined by Jenna Leventoff from the @aclu.org and Sacramento Library Director and CEO Peter Coyle to discuss the Trump Administration's attacks on our 1st Amendment rights.

Nexstar and Sinclair have folded under the pressure of OUR voices. Jimmy Kimmel will be on the air across the nation, as it should have always been. This proves that the most effective way to defend our rights is to exercise them. [1/2]

Silencing dissent. Intimidating the press. Abusing power. Donald Trump and FCC Chair Carr are relentlessly attacking the 1st Amendment. I’m teaming up with the @ACLUand local advocates to pass my Broadcast Freedom and Independence Act and protect free speech.

Nexstar has made its priorities clear: silencing Jimmy Kimmel to stay in the FCC’s good graces while chasing a multi-billion-dollar merger. Sacramento deserves better. A company that silences dissent under political pressure is not worthy of a bigger footprint in our community.

Threatening mass firings rather than negotiating to keep the government open is reckless and cruel. We can keep the government open, protect workers, extend the ACA Tax Credits, and lower health care costs this week with a bipartisan agreement.

I’m glad Jimmy Kimmel is back on air with the freedom to speak his mind, but that doesn’t change the fact that this never should have happened. Chairman Carr has weaponized the FCC into a government censorship machine, leaning on broadcasters and silencing critics. That is unacceptable. [1/2]

Republicans have launched a full-scale assault on the health care of everyday Americans. They have already made the largest cut to Medicaid in American history. [1/2]

The opening of Sacramento State's Basic Needs Center reflects not only the university’s commitment to its students but also the broader principle that access to higher education must go hand-in-hand with access to essential resources. [1/2]

I’ll be tuning into Jimmy Kimmel tonight and certainly hope he will be given the free rein he deserves. But millions of Americans won’t be able to because Sinclair and Nexstar have taken him off the air. [1/3]

Nexstar pulled Jimmy Kimmel off its stations just days after FCC Chair Carr threatened broadcasters – all while Nexstar’s multi-billion-dollar merger awaits FCC approval. Now they say they will continue to keep him off the air. [1/3]

We are eight days away from the government shutting down and millions of Americans seeing their health insurance prices skyrocket. Donald Trump is driving the country towards a shutdown.

President Trump and RFK Jr. are peddling full-on conspiracy theories and unproven pseudoscience. Listen to your doctors, not the nonsensical ramblings of a corrupt administration. www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...

The First Amendment is crystal clear. In America, EVERYONE has the freedom to express their ideas, beliefs, and opinions. Our country was built on that principle. [1/4] www.cnbc.com/2025/09/22/d...

The Trump Administration is trying to erase vehicle pollution standards and overturn proven climate science – all to pad the pockets of Trump's polluter friends. That’s why I led over 100 of my colleagues to demand the EPA reverse course. [1/2]

RFK’s handpicked panel of vaccine skeptics is putting lives in danger. They are restricting childhood vaccines and making it harder for adults under 65 to protect themselves from COVID. [1/2]

NEW: E&C Dems call on FCC's Inspector General to investigate Chairman Brendan Carr after blatantly unconstitutional effort to take Jimmy Kimmel off air. @dorismatsui.bsky.social @repyvetteclarke.bsky.social

My Democratic colleagues and I are standing up to stop Republicans’ cuts to our health care system, lower costs, and bring down premiums. We will not rubber-stamp another reckless Republican effort that deepens a crisis they have created. I voted NO on their continuing resolution.

House Republicans just pushed through an empty funding resolution that ignores the looming spike in health care premiums if we don’t extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits. They are so deep in Donald Trump’s pocket that they refuse to even negotiate to save Americans money. [1/2]

We must have zero tolerance for political violence. We must also have zero tolerance for government censorship. That’s why I am demanding FCC Chairman Brendan Carr sits for an oversight hearing so we can find out why he thinks the constitution doesn’t apply to him.

BEAD is a $42B promise to connect every home and business. The Trump Administration keeps moving the goal posts, freezing funds, rewriting rules, and floating arbitrary price caps that will gut quality for the most vulnerable. [1/2]

In my district, thousands are being left behind as our world goes digital. They’re struggling to pay bills, see a doctor, and work or attend class from home. [1/3]

Donald Trump has set his sights on dismantling free speech. Time after time, he’s threatened to silence any media that runs contrary to his narrative. Now, he has weaponized the FCC to bully ABC into removing Jimmy Kimmel from the airwaves. [1/2]

Tomorrow, RFK Jr. and his sham Advisory Committee will meet to consider vaccines protecting kids against measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, and COVID. And their actions have real consequences. [1/2]

The worst possible words a parent can hear are that there’s no options for their child’s care. That's why I have worked tirelessly to prevent that nightmare from being a reality. [1/2]

Health care affordability is on the line. 27,000 of my constituents rely on premium tax credits to keep coverage within reach. Letting these credits expire means an average $121/month increase for individuals, and thousands more a year for family coverage. [1/2]

I authored the Healthier & Greener Schools provisions that created the Renew America’s Schools Program. GAO has found that DOE violated the law by illegally withholding funds. [1/3]

The Trump Administration must follow the laws passed by Congress. Plain and simple. No one is above the law. But at today’s @energycommerce.bsky.social hearing, the top lawyer for Trump’s Energy Dept didn't even pretend to follow the law. [1/2]

#HispanicHeritageMonth is a time to honor the history, culture, and contributions of the Hispanic & Latino communities that help power Sacramento. From small business owners and teachers to health care workers and artists, the Hispanic & Latino community strengthens our city and nation every day.

For patients and families facing devastating blood cancers and rare blood disorders, bone marrow and cord blood transplants can offer the best treatment – and sometimes the only potential for a cure. [1/2]

Today we remember those we lost on Sept. 11, 2001. We thank all who served and sacrificed to protect us. May we continue to lift one another up and build a safer, kinder future. America is strongest when we stand together.

DACA recipients make this country stronger. They are doctors, teachers, farmworker, neighbors, and parents. They embody the American promise, that in this country all dreams are possible regardless of where you are from. [1/2]

Republicans promised to lower energy costs, but electricity rates are up 10% since President Trump took office. The Inflation Reduction Act expanded home energy tax credits that cut costs for new efficient appliances, saving energy and helping lower families' utility bills. [1/2]

The Supreme Court just gave cover to ICE’s tactics in LA. Stopping people based on how they look, speak or where they work isn’t law enforcement - it’s racial profiling. [1/2]

Public safety communications are vital to ensure we have around-the-clock warnings to avoid tragedies, such as the lives lost and the tens of thousands displaced during this year’s California wildfire season. [1/4]

I had an amazing time at the Tower Bridge dinner! Every year this one-of-a-kind event brings our community together to celebrate the amazing work our local chefs do. Sacramento’s commitment to locally sourced fresh food is unparalleled. [1/2]

Joint Statement from CAPAC, Georgia Members on Georgia Immigration Raid:

We have lost a titan of California politics with the passing of my friend John Burton. From the State Capitol to Congress, John was unapologetically authentic with unwavering conviction. He cared deeply about people, & that came through in every fight he took on & every cause he championed. [1/2]

I would like to thank Reverend Matthew Woodward, our faith community, Sacramento ACT, @norcalresist.bsky.social, Sacramento FUEL Network, the California Immigration Project, and the many volunteers for standing up for our neighbors. [1/2]

After being illegally denied entry twice in the past two weeks – today, I completed an oversight inspection of the ICE facilities in the John E. Moss Federal Building. The facility was clearly sanitized. [1/3]

Across the country, the cost of epinephrine has skyrocketed, forcing Americans to make impossible decisions or putting life-saving care out of reach. That’s why I joined forces with my friend and colleague @frost.house.gov to reintroduce the EPIPEN Act... [1/3]

Listening to the stories of the brave women who suffered Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse was devastating. Their courage demands action and full transparency. The time for justice is NOW. Release the files.

I signed Reps. Massie and Khanna's discharge petition to force a binding vote requiring the release of the Epstein files. The survivors deserve justice. The public deserves transparency. Release the files.

Every year, the Sacramento Central Labor Council’s Annual Labor Day Picnic brings us together to celebrate with the workers and families who keep our community moving. Together, we honor what workers have built and stand united to confront the challenges ahead. [1/2]

Happy Labor Day! Our unions are the backbone of Sacramento’s progress. Supporting strong unions, workplace rights and safety, protecting collective bargaining, and making sure working families are healthy is always a focus in everything I do. I will always fight for our unions.

For decades, the Galt Flea Market has attracted entrepreneurs from all over the Central Valley. It is a testament to the power of hard work, entrepreneurship, and community coming together to support one another. [1/2]

KVIE is a cornerstone of our community. From trusted journalism to children’s educational programming and cultural content, public broadcasting enriches our lives and connects us to one another. Public broadcasting is under attack, but I know KVIE is in great hands with David. [1/2]

It’s always fantastic when we can all get together to uplift the amazing work OCA Sacramento has done for our community. OCA is a beacon for our AAPI community. From fighting for social justice and equal opportunity – to community building and civic engagement. [1/2]

One of my top priorities in Washington D.C. is to ensure that federal investments don’t just live on paper – they make a real, tangible difference here at home. [1/3]

Today, I returned to once again conduct congressional oversight of the ICE facilities at the John E. Moss Federal Building. This time with Mayor Pro Tem Eric Guerra, County Supervisor Phil Serna, and California Immigration Project advocates to demand answers and transparency. [1/2]