Our children will never forgive us — and they shouldn’t. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/12/c...

Why are six Republicans defying Trump?

The day after the House passed a bipartisan housing package — including two of my bills — we got right back to work, convening a bipartisan roundtable with thought leaders in government, home builders, and the Bipartisan Policy Center. 1/2

Thanks to the caring professionals of the VA Palo Alto Health Care System for stopping by our office. They show up every day for our veterans — and I’ll keep pushing policies that protect patient care.

Public housing stands broken and underfunded, and when we fail tenants, we fuel homelessness. Many thanks to Milan Ozdinec–a witness handpicked by the Republican leadership–for his forthright, clear-eyed testimony. Congress must do better. youtu.be/FY6_s2m0axk

Two of my bipartisan housing bills just passed the House floor. We can’t bring down housing prices unless we close the gap between supply and demand. 1/3

Going to the big game? Get real-time updates by signing up for Santa Clara County emergency alerts. Stay informed, stay safe — and enjoy the game.

Congratulations to Shreyas Chatterjee, Shrehan Chatterjee, and Saumit Korada—the winners of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge in our district. 1/3

I invite the Secretary to come to Silicon Valley and see firsthand how this Administration’s policies raise costs on working families. youtu.be/yTwWyzbcnCA?...

I voted against the two-week extension in ICE funding.

We took our fight straight to ICE headquarters—raising our voices in unison: Kristi Noem must go!

Global financial stability depends on an independent Federal Reserve. Over the past year, President Trump has worked relentlessly to undermine that independence—drawing ire and concern from experts across the ideological spectrum. 1/4 www.wsj.com/economy/cent...

We won’t stand for ICE inflicting chaos and cruelty in our communities.

Semiconductors are sexy again – and drive our economic future. I’m proud to have secured more than $1 million for San José State University to train the next generation of electrical engineers who will help America win the 21st century. blogs.sjsu.edu/newsroom/202...

The cracks in the armor are widening. For the first time in this 119th Congressional session, Republicans actually sat down with Democrats to craft appropriations bills–instead of bulldozing us to a shutdown. 1/2

We have to end this national nightmare. The first step is holding those in charge accountable.

As a former federal prosecutor and mayor, I worked with law enforcement every day–courageous women and men who put service above self. What we see now isn’t law enforcement—it’s lawlessness. 1/4

I'm fighting to impeach Secretary Kristi Noem. youtu.be/aw_Qo9q2bPc?...

Shoutout to Palo Alto High School student Maya for using her baking talents to give back to our community. Since last summer, Maya has been whipping up sweet treats for Doggie Protective Services events in Palo Alto—and has already raised $2,300 to support their work. Thank you, Maya!🐾🍪

Our hearts remain with the victims’ families and the entire community on this somber anniversary. We owe these families and this community more than words—we owe them action.

I voted against giving another dime to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement or the Department of Homeland Security.

Even with Washington at its most dysfunctional, we keep pushing to bring local taxpayer dollars back home. 1/2

Has Congress finally found a way to work together? #SipWithSam youtube.com/shorts/vqCOe...

Our economy and our democratic norms depend on an independent Federal Reserve. As Dr. Lisa Cook said herself, her case will determine whether the Fed sets interest rates "guided by evidence and independent judgment or will succumb to political pressure." www.nytimes.com/2026/01/21/u...

Expanding access to ADU financing helps homeowners become home providers. Today, HUD Secretary Turner agreed my bipartisan SUPPLY Act is worth exploring to address our housing crisis. I’ll keep pushing to move this bill forward.

Donald Trump should focus on the price of groceries, not Greenland. Americans can’t afford distractions. www.reuters.com/business/dav...

"When President Harry Truman left office in 1953, he did not even own a car. He...returned to Missouri by train and lived for a time on his Army pension." Donald Trump has leveraged his kleptocratic political power to personally enrich himself by more than $1.4 billion in the last twelve months.

I was proud to honor the life of Barry del Buono, who led Loaves and Fishes Family Kitchen and Emergency Housing Consortium–on the House Floor and at his funeral mass this weekend. With his passing, I lost a childhood hero, and our community lost a champion.

More than $24B of Paramount's bid for Warner Brothers comes from foreign sovereign wealth, much of it controlled by the Saudi dictator, Mohammed bin Salman (“MBS”), who directed the brutal killing of a Washington Post journalist. 1/2 deadline.com/2026/01/para...

California is the largest donor state to the federal government—in FY24 we paid $275.6 billion more to the federal government than we received in federal aid. Any attempt to cut off our tax dollars from coming back home will be met with fierce legal action. thehill.com/homenews/adm...

The latest investigation into Fed Chair Powell further cements that Pam Bondi lacks the independence and integrity required to lead the Department of Justice. She must resign.

Our telephone town hall kicks off at 6 PM PT! Haven’t signed up to receive a call? You can still join us—just dial 855-269-4484. Talk soon!

This investigation represents a deeply troubling pattern of abuse of prosecutorial power for political intimidation. Attorney General Pam Bondi must resign her office. www.nytimes.com/live/2026/01...

I've heard from many neighbors with concerns about U.S. actions in Venezuela, ICE enforcement, and other important issues. I want to hear your thoughts directly and discuss how I’m responding to these developments. Register at the link below. [1/2]

There’s a lot of information coming at you about Venezuela and health care. Let’s talk about it. #sipwithsam

Today, I voted for common sense. Several House Republicans joined a unanimous group of Democrats to extend affordable care tax credits for three years to mitigate the impact of skyrocketing premiums on millions of families. [1/2]

Our federal tax dollars are coming back home—strengthening coastside resilience, building our innovation economy workforce, and enhancing public safety. [1/2]

Thank you to the Senate for letting common sense prevail—I look forward to voting for this resolution when it comes to the House Floor. www.ms.now/news/senate-...

I'm not Marty Supreme, so why is Congress playing ping pong?

Sending armed ICE agents—typically lacking any training or experience in urban policing—into our neighborhoods leads to tragically violent outcomes like this. Praying for this woman’s family, and for the Minneapolis community.

Wishing all who celebrate a happy Epiphany—a day rooted in tradition, reflection, and giving. Feliz Día de los Reyes Magos a todos quienes lo celebran, un día de tradición, reflexión y generosidad.

Turns out that the dismantling of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau isn't just awful for consumers; it's bad for many banks, too. www.politico.com/news/2026/01...

I support peaceful protests in Iran and the Iranian people’s fight for a democracy, but direct American military intervention will merely bolster support of Iranian people for the current regime. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/03/w...

Last year, I introduced thirteen bills. I don’t pick favorites—but if I had to choose… Two of them made it into a bipartisan housing package that cuts the red tape to accelerate construction of affordable apartments. I look forward to voting on this package when it reaches the House Floor.

We can all agree that dictator Nicolas Maduro deserves no sympathy, but recasting petro-motivated military aggression as a battle against narco-terrorism isn’t law enforcement, it’s subverting the law—namely, Article I of our Constitution. [1/2]

Haregewaine Mitiku Ayalew was a beloved member of our community who devoted her life to caring for our most vulnerable neighbors, and was an active volunteer of the Mekane Rama Saint Gabriel Church. I was honored to share her story on the House floor.

Happy New Year! Wishing you health, happiness, and hope in the year ahead.

One person is killed an average of every 42 minutes in a drunk-driving crash, and these tragedies often rise around New Year’s. Let’s make tonight about celebration, not mourning; make a plan to get home safely from wherever you go. Drive sober—or get pulled over. www.nhtsa.gov/campaign/dri...

Sure, it’s not Spotify—but this is our #wrapped. We’re ready to keep delivering for you in the year ahead.

This year, more than 2,000 children—from newborns to teenagers—across over 980 families will receive gifts thanks to the Campbell Chamber of Commerce. There’s still time to make a difference in a child’s holiday season. Hear from Ken Johnson, Executive Director, on how you can help.