Ten years ago, 49 innocent lives were tragically taken in a senseless act of violence at the Pulse Night Club.
LGBTQ people in CA-19 and across the country are our friends, family members, and neighbors. They should be able to live without the fear of being attacked for who they
I am honored to represent California's 19th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Joined November 2016
- Always nice to meet with advocates from the 19th of California to discuss how we can stop and prevent human trafficking.
- Met with local organic growers and producers to discuss how we can best support organic research in CA-19.
- The Republican Majority passed a $70 billion immigration enforcement bill that funds ICE and CBP without any commonsense reforms or accountability measures. I voted against the bill, and will continue to push back on this Administration’s overreaching mass deportation policy to
00:00 - Inflation is up to 4.2%, the highest in three years, as prices for food, fuel, and basic necessities continue to rise for working families across the country. That’s why I will keep fighting to pass my Stop Global Tariffs Act and No Funds for Iran War Act so that Congress can
- Great to meet with local business owners to discuss how we support those who build our communities.
- Over the past year, working families across California’s 19th Congressional District have felt the strain of rising prices due to this Administration’s senseless tariff policy and the unauthorized war in Iran. That’s why I questioned Secretary Bessent on how these policies are
00:00 - While costs continue to rise for working families across the country, the President is instead still focused on preserving his slush fund for his political allies and January 6th rioters who attacked police officers. That’s why I support the Bipartisan Transparency for American
- It was wonderful to meet with Suhani, Erika, and Mirela, the 2026 Congressional Gold Award Medalists from CA-19. Their commitment to service, personal growth, and their communities is inspiring. It is leaders like these bright young students who give us hope for our future.
- Honored to join local leaders, advocates, allies, and members of the LGBTQ community for the 51st annual Santa Cruz Pride Parade. Proud to march with the LGBTQ community in CA-19 everyday.
- Despite the Supreme Court striking down the destructive across-the-board tariffs under IEEPA, this Administration is trying to prevent relief from going out to those who have been harmed. The best form of long-term relief is for Congress to reassert its authority to permanently
- I voted against the Republican Majority’s reconciliation bill that would provide an additional $70 billion to ICE and CBP. Unfortunately, the purely partisan bill did not contain any commonsensical law enforcement reforms to rein in these two agencies and protect our communities.
- I voted against the Majority's $70 billion reconciliation legislation to fund ICE and CBP. Without any meaningful and commonsensical law enforcement reforms of these two agencies, I will not support funding ICE and CBP.
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