Gil Cisneros, a former Navy officer and philanthropist, was elected to represent California’s 39th Congressional District in 2018. In Congress, he prioritized expanding access to health care, supporting veterans, and strengthening public education. Cisneros served on the House Armed Services and Veterans’ Affairs Committees, where he advocated for increased mental health resources for service members and helped secure funding for local schools. Through pragmatic problem-solving and community outreach, he worked to address the specific needs of his diverse district.