Representative Jimmy Gomez, Democratic from California

Jimmy Gomez

Representative · California · Democrat

Jimmy Gomez

House Floor

Recent comments in the House

Mr. Speaker, 13 months ago, when Trump's immigration raids began in my district, I warned exactly where this was headed. I warned that if ICE agents were allowed to operate without accountability, the violence would escalate. I warned that people would die. I didn't want to be right, but here we are. This isn't normal. This isn't law enforcement. This is lawlessness: no due process and no Miranda rights. Instead, some in Trump's ICE are acting as judge, jury, and executioner. This is what happens when people who wear the badge are told that rules don't apply to them.
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Biography
Jimmy Gomez, a former labor organizer, was elected to represent California’s 34th Congressional District in 2017. In Congress, he focuses on expanding access to affordable healthcare, protecting immigrant rights, and advancing environmental justice. Gomez authored the Transit Security Grant Program Flexibility Act and serves on the House Oversight and Accountability Committee, where he investigates federal government practices. He is known for his hands-on engagement with local communities, prioritizing responsive representation and practical solutions for his diverse Los Angeles district.
Education
  • M.P.P., Harvard John F. Kennedy School of Government, Cambridge, MA
    2003
  • B.A. in Political Science Major with Urban Planning Minor, University of California at Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
    1999
  • Attended, Riverside Community College
Professional History

  • U.S. Representative

    2017-Present

    Representing California's 34th district

  • Member, California Assembly

    2012–17

  • Political Director, United Nurses Association of California

    2009–12

  • Political Representative, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Los Angeles

    2006–09

  • Field Operations Assistant, National League of Cities

    2005–06

Policy Focus
Taxation26%
Health13%
Immigration9%
Government Operations and Politics9%
Notable Legislation

Key legislative actions from Jimmy Gomez's record in Congress.

  • Paid Family Leave Expansion

    Championed the passage of California's expanded paid family leave law as a state legislator.

  • Environmental Justice

    Supported federal funding for clean air and water projects in underserved Los Angeles communities.

  • COVID-19 Relief

    Helped secure federal COVID-19 relief funds for small businesses and families in his district.

  • Affordable Housing Advocacy

    Advocated for increased federal investment in affordable housing programs in Los Angeles.

Committee Assignments
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  • House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence
  • House Committee on Ways and Means

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