Mr. Speaker, as chair of the California Democratic Congressional Delegation, I rise on behalf of every member of that delegation to strongly oppose this resolution. We have got very few legislative days left in this Congress, and the Republican majority has decided to use time on the floor today not to lower costs that are crushing Americans but to once again pick a fight with California. Now, California has the fourth largest economy in the world. We are also a donor State that pays more in Federal taxes than we get back by about $806 billion a year.
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Zoe Lofgren
Representative · California · Democrat
Zoe Lofgren
House Floor
Recent comments in the House
Mr. Speaker, as chair of the California congressional delegation, I rise to strongly oppose this resolution and note that every Democratic House Member from California opposes it. This is the 119th Congress' last day of business before we head home for 7 weeks. What are House Republicans doing? They are not reining in costs, not reining in ICE, not reining in the Iran war. No, they are focused on reining in California. This is absurd. We are wasting precious time where we could be legislating for the American people. Instead, we are apparently legislating to benefit the oil and gas companies.
Biography
Zoe Lofgren began her career as a civil rights lawyer, advocating for immigrant communities in California. Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives for California's 18th District in 1994, she has focused on immigration reform, technology policy, and civil liberties. Lofgren has chaired the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship and played a key role in drafting comprehensive immigration legislation. Her leadership in advancing digital privacy protections reflects her commitment to both innovation and individual rights. Lofgren serves her district by combining pragmatic problem-solving with a strong dedication to constitutional principles.
Education
- J.D., Santa Clara Law School, Santa Clara, CA1975
- B.A. in Political Science, Stanford University, Stanford, CA1970
Professional History
U.S. Representative
1995-PresentRepresenting California's 18th district
Member, Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors
1981–94Member, San Jose Evergreen Community College Board of Trustees
1979–81Immigration Law Instructor, University of Santa Clara School of Law
1978Partner, Webber and Lofgren
1978Staffer, U.S. representative Don Edwards
1970–78Attorney
Policy Focus
Immigration25%
Congress16%
Science, Technology, Communications8%
International Affairs8%
Notable Legislation
Key legislative actions from Zoe Lofgren's record in Congress.
Impeachment Proceedings
Served as a manager in the House impeachment trials of President Donald Trump, helping present the case to the Senate.
Election Security
Chaired the House Administration Committee, advancing legislation to improve election security and voting access nationwide.
Immigration Reform
Authored and championed the Farm Workforce Modernization Act to provide a path to legal status for agricultural workers.
Internet Privacy
Co-sponsored the Email Privacy Act, which requires law enforcement to obtain warrants before accessing private emails.
Committee Assignments
View details →- House Committee on Science, Space, and TechnologyRanking Member
- House Committee on the Judiciary
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