Jimmy Gomez: “I became a new dad for the first time last August, and as we were approaching the due date, I was watching the issue…”

Burdensome eligibility rules make it harder for families to get ahead. The ASSET Act removes outdated savings limits from programs that help families afford food, utilities, and other basic needs.

We founded the Dads Caucus to champion policies that help children and families thrive," said Congressman Jimmy Gomez.

I take full responsibility and have committed myself to working through the pain privately with my wife and family.

I made personal mistakes outside my marriage. Although my actions were consensual in nature and haven’t violated the law or House Ethics rules, that doesn’t diminish the impact that these mistakes have made on those I care about the most.