Jimmy Gomez: “If the price kills us, we are not really getting ahead. So we really need the President and all of us to get involved in…”

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.

I opposed this bill, especially as amended, because it expands the Department of Defense's authority into areas traditionally handled by civilian agencies.

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

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 The ASSET Act removes outdated savings limits from programs that help families afford food, utilities, and other basic needs.