Jimmy Gomez: “I am proud to be an American and a lot of the people who are here, undocumented or otherwise, are also proud to be in…”

Young people today face challenges that would have been hard to imagine a generation ago, and we have a responsibility to ensure their needs remain front and center.

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

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 The ASSET Act removes outdated savings limits from programs that help families afford food, utilities, and other basic needs.

I stand ready to cooperate with the Ethics Committee inquiry and provide it with whatever information it might need.