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Zoe Lofgren

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Zoe Ellen Lofgren is a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing California's 19th congressional district since January 3, 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, Lofgren has served in Congress since January 6, 1999, making her one of the longest-serving members of the House. Throughout her tenure, she has focused on various issues, including trade, technology, and immigration reform. Lofgren has been an advocate for American jobs and has emphasized the importance of international trade, particularly with China.

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  1. I think that one of the most important things that Planned Parenthood does is to provide birth control to women who want to control their own fertility.2 sources2015congress.gov
  2. I rise to express my opposition to House Joint Resolution 57 disapproving the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (or normal trade relations) to the People's Republic of China.2 sources1999congress.gov
  3. I would like to commend the gentleman for this amendment. When you make a phone call in to complain about harassment or intimidation, that information may or may not ever become known, so this is really a pro-transparency measure. The amendment says: ``together with a description of actions taken in response to such instances of voter intimidation or suppression.'' The State legislatures may not know, we may not know how many efforts are being made. We should know that to see whether what we have done here is sufficient, whether the Voting Rights Act that will be following along this bill later in the spring needs to address this. Madam Chair, this is an excellent amendment.2 sources2019govinfo.gov
May 2, 2026

It unfortunately is no surprise a president who has attacked NSF from day one would seek to destroy the board that helps guide the foundation.

salon.com
May 2, 2026

The NSB is apolitical. It advises the president on the future of NSF,

salon.com
Apr 29, 2026

I rise in opposition to reauthorizing FISA section 702 without meaningful reform. At a time when the Trump administration is building a sweeping surveillance apparatus, trampling civil rights, and disregarding the rule of law, Congress…

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Jan 22, 2026

while I am supportive of provisions in the minibus that would fund the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, especially those pertaining to healthcare, I cannot in…

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Jan 8, 2026

there is mourning across the aisle and across the State of California. I chair the California Democratic delegation, and we are deeply saddened by the loss of Doug LaMalfa. It was a pleasure to serve with Doug since his election in 2013…

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Sep 15, 2025

I support H.R. 5100, a bill that I cosponsored along with the Chair of the Science Committee, Representative Babin, and the Chair and Ranking Member of the Small Business Committee, Representatives Williams and Velazquez. Like my…

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Sep 10, 2025

Representative Moolenaar's amendment No. 26, entitled the SAFE Research Act, would enact excessive prohibitions for research awards that would stymie American innovation. In particular, the amendment would introduce a government-wide…

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Jul 2, 2025

I have spoken publicly against this bill and its serious health care cuts. You can't pull a trillion dollars out of the health care system and expect health care providers to survive. Clinics, hospitals and nursing homes won't survive the…

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Jun 27, 2025

I oppose the Kim resolution. Now, had it just condemned violence and thanked the National Guard and the Marines, who did not ask for this assignment, I think we would all be on board. Instead, the resolution really is engaging in partisan…

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May 21, 2025

I first met Al and Carmen in the late 1970s. When I was elected to the community college board, Carmen was the secretary for the president of City College, and Al was a hardworking guy. What really stood out was the two of them constantly…

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Apr 29, 2025

I rise as chair of the California Democratic congressional delegation in opposition to this rule. It makes in order three resolutions that claim to be pursuant to the Congressional Review Act, but are completely illegitimate. That is not…

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Mar 11, 2025

There are concerns with the IRS Final Rule, in that it may exceed the scope provided for in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The rule also raises important issues that warrant further scrutiny, including its potential impact on…

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Mar 2, 2025

because of possible retaliatory actions against his family and/or community members.

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Feb 9, 2025

My fear is that the chaos the new administration is sowing will be enough to leave our science and technology enterprise in ruins, with Chinese Communist leaders in Beijing popping champagne corks.

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Feb 7, 2025

Now they have reached NOAA where they’re wreaking havoc on the scientific and regulatory systems that protect American families’ safety and jobs.

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Feb 5, 2025

Now they have reached NOAA where they're wreaking havoc on the scientific and regulatory systems that protect American families' safety and jobs.

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Jan 15, 2025

I rise as the chair of the California Democratic Congressional Delegation to urge that we focus our energy on standing with firefighters, businesses, and families impacted by the Los Angeles County fire, not politics. I have been hearing…

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Jan 5, 2025

This was the most transparent committee, probably, in the history of Congress.

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Sep 23, 2024

We have no further requests, so I am happy to urge all Members to vote for the bill, and I yield back the balance of my time.

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Sep 23, 2024

We are fortunate, indeed, to have Dr. Caraveo as a Member of our House with her keen intellect and pragmatic approach to solving America's problems. I yield such time as she may consume to the gentlewoman from Colorado (Ms. Caraveo).

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Sep 23, 2024

I have no additional requests for time. I would just like to once again thank Congresswoman Houlahan, Dr. Baird, and I also thank the chairman. We have had a great run here in the Science Committee this evening with these terrific bills…

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Sep 23, 2024

I urge that we support and enact this good bill, and I yield back the balance of my time.

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Jul 23, 2024

I am very pleased that this amendment, which I was proud to cosponsor with my colleagues Reps. Beyer and Trahan, was made in order. The amendment is quite straightforward. It would ensure that the Department of Energy's total support for…

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Jul 22, 2024

I note that in Veeck v. Southern Building Code, in the 5th Circuit, a more conservative circuit, they ruled that model building codes adopted by reference into law could be copied freely. The court reasoned that once a standard is…

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