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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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Jul 28, 2020

Nadler and I sent a follow-up letter to the Secretaries of State and Homeland Security expressing our concern...

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Jul 27, 2020

It is clear that the President's playbook is to divert attention from his catastrophic failure in dealing with the COVID-19 situation.

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Jul 27, 2020

The governor of Oregon and the mayor of Portland has asked that the Federal troops leave because the reaction has actually been in reverse proportion.

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Jun 22, 2020

We need to have some standards that are science-based and that probably we're going to have to have a regulatory role.

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Jun 11, 2020

I couldn't agree with you more. That's really a barrier to getting the help to where it needs to be right now.

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May 15, 2020

During this unique and difficult time for our nation, I support The Heroes Act to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and the related economic catastrophe. This bill will provide relief to my constituents in California's 19th District by…

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Apr 23, 2020

I support the bipartisan agreement reached on the Senate Amendment to H.R. 266, the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act. Many California small businesses were unable to access the first round of loans made through…

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Mar 27, 2020

Americans have voted during times of great strife in the past. They voted during the Civil War, and in the shadow of World War II. Americans stand united to vote this year, as well. Coronavirus must not impede our elections. Some states…

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Mar 11, 2020

I am especially thankful to Chairman Schiff for yielding me this time since I have reached a different conclusion on the bill than he has. I would like to quote from the American Civil Liberties Union letter received today. The American…

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Mar 10, 2020

In closing, I want to again acknowledge the bipartisan work of the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress. As a body, we haven't focused on the need for internal reforms to improve our work for the American people, and the…

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Mar 10, 2020

The Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress was created by Speaker Nancy Pelosi on January 4, 2019, when the House adopted title II of H. Res. 6, the House Rules package. The House voted an overwhelming 418-12 to create the…

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Mar 5, 2020

It is my great honor to note that Father Kevin O'Brien of the Society of Jesus was our guest this morning to deliver this morning's opening prayer for this House. Father O'Brien joined our Silicon Valley community 4 years ago, and just…

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Mar 2, 2020

Oversight of the Government Publishing Office is essential for transparency and accountability.

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Feb 11, 2020

I will just say a few words here in closing. First, I again thank Carolyn Maloney, who, for the last 22 years, has worked to be here on this day. I think it took Carolyn 22 years, a female Speaker of the House, 101 women in the House, and…

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Feb 11, 2020

We are fortunate that the author of this bill, the gentlewoman from New York, is here with us today. She is someone who has been pursuing this idea for our country for so many years, and she would never give up until we got to this day…

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Feb 11, 2020

Our speakers have all been detained at markup so I would invite the gentleman to close, and then I will also close.

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Feb 7, 2020

On February 7, I was unavoidably absent. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 52, ``nay'' on rollcall No. 53, and ``yea'' on rollcall No. 54. PERSONAL EXPLANATION

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Feb 6, 2020

I think we did hear from Senator Romney a very principled statement that his oath counted more than his party.

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Feb 4, 2020

I am very proud to represent San Jose and Santa Clara County in what is a very diverse district.

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Feb 4, 2020

Jose Serrano has pursued an agenda that reflects his core values of equal opportunity and fair treatment for all.

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Feb 4, 2020

The Smithsonian must reflect the diversity of our nation and the stories of all Americans.

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Jan 28, 2020

As a result, immigrants and their families can be forced through chaotic hearings.

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Jan 28, 2020

In order to be truly effective, the immigration court system should function just like any other judicial institution.

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Jan 28, 2020

In the name of backlog reduction, all immigration judges are now subject to case completion quotas.

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