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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.
I think what we are engaging on today has the potential of being truly historic. We need a vote on immigration reform. Several weeks ago, I was home in the district I represent. I go home every week. The Secretary of Commerce was visiting…
I do not believe that the Congress is going to accept the elimination of SOFIA.
We have lost hundreds of employees at Lawrence Livermore lab and the 80 scientists.
I think it is important that we recognize that and, as with the doctors, first do no harm.
This legislation isn't just about bringing a lawsuit. I think it is important to note on page 13, 14 of the committee report, item 3, it says, unlawful extension of parole in place. I think that shows what the majority thinks about that…
In the committee report that accompanies these bills, on page 13 and 14, there are three items that the majority says that the President can't do. One is to defer action for the DREAMers, young people who are brought here innocently in…
This is about deporting the DREAM Act students. On page 13 of the committee report, the majority calls out for condemnation the exercise of prosecutorial discretion relative to the DREAMers. It is quite a departure from when Republicans…
I agree with the amendment. I would note that the late Henry Hyde signed the letter urging for prosecutorial discretion. That is part of the law recognized by the Supreme Court in the Arizona case. I do not believe that the late Henry Hyde…
Either this bill does nothing because it is vague or it does something that is a serious problem. In the committee report for this bill, it specifically calls out as something that is wrong the DREAM Act, apparently suggesting that the…
If you look at the actual statute that is being proposed here, it says the report shall be made by any Federal officer, undefined, establishes or implements these policies, to refrain. I would note, and it was hardly a secret when the…
I would just like to note that, in 2010, the House of Representatives did pass the DREAM Act. Eight Republicans voted against it. It was killed by Republicans in the Senate, but we did our best to pass the DREAM Act. In fact, it did pass…
Well, I remember when we went into the SOPA battle. One of the things that it is important for us to keep in mind is to not suggest things that are technologically impossible and that might actually destroy the inner workings of the…
I appreciate the gentleman yielding. I was delayed at the airport. I just wanted to indicate my opposition to the bill since it has been changed, noting that Public Knowledge in the Los Angeles Times said today that we would be better off…
Five thousand ICE agents is not going to get it done and, before we can get to the rest of immigration reform, you are going to have to convince your fellow citizens that we are actually serious about enforcing the law.
Racial profiling is wrong whether it is traffic offenses, narcotics offenses, certainly in immigration.
The automatic sharing of biometric data was not affected by the Secretary's recent memo.
As many know, I practiced and taught immigration law before I became a Member of Congress, and I have worked collaboratively with both Democrats and Republicans over the years to reform our broken immigration laws.
I also ask unanimous consent to enter into the record a letter from a Coalition of the Evangelical Organizations in opposition to the SAFE Act.
I think that it is not just the Court that needs to examine that. I think the Congress has an obligation to do that as well.
There is no tax money being used for abortions. That has been true since Henry Hyde served here with us. What this bill does is not address that issue. It really is intended to eliminate abortion coverage in private insurance plans. Our…
There has been a lot said today about taxpayer money being used for abortion. I think it is important to note that that does not occur in America today. That decision was made a number of decades ago recognizing that taxpayer funds will…
I am here to reaffirm our strong support for the California high-speed rail project.
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