The Public Record
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.
however one feels on the issue of gay marriage, the question before the House today really is quite a different one, and it is about the fundamental nature of our democracy. Really, the plan before us is a radical, extreme plan to overturn…
We agree on this: the world cannot stand by while genocide is committed in the Sudan. We need to lead an international effort to stop the violence. We need to make sure that we participate in the humanitarian aid that is necessary. We…
the illusion that stock options only benefit fat-cat corporate executives is just that, an illusion. Fifty-three percent of companies that offer stock option plans offer them to all employees. Within the tech sector, 88 percent offer them…
we need to pass the Vietnam Human Rights Act to send a message to Vietnam's Communist government. Vietnam cannot continue to violate human rights and expect further normalization of the relationship between Vietnam and the United States…
the CALFED process is an unprecedented undertaking and one that is crucial to the water security of all people in California, both northern and southern, urban and rural. That is why we need a balanced reauthorization bill that respects…
the sad tale of our energy rip-off in the western United States is really before us today. We started out reacting in a bipartisan way, but, in reviewing the history, I note that after House Republicans met with the Vice President on May…
Mr. Speaker, 6 weeks ago the House of Representatives passed H.R. 2844, the Continuity of Representation Act of 2003, which was written and offered by the gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. Sensenbrenner). This bill provides for the expedited…
I would ask only that we approach this on a bipartisan basis in the committee. We should hold hands and work on this as a team, not fighting each other on party-line votes.
in the 45 days after September 11, this House first met to show the American people that their Congress was still intact, and then we went to work. On September 13, we provided for the expedited payment for public safety officers who were…
I think it is clear that the effect of this bill, if it were to become law, would be to stall enforcement of workplace safety measures. It is a back-handed attempt to weaken OSHA's enforcement and standards-setting efforts. It would…
over 100 Members of Congress work together in the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus to promote Asian Pacific American issues and concerns, led by my long-time friend and colleague, Congress Mike Honda. Today and throughout the…
during the month of May, we celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage to commemorate the contributions Asian Pacific Americans have made to the fabric of our communities and to this nation as a whole. I could easily spend this month, and…
today on his birthday, we recognize the courageous leadership of Cesar Chavez, a man who inspired hope, pride, and strength and provided a voice for thousands of farm workers across California and the entire country. My district…
Catering to the Religious Right,'' that is the tagline the editors at the San Jose Mercury News used to introduce its March 15 editorial and cartoon regarding President Bush's science policy. The editorial outlined the Bush…
Cooperative research among private, public, and nonprofit entities has become a common feature of modern research and development. Many technology start-ups in my home in Silicon Valley rely on university-based researchers to support their…
as has been mentioned, on February of 1942, then-President Franklin Roosevelt issued an executive order which authorized the Secretary of War to define military areas in which ``the right of any person to enter, remain in, or leave shall…
Mr. Speaker, the substitute that I have offered creates a separate Federal criminal offense for assaulting a pregnant woman resulting in injury or termination of her pregnancy, without entangling the issue in our disagreement about…
there is only one reason why Republicans are seeking to attach H.R. 975, the 500-page bankruptcy bill, to S. 1920, a 2-page farm bankruptcy renewal. They want to force the Senate to agree to radical bankruptcy changes that do not include…
as I rise today, over 500 Americans have lost their lives in the war in Iraq. Each loss is a wrenching tragedy to a family somewhere in America, and this tragic loss has now come to the Mihalakis family in San Jose, California. U.S. Army…
I look forward to the day, Mr. Speaker, when we no longer need to introduce resolutions condemning the Vietnamese government for human rights violations. Unfortunately, I see no sign of change in Vietnam. The Vietnamese government…
I just wanted to note that many in the California delegation are distressed that the much-needed $500 million for relief for the fire funding is tied up with the $87 billion for Iraq that many of us oppose. Tonight we have introduced a…
one year ago, Congress considered whether to authorize the President to use the armed forces of the United States to attack Iraq. The President asked us to pass a resolution that gave him unprecedented war powers at a time when he had yet…
H.R. 2210 would cynically dismantle Head Start, so I rise in opposition to the bill.
the President, in the State of the Union in 2002 vowed to increase opportunities in AmeriCorp, and he went all over the United States saying that he would increase AmeriCorp by 50 percent, from about 50,000 members to 75,000. However, this…
I wanted to quote from a letter I received from Senator Feinstein. This amendment is identical to what Senator Feinstein wrought in the Senate, and she has pointed out that she will not support this bill unless this amendment is adopted…
Politicians like Zoe Lofgren
