Zoe Lofgren
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.
These landmark investments are already leading to numerous exciting new research efforts and scientific infrastructure improvements across the nation.
As I have stated before, good Congressional oversight is simply good governance.
Much as I would like to have the Science Committee have jurisdiction over patents and trademarks we do not.
Speaker McCarthy has proposed very steep cuts in the Federal civilian budget that would amount to an anticipated reduction of over 22 percent to civilian scientific agencies, including NSF.
We cannot resort to cutting scientific funding to meet arbitrary spending goals.
We can't resort to cutting scientific funding to meet arbitrary spending goals.
I'm encouraged by the President's budget request, which seeks to carry out these critical investments.
I am encouraged by the President's budget request, which seeks to carry out these critical investments.
The Department of Energy will continue leading us into a clean energy future, building upon their incredible breakthroughs in fusion energy.
I'm proud that these bills--CHIPS and Science in particular--made heavy investments in our scientific enterprise.
Inspectors General are a crucial part of a healthy, functioning government ecosystem.
This is a dangerous public health crisis that is affecting my constituents in California's 18th congressional district.
I appreciate the Committee's consideration of the priorities of New Hampshire's 2nd Congressional District.
During that hearing, I spoke about the urgency of addressing leaded aviation fuels, because what we know now is that this is a dangerous public health crisis that is affecting my constituents in California's 18th congressional district.
It is critical that the Committee ensures the FAA is empowered to develop future agreements as additional companies look to deploy 5G networks.
I appreciate the Chairman's effort to include a former Administrator appointed by a Democratic President, but none of these witnesses oppose an independent agency.
I am eager to work with the Chairman and my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to elevate NOAA in the public discourse and see what we can achieve.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, better known as NOAA, is an important scientific agency that provides services to help prepare and protect life and property from severe weather and climate events.
These are just a few of the reasons why we should continue and even strengthen our support for NOAA.
Our colleagues on the other side of the aisle have prevented any kind of sensible gun violence legislation from passing to keep us safe.





