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@RepZoeLofgren

Member of Congress Proudly Representing CA's 19th Congressional District in Silicon Valley's cities of San Jose, Morgan Hill & Gilroy

Joined March 2011

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    Mar 9

    This week, voted to give the American people the government they deserve – one committed to working . It’s time for the Senate to do the right thing and bring this crucial legislation up for a vote !

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    Mar 8

    . is so scared of democracy they can’t keep their facts straight. 🤥 🤥 ’s public financing system limits the influence of big money on our politics...and it won't cost law-abiding taxpayers a dime. Who will it cost? Wealthy tax cheats and corporate lawbreakers.

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  3. Mar 7

    I am proud to be an original cosponsor of the Save the Internet Act and look forward to working with my colleagues to ensure that the internet remains the conduit of free speech and innovation it has been since its inception.

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  4. Mar 7

    "It’s a marker, a bill worth fighting for in the future. Recall that versions of Medicare, the Tennessee Valley Authority and more expansive civil rights proposals all languished in Congress or were defeated before they passed."

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  5. Mar 7

    READ: column in the : "H.R. 1 [is] perhaps the most comprehensive political-reform proposal ever considered by our elected representatives"

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    Mar 6

    Chairperson is speaking on the House Floor on : the most significant government reform package since Watergate. Watch live at And follow along as we live tweet! 👇

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  7. Mar 5

    Kicking off this historic week for testifying in support of . I’m proud to be the Chairperson of the primary committee of jurisdiction for this groundbreaking package of democracy reforms, voting rights protections and increased ethics standards.

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  8. I found this picture profoundly disturbing.

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    Feb 28

    NEW: In a letter today, 71 organizations strongly urge all House Members to support the historic package of democracy reforms contained in , the Act. Read it here -->

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    Feb 28

    Read on why we need : "After a raft of voter suppression efforts following the Shelby decision, the bill includes policies to protect the right to vote, make voting easier and ensure the integrity of our elections."

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    As original coauthor of the , I'm excited to introduce the 2019 version on March 12 w/ & ! , the Dream and Promise Act, will provide a path to citizenship for our , and for those covered by & .

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    HAPPENING TODAY: We refuse to let the wealthy 💰 and the well-connected trump the interests of the American people. Act moves ➡️ as fight to in Washington.

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    Today the House makes history. We will hold a vote on , a bipartisan bill to expand background checks & help save lives. Millions of people have raised their voices in support of universal background checks. We vote and will continue working to .

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    Feb 26

    Statement from AFL-CIO President on — For the People Act of 2019.

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  15. Too often, politics in Washington rewards wealthy donors and special interests while leaving American families behind. That ends now. are marking up today – a once-in-a-generation reform bill to clean up Washington once and for all.

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  16. Welcomed Gavin Newsom to the U.S. Capitol for his first bipartisan California Congressional Delegation meeting as Governor tonight. We had a good discussion about how Congress and the state can work together on disaster relief, housing, health care and other critical needs.

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  17. Vietnam's terrible human rights record makes it undeserving of hosting the North Korea summit. If the summit remains in Hanoi, POTUS should at least secure basic human rights improvements as a prerequisite for enhanced U.S.-Vietnam relations.

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  19. In a few moments I will gavel in my first hearing as Chairperson of the House Administration Committee. We will hear from two panels of distinguished witnesses on “For The People: Our American Democracy” about H.R. 1 and other needed reforms.

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    BREAKING: just passed , the Enhanced Background Checks Act. This bill addresses a loophole that contributed to the tragic hate-crime murder of nine people at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, SC in 2015.

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