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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (8th District of New York)

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW’s The Briefing with Jen Psaki, where he explained how Democrats are standing up for democracy and fighting to make life better for hardworking taxpayers while Donald Trump and Republicans are hurting everyday Americans and attempting to rig the midterm elections to remain in power.

JEN PSAKI: Joining me now is House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Alright, Leader Jeffries, I have so many questions for you about elections and what they’re trying to do. But I just want to start with what Trump had to say about you tonight. Because in a speech tonight, he mentioned you, I don’t know if you saw this. He called you a—he loves to name call, doesn’t he—He called you a low-IQ individual. And I just wanted to give you an opportunity to respond to that.

LEADER JEFFRIES: Well, it’s great to be with you. I mean, he’s such an unhinged, unpresidential, un-American individual. But I was actually quite surprised that he wasn’t able to come up with something more original. Like, this is his go-to insult. I finally earned a presidential nickname, and this is what he goes with. So, he clearly is tired, he’s lame, and he doesn’t know what he’s doing anymore. And the American people, most importantly, are the ones who are paying the price from this failed presidency. Failure on the economy, failure on healthcare, failure on immigration enforcement, failure to make life better for the American people.

JEN PSAKI: Little Marco is maybe a better try on his part. It’s been a few years. We’re seeing Trump, on a very serious note, of course, I know very serious to you, we’re seeing Trump lay the groundwork all across the country for undermining elections in places like Fulton County, where local Republicans appear to be helping his efforts by hiring private investigators and subpoenaing the Georgia Secretary of State, a Republican. The Democrats—What is the plan—for people watching out there who were so freaked about this—to make sure voters aren’t disenfranchised and really scared of going to polling places?

LEADER JEFFRIES: Well, this is definitely going to be a core focus of ours. We know that the American people, if the election were held today, and Donald Trump knows this, are voting for Democrats because we’re the only party right now committed to driving down the high cost of living, fixing our broken healthcare system, making sure that immigration enforcement is fair and just and humane, we get ICE under control and we clean up the corruption that is taking place here in America. Donald Trump clearly has other plans, but we know it’s got to be an all-hands-on-deck effort. Democratic governors, Democratic attorneys general, secretaries of state, civil rights groups, democracy reform groups, civil liberty groups like the ACLU and others, partnering, of course, with House Democrats, Senate Democrats, civil society, faith leaders and perhaps most importantly, the American people. And together, we can and will ensure that the elections are free and fair. And we’re going to operate under the assumption that voter suppression and voter intimidation will be the electoral strategy that Republicans deploy to try to desperately hold onto power.

JEN PSAKI: One of the efforts you’ve been very focused on is, of course, redistricting. And you were in Maryland yesterday. I spoke with the Governor here last night about that visit. For people out there who don’t understand, you have a Democratic-led Senate there. This is clearly important. I mean, there are big stakes for you in terms of becoming Speaker of the House and big stakes for the country. What’s the deal? What’s the hold up there? And is there any progress you can tell us about in terms of moving it forward?

LEADER JEFFRIES: Well, we’re thankful for the support of Governor Wes Moore, who’s done a tremendous job getting behind this effort. Thankful for the Democrats in the Maryland House of Delegates, who decisively have passed this legislation. And so now it’s up to the Democratic majority in the State Senate. And I had a good meeting. It was a positive, productive, candid discussion with the Senate Democratic President, who believes, at least, that the votes don’t exist in the Senate, and I think Governor Moore has taken the position, which I share, is bring the bill to the floor of the Senate for an up or down vote, because this moment does require a forceful Democratic response as part of our effort to make sure that Donald Trump can’t gerrymander the national congressional map as part his scheme to rig the midterm elections. Now, we forcefully pushed back against Donald Trump’s effort all across the country, of course, beginning in places like Texas and California with Prop 50, finishing up in Virginia and pushing them back in other places like Utah and Ohio and Missouri, and we’re going to have to continue to keep our foot on the gas pedal. But certainly it’s the case that there’s an opportunity to move forward and create a more competitive map in Maryland, and I certainly hope that the Senate Democrats led by the Senate President, Bill Ferguson, will see fit to at least allow the chamber to vote.

JEN PSAKI: I only have about a minute left, but I’ve been dying to know what you think of this, which is that the White House apparently has a new strategy, a political one, to send their Cabinet members out to competitive districts around the country. And I was thinking, did Leader Jeffries get in this meeting in a mustache and like design this plan for them? But what do you make of this strategy? Are there any Cabinet members you’re just praying they’re going to send out there to swing districts?

LEADER JEFFRIES: Yeah, they should start with Pam Bondi, RFK and Kristi Noem. And I’ll have a list of districts for them to go to. And we may even be willing to pay the cost.

JEN PSAKI: Yeah, I thought maybe you’d fund ads on a bus tour if they if they were gonna send these people out there. Why not? It’s certainly—it’s quite a strategy. Leader Hakeem Jeffries, so much on your plate, really appreciate you being here tonight. Thank you so much again

LEADER JEFFRIES: Thank you.

Full interview can be watched here.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09)

WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), a longtime member of the Congressional Animal Protection Caucus, has once again received a perfect 100 percent on the Humane World Action Fund and Humane World for Animals Scorecard, previously known as the scorecard of the Humane Society Legislative Fund and the Humane Society of the United States. He has consistently received the highest score on humane treatment of animals issues dating to his time in the Tennessee State Senate. In 2022, he was named the Humane Horseman of the Year by the Humane Society for his work to prohibit the “soring” of Tennessee Walking Horses.

The scorecard reviewed each federal lawmakers’ position on eight issues of concern to the animal protection community during the first session of the 119^th Congress. Congressman Cohen is the only member of the Tennessee Congressional delegation with a 100 percent score. See the scorecard here

Congressman Cohen made the following statement:

“I am pleased to receive this distinction and the recognition for my work protecting animals. The way we treat our fellow creatures is a measure of our humanity. I commend the Humane World for Animals for the work it does.”

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jim Costa Representing 16th District of California

REEDLEY, Calif. – Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) joined Reedley College leaders, students, and community partners to celebrate $2 million in federal funding to support construction of the AgTECInnovation Center, a major investment in the future of agricultural technology and workforce development in the Central Valley. “The Central Valley is the breadbasket of our nation, and we must continue investing in the next generation of agricultural leaders,” said Congressman Costa.“This $2 million federal investment will strengthen hands-on workforce training, expand access to industry-recognized certifications, and prepare students for high-demand careers that keep our agricultural economy strong and resilient.”  
“The Reedley College AgTEC Innovation Center will house agriculture technology startups, providing students throughout the region with critical hands-on work experience through internships, job-shadows, and part-time employment,” said Reedley College President Dr. Jerry Buckley. “As a member of the Community College Alliance for Agriculture Advancement (C2A3), we will also use the facility as a research center to assist students in national competitions. We are extremely grateful to Congressman Costa for his efforts in securing these funds for this facility and his constant support of our entire campus.” 
BACKGROUND Congressman Costa secured over $11.2 million in the passage of Fiscal Year 2026 Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development (THUD) funding legislation, which included $2 million for the Community Project of the AgTEC Innovation Center at Reedley College.  
The $2 million federal investment will help fund the development of the AgTEC Innovation Center, which will serve as a hub for advancing agricultural innovation and expanding workforce training opportunities in the region. The center will provide dedicated space for ag-tech startups to grow, expand hands-on technical training for students, and offer industry-recognized certifications designed to prepare farmworkers and students for high-demand careers in agriculture and emerging technologies, while promoting innovation to help build a more sustainable food system in the Central Valley. By accelerating innovation and sustainability, the project strengthens the Valley’s position as a global leader in food production while creating new economic opportunities for the region.  
To view photos of the presser, click here.   To learn more about additional federal funding Congressman Costa secured for FY2026, click here. 

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34)

Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) hosted a virtual community premiere of his new short film, Housing Over Hate, produced in partnership with the documentary film group Brave New Films. The film centers on Rep. Gomez’s legislation to take back the $175 billion ICE and CBP slush fund inside Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” and redirect those dollars toward programs that make housing affordable.

The film features interviews with six members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, including Rep. Gomez, who have formally endorsed Rep. Gomez’s bill, underscoring where progressives are drawing the line on ICE funding and housing priorities.

“I worked with Brave New Films and my colleagues in the Congressional Progressive Caucus to tell the story behind my bill because people need to see exactly what’s at stake,” said Rep. Gomez. “This film makes clear that while Republicans are pouring $175 billion into expanding ICE and CBP, families are struggling just to afford rent and keep a roof over their heads. I introduced the first bill that takes that money back from Trump and invests it in lowering rents and expanding housing that’s affordable instead of expanding hate.”

“Congressman Gomez’s Housing Over Hate bill is a hopeful step toward policy that protects people’s basic dignity, starting with a safe, stable home. Public dollars should be used to uplift families and strengthen communities, not to bankroll fear, raids, and retaliation,” said Robert Greenwald, President of Brave New Films. “When we pour money into expanding ICE and CBP enforcement that targets people across the country, we undermine trust and destabilize communities. This bill affirms a better set of priorities: invest in housing and stop the massive flow of money into ICE, CBP, hate and oppression.”

The legislation would take back the $175 billion allocated for expanded immigration enforcement and reinvest it into policies that help reduce rent, expand homeownership for first-generation families, incentivize housing construction, and convert vacant office buildings into housing.

Following the screening, Rep. Gomez and Rep. Troy Carter were joined by Los Angeles political organizer Jessica Craven and independent journalist Nick Valencia for a live discussion on immigration enforcement, accountability, and the housing crisis.

The Congressional Progressive Caucus has formally endorsed Rep. Gomez’s legislation, marking a clear position among progressives that federal priorities should shift from expanding ICE and CBP to addressing the housing affordability crisis.

The full film, Housing Over Hate, is available HERE

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA)

SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07) released the following statement on Japanese American Day of Remembrance, the 84^th anniversary of the date in 1942 when President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066 – leading to the incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II.

“Today, on Japanese American Day of Remembrance, we reflect on the injustice that incarcerated over 120,000 Japanese Americans during World War II. This history is deeply personal to me. My own parents were incarcerated in Poston, Arizona, where they met, married, and where I was born. Families were torn from their communities and entire lives were placed on hold—not because of anything they had done, but solely because of who they were. This grave injustice did not happen overnight—it happened because fear was allowed to override facts, prejudice replaced due process, and too many leaders acceded to institutionalized racism and acted on it.

“We remember today not only to honor those who endured, but to reaffirm our responsibility to ensure it never happens again. That responsibility is especially urgent right now. We are living in a moment when fear is once again being used to divide, when entire communities are being scapegoated and dehumanized, and civil liberties feel increasingly fragile. History teaches us exactly where this path can lead—that silence carries consequences, and that this moment demands more than reflection. It demands courage.

“Democracy is not automatic. Civil rights are not self-sustaining. Justice does not defend itself. On Day of Remembrance, we recommit ourselves to telling the truth about our past, protecting the dignity of every person, and standing up when we see injustice in any form. Remembrance carries responsibility. May we honor this history not just with words, but with vigilance, accountability, and action.”

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA)

Local health leaders warn cuts will weaken disease prevention, outbreak response, and core public health infrastructure in the Sacramento region

Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose)

WATSONVILLE, CA — Today, Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (CA-18) visited the Watsonville Veterans Hall to deliver a check for $1,200,000 as one of her 13 community projects she submitted for the Fiscal Year 2026 congressional appropriations cycle. This funding will be used for significant renovations to the building, including new plumbing, an HVAC system, and replacement of the elevator.

“Our Veterans Hall is a much-needed community space for Watsonville, but it’s had decades of deferred maintenance needs, and it’s critical that we make the renovations necessary to make this building into the gathering place that this city deserves,” Rep. Zoe Lofgren said. “The second floor is not currently being used, and with this $1.2 million I’ve secured, it will help to replace the elevator and make the modifications necessary for community groups to properly enjoy this space.”

“With this support, the South County Veterans and community will have the opportunity to enjoy a higher scope of utilization of the Watsonville Veterans Memorial Building,” said LoisRae Guin, a 98-year-old U.S. Navy veteran who helped to establish the food pantry program at the Veterans Hall. “This will enable the offering of additional programs and support for South County Veterans and the community.”

“We thank Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren for securing federal funding to improve ADA accessibility at the Watsonville Veterans Memorial Hall,” said Santa Cruz County District 4 Supervisor Felipe Hernandez. “This investment removes long-standing barriers and ensures our veterans — including those with disabilities — can fully access the programs and services they deserve. On behalf of our veterans, the American Legion, and the VFW, we are grateful for her leadership and for continuing to secure meaningful federal resources that strengthen our community.”

“The Watsonville Veterans Memorial Building is a vital community resource, providing space for essential services, gatherings, and programs that support both veterans and the broader community,” said Jeff Gaffney, Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services at Santa Cruz County. “This funding will improve accessibility and ensure the facility remains welcoming and inclusive—especially for those who have served our nation. It reflects the County’s continued commitment to honoring and supporting our veterans and equitable access for all.”

The Veterans Memorial Hall at 215 E Beach Street is owned by the County of Santa Cruz and managed by the City of Watsonville’s Parks and Community Services. The bottom floor, a 6,032 square foot space and a kitchen, is currently used by the city for community activities, event rentals, and as an emergency overnight cold shelter for the unhoused.

Local community groups are interested in using the 2^nd floor to provide services to residents of Watsonville. However, to make the space useable for these purposes and fully accessible, an elevator needs to be replaced, and the 2^nd floor needs to be remodeled. In addition to the elevator, other enhancements needed include internal construction, structural improvements, an HVAC (heating, venting, air conditioning) system, plumbing, technology hardware, and painting.  Project priority is for renovation of the elevator first and then other space and facility upgrades, as programming could at least occur in some of the spaces if access for all community members was available.

Rep. Lofgren will continue to deliver checks to community project funding recipients in the near future, which includes a total of $58,022,000 for Watsonville and Santa Cruz County.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Chris Pappas (D-NH)

Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01)and Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) are launching the Congressional Camp Caucus, a new bipartisan caucus to elevate the role camps play in supporting youth development, workforce preparation, and community vitality across the country.

Each year, more than 26 million children attend day and overnight camps nationwide, making camps one of the most far-reaching youth-serving institutions in the United States. Beyond their well-known developmental benefits, camps are also significant economic and workforce drivers, generating approximately $70 billion in annual economic impact, supporting nearly one million jobs, and contributing more than $13 billion in tax revenue at the federal, state, and local levels.

“Camps provide children essential experiences that build human connection, critical thinking, and real-world problem-solving. Young people learn to collaborate face-to-face, develop resilience and leadership, and strengthen the people skills our communities and workforce will increasingly depend on,” said Congressman Chris Pappas. “As New Hampshire is home to over 100 camps, I’m thrilled to join Congressman Edwards in launching the bipartisan Congressional Camp Caucus to support camps and all they do for our youth and our economy.”

“Summer camps give kids a safe place to stay active, build confidence, and develop lifelong skills, while giving working parents dependable childcare when they need it most,” said Congressman Edwards. “In Western North Carolina, camps are a cornerstone of our community and economy —home to one of the highest concentrations of summer camps in country, generating an estimated $1.7 billion in annual economic impact. That’s why I’m proud to launch the Congressional Camp Caucus alongside Congressman Pappas and advocate for these treasured institutions in Congress.”

“Over 26 million children attend a day or overnight camp each year. ACA is working to help every child have the opportunity to benefit from the growth and development that come from such experiences. We are thrilled to partner with our nation’s elected officials to work towards expanding access to camp and strengthening safe and quality camp experiences across the country. We especially appreciate the Camp Caucus leadership of Representatives Pappas and Edwards,” said Henry DeHart, CEO and President of the American Camp Association.

“The creation of the Camp Caucus will benefit every camp in New Hampshire and all over the United States. This is a powerful step forward for our industry and one that will advance our mutual goals ultimately allowing camps to focus on what we do best: developing and supporting our youth. I am deeply grateful to Representative Pappas for his continued support of our industry and for all of the work he has done in partnership with the American Camp Association,” said Tammy Fortune, Owner and Director of Camp Wa-Klo in New Hampshire.

Almost 150 years ago, one of the nation’s very first summer camps opened on Squam Lake in New Hampshire. Today New Hampshire is home to over 100 camps. These camps have a long history of providing quality outdoor education to young people from New Hampshire, across the nation, and the world. 

The Congressional Camp Caucus will work to elevate the role camps play in strengthening children, families, and communities. The caucus will focus on:

• Promoting child safety and high-quality standards through strong oversight and best practices, while expanding access so more children can benefit from camp experiences.
• Supporting workforce development and rural economies, where camps often serve as major employers and community anchors; and
• Protecting and promoting the camp community by safeguarding critical programs and recognizing camps’ contributions to youth well-being, leadership, and character development.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Judy Chu (CA2-27)

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) met with community leaders from Southeast Asia Resource Action Center, Southeast Asian Freedom Network, and Southeast Asian Action to commemorate the reintroduction of the Southeast Asian Deportation Relief Act of 2026 (SEADRA) with Reps. Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), and Ayanna Pressley (MA-07). This historic legislation would end the deportation of Southeast Asian American (SEAA) refugees, provide critical protections for the more than 15,000 community members living under final orders of removal, and establish a pathway for the more than 2,000 refugees who have already been deported to Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam to return to the United States.

Between January and October 2025, the Trump administration deported more SEAAs in a single fiscal year than any prior administration — including 46 individuals to Cambodia, 175 to Laos, and 676 to Vietnam. Many of these individuals were shackled hand and foot for flights lasting more than 50 hours to countries they had never set foot in, including Sudan and Eswatini.  The administration also paused immigration applications for 75 countries including the Southeast Asian nations of Cambodia, Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos.

Specifically, the bill would:

• Limit the Department of Homeland Security’s authority to detain or deport Southeast Asian refugees from Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam who arrived in the United States by 2008;
• Permanently authorize employment eligibility for Southeast Asians with a final order of removal with a five-year renewal period;
• End in-person ICE check-ins and establish five-year intervals between virtual check-ins for Southeast Asians on orders of supervision; and
• Create a pathway for Southeast Asian refugees who have already been deported to return to the U.S. and fight their removal orders.

“Donald Trump has made the entire immigrant community his scapegoat to justify horrifying violence, undermine our rights, and tear families apart. That includes Southeast Asian Americans (SEAAs) who have called our country home for decades and who are now being targeted and forced to return to countries that are unsafe or completely unfamiliar to them,” said Rep. Chu. In 2025 alone, Trump deported more SEAAs than any president in a single year, and we know this cruelty will continue without action. That is why I am proud to reintroduce the Southeast Asian Deportation Relief Act of 2026 to provide critical protections from detention and deportation for SEAAs who have contributed so immensely to our communities. In the face of Donald Trump’s anti-immigrant regime, we will continue to stand with refugees and fight for justice.”

“As the Trump administration has worked criminalize all forms of immigration and terrorized immigrant communities, it is more important than ever that we pass the Southeast Asian Deportation Relief Act. This is a long-overdue step to end the constant fear of deportation for families across this country,” said Rep. Jayapal. 

“I’m proud to represent San Jose, which has the largest Vietnamese population of any city outside Vietnam,” Rep. Lofgren said. “Many Southeast Asian refugees settled here following the Vietnam War and have become an integral part of our communities. Deporting refugees back to nations where they may face persecution or human rights abuses is completely antithetical to American values. The policy in this bill has been the anti-Communist policy of every administration, both Republican and Democratic, yet the Trump administration cozies up to Communist regimes that threaten human rights. Unlike Trump, I am an anti-Communist, and I recognize that we have to protect folks from removal and we need a pathway to return for those who have already been deported back to Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia.”

Southeast Asians from Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam comprise the largest refugee population ever resettled in the United States. In the aftermath of U.S. military interventions in the region, more than 1.2 million refugees were welcomed to the United States because they fought alongside the U.S. or were forced to flee genocide, persecution, and violence. Most resettled into heavily disinvested communities with limited access to resources or support systems while grappling with the lingering trauma of war and displacement. As a result, many Southeast Asian youth made mistakes or were swept into cycles of violence—leading to criminal convictions and incarceration decades ago. Although many have since rebuilt their lives and given back to their communities, many SEAAs continue to face double punishment through deportation for decades-old convictions for which they have already served their time. These individuals often have U.S. citizen family members, serve as primary caregivers in their families, have no recollection of or meaningful ties to their country of origin, and have deep roots in their local communities in America.

“SEADRA is more than policy; it’s a promise of healing, hope, and a future where Southeast Asian families are no longer torn apart. We thank Reps. Judy Chu, Pramila Jayapal, Zoe Lofgren, and Ayanna Pressley for reintroducing this critical legislation and for supporting our Southeast Asian American refugee communities, who have endured decades of trauma and separation. SEADRA recognizes the full lives that people have built here and refuses to erase them,” said Quyên Đinh, Executive Director of Southeast Asia Resource Action Center.

“The SEADRA bill would end deportation for Southeast Asians as we know it. In this moment when we’re told to turn against one another, we must choose a different path: we belong here and no one is disposable. Our communities have organized, resisted and created new worlds when the old ones failed us. This bill is part of that legacy – a call to love and protect one another, especially now.” said Chhaya Chhoum, Co-Executive Director of Southeast Asian Freedom Network

The Southeast Asian Deportation Relief Act of 2026 is cosponsored by Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), Jimmy Gomez (CA-34), Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05), Grace Meng (NY-06), Eleanor Holmes Norton (DC-AL), Betty McCollum (MN-04), Ro Khanna (CA-17), Gwen Moore (WI-04), James McGovern (MA-02), Dan Goldman (NY-10), Ilhan Omar (MN-05), Yvette Clarke (NY-09), Juan Vargas (CA-52), Gabe Amo (RI-01), Adam Smith (WA-09), Delia Ramirez (IL-03), Nikema Williams (GA-05), Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08), Ted Lieu (CA-36), Wesley Bell (MO-01), Sylvia Garcia (TX-29), Lateefah Simon (CA-12), Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), and Robert Garcia (CA-42).

The Southeast Asian Deportation Relief Act of 2026 is endorsed by over 100 nationwide and statewide organizations including: A Legacy of Equality Leadership and Organizing (LELO), API Chaya, API RISE, ARISE, Asia Pacific Cultural Center, Asian American Law Fund of New York (AALFNY.org), Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund, Asian American Resource Workshop (AARW), Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC, Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California, Asian Law Caucus, Asian Pacific Americans for Higher Education (APAHE), Asian Prisoner Support Committee, Asian Resources, Inc., Asian Solidarity Collective, Black Alliance for Just Immigration, Board of Directors of The International Examiner, Borderlands Resource Initiative, Buen Vecino, California Coalition for Women Prisoners, Cambodian American Community Council of WA, Cambodian Association of Greater Philadelphia (CAGP), Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association of Greater Lowell, Inc., CAPI, Center for Empowering Refugees & Immigrants, Center for Gender & Refugee Studies (CGRS), Church World Service, City of Seattle, Climate Refugees, Collective Freedom, Communities United for Restorative Youth Justice, CSU Fullerton, Empowering Pacific Islander Communities (EPIC), End Child Poverty California powered GRACE, F.I.G.H.T, FIRM – Fresno Immigrant and Refugee Ministries, Formerly Incarcerated Group Healing Together (F.I.G.H.T.), Freedom Action Now, Freedom, Inc., Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees, Haitian Bridge Alliance, Hmong American Partnership, Hmong American Women’s Association, Hmong Cultural Center of Butte County, Hmong Innovating Politics, Hmong National Development, Inc., Immigrant Defenders Law Center (ImmDef), Immigrant Defense Project, Immigrant Legal Resource Center, Immigration Equality Action Fund, InterIm Community Development Association, Jacqueline Tran, Consulting, Japanese American Citizens League, Japanese American Citizens League, Seattle Chapter, Jewish Activists for Immigration Justice of Western MA, Jewish Coalition for Immigrant Justice NW, Khmer Alumni Association, Khmer Anti-deportation Advocacy Group (KhAAG), Khmer Community of Seattle-King County, Khmer Girls in Action, Khmer Student Association UW, Lao Assistance Center of MN, Laos In The House, Laotian American National Alliance (LANA), LEAD Filipino, Mekong NYC, Missouri Asian American Youth Foundation, MN8 (Minnesota 8), National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association (NAAPIMHA), National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum, National Cambodian American Organization, National CAPACD – National Coalition for Asian Pacific American Community Development, National Council of Asian Pacific Americans, National Education Association, National Immigration Project, National Korean American Service and Education Consortium, New Breath Foundation, New Light Wellness, Nikkei for Civil Rights & Redress, Nikkei Progressives, Northern California Coalition for Just Immigration Reform (NCCJIR), Northwest Immigrant Rights Project, OCA – Asian Pacific American Advocates, Ohana Ho`opakele, OneAmerica, ORALE (Organizing Rooted in Abolition Liberation & Empowerment), Pennsylvania Immigration Coalition, Progressive Vietnamese American Organization (PIVOT), Providence Youth Student Movement (PrYSM), Public Defender Coalition for Immigrant Justice, Rising Voices, ROOTS Laos, RSN, Refugee Support Network, San Francisco Public Defender’s Office, Stop AAPI Hate, The Banh Mi Chronicles Podcast, The Cambodian Family, The Sikh Coalition, United Cambodian Community, United Hmong with Disabilities Inc., VAO | Vietnamese American Organization, Viet Rainbow of Orange County (VROC), VietLead, Vietnamese American Roundtable (VAR), and Wing Luke Museum.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Linda Sanchez (38th District of CA)

WASHINGTON – Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Ranking Member Linda T. Sánchez (D-Calif.) issued the following statement after the Commerce Department reported a record-high $1.2 trillion trade deficit under President Trump:

“Even the Trump administration’s own numbers expose the failure of President Trump’s trade agenda. Instead of leveling the playing field and bringing jobs home, his policies have expanded the trade deficit and cost us 108,000 manufacturing jobs.

“American families, workers, small businesses, and farmers are the ones paying the price for his trade policies. Rather than standing up for them, the president is treating them like pawns – sacrificing them to advance his reckless foreign policy goals.

“It’s time to restore some sanity to U.S. trade policy. Congress must rein in this chaos, take back its constitutional authority over trade and put an end to the president’s illegal tariffs.”

Background

Ranking Member Sánchez introduced the Stopping a Rogue President on Trade Act, a bill that would turn off most of President Trump’s tariffs and require congressional approval for any new tariffs imposed by the president. The bill has the support of all Ways and Means Democrats.

She also introduced with Congressman Mike Turner (R-Ohio) the bipartisan Respect NATO Allies Act, a bill to require congressional approval for any new tariffs imposed on North Atlantic Treaty Organization allies.

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