Press Releases
Chair Lofgren Statement on Unionization Efforts for Congressional Staff
May 10, 2022
Chairperson Zoe Lofgren issued the following statement on the House resolution to recognize Congressional workers’ right to collectively bargain and unionize.
Chair Lofgren Statement on Historic Congressional Staff Salary Increase and Workplace Protections
May 6, 2022
Chairperson Zoe Lofgren released the following statement today after Speaker Pelosi announced an historic increase in staff salaries and that a resolution will soon be brought to House floor to recognize Congressional workers’ right to collectively bargain and unionize
Subcommittee on Elections Send Letters to DOJ, FTC, and DHS regarding Election Disinformation
May 5, 2022
Today, Democrats on Elections Subcommittee of the Committee on House Administration sent letters to federal agencies seeking information related to their efforts to combat election-related misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation targeted particularly at communities of color.
Issues:Elections
Lofgren Applauds Phased Reopening of U.S. Capitol & Announces Full Public Reopening of Botanic Garden
March 23, 2022
Chair Zoe Lofgren today issued a statement in support of the Capitol Police Board’s announced phased reopening of the United States Capitol for public visitors and tours.
Lofgren Announces Hearing on Stock Trading Reforms for Congress
March 2, 2022
Chair Lofgren today announced an upcoming public hearing to review the STOCK Act and examine proposed stock trading reforms
Lofgren Announces Upcoming Hearing on Congressional Workers' Right to Organize
February 28, 2022
Chair Lofgren issued the following statement regarding Congressional staff unionization
Lofgren Announces Hearing with United States Capitol Police Inspector General
February 10, 2022
Chairperson Lofgren announced a February 17 hearing with the Inspector General of the United States Capitol Police to review his final flash reports on the January 6 insurrectionist attack on the Capitol.
Issues:United States Capitol Police
Chairperson Lofgren Releases Staff Report on The Electoral Count Act
January 13, 2022
Chairperson Lofgren released a Committee Staff Report on the Electoral Count Act of 1887 (ECA).
Issues:Elections
Lofgren Statement On Passage of the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act
January 13, 2022
Chair Lofgren issued the following statement today regarding on passage of the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act.
Issues:Elections
Lofgren Statement On President Biden's Voting Rights Speech
January 11, 2022
Chairperson Lofgren issued the following statement today regarding the President’s speech given in Georgia about voting rights and the Senate filibuster.
Issues:Elections
