Statements and posts
20 press releases and posts, newest first.
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Demanded DOE secretary answer overdue oversight requests on award terminations.
“For more than 15 months, my colleagues and I have attempted to conduct oversight of DOE’s award termination activities.”
DOE OversightAI-read
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Introduced bipartisan bill to combat foreign digital piracy with court oversight.
“Protecting a free and open internet and standing up for American creators go hand in hand.”
CommerceAI-read
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Lofgren and Obernolte Lead Introduction of American Leadership in Fusion Act
Introduced bipartisan bill to invest $10 billion in fusion energy development and establish DOE fusion office.
“Fusion is the future, and this bipartisan bill is a major step in capitalizing on the promise of its emission-free power.”
EnergyAI-read
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Lofgren Secures $250k for Hartnell College’s Child Development Center
Secured $250,000 for Hartnell College's Child Development Center renovations and safety upgrades.
“It’s great to visit Hartnell College again and celebrate this win for the children of Salinas.”
EducationAI-read
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Ranking Member Lofgren Urges Removal of Wielicki as Leader of Climate Research Office
Urged removal of climate research office leader, citing denial of climate science.
“For the last 20 months, the Trump Administration has systematically attacked our nation’s scientific enterprise, handing the keys to discovery and innovation to our greatest adversaries.”
Environmental ProtectionAI-read
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Lofgren Announces Over $9.7 Million to Improve Jolon Road, Sole Corridor to Fort Hunter Liggett
Announced $9.8 million federal grant to rehabilitate Jolon Road serving Fort Hunter Liggett.
“I am thrilled to see that this grant was secured and that Jolon Road will be getting necessary safety improvements.”
Military ReadinessAI-read
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Ranking Member Lofgren's Opening Statement at Hearing on Biotechnology Innovation and Biosecurity
Delivered opening statement at hearing on biotechnology innovation and biosecurity.
Science, Technology, CommunicationsAI-read
Mentions H.R. 3029
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Ranking Member Lofgren's Opening Statement at Hearing on Innovation in Disaster Prevention
Spoke at House hearing on innovation in disaster prevention and extreme weather forecasting.
Disaster ResponseAI-read
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Ranking Member Lofgren Meets with AI Companies to Discuss Recent Loss of Control Events
Met with AI companies to discuss loss-of-control incidents and develop AI governance strategy.
“I am concerned about recent loss-of-control incidents at OpenAI, Anthropic, and Meta.”
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Ranking Member Lofgren Condemns Radical Changes to NSF Initiatives
On Thursday, National Science Foundation (NSF) Acting Director Brian Stone released a statement titled “NSF leadership in a new golden age of science,” outlining how NSF is implementing White House Office of Science and Technology Policy…
“I do not know why Acting Director Brian Stone and OSTP Director Michael Kratsios believe they possess the authority to impose such radical changes at America's premier scientific agency without congressional input or authorization. The Trump Administration has profoundly damaged NSF with its repeated attacks against…”
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Lofgren Announces $22K+ Federal Grant for Watsonville PD Crime Analysis
“One of my top priorities as a Member of Congress is ensuring that our communities are safe.”
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Ranking Member Lofgren's Opening Statement at Hearing on Advanced Nuclear Reactors
Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology is holding an Energy Subcommittee hearing titled, Powering the Nuclear Renaissance: Accelerating U.S. Leadership in Advanced Nuclear Reactors.
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Today, NASA, in partnership with SpaceX, successfully launched the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
“Congratulations to NASA and its partners on this outstanding achievement.”
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Lofgren Convenes Experts to Discuss AI’s Potential Impact on Agriculture & Water Conservation
SAN JOSÉ, CA — On Wednesday at San José State University, Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), Ranking Member of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee, convened a roundtable of civic, academic, agricultural, and technology…
“Congress needs to be well-informed and proactive when it comes to addressing artificial intelligence’s role in our agriculture sector.”
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Lofgren Presents $850k Check to Establish Agricultural Resource Center in Santa Clara County
SAN JOSÉ, CA — Yesterday, Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (CA-18) visited the Santa Clara County Government Center to deliver a check for $850,000 as one of her 13 community projects she submitted for the Fiscal Year 2026 congressional…
“Agriculture is such a vital part of our regional economy, and it’s important that we’re doing all that we can to support the people working day after day to put food on our tables.”
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Lofgren Announces $250k Federal Grant to Prevent Youth Violence in Monterey County
Today, Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (CA-18) announced that Monterey County has received $250,000 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Preventing Violence Affecting Young Lives (PREVAYL) funding opportunity.
“One of my top priorities in Congress is ensuring that our communities are secure and healthy places to live and raise a family.”
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Ranking Member Lofgren Condemns Elimination of Annual Arctic Report
On Monday, the Trump administration cancelled funding for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)’s Arctic Report Card.
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Lofgren, Whitesides Demand Transparency on OSTP Initiative Funded with NSF Money
Yesterday, Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) and Representative George Whitesides (D-CA) sent a letter to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) Director Michael Kratsios demanding transparency on OSTP’s “Grand…
“Where is the nearly $1 billion that we know is being clawed back from NSF Directorates, and what is the reported $1.5 billion project – to quote Nature’s reporting – that is a ‘brainchild of the White House OSTP?’ And if you could be specific, is any of the $5 billion you announced today coming from the money…”
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Lofgren Visits Rancho Cielo Youth Campus to Celebrate $1.5 Million Federal Grant
Yesterday, Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (CA-18) toured the Rancho Cielo Youth Campus, a 100-acre nonprofit that provides vocational training, supportive services, and life skills to youth in a safe environment.
“It's great to be back at Rancho Cielo and to see just how much this program has grown over the years.”
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Lofgren, Amo Refer DOE Secretary Chris Wright to DOJ for Lying to Congress
Yesterday, Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) and Environment Subcommittee Ranking Member Gabe Amo (D-RI) sent a letter to formally refer Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Chris Wright to the Department of Justice (DOJ) for lying to the…
“Secretary Wright flatly denied that partisan politics lay behind the termination decisions.”