It’s official! I’ve been sworn in as a Member of Congress. Let’s get to work for California's 12th Congressional District.

While Republicans are trying to dismantle every last protection our community has won, we will rise and fight back together — in our classrooms, in our workplaces, in our communities, and in Congress.

Today we celebrate the 35th anniversary of the ADA!. As the first congenitally blind member of Congress, I am here to bring disability voices with me to the policy making table.

Devastating news that five @PPFA locations in Northern California will close as a result of Republicans' cruel cruel budget bill. Planned Parenthood provides basic health exams, cancer screenings, vaccinations, and birth control. It is a lifeline for basic care. Hands Off.

RT @DisabilityCA: Disability Pride Month continues! Yesterday Congresswoman Lateefah Simon and Senator Ed Markey introduced the Disability….

Last week, under the cover of night, Republicans passed a bill to pull back money that Congress ALREADY approved and Trump had already signed into law. I voted hell NO. In particular -- this recessions bill pulled back money for public broadcasting. In our district, we depend

Earlier this week I led debate for the first time! . As a member of @OversightDems, I led my colleagues in debate on a number of bills pertaining to economic development, public safety regulations, and the Postal Service.

RT @OversightDems: The American people have waited long enough for the Epstein files. NEW TODAY: Ranking Member @RepRobertGarcia is reques….

NEW: Today, @SenMarkey and I introduced the"Disability and Age in Jury Service Nondiscrimination Act." . This bill would ensure that disabled jurors have reasonable accommodations and would not be disqualified on account of disability. As the first congenitally blind Member of

Using Medicaid data to target immigrants is an outrageous violation of privacy. Weaponizing the systems built to help and protect our most vulnerable in order to attack them is dispicable. I stand with immigrant communities and will be here, day in and day out, fighting for the

Republicans’ decision to pass a bill that defunds Planned Parenthood and guts Medicaid is wreckless and will have disproportionate effects on Black and brown women and families. It’s absolutely unacceptable. I stand with @PPMarMonte in this ongoing fight to close the maternal

Today in the House Oversight Committee - I joined my Democratic colleagues @OversightDems in successfully pushing Republicans to release the Epstein files. If Trump can release the files on the life and death of Dr. King, he should release the Epstein files. We all deserve a

RT @OversightDems: DEMOCRATS SUCCESSFULLY SUBPOENAED THE EPSTEIN FILES. Thanks to @RepRobertGarcia, @RepSummerLee, @RepPressley, @RepLSimo….

Let me be clear, there is a man-made famine in Gaza right now. This is illegal and it is inhumane, Israel must let humanitarian aid into Gaza immediately.

RT @RepRobertGarcia: Oversight Committee Dems led by @RepSummerLee, @RepLSimon,.@RepWesleyBellMO & @RepPressley just called for a vote to s….

Unions like Local 6 are the backbone of our communities in the East Bay, ensuring good paying jobs with good benefits. I met with the ILWU yesterday to talk about how we can best work together to deliver for hard working people back home.

Yesterday the Small Business Committee had a markup where we voted on a number of bills to support small businesses in CA-12 and across the nation. We considered: .1. A bill that would expand capital for small businesses in rural and low income communities and those in

Republic @Teamsters' jobs are essential for our cities, public health, and the well-being of the people. Republic should come to the table and end these strikes with a contract that reflects fair pay and benefits. I’m united with Local 70 in my district to support Teamsters.

This news is truly, utterly heartbreaking. Any violence involving civilians seeking humanitarian aid is completely unacceptable – and in violation of international humanitarian law. The weaponization of food against civilians – in addition to restricting or preventing

RT @CAPAC: CAPAC leadership slams Trump administration for reducing access to multilingual services: