Representing the 29th District of California in the United States House of Representatives.

Since 2001, I have been fortunate to represent California's 29th Congressional District, which includes the communities of Alhambra, Altadena, Burbank, Glendale, Griffith Park, Monterey Park, Pasadena, San Gabriel, South Pasadena, and Temple City.

I am a member of the House Appropriations Committee and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.

While in Congress I have worked to bolster national security, strengthen our communities, and introduce a "Kids First" agenda of initiatives to improve education, safety, and health care for our kids.

“God is a comedian playing to an audience too afraid to laugh” -- Voltaire

Spending time with my family, scuba diving, cycling, mountain biking.

The Last Lion: Winston Spencer Churchill, Alone 1932-1940 -- Einstein: His Life and Universe -- Lord Jim

Classic Rock - Steely Dan, The Cars, REM, Billy Joel

Unforgiven, To Kill a Mockingbird, The Big Lebowski

NBC Nightly News, The Daily Show