WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Xavier Becerra (CA-34), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, released the following statement after the Department of Labor announced that the economy added 321,000 jobs in November marking the 57th consecutive month of private sector job growth. “With the holidays upon us and so much hope and promise in the […]
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Xavier Becerra (CA-34), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, released the following statement after voting against legislation (H.R. 5759) that would revoke deferred action for hard-working DREAMers and immigrant families, putting them at risk for deportation: “For 525 days, our nation’s families and businesses have waited for the bipartisan Senate […]
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Xavier Becerra (CA-34), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, released the following statement after voting against tax legislation (H.R. 5771) that would add over $40 billion to the deficit in unpaid-for tax breaks: “The disconnect in Washington just seems to be growing. Congress has a responsibility to write tax laws […]
Washington D.C. – Today, Congressman Xavier Becerra (CA-34), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, released the following statement on the events surrounding the grand jury’s decision in the death of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri: “Words are hard to come by in the aftermath of the grand jury’s decision not to indict officer Darren Wilson […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Xavier Becerra (CA-34), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, issued the following statement after the U.S. and five allies announced a seven-month extension to ongoing negotiations with Iran regarding its nuclear program: “I support Secretary Kerry’s relentless efforts to secure an unambiguous, comprehensive and verifiable accord that will keep Iran […]
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today, Congressman Xavier Becerra (CA-34), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, released the following statement after the President announced the steps his Administration will take to fix, where he can, our country’s broken immigration system: “President Obama’s decision today is a game changer for our economy, our security and our families. I wholeheartedly […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, a bipartisan and bicameral group of lawmakers introduced legislation to terminate Social Security benefits for Nazi persecutors who receive them because of a loophole in current law. In the House, Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Chairman Sam Johnson (R-TX), Subcommittee Ranking Member Xavier Becerra (D-CA), and 34 additional House members […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Xavier Becerra (CA-34), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, released the following statement after being re-elected by his colleagues, by unanimous acclamation, to serve as Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus for the 114th Congress. “I am honored and humbled to have been given the trust of my colleagues to […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Xavier Becerra (CA-34), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, voted against legislation (H.R. 5682) that would recklessly expedite construction of the Keystone XL pipeline and assure profits for a foreign oil company at the expense of American consumers and taxpayers: “It’s hard to believe, but H.R. 5682 allows a foreign […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On this Veterans Day, Congressman Xavier Becerra (CA-34), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, released the following statement honoring our men and women who have worn the uniform in service of our nation: “Every day that we enjoy the loving company of our family, the serenity of our own home, the security […]