Rep. Zoe Lofgren

🚨NEW: @georgewhitesides.bsky.social and I have introduced the SHIELD Our Elections Act, a bill to prevent unlawful ballot seizures and empower state AGs and voters to protect against illegal election interference from federal officials.

As El Niño-powered storms increase rain, flooding, and mudslides over the next few months, it’s important that Californians be prepared. Visit lofgren.house.gov/elnino to learn how you should stay safe before, during, and after a storm. www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2026...

I had a wonderful time this week visiting the bioengineering labs at @stanfordpress.bsky.social to see some of the cutting edge research they’re doing on plant and fungal biotech. The work that’s being done here is an important part of maintaining America’s scientific and agricultural leadership.

Donald Trump is terrified of voters holding his party accountable for enabling his disastrous policies. He lost dozens of lawsuits challenging his 2020 election failure, and I hope that this anti-democratic lawsuit is also laughed out of court.

More from yesterday’s oversight visit to CBP's detention facility at SFO with @rephuffman.bsky.social, @lofgren.house.gov Rep. Aisha Wahab. Read more at kevinmullin.house.gov/2026/10/22/b....

I'm proud to share that I just received a 100% rating on @hrc.org’s scorecard for the 119th Congress! I’ve supported LGBTQ+ rights throughout my public service career, and I’ll continue fighting for dignity and freedom for all Americans.

I joined @lofgren.house.gov to demand answers to the Trump Admin’s destruction of the tools that keep us safe from extreme weather events. Americans need better warnings, not satellite-sized blind spots.

🛰️ Today, @amo.house.gov and I sent a letter to NOAA Administrator Neil Jacobs demanding answers after a GAO report revealed that the Trump admin inflicted damage on NOAA's GeoXO satellite program. democrats-science.house.gov/news/press-r...

Thanks to the Trump Administration, the next generation of America’s weather satellites could very well be worse than the current ones." - my letter with @amo.house.gov From @CNN ⤵️ www.cnn.com/2026/10/19/w...

Just one more week left to submit entries for the Congressional App Challenge! I’m looking forward to reviewing all the innovative projects our brilliant #CA18 students have been working on. Learn more at lofgren.house.gov/services/app-challenge

🚨I’m demanding answers from DOC Secretary Lutnick and DOE Secretary Wright to multiple outstanding oversight requests from the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee. democrats-science.house.gov/news/press-r...

My San Jose office received a suspicious letter through the mail today. Law enforcement was immediately called. The investigation is ongoing. All of my staffers are safe. I will have more to say after the investigation is complete.

Happy World Space Week!🌌 As we celebrate space exploration, we are reminded that all across the world, scientists and engineers are working together to answer some of humanity's biggest questions. Their ingenuity inspires us to pursue the unknown and sparks discovery.

Statement from 43 Members of Congress from California regarding Trump’s attacks on Los Angeles and San Diego:

Trump’s war spiked diesel to nearly $9 per gallon in California and now he invites Iran to "take out" LA and San Diego? He’s out of his mind.

🔍🚨NEW from @nytimes.com: Agency Diverted $1.4 Billion in Science Funds Mandated by Congress It’s a dramatic attack on the science enterprise that has served us very well since World War II. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/02/u...

It’s no wonder why only 26% of Americans approve of Trump’s economy. His policies are taking us backward, and House Republicans are rubber stamping his agenda. It’s time to change direction and get the country back on track.

🚨I’m demanding that DOE Secretary Chris Wright answers multiple months-overdue oversight requests from the Committee regarding DOE’s 2025 award terminations. democrats-science.house.gov/news/press-r...

Did you know over $5 billion worth of America’s fruits and vegetables are grown in the Salinas Valley each year? I met recently with the Organic Trade Association to discuss how we can strengthen domestic organic supply chains and help #CA18 farmers thrive.

Today, Research and Technology Subcommittee Chairman Jay Obernolte and I introduced the American Leadership in Fusion Act! This critical bill would accelerate the commercialization of fusion energy. ⚛️ democrats-science.house.gov/news/press-r...

🚨I’m Urging Removal of Dr. Matthew Wielicki as Leader of the Climate Research Office in a Letter to OSTP Director Kratsios “Dr. Wielicki is both scientifically and legally unqualified for the job.” democrats-science.house.gov/news/press-r...

It was a pleasure to visit Hartnell College’s Child Development Center in Salinas to celebrate the $250,000 I secured to help renovate their outdoor learning environment. Thank you for such a warm welcome, and I can’t wait for the kids to enjoy this new space!

Great to meet with Santa Cruz Metro to discuss their work to get folks where they need to go safely and efficiently. I voted for the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that funded many of these projects, and I’ll continue to support investments that improve mass transportation.

I met with @therealancor.bsky.social to discuss improving care for people with intellectual/developmental disabilities. In Congress, I’m fighting to protect Medicaid for these individuals and support the community providers who care for them.

California, today is National Voter Registration Day! Our democracy works best when everyone who is eligible participates, so please visit vote.gov today to check your registration and make a plan to vote.

Farmers across California are being hit hard by the Iran War. The cost of diesel hit a record high last week, and California’s farmers on average spent $2,037 more this planting season than they did last year. We can’t afford Trump’s disastrous war of choice.

Yesterday, I attended the Patriot Day ceremony in San José alongside San José Fire Department, SJPD, and County Sheriff’s officers. We’ll never forget the bravery and sacrifice of 9/11 first responders as well as those from the Bay Area who crossed the country 25 years ago to help recovery.

NSF needs to stop, take 10 steps back, and remember the values that made it the envy of the world for 75 years. democrats-science.house.gov/news/press-r...

Today marks 25 years since one of the darkest days in our nation’s history. May we never forget those who lost their lives on September 11th, and may we always remember the heroes who bravely responded in the wake of unimaginable tragedy.

🎉HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CALIFORNIA! 🎉 Today marks 176 years of statehood, and in that time, California has become a worldwide leader in science, technological innovation, agriculture, entertainment, and more. Here’s to many more years of Golden State greatness!

I’m joining a bipartisan group of 261 lawmakers on a brief urging the Supreme Court to oppose Trump’s lawless attempts to block mail voting. Trump just voted by mail last month - he shouldn’t get to obstruct this right for millions of Americans. democrats-judiciary.house.gov/media-center...

There’s still a few more weeks left in the Congressional App Challenge! All middle/high school coders and innovators in #CA18 can submit their entries up until Oct 26th.

Read more here: lofgren.house.gov/services/app...

As the daughter and granddaughter of Teamster truck drivers, I know how important unions have been to securing fair wages and safe conditions. This Labor Day, we honor those who have fought for workers’ dignity and renew our commitment to an economy that works for everyone.