The President of the United States is expected to serve the people and uphold the values enshrined in our Constitution. Donald Trump has repeatedly failed to do either.
Donald Trump has chosen to implement an agenda of chaos, destruction, and retribution. His actions are causing enormous panic and pain in people’s lives and having devastating impacts on our economy, democracy, freedoms, and the most vulnerable in our society.
I am listening closely to the many messages and phone calls I have received from constituents. I know that there is very real fear, anger, frustration, and uncertainty right now. I know people want answers and action, and I am committed to serving as a transparent and reliable leader for Ventura County and the Conejo Valley, and delivering for you and your family.
I have been working hard to oppose the dangerous actions of the Trump administration and to protect our democracy, our rights, and our communities. From co-signing legislation to limit Elon Musk’s access to sensitive data to speaking out on the House floor, I am determined to use every lever at Democrats’ disposal to stand up to Donald Trump and push back against this administration’s extreme overreach.
This page is here to update you on how my Democratic colleagues and I are standing up to this administration. We’re using every tool we have — legislation, litigation, and community action — to protect the programs families depend on and hold this President accountable.
Democrats believe in strengthening Medicaid, food assistance, and other vital services by making the wealthy pay their fair share. We’re fighting to build an economy that works for everyone, not just billionaires and big corporations.
There is much work to be done, and the stakes have never been higher. But we are all in this together, which is why I want to hear from you. Please keep sending your thoughts, insights, and concerns my way.
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Sincerely,
JULIA BROWNLEY
Member of Congress
Resources for You
- I Want to Hear from You: House Democrats are fighting back in every way possible, but we need your voice in this fight. Your feedback is invaluable in shaping my efforts. I want to hear from you about how the actions of the Trump administration are impacting you, your family, and your neighbors. Please continue to share your stories with me by filling out this form. Your experiences, stories, and input help me advocate for the resources our community needs. You can also share your story with the Democratic Leader’s office by filling out this form.
- Official Resources: To support our community during these challenging times, my office has compiled a list of official resources. You can access them here.
- Veterans & VA Employees: If you are a veteran, a family member, or an employee at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) who has been impacted or is concerned about how the actions of this administration are affecting VA services, we want to hear from you. Your experiences are crucial in helping the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee understand the real-world impact of these actions. You can share your concerns and experiences by filling out this survey.
- Federal Employees: I will continue to stand up for our federal employees and stand against efforts to harass them through Schedule F and other tactics. If your job or someone you know is impacted by Trump and Musk’s corruptive influence, you can learn more about your rights and access a list of resources here. If you are a current or recently terminated federal employee and would like to share how the actions of the Trump administration have impacted you and your family, please fill out this form.
- Whistleblowers: Whistleblowers play a critical role in ensuring government accountability and safeguarding public trust. If you are a federal employee or contractor with concerns about misconduct, my office can help. You can learn more about your rights and protections as a whistleblower and submit an allegation here. Public employees have a constitutional right to communicate with Congress on matters of public concern, and my office is firmly committed to protecting that right.
- Small Business Owners: Small businesses across the country are being hurt by President Trump’s reckless trade war. If you or someone you know owns a small business affected by these harmful tariffs, the House Committee on Small Business wants to hear from you. Share your experience by filling out this form.
Communication
October 28, 2025 | Press Releases
Brownley, House Democrats Urge USDA To Take Immediate Action To Fund SNAP
Congresswoman Julia Brownley joined 213 House Democrats in sending a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, urging the agency to use contingency reserve dollars to fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during the government shutdown. With no resolution to a bipartisan path forward to reopen the government, SNAP funding is set to lapse on November 1st, putting 42 million children and families at risk of experiencing hunger.
October 24, 2025 | Press Releases
Brownley, Ventura County Leaders Call for End to Government Shutdown and Protection of Health Care Access
Congresswoman Julia Brownley held a press conference to demand that Republicans end the government shutdown and protect access to affordable health care for millions of Americans. Joined by Ventura County Supervisor Vianey Lopez, Gold Coast Health Plan CEO Dr. Felix Nuñez, and community advocates, Brownley underscored how the shutdown and Republican attacks on health care are devastating families across Ventura County and the nation.
October 20, 2025 | Press Releases
Brownley, Democratic Women’s Caucus Demand Speaker Johnson Negotiate to Address Health Care Crisis and End the Government Shutdown
Congresswoman Julia Brownley joined her Democratic Women’s Caucus colleagues in a letter to Speaker of the House Mike Johnson demanding he bring Republicans to the negotiating table to end the government shutdown. If Congress doesn’t reach a bipartisan agreement, women and families will continue to bear the costs of the Republican health care crisis.
October 16, 2025 | Press Releases
Brownley Demands Answers Following ICE Activity in Oxnard
Congresswoman Julia Brownley released the following statement in response to reports of a serious incident involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Oxnard.
October 10, 2025 | Press Releases
Brownley, Dingell Introduce Legislation to Ensure TSA Agents are Paid During Government Shutdowns
Congresswoman Julia Brownley and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell introduced the Keep Air Travel Safe Act, legislation to ensure Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employees are paid during government shutdowns. This bill redirects funding from President Trump’s dangerous $45 billion slush fund for building and expanding new Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention centers to support essential TSA workers during prolonged funding lapses.
October 1, 2025 | Press Releases
Brownley Statement on Republican Shutdown of the Federal Government
Congresswoman Julia Brownley issued the following statement regarding the shutdown of the federal government.
September 22, 2025 | Press Releases
Brownley, Sustainable Energy and Environment Caucus Send Letter to EPA Highlighting Climate Change-Impact Stories Across the Nation
Congresswoman Brownley joined 153 Members of Congress in a public comment letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin in opposition to the EPA’s proposal to rescind the landmark 2009 Endangerment Finding that greenhouse gases threaten public health and welfare. The Members called on Administrator Zeldin to stop his attacks on pollution protections for the American people.
September 19, 2025 | Press Releases
Brownley Statement on House Passage of the Republican Continuing Resolution
Congresswoman Julia Brownley issued the following statement after House passage of H.R. 5371, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026.
September 16, 2025 | Press Releases
Brownley, Democratic Colleagues Urge Trump Administration to Rescind Proposed Brownley Demands Answers Over Conditions at ICE Processing Center in Camarillo
Congresswoman Julia Brownley renewed her demand for answers from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) regarding conditions and operations at the ICE Processing Center in Camarillo, California. Brownley sent a letter to DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons raising serious concerns about transparency, safety, and the treatment of detainees at the facility.
September 10, 2025 | Press Releases
Brownley Statement on the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act
Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley issued the following statement in response to House passage of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026.
September 4, 2025 | Press Releases
Brownley, Democratic Colleagues Urge Trump Administration to Rescind Proposed Rule to Ban Abortion Care for Veterans
Congresswoman Julia Brownley and fellow Democratic colleagues have urged the Trump administration to rescind its proposed rule to reinstate a near-total ban on abortion care and abortion counseling at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). As a longtime champion for women veterans’ healthcare, Brownley participated in multiple efforts to underscore the dangers of the rule.
September 3, 2025 | Press Releases
Brownley Joins Thompson and 129 House Democrats in Calling on Speaker Johnson to Address Gun Violence: “Your Actions and Inactions will be Judged for Eternity”
In the wake of the deadly school shooting at the Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Congresswoman Julia Brownley joined Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Chairman Mike Thompson and 129 Democrats in a letter calling on Speaker Johnson to listen to the prayers of millions of Americans and take action to end gun violence.
August 11, 2025 | Press Releases
Brownley, Democratic Women’s Caucus Urge ICE to Require Clear Agent Identification, Crack Down on Dangerous Impersonators Targeting Women
Congresswoman Julia Brownley joined her Democratic Women’s Caucus colleagues in a letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) expressing deep concerns over ICE impersonators harassing and assaulting women. The members called for ICE to require agents to wear visible, clear identification during enforcement activities and to ensure impersonators are prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
August 7, 2025 | Press Releases
Brownley, Takano, Veterans’ Affairs Committee Members Slam Secretary Collins’s Gutting of VA Employee Union Rights
Congresswoman Julia Brownley, Ranking Member of the Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Health, Congressman Mark Takano, Ranking Member of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, and fellow committee members Chris Pappas, Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, Morgan McGarvey, Delia Ramirez, Nikki Budzinski, Tim Kennedy, Maxine Dexter, Herb Conaway, Jr., and Kelly Morrison issued the following statement after the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that it would terminate collective bargaining agreements for most VA bargaining-unit employees.
August 7, 2025 | Press Releases
Brownley, House Natural Resources Democrats Demand Answers on Trump’s Whitewashing of American History in National Parks
Congresswoman Julia Brownley, a member of the House Natural Resources Committee, joined Congressman Jared Huffman, the Committee’s Ranking Member, and 11 Democratic colleagues in a letter demanding answers from Interior Secretary Doug Burgum over the Trump administration’s ongoing efforts to rewrite American history by scrubbing national parks of accurate, inclusive, and science-based content.
August 5, 2025 | Press Releases
Brownley, Chu Lead Call for Oversight and Accountability for Mistreatment of Individuals with Disabilities in ICE Custody
Congresswoman Julia Brownley and Congresswoman Judy Chu led 30 of their Democratic colleagues in demanding answers from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) about the treatment of individuals with disabilities in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody. The lawmakers raised alarm over troubling reports of systemic neglect, inadequate accommodations, and apparent violations of federal disability rights laws that call into question DHS’s compliance with its legal obligations and the adequacy of oversight within ICE facilities.
August 4, 2025 | Press Releases
Brownley to Introduce Legislation to Block Trump Administration’s Rollback of Veterans’ Access to Reproductive Health Care
In direct response to the Trump administration’s proposed rule to roll back abortion access for veterans, Congresswoman Julia Brownley announced the introduction of the Reproductive Freedom for Veterans Act, which would guarantee that veterans and eligible dependents have the right to receive abortion care, medication, and counseling through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), without interference from political appointees or partisan agendas and protected by law.
July 22, 2025 | Press Releases
Brownley, Espaillat, Carbajal Demand Accountability from ICE Regarding California Immigration Enforcement Operations
Congresswoman Julia Brownley joined Congressman Adriano Espaillat and Congressman Salud Carbajal in a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Acting Director Todd Lyons expressing serious concern about large scale immigration raids conducted across multiple counties in California during the week of July 8-12.
July 18, 2025 | Press Releases
Brownley, California Democrats Demand Immediate Release of $928 Million in Education Funding Owed to California
Congresswoman Julia Brownley joined Congresswoman Norma Torres, Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren, Congresswoman Sara Jacobs, Congressmen Derek Tran, Senator Alex Padilla, Senator Adam Schiff, and the entire California Democratic Congressional Delegation in demanding the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) immediately release nearly $7 billion in Congressionally-appropriated funding for K-12 schools and adult education — including $928 million owed to California.
July 18, 2025 | Press Releases
Brownley, Democratic Women’s Caucus Demand Investigation into ICE and CBP’s Abuse of Women
Congresswoman Julia Brownley joined her Democratic Women’s Caucus colleagues Congresswoman Nanette Barragán, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar, Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove, Congresswoman Deborah Ross, and Congresswoman Norma Torres in sending a letter to the Department of Homeland Security, the Government Accountability Office, and the Warden of Richwood Correctional Center calling for an immediate investigation into the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP)’s mistreatment of women in their custody.
July 17, 2025 | Press Releases
Brownley Introduces Bill to Ensure Federal Employees Access to Personnel Records
Congresswoman Julia Brownley announced the introduction of the Protecting Federal Employee Rights to Personnel Files Act of 2025, legislation that would prevent the Trump administration from withholding personnel files containing critical documents from current, separated, and retired federal employees. The bill would require federal agencies to provide these records within seven days of the employee’s date of separation.
July 14, 2025 | Press Releases
Brownley, Goldman, Espaillat Introduce Legislation to Ban Masked, Unidentified Agents in Immigration Operations
Congresswoman Julia Brownley joined Congressman Dan Goldman and Congressman Adriano Espaillat in announcing the introduction of the No Secret Police Act, legislation that would prohibit law enforcement officers and agents of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from concealing their identities during immigration enforcement operations.
July 11, 2025 | Press Releases
Brownley Demands Answers from DHS and ICE about Recent ICE Operations in Ventura County
Congresswoman Julia Brownley sent a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Acting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Director Todd Lyons demanding answers about recent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations conducted in Ventura County, California. These operations, which took place at a farm in Camarillo, have sparked widespread fear and raised serious concerns about the agency’s tactics, transparency, and adherence to due process.
July 10, 2025 | Press Releases
Brownley Statement Following Immigration Enforcement Activities in Camarillo
Congresswoman Julia Brownley released the following statement in response to recent immigration enforcement activities and large federal agent presence at a farm in Ventura County. This raid comes amid a broader escalation of immigration enforcement actions across Ventura County, Los Angeles County, and Southern California.
July 8, 2025 | Press Releases
Brownley, Correa Demand Transparency from Secretary Noem on ICE and DHS Overreach
Congresswoman Julia Brownley joined Congressman Lou Correa and 21 House Democrats in pressing U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem on the alarming actions of federal agents in California, including Ventura, Los Angeles, and Orange Counties.
July 3, 2025 | Press Releases
Brownley Statement on Final Passage of Republican Tax Scam
Congresswoman Julia Brownley issued the following statement following final passage of H.R. 1, Republicans’ sweeping tax reconciliation bill, which enacts the largest cuts to Medicaid and food assistance in American history.
June 26, 2025 | Press Releases
Brownley Statement on Procedural Vote to Table Impeachment Motion
Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) issued the following statement on the vote to table the impeachment motion against President Donald Trump.
June 16, 2025 | Press Releases
Brownley Statement on Israeli and Iranian Air Strikes
Congresswoman Julia Brownley issued the following statement on the Israeli and Iranian air strikes.
June 10, 2025 | Press Releases
Brownley, Carbajal Condemn Cruel and Reckless ICE Activities in Ventura County
Congresswoman Julia Brownley and Congressman Salud Carbajal released the following statement regarding reports of recent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations throughout Ventura County, California. These operations follow a wave of escalated enforcement in neighboring Los Angeles County and are spreading fear, chaos, and distress across the region.
June 10, 2025 | Press Releases
Brownley, CA Delegation Members Demand Trump Withdraw National Guard and Marines from LA
Congresswoman Julia Brownley joined other members of the California Delegation in demanding that President Trump immediately withdraw the National Guard and U.S Marines from Los Angeles, California.
May 29, 2025 | Press Releases
Brownley, Rivas and Democratic Colleagues Urge Trump Administration to Reverse Life-Threatening Deportation Decision for Four-Year-Old Girl
Congresswoman Julia Brownley joined Congresswoman Luz Rivas, Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove, California Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff, and 33 of her Democratic colleagues in urging U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem to reconsider the termination of the legal status of S.G.V. (identified by her initials for privacy reasons). S.G.V. is a four-year-old girl from Bakersfield living with short bowel syndrome who is facing deportation and could die if she loses medical care at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.
May 28, 2025 | Press Releases
Brownley, Barragán and California Democrats Urge Trump Administration to Protect Head Start
Congresswoman Julia Brownley joined Congresswoman Nanette Diaz Barragán and every Democratic member of the California Congressional Delegation in sending a letter to President Donald Trump and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., urging them to safeguard federal funding for the Head Start program.
May 22, 2025 | Press Releases
Brownley Statement on House Passage of the Republican Tax Scam
Congresswoman Julia Brownley issued the following statement following House passage of H.R. 1, Republicans’ sweeping tax reconciliation bill, which includes the largest cuts to Medicaid and food assistance in American history.
May 8, 2025 | Press Releases
Brownley and House Natural Resources Democrats Reject Republicans’ Plan to Sacrifice our Public Lands, Waters and Wildlife for Billionaire Tax Cuts
Congresswoman Brownley and House Natural Resources Committee Democrats rejected House Republicans’ plan to sell off our lands, waters, and wildlife to fund tax cuts for billionaires in the Committee’s portion of the Republican reconciliation package.
May 6, 2025 | Press Releases
Brownley Demands Up-or-Down Vote to Protect Medicaid and Food Assistance
Congresswoman Julia Brownley signed a discharge petition to force an up-or-down vote in the House to protect Medicaid and food assistance from devastating budget cuts proposed by House Republicans.
April 29, 2025 | Press Releases
Brownley Statement on Trump’s First 100 Days of Chaos and Failure
Congresswoman Julia Brownley issued the following statement on the first 100 days of President Donald Trump’s second term.
April 22, 2025 | Press Releases
Brownley Holds Press Conference to Denounce Trump and Republican Attacks on Social Security
Congresswoman Julia Brownley held a press conference outside the Thousand Oaks Social Security office to denounce the dangerous and ongoing attacks on Social Security by Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
April 10, 2025 | Press Releases
Brownley Statement on House Passage of the Republican Budget Resolution
Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) issued the following statement on her vote against the House Republican budget resolution (H.Con.Res.14).
March 22, 2025 | Press Releases
Brownley Statement on the Climate Crisis and Trump’s Attack on Environmental Protections
On Earth Day, Congresswoman Julia Brownley issued the following statement condemning the Trump administration’s failure to act on the climate crisis and its continued assault on environmental protections and the future of our planet.
March 21, 2025 | Press Releases
Brownley Hosts Press Conference Condemning Republicans’ Harmful Medicaid Cuts
Congresswoman Julia Brownley joined local healthcare leaders at the Clinicas del Camino Real, Inc.’s Karen R. Burham Health Center in Oxnard to denounce the Republican proposal for the largest Medicaid cuts in history – jeopardizing care for millions, including over 200,000 Ventura County residents.
March 20, 2025 | Press Releases
Brownley Hosts Roundtable with Veterans to Discuss Impact of VA Cuts
Congresswoman Julia Brownley, Ranking Member of the House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Health, hosted a roundtable to hear from local veterans about the impacts they’re experiencing related to workforce cuts in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
March 20, 2025 | Press Releases
Brownley Statement on Trump’s Assault on Public Education
Congresswoman Julia Brownley issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s Executive Order to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education.
March 14, 2025 | Press Releases
Brownley Statement on Senate Passage of Republican Continuing Resolution
Congresswoman Julia Brownley issued the following statement after Senate passage of H.R. 1968, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025.
March 11, 2025 | Press Releases
Brownley Statement on House Passage of the Republican Continuing Resolution
Congresswoman Julia Brownley issued the following statement following House passage of H.R. 1968, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025. This government funding bill, commonly referred to as a Continuing Resolution (CR), is being used by House Republicans to appease Donald Trump and his billionaire allies by ceding Congress’ constitutional authority over government funding and paving the way for drastic cuts to essential services and programs.
March 4, 2025 | Press Releases
Brownley Statement on Joint Session of Congress
Congresswoman Julia Brownley issued the following statement after President Donald Trump’s address at the Joint Session of Congress.
March 2, 2025 | Press Releases
Brownley Remarks at Planned Parenthood California Central Coast’s Power of Love
Congresswoman Julia Brownley was proud to join Planned Parenthood California Central Coast at its annual Power of Love Brunch to celebrate the organization’s work in Ventura County. Below are Congresswoman Brownley’s remarks as prepared.
February 25, 2025 | Press Releases
Brownley Statement on Passage of House Republican Budget
Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley issued the following statement on her vote against the House Republicans budget resolution (H.Con.Res.14).
February 10, 2025 | Press Releases
Democratic Women’s Caucus Leaders Condemned Trump’s Attacks; Pledged to Stand for Women and Families
Leaders from the Democratic Women’s Caucus hosted a press conference to address the constant attacks on women and families by President Trump, Republicans, and Elon Musk since January 20. DWC Vice Chair Hillary Scholten, Communications Task Force Co-Chair Shontel Brown, Whip Nikema Williams, Policy Task Force Co-Chair Deborah Ross, Reproductive Health Care Task Force Co-Chair & Liaison Judy Chu, Member April McClain Delaney, Chair Emerita Lois Frankel, and DWC Member Julia Brownley also affirmed that the Caucus will always stand and fight for women and families.
February 10, 2025 | Press Releases
As Central Coast Communities Face Uncertainty, Brownley, Lofgren, Panetta, Carbajal Continue to Question Trump Administration About Freeze of Federal Funding Intended for Region
As local communities evaluate the impacts of the Trump Administration’s recent flurry of executive orders and memorandum pausing the delivery of all federal financial assistance, U.S. Representatives Julia Brownley, Zoe Lofgren, Jimmy Panetta, and Salud Carbajal are calling on the Administration to clarify its actions and disclose a full list of programs and initiatives facing continued obstruction by federal agencies.
January 30, 2025 | Press Releases
Brownley Demands Answers About Recent ICE Operations in Ventura County
Congresswoman Julia Brownley sent a letter to Acting Homeland Security Secretary Benjamine Huffman and Acting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Director Caleb Vitello demanding answers about recent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations conducted in Ventura County, California. These operations, which took place in Oxnard and Santa Paula, have sparked widespread fear and raised serious concerns about the agency’s tactics and respect for due process.
January 20, 2025 | Press Releases
Brownley Statement on President Trump’s Second Inauguration
Congresswoman Julia Brownley issued the following statement after the swearing-in of President Donald J. Trump.
Legislation
Below is a list of legislation that I have introduced or co-sponsored to push back on the actions of the Trump administration.
Servicemembers & Veterans
H.R. 1637 – Protect Veteran Jobs Act
To reinstate veteran who were dismissed or removed from federal employment without cause since President Trump and Elon Musk began purging the federal government.
H.R.1742 – Access to Reproductive Care for Servicemembers Act
To codify a Department of Defense policy implemented under President Biden but stripped back under President Trump that allows servicemembers living in states with extreme abortion bans to take leave to access reproductive health care.
Environment, Energy & Agriculture
H.R. 1781 – Defending American Jobs and Affordable Energy Act
To nullify Trump’s day-one executive orders on energy including “Unleashing American Energy” EO, declaring a National Energy Emergency, pulling out of the Paris Climate Agreement, and pausing wind leases in the Outer Continental Shelf.
H.R. 2849 – West Coast Protection Act
To ban new offshore oil and gas leases off the West Coast. President Biden banned new offshore oil and gas leases across 625 million acres before leaving office, which President Trump reversed on his first day in office.
H.R. 2848 – Stop Arctic Drilling Act
To ban new offshore oil and gas leases in the Arctic Ocean. President Biden banned new offshore oil and gas leases across 625 million acres before leaving office, which President Trump reversed on his first day in office.
H.Res. 68 – Expressing strong disapproval of the President’s announcement to withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement
A resolution condemning the President’s announcement to withdraw from the Paris Agreement and urging Congress to prioritize U.S. global leadership on addressing climate change.
DOGE & Elon Musk, Consumer Protection & Data Privacy
H.R. 1101 – Taxpayer Data Protection Act
To curb corruption and protect privacy by ensuring that only trusted public servants without conflicts of interest and with appropriate security clearances can access the Treasury Department’s most sensitive systems.
H.R. 1877 – Beneficiary Data Protection Act
To prohibit Elon Musk & DOGE from accessing Social Security data.
H.R. 1321 – Ending DOGE Conflicts Act
To prevent “Special Government Employees” from not having to file a financial disclosure if they run/own a company receiving federal contracts.
Immigration & the Border
H.R. 924 – National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants (NO BAN) Act
To stop executive overreach by preventing the president from abusing his authority to restrict the entry of non-citizens into the United States, including bans based on religion or national origin.
H.R. 944 – Access to Counsel Act
To ensure that U.S. citizens and others with lawful status are able to call an attorney, relative, or other interested party to seek assistance when they are detained for more than hour at ports of entry, including airports. It would allow counsel or a covered interested party the ability to advocate on behalf of the individual by providing information or documentation in support of the individual.
H.R. 1589 – American Dream and Promise Act
To provide a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers and Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders.
Federal Employees, Workforce Reductions, and Federal Agencies
H.R. 492 – Saving the Civil Service Act
To protect the federal workforce from politicization and political manipulation by reclassifying career employees as political hires and then firing them by blocking the implementation of Schedule F to prevent the reclassification of potentially tens of thousands of career employees into a new political hire category without competitive protections as a means to fire them. This would ensure that employees are hired and fired based on merit.
H.R. 2736 – Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act of 2025
To secure the rights of public employees to organize, act concertedly, and bargain collectively, which safeguard the public interest and promote the free and unobstructed flow of commerce, and for other purposes.
H.R. 2550 – Protect America’s Workforce Act
To restore collective bargaining rights for 1.5 million American federal employees by reversing President Trump’s Exclusions from Federal Labor-Management Relations Programs Executive Order issued on March 27, 2025.
H.R. 3171 – Reduction in Force Review Act
To increase Congressional oversight and review over the Trump Administration’s ongoing reductions in force (RIFs) at federal agencies.
H.R. 4440 – Protecting Federal Employee Rights to Personnel Files Act of 2025
To prevent the Trump administration from withholding personnel files containing critical documents from current, separated, and retired federal employees. The bill would require federal agencies to provide these records within seven days of the employee’s date of separation.
H.R. 1876 – Keeping Our Field Offices Open Act
To prevent closure of social security field and hearing offices and resident stations.
H.Res. 70 – Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should take all appropriate measures to ensure that the United States Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization
A resolution to express support for the USPS to remain an independent establishment and not be subject to privatization.
Upholding the Rule of Law
H.Res. 116 – Condemning the pardons for individuals who were found guilty of assaulting Capitol Police Officers
A resolution to condemn the pardons for individuals who were found guilty of assaulting Capitol Police Officers on January 6th
H.R. 1106 – Scientific Integrity Act
To create consistent scientific integrity policies across all federal agencies and establish a separation of scientific research from the influence of political and special interests. This would provide much needed protections for federal scientists and help restore public trust in government-led and federally-funded research.
Education
H.R. 433 – Department of Education Protection Act
To prohibit the use of appropriated funds to be used to decentralize, reduce the staffing level of, or alter the responsibilities, structure, authority, or functionality of the Department of Education.
H.Res. 94 – Expressing support for the Nation’s local public K-12 schools and condemning any actions that would defund public education or weaken or dismantle the Department of Education
A resolution to support the Nation’s public K–12 schools and condemn any actions that would defund public education or dismantle the Department of Education.
H.Res. 237 – Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Secretary of Education to transmit, respectively, certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the reduction in force and other downsizing measures at the Department of Education
Directs the Education Department and the White House to submit all documents related to closure, staff cuts, and actions taken so far to dismantle the Department of Education
Foreign Policy & Foreign Aid
H.R. 1196 – Protect U.S. National Security Act
To prohibit the use of Federal funds to eliminate the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) as an independent agency, require annual certification of this prohibition by the Secretary of State, and reiterate that any USAID reform should abide by existing laws and not harm American soft power.
Discharge Petitions
A discharge petition compels a House vote on legislation the Speaker refuses to bring forward.
Discharge Petition No. 3 – Motion to Discharge a Committee from the Consideration of a Resolution
Discharge petition that would allow a majority of the House to force an up-or-down vote on the Hands Off Medicaid and SNAP Act (H.R. 2753), legislation to block the extreme and unprecedented cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medicaid in the Republican budget.
Discharge Petition No. 6 – Motion to Discharge a Committee from the Consideration of a Resolution
Discharge petition that would allow a majority of the House to force an up-or-down vote on the Protect America’s Workforce Act (H.R. 2550), legislation to restore collective bargaining rights for 1.5 million American federal employees by reversing President Trump’s Exclusions from Federal Labor-Management Relations Programs Executive Order issued on March 27, 2025.
Discharge Petition No. 9 – Motion to Discharge a Committee from the Consideration of a Resolution
Discharge petition that would allow a majority of the House to force an up-or-down vote on H.Res.581, a resolution establishing a special rule for consideration of H.R. 185 and amending that bill to require the Department of Justice (DOJ) to publicly release certain records related to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
Litigation
I am working closely with House Democratic leadership to support lawsuits against the Trump administration’s illegal and unconstitutional actions. Although Democrats in Congress are in the minority and don’t have the ability to directly file lawsuits and issue subpoenas, we are actively collecting information and data – including the impacts of the administration’s actions on constituents, nonprofits, local governments, and federal agencies – and coordinating on a litigation strategy against the Trump administration.
Below you will find a number of amicus briefs that I have filed alongside my fellow House Democrats to provide additional information, expertise, and arguments to the courts.
Amicus brief challenging the Trump administration’s unlawful freezing of congressional appropriated funds (New York v. Trump)
Congresswoman Brownley and 156 House Democrats filed an amicus brief in the case of New York v. Trump, before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, challenging the Office of Management and Budget’s unlawful freezing of congressional appropriated funds in order to further President Trump’s reckless agenda. The members argue that the President cannot unilaterally bypass Congress—and thereby the will of the American people—and withhold appropriated funds based on his own priorities or policy preferences. It also underscores that under the United States Constitution, Congress has the exclusive power to appropriate funds and to make laws governing their use. The unlawful freezing of more than $425 billion in congressionally authorized funding has not only trampled on the legislative process but has inflicted irreparable damage on communities across the country—blocking critical investments that families, businesses, and local governments rely on. Frozen funds include support allotted to local law enforcement, education programs, food assistance, broadband and power grid investments, emergency response and preparedness, science and research, and much more. A comprehensive tracker, as of June 3rd, is available here.
Amicus brief challenging the Trump administration’s unprecedented DHS-IRS agreement that weaponizes and exposes confidential taxpayer data for immigration enforcement (Centro de Trabajadores Unidos vs. Bessent)
Congresswoman Brownley and 92 Congressional Democrats filed an amicus brief in the case of Centro de Trabajadores Unidos vs. Bessent, calling on the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals to block an unprecedented agreement between the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that allows immigration enforcement agents access to millions of taxpayers’ confidential IRS records. The Democrats submitted policy arguments demonstrating that this agreement contravenes Congress’s clear intent to protect taxpayer privacy and encourage all individuals present in the U.S. to pay taxes. The brief demonstrates that the harms of sharing taxpayer data far outweigh ICE’s interest in the information. The brief reinforces Congress’s long-standing, bipartisan intent to maintain a strict firewall between tax administration and immigration enforcement. It further explains how the District Court’s misinterpretation of 26 U.S.C. § 6103(i)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code gives the IRS greater leeway than is permitted by the statute to share taxpayer address information with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). It also emphasizes the importance of the Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) program and taxpayer privacy protections under 26 U.S.C. § 6103 that enable individuals who are ineligible for Social Security Numbers to comply with federal tax law. It argues that the agreement stands to undermine both tax revenue – in 2022 alone, ITIN filers paid $59.4 billion in federal income taxes, plus billions more to Social Security and Medicare, despite being ineligible to receive those benefits – and taxpayer faith in the confidentiality of their tax data.
Amicus brief challenging Trump’s unlawful abuse of emergency powers to reimpose tariffs already struck down by the courts (Oregon, et al., v. Trump, et al.)
Congresswoman Brownley and 180 Members of Congress filed an amicus brief before the U.S. Court of Appeals (Oregon, et al., v. Trump, et al.) for the Federal Circuit challenging President Donald Trump’s sweeping and chaotic tariffs that were unlawfully imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The lawmakers’ brief stands up for Congress’s Article I executive legislative powers and argues that IEEPA is not a tariff statute and that Congress did not intend or provide for IEEPA to be used as a tariff statute. In May, the Task Force successfully filed a brief in the same matter before the Court of International Trade (CIT). The CIT decision referenced our brief and struck down the President’s illegal tariffs under IEEPA. The administration has now appealed the lower court’s ruling, and the matter is now before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. The Constitution gives Congress, not the President, the authority to impose tariffs, and the President can only raise tariffs if Congress has clearly delegated its authority to him. Although IEEPA (enacted in 1977) grants the president authority to impose sanctions, block foreign assets, and regulate economic transactions in response to “unusual and extraordinary threats” originating abroad, it is not a tariff statute and has never been used that way. Congress knows how to delegate tariff authority and has clearly done so on a number of occasions. When Congress does delegate such authority, it imposes substantive, procedural, and temporal limits on the president’s power in order to avoid economic chaos and protect the American people.
Amicus brief opposing President Trump’s illegal attempt to dismantle the Department of Education and override Congress’s constitutional authority (NAACP v. US)
Congresswoman Brownley and 178 Members of Congress filed an amicus brief before the United States District Court for the District of Maryland (NAACP v. US) arguing that President Trump’s attempts to dismantle the Department of Education (ED) violate separation of powers and lack constitutional authority. The lawmakers wrote, “Since the Department was created, presidents have taken different views of the Department and the role the federal government should play in education policy, but none has attempted what President Trump is attempting here: to unilaterally shutter the department… In short, the ‘President’s power, if any, to issue an order’ abolishing the Education Department ‘must stem either from an act of Congress or from the Constitution itself.’ Here, President Trump’s effort to unilaterally dismantle the Education Department defies the express will of Congress. Defendants lack the power to do what only Congress can do—restructure the federal government by shuttering a government department.” On March 20, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order instructing Education Secretary Linda McMahon to “take all necessary steps” to abolish ED. This came after the Trump administration carried out a series of actions dismantling the Department, including mass firings of ED employees, the termination of contracts for congressionally authorized programs and activities, and the removal of crucial protections for student loan borrowers, while announcing plans to reorganize key ED functions into different departments. On March 24, 2025, a coalition of plaintiffs, including the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), the National Education Association (NEA), the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Maryland Council 3, and others, filed a lawsuit to halt the Trump administration’s illegal efforts to dismantle ED. The lawsuit argues that dismantling a Congressionally created federal agency requires Congressional approval.
Amicus brief defending National Institutes of Health (NIH) Grants from the Trump administration’s unlawful cuts that threaten lifesaving medical research across the country (Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. NIH, Association of American Medical Colleges v. NIH, and Association of American Universities v. Department of Health and Human Services)
Congresswoman Brownley and 156 House Democrats filed an amicus brief challenging the Trump administration’s illegal and devastating cuts to life-saving medical research grants at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The brief defends Congress’s Article I authority to appropriate federal funds and speaks up for every American who relies on crucial life-saving biomedical and public health research conducted at universities, medical schools, research hospitals, and other scientific institutions across the country. House Democrats’ amicus brief was filed in the consolidated cases Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. NIH, Association of American Medical Colleges v. NIH, and Association of American Universities v. Department of Health and Human Services, all currently before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. These cases challenge the Trump administration’s unlawful and unconstitutional efforts to reduce indirect cost reimbursements for projects funded by the NIH. In early February, the Trump administration arbitrarily slashed the NIH reimbursement rate for indirect research costs. Without fair reimbursement for indirect costs, more than 300,000 scientists and researchers at 2,500 institutions that receive NIH funding will face devastating impacts, and Americans could be left without access to lifesaving and life-extending treatments. The ramifications would also ripple through global collaboration and the development of our future scientific leadership and workforce, limiting our ability to enhance health and reduce illness and disability in the future.
Amicus brief further escalating fight against the Trump administration’s illegal attacks on the constitutional principle of birthright citizenship (Trump v. Casa, Inc.)
Congresswoman Brownley and 169 House Democrats filed an amicus brief in the matter of Trump v. Casa, Inc., which is now before the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals. The Members remain steadfast in their commitment to fighting the Trump administration’s illegal attacks on the constitutional principle of birthright citizenship. The Trump administration filed this appeal to overturn a nationwide preliminary injunction blocking the President’s attempt to change the constitutional right to birthright citizenship via executive order. The amicus brief provides overwhelming evidence that President Trump’s Executive Order violates the Constitution and over a century of Supreme Court rulings, as well as laws enacted by Congress. It also signifies the lawmakers’ commitment to defending birthright citizenship, following their amicus briefs filed in State of Washington v. Trump before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and in the Supreme Court cases Trump v. Washington, Trump v. CASA, Inc., and Trump v. New Jersey.
Amicus brief challenging Trump’s reckless abuse of emergency powers to unilaterally impose chaotic, unlawful tariffs and bypass Congress’s constitutional authority (Oregon, et al., v. Trump, et al.)
Congresswoman Brownley and 147 Members of Congress filed an amicus brief challenging President Donald Trump’s sweeping and chaotic tariffs unlawfully imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The lawmakers’ brief stands up for Congress’s Article I exclusive legislative power to impose tariffs and regulate commerce, and argues that IEEPA does not give the President the power to impose reckless, on-again-off-again tariffs, which have wreaked havoc on the U.S. economy. It was filed in the matter of Oregon, et al., v. Trump, et al., which was brought forth by 12 States’ Attorneys General. The Constitution gives Congress, not the President, the authority to impose tariffs, and the President can only raise tariffs if Congress has clearly delegated its authority to him. Although IEEPA (enacted in 1977) grants the president authority to impose sanctions, block foreign assets, and regulate economic transactions in response to “unusual and extraordinary threats” originating abroad, it is not a tariff statute and has never been used that way. Congress knows how to delegate tariff authority and has clearly done so on a number of occasions. When Congress does delegate such authority, it imposes substantive, procedural, and temporal limits on the president’s power in order to avoid economic chaos and protect the American people.
On May 28, the three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of International Trade unanimously blocked President Donald Trump’s effort to impose sweeping and chaotic tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). In their ruling, the judges, appointed to the federal bench by Presidents Reagan, Obama, and Trump, adopted the arguments House Democrats made in their amicus brief in the case: the emergency powers granted to the President by Congress in IEEPA do not include the authority to impose tariffs.
Amicus brief defending consumers and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) from Trump-Musk assault & illegal power grab (National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU), et al. v. CFPB Acting Director Russell Vought, et al.)
Congresswoman Brownley and 233 current and former Members of Congress filed an amicus brief in defense of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The brief was submitted in the case of National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU), et al. v. CFPB Acting Director Russell Vought, et al. before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit following an appeal by the Trump administration of a D.C. District Court ruling that blocked the administration’s unlawful shutdown. As emphasized in the brief, Congress established the CFPB following the devastating 2008 global financial crisis that “shattered” lives, “shuttered” businesses, and “evaporated” savings. This agency was created to hold accountable the big banks and predatory lenders whose unfair and deceptive practices caused the crisis. While Trump and Musk have made several unlawful attempts to abolish the CFPB without Congressional approval, the Members make clear in the brief that the sole authority to do so lies with Congress, as Congress created the agency. This Constitutional power holds true regardless of any President’s personal views about the agency. Moreover, in the past, when Congress determined to give the President reorganization authority, it did so through legislation. The President has no authority to prevent the agency from fulfilling its statutory mission to protect consumers from harmful practices of the financial services industry. In fact, since the agency was established 15 years ago, it has returned $21 billion to 205 consumers, including working-class families, servicemembers, veterans, students, and others harmed by predatory institutions. Gutting this agency would halt this work, as no alternative agency has the authority and resources to fill this massive void.
Amicus brief elevating fight against Trump administration’s illegal attacks on the constitutional principle of birthright citizenship (Trump v. State of Washington, Trump v. CASA, Inc., and Trump v. State of New Jersey)
Congresswoman Brownley and 182 House Democrats filed an amicus brief for the three birthright citizenship cases currently before the United States Supreme Court (Trump v. State of Washington, Trump v. CASA, Inc., and Trump v. State of New Jersey), elevating their fight against the Trump administration’s illegal attacks on the constitutional principle of birthright citizenship to the highest court in the land. The brief offers a compelling argument that President Trump’s week one order to strip the guarantee of citizenship provided to children born in America violates the Constitution and over a century of Supreme Court rulings, and laws enacted by Congress. The justices are set to hear oral arguments in the cases on May 15th, following the administration’s request that they lift a nationwide pause currently halting the implementation of this policy.
Amicus brief challenging Trump administration’s efforts to close the Department of Education (State of New York v. Linda McMahon)
On April 23rd, Congresswoman Brownley and 191 House Democrats filed an amicus brief challenging the Trump administration’s efforts to close the Department of Education in the matter of the State of New York v. Linda McMahon – a case in which 20 states moved to sue the administration for its plans to place fifty percent of the Department’s workforce on administrative leave, effectively shuttering a congressionally authorized agency by way of executive fiat. By involving themselves in this legal battle, House Democrats sought to stand up for Congress’s power to ensure a quality education for all Americans—and in their filing, they argued that the Trump administration cannot unilaterally create, dismantle, or reorganize the Education Department, nor can executive officials make solitary decisions regarding the agency’s organization and assignment of functions. The lawmakers also cited executive overreach, noting that efforts to strip support for the federal agency violate Congress’s power of the purse.
Amicus brief opposing President Donald Trump’s unlawful attempt to fire members of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
On April 14th, Congresswoman Brownley, 209 House Democrats, and 41 Senators filed an amicus brief opposing President Donald Trump’s unlawful attempt to fire members of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). FTC Commissioners Rebecca Slaughter and Alvaro Bedoya are duly appointed, Senate-confirmed Commissioners at an independent federal agency created by Congress. Trump’s illegal attempts to terminate them threaten the integrity of independent federal agencies and the FTC’s ability to enforce civil antitrust law and protect the public from fraudsters and monopolists. In Slaughter v. Trump, a case filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia challenging the unlawful attempted firings of FTC Commissioners Slaughter and Bedoya, the congressional amicus brief argues: 1) The Supreme Court’s 1935 decision in Humphrey’s Executor makes clear that Congress has the power to create independent multimember agencies like the FTC and provide removal protections for FTC Commissioners; 2) Throughout our nation’s history, Congress has created independent agencies with multimember boards or commissions whose members enjoy removal protections, like the Commissioners of the FTC, and this established practice has been consistently upheld by the Supreme Court; and 3) Constitutional text and history support Congress’ constitutional authority to temper the President’s exercise of removal.
Amicus Brief in defense of essential constitutional principle of birthright citizenship, pushing back against President Trump’s unlawful executive directives (State of Washington, et al. v. Trump, et al.)
On April 12th, Congresswoman Brownley and 207 members of the Democratic Caucus filed an amicus brief in defense of the essential constitutional principle of birthright citizenship in the matter of State of Washington, et al. v. Trump, et al. pushing back against President Donald Trump’s unlawful executive directives. In their argument, the amici curiae (or friends of the court) presented overwhelming evidence that Trump’s day-one order to nullify birthright citizenship violates not just the Constitution and over a century of Supreme Court rulings, but also laws passed by Congress that have repeatedly guaranteed citizenship to children born in America.
Amicus Brief opposing President Donald Trump’s unlawful attempts to fire members of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) (Cathy Harris v. Scott Bessent, et al. and Wilcox v. Trump et al.)
On April 9th, Congresswoman Brownley, 211 House Democrats, and 41 Senators filed an amicus brief for two cases (Cathy Harris v. Scott Bessent, et al. and Wilcox v. Trump et al.) opposing President Donald Trump’s unlawful attempts to fire members of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB). The individuals cited in this matter were duly appointed, congressionally confirmed board members at independent federal agencies. Illegal attempts to terminate them threaten the integrity of these institutions and their ability to protect American workers and uphold workplace democracy. The NLRB and MSPB play a critical role in protecting workers, both in public service and the private sector, in their right to seek better working conditions and in safeguarding a non-political, merit-based federal workforce.
Amicus brief standing up to President Trump’s blatant executive overreach and illegal dismantling of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) (American Foreign Service Association, et al. v. Trump, et al.)
On March 31st, Congresswoman Brownley and 201 House Democrats filed an amicus brief standing up to the blatant executive overreach and illegal dismantling of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), in the matter of American Foreign Service Association, et al. v. Trump, et al. In their brief, the members argued that the President’s directive blatantly violated Congress’s lawmaking and spending powers as explicitly outlined in Article I of the United States Constitution, by dismantling a federal agency authorized and repeatedly funded by acts of Congress. The shuttering of USAID, including placing thousands of workers on leave and halting nearly all congressionally approved foreign aid, undermines a critical component of the federal government responsible for global stability and American security. For nearly 40 years, USAID has played a central role in preventing crises, fostering economic opportunities abroad, and mitigating the conditions that contribute to violent extremism and instability. Scaling back its work not only weakens these efforts but also creates a vacuum for global competitors like China, Russia, and Iran to expand their influence.
Amicus brief in defense of American consumers and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), pushing back against President Trump’s unlawful attempts to shut down agency that protects Americans from unfair, deceptive, and abusive corporate practices (National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU), et al. v. CFPB Acting Director Russell Vought, et al.)
On February 28, Congresswoman Brownley and 197 House Democrats filed an amicus brief in defense of American consumers and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) in the matter of National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU), et al. v. CFPB Acting Director Russell Vought, et al. before the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. As the House members described in their amicus brief, President Trump has already imposed significant and irreparable harm on consumers across the country. In seeking to “shut down” CFPB, President Trump wants to eliminate the agency that protects Americans from unfair, deceptive, and abusive corporate practices, giving even more power to his corrupt billionaire friends serving as top advisors. In the brief, the House Democratic leaders noted that recent actions toward the CFPB, the “consumer watchdog agency,” including the implementation of sweeping stop-work orders and plans to arbitrarily fire most employees, represent a blatant disregard for Congress’s role and express directives. These actions are in clear violation of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010, as well as the Constitution’s mandate that the laws be faithfully executed. As the CFPB is the only federal agency dedicated solely to protecting American consumers in the financial marketplace, the lawmakers also underscored the threat to key operations that provide relief from a wide range of unlawful practices costing hardworking families billions. These include rulings promoting small business lending transparency, curbing excessive overdraft fees, and preventing medical debt from limiting creditworthy borrowers’ access to credit. The amicus curiae also referenced reports that President Trump and unelected and unaccountable members of his team have access to sensitive consumer data and critical systems within the CFPB.
House Democrats successfully urged a federal judge to block efforts to dismantle the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Their argument was cited multiple times throughout the federal judge’s 112-page ruling issued Friday, March 28, 2025.
For more information on House Democrats’ efforts to protect Americans against the unlawful actions of the Trump administration, visit litigationandresponse.house.gov and democrats-judiciary.house.gov. You can also stay up to date on the status of key lawsuits filed against the Trump administration’s actions through this tracker from the Washington Post.
Demanding Answers
- 07/22/2025 – Signed letter to the Trump administration demanding answers about recent deportations of U.S. military veterans
06/18/2025 – Signed letter opposing the Trump administration’s rollback of VA nondiscrimination protections that would allow providers to deny care to veterans based on marital status or political affiliation - 06/11/2025 – Signed letter urging Trump administration to reverse discriminatory decision to rename the United States Naval Ship Harvey Milk, a move that seeks to erase American history and disrespects LGBTQI+ service members and veterans
- 06/10/2025 – Signed letter pushing back against Trump administration’s efforts to weaken anesthesia care standards at VA, which threaten veteran patient safety and quality of care
- 06/06/2025 – Signed letter condemning staffing cuts that have crippled Trump administration’s ability to protect American veterans’ from employment discrimination
- 05/20/2025 – Signed letter demanding information about VA contracts canceled by DOGE
- 04/09/2025 – Signed letter to VA Secretary demanding immediate reversal of decision to shut down housing program for veterans on the brink of homelessness
- 04/08/2025 – Led letter to VA Secretary demanding protection for veterans’ access to reproductive health care and opposing efforts to limit abortion access
- 04/02/2025 – Signed letter demanding exemption for VA employees from Trump’s anti-union executive order
- 04/01/2025 – Signed letter urging VA Secretary to address the impact of Trump’s executive orders on VA research workforce and ongoing clinical trials
- 03/28/2025 – Led letter to VA Secretary pushing back on return-to-office policy at the Veterans Health administration, which could disrupt services for veterans and undermine VA workforce recruitment and retention
- 03/28/2025 – Signed letter condemning VA Secretary’s attacks on transgender veterans
- 03/07/2025 – Signed letter calling on VA Secretary to address the elimination of contracts with veteran-owned small businesses, including SDVOSBs and VOSBs
- 03/06/2025 – Signed letter condemning VA’s plan for mass layoffs through its Reduction in Force (RIF) and Reorganization Plan, putting services for veterans at risk
- 03/06/2025 – Signed letter to Office of Personnel Management Acting Director to demand the reversal of illegal mass firings of veterans and military spouses from federal agencies
- 03/05/2025 – Signed letter to VA Secretary condemning cuts to the Veterans Crisis Line (VCL), which provides critical suicide prevention services to veterans in crisis
- 02/15/2025 – Signed letter to VA Secretary requesting a briefing on the firing of over 1,000 probationary employees at VA and its impact on veterans’ health services
- 02/14/2025 – Signed letter demanding answers from VA Secretary about the firings of over 1,000 probationary employees at the VA
- 02/13/2025 – Signed letter to Defense Secretary calling for repeal of transgender military ban and executive order
- 02/05/2025 – Signed letter urging VA Secretary to address the negative impact of Trump’s hiring freeze on veterans’ access to educational benefits
- 02/05/2025 – Signed letter expressing concerns to VA Secretary about Trump’s executive order to terminate DEIA programs, which could harm veterans’ healthcare
- 01/30/2025 – Co-led letter demanding answers from VA Acting Secretary about the unjust firings of key officials serving minority and women veterans
- 01/23/2025 – Signed letter calling on VA to halt hiring freeze threatening veterans’ healthcare and benefits at VA
- 07/28/2025 – Signed letter urging health insurers to maintain coverage for vaccines recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) before Secretary Kennedy’s sudden political ousting of its members, protecting Americans’ access to safe, science-based vaccines07/17/2025 – Signed letter urging continued funding for the 988 LGBTQ+ Youth Lifeline that provides life-saving, specialized mental health support to LGBTQ+ youth
- 06/18/2025 – Signed letter opposing the Trump administration’s rollback of VA nondiscrimination protections that would allow providers to deny care to veterans based on marital status or political affiliation
- 06/11/2025 – Signed letter condemning the Trump administration’s reckless removal of Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices members tasked with crafting CDC vaccine policy that endangers public health
- 06/10/2025 – Signed letter pushing back against Trump administration’s efforts to weaken anesthesia care standards at VA, which threaten veteran patient safety and quality of care
- 06/06/2025 – Signed letter demanding immediate restoration of funding for the Title X Family Planning Program
- 05/29/2025 – Signed letter urging Trump administration to reverse life-threatening deportation decision for four-year-old girl
- 05/15/2025 – Signed letter to Republican leadership condemning life-threatening Medicaid cuts in President Trump’s ‘Big Ugly Bill’
- 04/30/2025 – Signed letter condemning Trump administration’s proposals to “get women to have more babies” while dismantling programs for women and families
- 04/24/2025 – Signed letter opposing State Department’s cancellation of international family planning and reproductive health programs and global assault on reproductive rights
- 04/11/2025 – Signed letter opposing Trump administration’s decision to restrict health care access for DACA recipients
- 04/09/2025 – Signed letter to U.S. Trade Representative and Commerce Secretary warning proposed tariffs could disrupt drug and medical device supply chains
- 04/08/2025 – Led letter to VA Secretary demanding protection for veterans’ access to reproductive health care and opposing efforts to limit abortion access
- 04/08/2025 – Signed letter demanding Trump administration stop attacks on women’s health research, including funding cuts and language bans
- 04/04/2025 – Signed letter to HHS calling for reversal of cancellations to California’s Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program
- 04/04/2025 – Signed letter demanding reinstatement of over 1,500 NIOSH employees laid off by HHS
- 04/03/2025 – Signed letter urging HHS Secretary to restore Title X funding for critical family planning and reproductive health services
- 04/03/2025 – Signed letter to HHS opposing CDC and SAMHSA cuts that would undermine public health infrastructure and support for state health programs
- 04/01/2025 – Signed letter urging VA Secretary to address the impact of Trump’s executive orders on VA research workforce and ongoing clinical trials
- 03/28/2025 – Led letter to VA Secretary pushing back on return-to-office policy at the Veterans Health administration, which could disrupt services for veterans and undermine VA workforce recruitment and retention
- 03/28/2025 – Signed letter condemning VA Secretary’s attacks on transgender veterans
- 03/26/2025 – Signed letter to HHS Secretary demanding protection for long-term care and support services for seniors
- 03/25/2025 – Signed letter to President Trump and Social Security Acting Commissioner urging reinstatement of SSA employees amid service disruptions
- 03/21/2025 – Signed letter urging President Trump not to eliminate CDC’s Division of HIV Prevention
- 03/10/2025 – Signed letter calling for DOJ enforcement of the FACE Act to protect access to reproductive health care clinics
- 03/05/2025 – Signed letter to VA Secretary condemning cuts to the Veterans Crisis Line (VCL), which provides critical suicide prevention services to veterans in crisis
- 03/03/2025 – Signed letter urging Speaker Johnson to protect Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid benefits from proposed cuts
- 02/26/2025 – Signed letter to President Trump condemning attempts to end transgender youth healthcare access
- 02/15/2025 – Signed letter to VA Secretary requesting a briefing on the firing of over 1,000 probationary employees at VA and its impact on veterans’ health services
- 02/14/2025 – Signed letter demanding NIH reverse Trump’s slashing of research funding, impacting critical health research programs
- 02/11/2025 – Signed letter opposing $800 million NIH funding cuts for California universities, urging protection of critical medical research
- 02/05/2025 – Signed letter urging NIH to protect cancer and Alzheimer’s research amid attacks on vital health programs
- 02/05/2025 – Signed letter expressing concerns to VA Secretary about Trump’s executive order to terminate DEIA programs, which could harm veterans’ healthcare
- 01/23/2025 – Signed letter calling on VA to halt hiring freeze threatening veterans’ healthcare and benefits at VA
- 07/23/2025 – Signed letters to the IRS and Social Security Administration expressing concerns about the negative impact of the Trump administration’s workforce reductions on constituent casework processing
07/23/2025 – Signed letter demanding EPA immediately retract proposal to weaken Mercury and Air Toxics Standards, which would endanger children’s health, harm communities, and let major industrial polluters off the hook - 07/22/2025 – Signed letter urging the Trump Administration to extend the deadline for Runaway and Homeless Youth Act program grants, protecting a vital lifeline for homeless youth in communities nationwide
- 07/18/2025 – Signed letter demanding Trump administration halt implementation of proposed funding cuts or workforce reductions at NASA that would threaten key missions, U.S. leadership in space, climate research, and jobs in STEM
- 07/17/2025 – Signed letter demanding Trump administration fully fund Community Development Block Grant to support local housing, small businesses, and neighborhood improvements
- 07/17/2025 – Signed letter urging continued funding for the 988 LGBTQ+ Youth Lifeline that provides life-saving, specialized mental health support to LGBTQ+ youth
- 07/16/2025 – Signed letter pushing back on $1.1 billion cut to funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting requested by Trump administration that would devastate public media access and jeopardize emergency alerting
- 07/10/2025 – Signed letter opposing proposed 50% budget cut to the Government Accountability Office, which would severely undermine its ability to serve Congress, conduct oversight, and protect taxpayer dollars
- 07/08/2025 – Signed letter urging the Trump Administration to release congressionally appropriated funding for NOAA’s Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS), which provides critical ocean data to support the fishing industry, improve weather forecasting, enhance shipping safety, and strengthen military readiness
- 06/30/2025 – Signed letter urging USDA & Health and Human Services to Protect Free & Reduced-Price School Meals Amid Cuts to Medicaid and SNAP
- 06/27/2025 – Signed letter calling on Transportation Secretary to halt efforts to reduce staffing at the Federal Highway administration, which could force state office closures and undermine critical public safety operations during peak travel season
- 06/24/2025 – Signed letter urging Trump administration to reinstate critical funding for CAL FIRE’s Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program to support fire resilience, disaster preparedness, and forest management
06/16/2025 – Signed letter to Interior Secretary opposing new offshore oil and gas leases due to significant environmental risks and potential to harm local economies, national security, public health, wildlife, and ecosystems - 06/16/2025 – Signed letter condemning & demanding reversal of Trump administration’s attempts to rip away opportunities for women and girls
- 06/13/2025 – Signed letter condemning Trump administration’s cancellation of the Billion Dollar Weather Disasters report, which undermines scientists’ and policymakers’ ability to understand and respond to the economic impacts of climate and weather disasters
- 06/06/2025 – Signed letter demanding immediate restoration of funding for the Title X Family Planning Program
- 06/06/2025 – Signed letter urging President Trump to reverse cancellations of National Endowment for the Arts grants
- 06/05/2025 – Signed letter demanding answers from Trump administration on staffing shortages at Air Traffic Control Centers caused by DOGE cuts that endanger public safety and air travel security
- 06/05/2025 – Signed letter opposing Trump administration’s unlawful withholding of National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) funds critical to the competitiveness of the American auto industry and U.S. infrastructure
- 05/30/2025 – Signed letter urging Trump administration to halt service interruptions to California Weather Forecast Offices, reinstate terminated staff, and lift federal hiring freeze for National Weather Service to prevent catastrophic consequences
- 05/27/2025 – Signed letter condemning Trump administration’s decision to terminate Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program and undermine disaster preparedness nationwide
- 05/22/2025 – Signed letter opposing Trump administration’s proposal to defund Head Start, jeopardizing futures of millions of children and undermining support for low-income families
- 05/09/2025 – Signed letter condemning Trump administration’s decision to freeze funding for all National Science Foundation grants, threatening American leadership in science and technology
- 05/08/2025 – Signed letter opposing Trump administration’s plans to eliminate Consumer Product Safety Commission that protects American consumers
- 05/06/2025 – Signed letter demanding the Trump administration immediately halt mass firings of congressional liaisons and HR staff and swiftly reinstate these essential workers to safeguard critical constituent services and support departing federal employees
- 05/05/2025 – Signed letter opposing elimination of Head Start program in President Trump’s proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Budget
- 05/02/2025 – Signed letter opposing Trump administration’s cancellation of critical grant funding for community violence intervention programs that protect and strengthen public safety
- 04/30/2025 – Signed letter urging Trump administration to protect National Parks
- 04/17/2025 – Signed letter to FEMA opposing defunding of Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program
- 04/11/2025 – Signed letter to EPA demanding transparency around companies seeking exemptions under Clean Air Act to circumvent environmental regulations
- 04/09/2025 – Signed letter to EPA Administrator condemning sweeping rollback of environmental and public health protections
- 04/07/2025 – Signed letter urging DOE to preserve funding for California clean hydrogen hub to protect manufacturing jobs and strengthen American energy dominance
- 04/04/2025 – Signed letter to Agriculture Secretary condemning USDA’s termination of Farm to School grant program
- 04/03/2025 – Signed letter to USDA demanding answers about termination of Emergency Food Assistance Program funding
- 04/03/2025 – Co-led letter to opposing federal facility closures that jeopardize critical services in California
- 04/03/2025 – Signed letter to OMB and GSA demanding reinstatement of NOAA and NWS workers targeted for layoffs
- 03/28/2025 – Signed letter demanding USDA reverse harmful program cancellations and funding freezes that threaten California food banks and farmers
- 03/27/2025 – Signed letter to EPA Administrator demanding reversal of decision to eliminate regional environmental justice offices and programs
- 03/27/2025 – Signed letter to EPA Administrator demanding reversal of planned cuts to Office of Research and Development
- 03/20/2025 – Signed letter opposing facility closures at DOI, NOAA, and USFS and demanding answers on workforce terminations
- 03/19/2025 – Signed letter urging EPA to release funds from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund
- 03/19/2025 – Signed letter urging DOI to resume orphaned well cleanup as part of IIJA funding
- 03/18/2025 – Signed letter demanding GAO track delays in disbursing funds to American communities
- 03/14/2025 – Signed letter pressing DHS and FEMA on canceling fire training programs
- 03/13/2025 – Signed letter urging DOE to deny LNG export authorizations to prevent energy price hikes
- 03/12/2025 – Signed letter calling on EPA to reverse staffing and funding cuts
- 03/12/2025 – Signed letter demanding restoration of funding for USFS Urban & Community Forestry Grants
- 03/11/2025 – Signed letter to Agriculture Secretary opposing closure of Farm Service and NRCS offices
- 03/10/2025 – Signed letter urging Speaker Johnson to protect electric vehicle tax credits
- 03/06/2025 – Signed letter urging HUD to reconsider cuts to Community Planning and Development, which aid disaster recovery
- 03/05/2025 – Signed letter to Commerce Secretary expressing outrage over NOAA layoffs and risks to public safety
- 03/04/2025 – Signed letter to EPA Administrator demanding answers about EPA Region 9 staff cuts and impact on hazardous materials cleanup
- 03/04/2025 – Signed letter to Agriculture Secretary urging reinstatement of NRCS funding for farmers’ conservation projects
- 03/04/2025 – Signed letter to President Trump and National Science Foundation Director opposing NSF staff cuts and impact on scientific progress
- 02/26/2025 – Signed letter to President Trump and Agriculture Secretary urging reversal of USFS layoffs to protect wildfire prevention efforts
- 02/13/2025 – Signed letter expressing concern over potential DOE cancellation of energy project loans
- 02/11/2025 – Signed letter urging DOT to reconsider suspension of State electric vehicle infrastructure plans
- 02/11/2025 – Signed letter to DOI, USDA, and DHS demanding restart of wildfire prevention work under Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act
- 02/11/2025 – Signed letter demanding answers on DOJ reassignment of environmental attorneys
- 01/29/2025 – Signed letter urging DOT to clarify guidance and transparency on infrastructure funding following Trump’s executive orders
- 01/27/2025 – Signed letter demanding OMB and NEC provide a detailed list of programs delayed due to Trump’s executive orders
- 07/10/2025 – Signed letter opposing proposed 50% budget cut to the Government Accountability Office, which would severely undermine its ability to serve Congress, conduct oversight, and protect taxpayer dollars
- 06/06/2025 – Signed letter demanding an investigation into Elon Musk’s reported illegal drug use in the White House
- 06/05/2025 – Signed letter demanding answers from Trump administration on staffing shortages at Air Traffic Control Centers caused by DOGE cuts that endanger public safety and air travel security
- 05/08/2025 – Signed letter opposing Trump administration’s plans to eliminate Consumer Product Safety Commission that protects American consumers
- 04/24/2025 – Signed letter opposing closure of local Social Security field offices that would jeopardize Americans’ access to benefits
- 04/21/2025 – Signed letter to Treasury and IRS pushing back against Trump administration’s plans to end free Direct File program for taxpayers
- 04/15/2025 – Signed letter to Trump administration opposing Treasury-DHS taxpayer data sharing agreement used to target undocumented immigrants
- 03/27/2025 – Signed letter to demanding investigation into Commerce Secretary’s promotion of Tesla stock
- 03/26/2025 – Signed letter opposing USPS layoffs that threaten mail services across America
- 03/25/2025 – Signed letter to Acting IRS Commissioner and HHS Secretary demanding end to IRS and DHS misuse of taxpayer data to target immigrant families
- 03/07/2025 – Signed letter to FAA Acting Administrator to demand answers about potential cancellation of Verizon contract in favor of new deal with Musk’s Starlink
- 03/03/2025 – Signed letter urging President Trump to address unlawful firings of agency heads benefiting Musk’s interests
- 02/28/2025 – Signed letter urging Department of Labor to safeguard American workers’ data from Musk and DOGE, uphold worker rights, and protect labor policies from undue corporate influence
- 02/11/2025 – Signed letter urging CFPB to remove Musk’s operatives and restore its ability to protect American consumers
- 02/07/2025 – Signed letter demanding CFPB Director rescind orders halting consumer protection investigations and rule implementations
- 02/06/2025 – Signed letter demanding Treasury Secretary address Musk’s influence over government payments systems
- 08/01/2025 – Signed letter expressing concerns that the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) cannot fulfill its statutory obligations due to the Trump administration’s contract cancellations, budget cuts, and its failure to reinstate employees and restart essential work
- 07/28/2025 – Signed letter urging health insurers to maintain coverage for vaccines recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) before Secretary Kennedy’s sudden political ousting of its members, protecting Americans’ access to safe, science-based vaccines07/23/2025 – Signed letters to the IRS and Social Security Administration expressing concerns about the negative impact of the Trump administration’s workforce reductions on constituent casework processing
- 07/23/2025 – Signed letter urging the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service to restore operations and protect workers after a federal court blocked the Trump Administration’s illegal attempt to dismantle the agency
- 07/18/2025 – Signed letter demanding Trump administration halt implementation of proposed funding cuts or workforce reductions at NASA that would threaten key missions, U.S. leadership in space, climate research, and jobs in STEM
- 07/11/2025 – Signed letter urging the Trump administration to pause federal workforce reorganizations and reductions until ongoing legal challenges are resolved
- 06/27/2025 – Signed letter calling on Transportation Secretary to halt efforts to reduce staffing at the Federal Highway administration, which could force state office closures and undermine critical public safety operations during peak travel season
- 06/16/2025 – Signed letter opposing the Trump administration’s termination of the Women’s Bureau at the Department of Labor and its ongoing efforts to undermine the rights, protections, and economic security of women in the workforce.
- 06/11/2025 – Signed letter condemning the Trump administration’s reckless removal of Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices members tasked with crafting CDC vaccine policy that endangers public health
- 06/06/2025 – Signed letter condemning staffing cuts that have crippled Trump administration’s ability to protect American veterans from employment discrimination
- 06/05/2025 – Signed letter demanding answers from Trump administration on staffing shortages at Air Traffic Control Centers caused by DOGE cuts that endanger public safety and air travel security
- 05/30/2025 – Signed letter urging Trump administration to halt service interruptions to California Weather Forecast Offices, reinstate terminated staff, and lift federal hiring freeze for National Weather Service to prevent catastrophic consequences
- 05/08/2025 – Signed letter opposing Trump administration’s plans to eliminate Consumer Product Safety Commission that protects American consumers
- 05/06/2025 – Signed letter demanding the Trump administration immediately halt mass firings of congressional liaisons and HR staff and swiftly reinstate these essential workers to safeguard critical constituent services and support departing federal employees
- 04/23/2025 – Signed letter to President Trump demanding reversal of AmeriCorps NCCC workforce reduction to ensure continued delivery of critical services
- 04/18/2025 – Signed letter demanding increased transparency from General Services administration’s Public Buildings Service on distribution of Inflation Reduction Act funding, workforce reduction, and federal building leases in holdover
- 04/14/2025 – Signed letter urging Trump administration to protect the Women’s Bureau at Department of Labor
- 04/04/2025 – Signed letter demanding reinstatement of over 1,500 NIOSH employees laid off by HHS
- 04/04/2025 – Signed letter urging President Trump to rescind executive order eliminating federal workers’ bargaining rights
- 04/04/2025 – Signed letter calling on Defense Secretary to protect collective bargaining rights for DoDEA educators
- 04/03/2025 – Co-led letter to opposing federal facility closures that jeopardize critical services in California
- 04/03/2025 – Signed letter to OMB and GSA demanding reinstatement of NOAA and NWS workers targeted for layoffs
- 04/02/2025 – Signed letter demanding exemption for VA employees from Trump’s anti-union executive order
- 03/28/2025 – Led letter to VA Secretary pushing back on return-to-office policy at the Veterans Health administration, which could disrupt services for veterans and undermine VA workforce recruitment and retention
- 03/27/2025 – Signed letter to EPA Administrator demanding reversal of planned cuts to Office of Research and Development
- 03/27/2025 – Signed letter demanding reinstatement of EEOC Commissioners unlawfully dismissed by President Trump
- 03/26/2025 – Signed letter opposing USPS layoffs that threaten mail services across America
- 03/25/2025 – Signed letter to President Trump and Social Security Acting Commissioner urging reinstatement of SSA employees amid service disruptions
- 03/20/2025 – Signed letter opposing facility closures at DOI, NOAA, and USFS and demanding answers on workforce terminations
- 03/12/2025 – Signed letter demanding transparency from DOT Secretary on workforce reductions and their impact on public safety
- 03/12/2025 – Signed letter calling on EPA to reverse staffing and funding cuts
- 03/10/2025 – Signed letter to President Trump opposing USPS Board of Governors firings and agency merger
- 03/06/2025 – Signed letter condemning VA’s plan for mass layoffs through its Reduction in Force (RIF) and Reorganization Plan, putting services for veterans at risk
- 03/06/2025 – Signed letter urging OPM to reinstate unlawfully terminated probationary federal employees and stop further reductions
- 03/06/2025 – Signed letter demanding immediate reinstatement of fired workers from HHS, including those in Office of Head Start and Office of Child Care
- 03/06/2025 – Signed letter to Office of Personnel Management Acting Director to demand the reversal of illegal mass firings of veterans and military spouses from federal agencies
- 03/05/2025 – Signed letter to Commerce Secretary expressing outrage over NOAA layoffs and risks to public safety
- 03/05/2025 – Signed letter to IRS Commissioner demanding answers on layoffs of probationary employees ahead of tax season
- 03/04/2025 – Signed letter to President Trump and National Science Foundation Director opposing NSF staff cuts and impact on scientific progress
- 03/03/2025 – Signed letter urging SSA Commissioner to halt plan to gut Social Security services and cut benefits
- 03/03/2025 – Signed letter demanding HUD address questionable staff terminations and funding cancellations within the Department
- 03/03/2025 – Signed letter to DOT Secretary demanding answers on the firing of FAA employees, endangering air safety
- 02/28/2025 – Signed letter to Office of Special Counsel urging protection for unfairly fired federal workers, including probationary employees
- 02/26/2025 – Signed letter to President Trump, DOI, and HHS demanding reversal of harmful executive actions violating trust and treaty obligations to Tribal Nations
- 02/26/2025 – Signed letter urging DOE to halt illegal firings, including nuclear weapons personnel
- 02/26/2025 – Signed letter to President Trump and Agriculture Secretary urging reversal of USFS layoffs to protect wildfire prevention efforts
- 02/15/2025 – Signed letter to VA Secretary requesting a briefing on the firing of over 1,000 probationary employees at VA and its impact on veterans’ health services
- 02/14/2025 – Signed letter demanding answers from VA Secretary about the firings of over 1,000 probationary employees at the VA
- 02/13/2025 – Signed letter to President Trump to demand reinstatement of NLRB Member Gwynne Wilcox
- 01/30/2025 – Co-led letter demanding answers from VA Acting Secretary about the unjust firings of key officials serving minority and women veterans
- 01/23/2025 – Signed letter calling on VA to halt hiring freeze threatening veterans’ healthcare and benefits at VA
- 07/10/2025 – Signed letter demanding immediate release of nearly $7 billion in illegally withheld federal education funding for K–12 and adult education, warning of program disruptions, teacher layoffs, and harm to students nationwide
- 06/30/2025 – Signed letter urging USDA & Health and Human Services to Protect Free & Reduced-Price School Meals Amid Cuts to Medicaid and SNAP
06/16/2025 – Signed letter opposing Trump administration’s rollback of Title IX protections for women and girls participating in sports - 06/16/2025 – Signed letter condemning & demanding reversal of Trump administration’s attempts to rip away opportunities for women and girls
- 05/22/2025 – Signed letter opposing Trump administration’s proposal to defund Head Start, jeopardizing futures of millions of children and undermining support for low-income families
- 05/09/2025 – Signed letter condemning Trump administration’s decision to freeze funding for all National Science Foundation grants, threatening American leadership in science and technology
- 05/05/2025 – Signed letter opposing elimination of Head Start program in President Trump’s proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Budget
- 05/01/2025 – Signed letter demanding an Inspector General investigation into President Trump’s Executive Order politicizing the Smithsonian Institution and conditioning its funding on right-wing ideology
- 05/01/2025 – Signed letter opposing Trump administration’s revocation of student visas and legal status
- 04/23/2025 – Signed letter to President Trump demanding reversal of AmeriCorps NCCC workforce reduction to ensure continued delivery of critical services
- 04/21/2025 – Signed letter opposing Trump administration’s transfer of IDEA special education-related funding and oversight responsibilities from Department of Education to Department of Health and Human Services
- 04/21/2025 – Signed letter condemning President Trump’s attempts to eliminate the Institute of Museum and Library Services and urging reversal of grant terminations
- 04/21/2025 – Signed letter condemning Trump administration’s attacks on National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and grant funding cuts
- 04/11/2025 – Signed letter opposing President Trump’s Executive Orders Attacking Language Accessibility
- 04/08/2025 – Signed letter to Education Secretary demanding answers about Impact Aid disruptions resulting from cuts to the Department of Education
- 04/07/2025 – Signed letter to Department of Education demanding reversal of harmful new policy blocking states from critical education funds for students
- 04/04/2025 – Signed letter calling on Defense Secretary to protect collective bargaining rights for DoDEA educators
- 04/02/2025 – Signed letter urging President Trump to rescind Executive Order to dismantle the Institute of Museum and Library Services
- 03/13/2025 – Signed letter demanding answers from Education Secretary on the gutting of the Department’s workforce
- 02/14/2025 – Signed letter urging President Trump to withdraw executive order prioritizing funding for private and charter schools
- 02/05/2025 – Signed letter urging VA Secretary to address the negative impact of Trump’s hiring freeze on veterans’ access to educational benefits
- 01/30/2025 – Signed letter demanding HHS address delayed Head Start funds to ensure timely support for early childhood education programs
- 07/22/2025 – Signed letter to the Trump administration demanding answers about recent deportations of U.S. military veterans
07/18/2025 – Signed letter demanding answers from ICE on the legality of recent mass enforcement raids in Ventura County and Southern California, including use of warrants, adherence to constitutional protections, and compliance with court orders - 07/16/2025 – Signed letter demanding an immediate investigation into systemic abuse, medical neglect, and mistreatment of women, especially pregnant and postpartum women, in ICE and CBP custody
- 07/10/2025 – Led letter to DHS and ICE demanding answers about the legal basis, execution, and community impact of recent immigration enforcement operations in Ventura County
- 07/04/2025 – Signed letter demanding answers from Homeland Security Secretary on ICE and DHS overreach during recent immigration enforcement operations
- 06/27/2025 – Signed letter demanding President Trump rescind discriminatory travel ban on 19 countries that will keep families apart and devastate the U.S. economy
- 06/23/2025 – Signed letter demanding an investigation into President Trump’s unauthorized deployment of National Guard and active-duty troops to Los Angeles in response to protests, carried out in violation of federal law and without state authorization.
- 06/11/2025 – Signed letter demanding accountability from DHS after Trump administration unlawfully blocked Members of Congress from accessing ICE facilities in Los Angeles
- 06/10/2025 – Signed letter demanding President Trump withdraw National Guard and U.S. Marines unlawfully deployed to Los Angeles in response to protests
- 06/06/2025 – Signed letter demanding answers from Trump administration on unlawful kidnapping and disappearance of immigrants forcibly removed to third countries without due process
- 06/05/2025 – Signed letter pushing back against President Trump’s authoritarian crackdown on non-violent, law-abiding immigrants
- 05/29/2025 – Signed letter urging Trump administration to reverse life-threatening deportation decision for four-year-old girl
- 05/01/2025 – Signed letter opposing Trump administration’s revocation of student visas and legal status
- 04/18/2025 – Signed letter condemning Trump administration’s unlawful deportation of U.S. citizen Kilmar Abrego Garcia and demanding his immediate return from El Salvador
- 04/15/2025 – Signed letter to Trump administration opposing Treasury-DHS taxpayer data sharing agreement used to target undocumented immigrants
- 04/15/2025 – Signed letter opposing Trump administration’s dismantling of U.S. Refugee Admissions Program
- 04/11/2025 – Signed letter demanding answers from DHS after immigration agents attempt to enter LA Unified School District schools
- 04/11/2025 – Signed letter opposing Trump administration’s decision to restrict health care access for DACA recipients
- 04/10/2025 – Signed letter to President Trump calling for the immediate end of cruel policy of detaining families and children
- 03/26/2025 – Signed letter urging HHS and Interior Secretaries to reinstate legal services for unaccompanied migrant children
- 03/25/2025 – Signed letter to Acting IRS Commissioner and HHS Secretary demanding end to IRS and DHS misuse of taxpayer data to target immigrant families
- 01/29/2025 – Led letter demanding answers on ICE operations in Ventura County, California, and their impact on local communities
- 07/18/2025 – Signed letter demanding answers from ICE on the legality of recent mass enforcement raids in Ventura County and Southern California, including use of warrants, adherence to constitutional protections, and compliance with court orders
- 07/18/2025 – Signed letter opposing Trump administration’s push to let tax-exempt religious groups endorse political candidates, weakening the separation of church and state
- 07/17/2025 – Signed letter urging continued funding for the 988 LGBTQ+ Youth Lifeline that provides life-saving, specialized mental health support to LGBTQ+ youth
- 07/16/2025 – Signed letter demanding an immediate investigation into systemic abuse, medical neglect, and mistreatment of women, especially pregnant and postpartum women, in ICE and CBP custody
- 07/11/2025 – Signed letter urging the Trump administration to pause federal workforce reorganizations and reductions until ongoing legal challenges are resolved
- 07/04/2025 – Signed letter demanding answers from Homeland Security Secretary on ICE and DHS overreach during recent immigration enforcement operations
- 06/27/2025 – Signed letter demanding President Trump rescind discriminatory travel ban on 19 countries that will keep families apart and devastate the U.S. economy
06/23/2025 – Signed letter demanding an investigation into President Trump’s unauthorized deployment of National Guard and active-duty troops to Los Angeles in response to protests, carried out in violation of federal law and without state authorization. - 06/18/2025 – Signed letter condemning the disproportionate financial harm caused by the Trump administration’s tariff policies on women
- 06/16/2025 – Signed letter condemning forceful restraint of Senator Alex Padilla and demanding Republican leadership uphold the independence of the legislative branch and its constitutional authority to conduct oversight of the Trump administration
- 06/16/2025 – Signed letter opposing Trump administration’s rollback of Title IX protections for women and girls participating in sports
- 06/16/2025 – Signed letter condemning & demanding reversal of Trump administration’s attempts to rip away opportunities for women and girls
- 06/16/2025 – Signed letter opposing the Trump administration’s termination of the Women’s Bureau at the Department of Labor and its ongoing efforts to undermine the rights, protections, and economic security of women in the workforce.
- 06/11/2025 – Signed letter urging Trump administration to reverse discriminatory decision to rename the United States Naval Ship Harvey Milk, a move that seeks to erase American history and disrespects LGBTQI+ service members and veterans
- 06/11/2025 – Signed letter demanding accountability from DHS after Trump administration unlawfully blocked Members of Congress from accessing ICE facilities in Los Angeles
- 06/10/2025 – Signed letter demanding President Trump withdraw National Guard and U.S. Marines unlawfully deployed to Los Angeles in response to protests
- 06/06/2025 – Signed letter demanding an investigation into Elon Musk’s reported illegal drug use in the White House
- 06/06/2025 – Signed letter condemning staffing cuts that have crippled Trump administration’s ability to protect American veterans’ from employment discrimination
- 06/06/2025 – Signed letter demanding answers from Trump administration on unlawful kidnapping and disappearance of immigrants forcibly removed to third countries without due process
- 06/05/2025 – Signed letter pushing back against President Trump’s authoritarian crackdown on non-violent, law-abiding immigrants
- 06/05/2025 – Signed letter opposing Trump administration’s unlawful withholding of National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) funds critical to the competitiveness of the American auto industry and U.S. infrastructure
- 05/01/2025 – Signed letter demanding an Inspector General investigation into President Trump’s Executive Order politicizing the Smithsonian Institution and conditioning its funding on right-wing ideology
- 04/21/2025 – Signed letter opposing Trump administration’s transfer of IDEA special education-related funding and oversight responsibilities from Department of Education to Department of Health and Human Services
- 04/18/2025 – Signed letter condemning Trump administration’s unlawful deportation of U.S. citizen Kilmar Abrego Garcia and demanding his immediate return from El Salvador
- 04/14/2025 – Signed letter urging Trump administration to protect the Women’s Bureau at Department of Labor
- 04/07/2025 – Signed letter demanding President Trump revoke Executive Order imposing voter registration barriers, particularly for women voters
- 03/28/2025 – Signed letter condemning VA Secretary’s attacks on transgender veterans
- 03/27/2025 – Signed letter to Office of Government Ethics requesting investigation into Commerce Secretary’s promotion of Tesla stock
- 03/27/2025 – Signed letter urging Speaker Johnson to oppose the SAVE Act, which would make voter registration harder, especially for women
- 03/27/2025 – Signed letter demanding reinstatement of EEOC Commissioners unlawfully dismissed by President Trump
- 03/26/2025 – Signed letter to President Trump urging reinstatement of Biden-era order advancing Tribal self-determination and federal funding access
- 03/17/2025 – Signed letter to OMB opposing changes to passport forms under Trump’s anti-trans policy
- 02/26/2025 – Signed letter to President Trump condemning attempts to end transgender youth healthcare access
- 02/26/2025 – Signed letter to President Trump, DOI, and HHS demanding reversal of harmful executive actions violating trust and treaty obligations to Tribal Nations
- 02/13/2025 – Signed letter to President Trump to demand reinstatement of NLRB Member Gwynne Wilcox
- 02/13/2025 – Signed letter to Defense Secretary calling for repeal of transgender military ban and executive order
- 02/11/2025 – Signed letter to Senate Judiciary Committee opposing Kash Patel’s nomination to become FBI Director
- 02/05/2025 – Signed letter expressing concerns to VA Secretary about Trump’s executive order to terminate DEIA programs, which could harm veterans’ healthcare
- 06/27/2025 – Signed letter demanding President Trump rescind discriminatory travel ban on 19 countries that will keep families apart and devastate the U.S. economy
- 06/18/2025 – Signed letter condemning the disproportionate financial harm caused by the Trump administration’s tariff policies on women
- 05/01/2025 – Signed letter opposing Trump administration’s revocation of student visas and legal status
- 04/24/2025 – Signed letter opposing State Department’s cancellation of international family planning and reproductive health programs and global assault on reproductive rights
- 04/16/2025 – Signed letter raising concerns about corruption risks from Trump Chaotic Tariff Scheme
- 04/16/2025 – Signed letter calling on Trump administration to protect small businesses from fallout of President Trump’s escalating trade war
- 04/09/2025 – Signed letter to U.S. Trade Representative and Commerce Secretary warning proposed tariffs could disrupt drug and medical device supply chains
- 04/02/2025 – Signed letter to President Trump raising concerns about impact of tariffs on women and families
- 03/03/2025 – Signed letter demanding Trump administration reverse unconstitutional actions to dismantle USAID
- 02/14/2025 – Signed letter to President Trump condemning cuts to USAID and urging protection of women’s health and safety worldwide
- 02/13/2025 – Signed letter urging President Trump to retract comments about relocating Gaza’s civilian population
- 02/10/2025 – Signed letter urging Secretary of State to restore HIV/AIDS services and end funding pause
- 02/04/2025 – Signed letter to Secretary of State condemning the dismantling of USAID and its critical development programs01/31/2025 – Signed letter urging President Trump to reverse his decision to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO)
- 06/09/2025 – Signed letter opposing Department of Justice interim final rule that could restore gun rights to domestic abusers and individuals who harm women and children
- 05/02/2025 – Signed letter opposing Trump administration’s rollback of gun protections and resources for survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, harassment, dating violence, and stalking
- 03/13/2025 – Signed letter demanding President Trump reopen the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention
- 03/03/2025 – Signed letter expressing concerns over Kash Patel’s appointment as Acting ATF Director
The blatantly racist video Donald Trump posted today is yet another example of his complete moral bankruptcy and total lack of human decency.
We know that Donald Trump is a racist and vile individual. He has been a disgrace to our country since day one. What is truly outrageous is not just his behavior, but the reaction — or lack thereof — from so-called leaders in the Republican Party.
The hypocrisy and continued spineless silence from Trump loyalists like Mike Johnson and Congressional Republicans only embolden this behavior, allowing hatred and extremism to be normalized in our country. Every Republican who remains silent is complicit in the destruction of our democracy and contributes to the continued moral decline of our nation. ... See MoreSee Less
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I appreciate your stance but really think this is more of an everyone issue. Democrats, republicans, independents, we all need to stand against this.
Thank you for this post and for your representation!
Thank you for speaking up.
Yes! Thank you for saying it!
Thank you for speaking out. I’ve always respected how you’ve represented us.
From Grok: Democrats and liberal figures have occasionally used animal comparisons, including primates, in rhetoric or satire against Donald Trump, often playing on his orange-tinted appearance or behavior. These instances are typically framed as humorous or critical jabs rather than invoking deep historical tropes, but they parallel the dehumanizing animal imagery in the February 5-6, 2026, incident by likening a political figure to non-human primates. Here are some notable examples drawn from public statements, media, and social media: Comparisons to Orangutans • Bill Maher: The comedian and HBO host repeatedly referred to Trump as an “orangutan” during his presidency, such as in 2013 when he joked about Trump’s hair and skin tone resembling the ape, and in later segments tying it to his “heir to the orangutan throne” quips. Maher’s comments were part of broader satirical critiques of Trump’s appearance and intellect.  • Wanda Sykes: In her 2017 Netflix special Not Normal, the comedian called Trump an “orangutan” while mocking his policies and demeanor. This drew some backlash for perceived hypocrisy in light of other racial controversies, but it was defended as a reference to his spray-tan rather than race.  • Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX): In an August 2025 interview clip that went viral, Crockett referred to Trump as an “orange orangutan” while criticizing his leadership style and comparing him to historical dictators like Hitler. This was part of a broader rant against his political comeback.  Comparisons to Other Primates • Jane Goodall and Democratic Coalition: In 2017, renowned primatologist Jane Goodall compared Trump’s dominance displays and rallies to the aggressive behaviors of male chimpanzees in the wild, noting similarities in posturing and group dynamics. The Democratic Coalition amplified this on X (then Twitter), framing it as a scientific observation of Trump’s “chimp-like” aggression.  • General Liberal Media and Satire: Late-night shows and online commentary, such as from Stephen Colbert or social media users, have frequently depicted Trump as an “orange ape” or monkey in memes and cartoons. For instance, a 2018 viral post highlighted how liberals had been calling Trump an “orange orangutan” for years, often in response to his policies or public gaffes.  Cartoon collections have also featured Trump as an orangutan-like figure in satirical contexts, such as prison or leadership scenarios.  These examples have sparked debates about double standards, with critics noting that primate comparisons against Black figures carry a heavier historical weight due to centuries-old racist dehumanization, while those against Trump are more often tied to his self-presentation (e.g., hair, tan, mannerisms). Nonetheless, they represent similar tactics of using animal imagery to malign or ridicule an opponent in political discourse. If you’re looking for broader dehumanizing rhetoric (e.g., comparisons to dictators or monsters), there are many more instances, but these focus on the primate angle as per the query’s reference.
They have no integrity. No shame. Nothing. Vote them all out 😡
and he represents our Country 🤔😪😪😪😪
Julia: We all love you. We will miss you.
That was the Lion King idiot.
Amen, Congresswoman, and thank you!
"When they go low, we go high" First Lady Michelle Obama🇺🇸
Well said!
We all knew this racist A**hole hates all people of color. And yet people voted for him instead of a person that was gonna fix america. Dont be afraid we need to stand together, vote for the right people, impeach,kick out and take back america for all races.
Thank you for speaking the truth.
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And those who laugh are the same.
Is that kinda sorta like when Democrats were supporting Black Lives Matter terrorists while they were burning American cities and assaulting first responders....
Thank the biden for this mess
You halfwit. So the racist who called Trump an orange orangutan was not racist? A black person dumb enough to call a white person an 'orange orangutan' has no defence against a reply that she is a black ape.
Thank you for speaking out against racism and the man representing our country purposely publicly debasing U.S. citizens.
Trying understanding how the internet works and why this video tag was attached to a completely different post...but go ahead and spread your confirmation bias, it's all you are capable of 🤷♀️
Thank you
I wonder if they put on their white hoods in the Oval Office right after the press leaves?
Thank you.
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The Trump administration’s extreme abortion ban puts veterans at risk and prevents doctors from providing the care their patients need. House Democrats believe veterans deserve compassionate, comprehensive health care and honest conversations with their doctors — free from political interference.
That is why I am leading my Democratic colleagues in introducing a joint resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to formally overturn the VA's recently finalized abortion rule.
This resolution makes it clear that this dangerous policy cannot stand. Veterans who survive rape or incest deserve care, not barriers, and doctors should never be silenced when patients are seeking medical guidance. The VA must deliver consistent, comprehensive care to all veterans — guided by medical need and science, not extremist and dangerous ideology. ... See MoreSee Less
Brownley Introduces Joint Resolution of Disapproval to Block Harmful VA Abortion Rule - Congresswoman Julia Brownley
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Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley, Ranking Member of the House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Health, introduced a joint resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act (CRA), to f...36 CommentsComment on Facebook
Government should have no business in abortions or women’s health. The decision should primarily be with the mother & whomever she chooses. The government’s involvement should not be beyond providing factual medical information, options/alternatives to abortions & to insure those providing the services are qualified & the facilities are clean & safe!!
All women deserve reproductive healthcare!
Thank you Congresswoman Brownley. We appreciate you.
Very important issue.
Keep the VA focused on service connected injuries!
When they first started to use lower courts to over rule older Supreme Court rulings to "get Trump" it would open the door to reversing row v wade and I was correct.
 I find an amazing adoption is not on a table
Two questions: 1. What percent of military pregnancies are due to rape or incest? 2. Who speaks for the rights of the unborn?
By gum kill those babies at any cost, yeah?🤦♀️👹
Where did all the taxpayers money go in California?
Redrum
Abortion is reproductive healthcare is 1984 speak. Like war is peace. Freedom is slavery. Ignorance is strength
This is an important issue and Trump doesn't even care about it. Please don't forget it when you're going to cast your vote
Thank you Representative Brownley.
Compassionate health care does not include killing babies!
thank you
WOW,with everything else going on lets worry about Killing Babies!!!!
Thank you!!!!
Republican’s need to mind their own business‼️ #WomenSupportingWomen #womenrightsmatter #voteblue2026
The new governor of Virginia just added on about 12 new taxes in her words to make living more affordable How does raising taxes making things more affordable? Oh well, this is what a moderate Democrat does But oops, she forgot to mention that in a campaign, she was gonna raise taxes youtube.com/watch?v=8jeVQTaoNIE&si=CN0IzEiJ3qIX3NCG
Why should government ( our taxes) fund infacide or artificial insamination? If women choose not to get married or wait till they are in their forties to have babies, they should fund it themselves.
you are nuttier than a porta potty at a peanut festival
Julia, Again we can see you’re more concerned about reducing law and order than just about anything else in California. What about the 24 billion Gavin has no explanation to where it has gone. The fraud was on your watch right under your nose and you did nothing. www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1334185228737503&set=a.636197348536298&type=3
Your last post is about Holocaust remembrance Day. Were millions of people got killed and then here in this post you’re pushing for millions of people to get killed. It’s the most bizarre thing ever. Abortion is today’s holocaust.
That’s the dumbest thing I have read all week.
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Greg Bovino has been removed as CBP’s “Commander-at-Large,” but that is not enough. Kristi Noem should be next.
The entire leadership at the Department of Homeland Security has shown blind loyalty to Donald Trump instead of any real commitment to a humane immigration system or to actually keeping our country safe.
ICE must immediately cease its lawless operations in Minnesota and in communities across the country. This administration must be held fully accountable, and DHS must be forced to operate with responsibility, transparency, and respect for the rule of law.
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The poor dogs if she becomes a dog catcher
Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino returning to position in El Centro
And Lewandowski, and Homan, and Bondi, and Miller. Clean House.
Impeach Noem
Do it!!
Directives are coming from Steve Miller. Address him.
Totally agree! Ice Barbie needs to go!!!!
One can only hope!
Thank you for this good news!
Love Noem 👍🇺🇸
Two heroes!
Yes!! Now
Thank you for all you do for your constituents !!🙏
Couple of bad jokes.
Impeach Noem!
Yes! Please continue to support our Constitution, rule of law, equality before the law, and due process! This current administration considers them to be “suggestions” that they do not have to abide by. Our country will be much safer without this entire administration.
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Let's ditch Stephen Miller, too.
Now if we can just get Julia out!!
Cannot even write the truth. On temporary assignment and returned to his previous assignment.
A "humane immigration system" is you come in legally and don't break the law. x.com/i/status/2016176528531267592
Yes!!! And then hold them both accountable in a court of law not skewed by bitchmcconnel’s bs scotus decisions
And then trump
Where did all the taxpayers money go in California?
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What is happening in Minneapolis is an affront to core American values and must be condemned. In recent weeks, two individuals have been fatally shot by federal agents during these operations, sparking grief, protest, and widespread calls for accountability nationwide.
This is not isolated. It is part of an aggressive pattern of enforcement that has inflamed communities and provoked peaceful resistance in cities across the country. The Trump administration’s efforts to justify these actions with lies only deepen the anger felt by so many.
Here at home in Ventura County and the Conejo Valley, and in communities across the country, we stand united with the people of Minnesota and with all who are demanding accountability, real oversight, and an immediate end to the abuses that have terrorized communities and cost lives. We reject brutality in the name of enforcement, and we stand for the right of all people to live without fear of unchecked violence.
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Stop fueling and supporting unrest. If you confront those who are following the law to enforce our borders, expect consequences, and some may be unfortunate.
Thank you, Julie, for attending the protest! I’m sure you realize that the dissenters making negative comments on here – you know, the ones who are A-okay with state-sponsored murder – they do NOT represent the majority! They may be more prolific with comments, but the rest of us folks with a conscience have lives outside social media. We don’t spend our days scrolling to confirm our biases, while leaving hateful comments on people’s pages we disagree with. We see injustice, and we act. Know that your leadership matters! ✊
Thank you for standing up and speaking out. We know what we saw with our own eyes. The agents working for immigration and customs enforcement, as well as the customs and border patrol must be held to the same standards. They must be held accountable. 💙🇺🇸  We know Nixon did not go to prison but his AG did, as did several of his cabinet members.
Thank you Congresswoman Brownley!
Remember No One Is Above The Law⁉️
So, let me see if I’ve got this right: securing our borders, enforcing United States codified laws, enforcing state laws by arresting illegal aliens with criminal warrants as a part of their job is an front to American values. But, violently protesting, obstructing officers in the performance of their duties, and assaulting law enforcement officers are core American values. Talk about having screwed up values. Julia is just another politician who appears to hate America based on the words she chose to post.
What is happening in Minneapolis is an affront to core American values and must be condemned. In recent weeks, two individuals have been fatally shot by federal agents during these operations, sparking grief, protest, and widespread calls for accountability nationwide. This is not isolated. It is part of an aggressive pattern of interference that has inflamed communities and provoked peaceful resistance in cities across the country. The Minnesota administration’s efforts to justify these actions with lies only deepen the anger felt by so many. Here at home in Ventura County and the Conejo Valley, and in communities across the country, we stand united with the people of Minnesota and with all who are demanding accountability, real oversight, and an immediate end to the abuses that have terrorized communities and cost lives. We reject brutality in the name of protest, and we stand for the right of all people to live without fear of unchecked violence. This violence cannot be normalized, justified, or ignored. We will not be silent, and we will not stop demanding justice and fundamental change. There I fixed it. You are welcome.
Well said!! Thank you for your representation…
😂. This is all on the people like walz and Frey, Schumer etc...paid left agitators encouraged by the afore mentioned clowns...
So glad she not running again
Thank you for this. We need more❤️
The American values that I am aware of include having borders. Also respecting the law. These people inserted themselves into things that they should not have. Their deaths are very unfortunate but could be predictable. Secondly, if we did not have ridiculous sanctuary city, and sanctuary state declarations, which I do not believe were ever voted on by the people anyway, ICE could go into the jails and take the people that do not belong here. Therefore, all this could be avoided. I do not support your position. Further, I think Congress should investigate the funding and groups that are pushing these so-called protests and riots.
I will miss you. So sad you are retiring.
Thank you 🙏
Thank you Congresswoman Julia Brownley . I support your efforts.
I support law and order and law enforcement.
Please keep working for us. My late husband and I voted for you!
What can we do other than participate in protests. Number to call in Washington?
Thank you for speaking up.
Julia what have you ever said or done for families who have been victimized by illegal aliens.
IMPEACH BROWNLEY!!!!
Stop interfering with LEO
Thank you for doing what’s right! We must stand united against hate, oppression, and injustice.
Impeach Trump/Noem!
Both of them got their own justice.
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Today’s news out of Minneapolis is another absolutely horrifying reminder of this administration’s lawlessness and lack of accountability. Once again, the excessive use of force by federal agents has resulted in the innocent loss of life on our streets.
Our communities are not safer. They are more fearful as federal agents operating under ICE and the Department of Homeland Security are being deployed without the training, oversight, or respect for civil rights that real public safety demands.
Make no mistake: responsibility for this violence falls squarely on Donald Trump and Republicans in Washington who have enabled and funded these operations while allowing accountability to go unchecked. They have ignored local leaders, dismissed calls for transparency, and blocked meaningful investigation into these incidents.
I stand with the people of Minnesota, with grieving families, and with those demanding justice be carried out for every individual terrorized by ICE and this administration. Violence and impunity cannot be allowed to define our country. It is time for real accountability, real oversight, and a fundamental reexamination of how federal agencies operate in our communities. ... See MoreSee Less
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FA and FO!
Here’s a little common sense; this is why you keep your ass at home and away from any investigation and definitely do not antagonize to avoid any unfortunate incidents
Thank you Congressman Julia Brownley.
Lawless!? Did you listen to what the “victim” was carrying?
When do you get un-seated?
I stand with Minnesota!
And you've drawn this conclusion based on what facts? The investigation is ongoing.
How about promoting Unity instead of division?
Thank you Congresswoman Julia Brownley. End gun violence 💔
Thank you Congresswoman Brownley. This administration is beyond out of control.
Congresswoman Julia Brownley what about the gun he had?
November 2024, I met you briefly at LAX. I was arriving, you departing. I knew exactly who you were and just wanted to express my gratitude to you. But I remember the look you had with tears welling up as I walked away. You knew this was the type of shit they were gonna try to do. And you were worried for the country. I’ll never forget meeting you. Thank you for being a true representative for us.
The streets are safe Stay out of the way protesters simple as that
My God!
NOT GONNA STOP
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God Bless ICE. May they have success in their mission and protect us from Marxists like Julia
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Your rhetoric is a bad reminder of how horrible the democrats are #StopVotingDemocrat
Did you hear that the protester had a loaded weapon & fired at least one shot per the Minneapolis PD
Thank you Congresswoman Julia Brownley!
Let ICE DO ITS JOB AND PEOPLE WILL NOT GET HURT
Do you support abolishing them?
Let federal agents find their targets and don’t put yourself in the spiderweb people.
We need you to go to DC and do everything to stop this insanity. Please. Don’t sleep. Don’t be polite. Stop this now!
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Donald Trump promised to “rapidly bring down costs.” Last week, he claimed “inflation is defeated.” Working families know that’s not true.
In fact, a new report from Joint Economic Committee shows California families paid $2,355 more in Trump’s first year in office because of inflation.
Instead of lowering costs, Republicans are focused on political stunts and justifying Trump’s unconstitutional actions while families struggle to afford groceries, rent, and gas.
Americans need real relief, not distractions. House Democrats remain committed to lowering costs and making the economy work for working people.
Read the full report here ⤵️
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Julia,apparently you don’t do your own shopping. I just bought eggs at Walmart for $1.47 compared to Joe Biden’s price of $10.00. Also, paying 50% less for gasoline.
Isn't this a Democrat sponsored study? I noticed transportation costs were included in the total.
This is a list of over 1500 right wing predators since 2016. tinyurl.com/yc86m6x4 1313: Trump's spiritual advisor r@ped a child www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqxz19lyredo 1381: The TDS guy, trying to r@pe a child. tinyurl.com/eichorn1 Seems a lot of the Republican party knows Trump's a child fucker, and that's why they're Republican
For starters Julia, how about a major reduction in California State Income Tax… ridiculous! Next get rid of All the extra Taxes on Gasoline would be a good start… Get to Work!!
It was actually due to their excessive taxes in their state
If California diverted the extra money they are spending to fight the removal of illegal aliens and actual pay illegal aliens to not work, go to free school, or just leave the house, plus all of the committees and organizations they are spending a billion dollars on to fight Trump.... maybe we would keep some money instead of lose businesses
California state taxes baby!! 🙃
I wrote this myself after spending a lot of time thinking about history and where we are today. It’s not about parties, it’s about patterns. If you find this thoughtful or useful, please read, comment, and share so more people see it. If anyone finds this written elsewhere, let me know and I will remove it. A Caution From History: Why Some See Parallels With 1930s Germany I love the United States. I believe in its ideals, its Constitution, and its imperfect but extraordinary democracy. Because of that, I feel a deep sense of responsibility to speak honestly about where we are. I could be wrong. History never repeats exactly. But the patterns that undermine democracies are well documented, and some of them look uncomfortably familiar. In 1930–1933 Germany, before Adolf Hitler became a dictator, the following warning signs appeared: 1. Elections were declared illegitimate. German conservatives argued that elections were corrupt and no longer reflected the will of “real Germans,” justifying extraordinary measures. ➡️ Today, millions of Americans believe elections are rigged despite courts and evidence repeatedly affirming their legitimacy. 2. Courts and civil servants were labeled enemies. Judges, bureaucrats, and academics were portrayed as internal saboteurs. Loyalty to democratic institutions gave way to loyalty to individuals. ➡️ Today, judges, the DOJ, universities, and career public servants are often dismissed as traitors or a “deep state.” 3. The press was delegitimized. Germany’s independent press was branded dishonest and unpatriotic, allowing propaganda to replace shared facts. ➡️ Today, unfavorable reporting is frequently rejected outright, regardless of sourcing or verification. 4. Minority groups were scapegoated. Economic anxiety and social fear were redirected toward minorities and political opponents, framed as existential threats. ➡️ Today, immigrants, LGBTQ+ people, and political opponents are increasingly portrayed as dangers to the nation. 5. Political violence was normalized. Violence was excused as understandable or patriotic, and enforcement became uneven—until the rule of law collapsed. ➡️ Today, threats and acts of political violence are too often minimized or justified depending on who commits them. ________________________________________ What This Means Germany did not fall because people wanted tyranny. It fell because too many people decided democratic norms were expendable. I am ashamed that much of the political left, through missteps, overreach, and a failure to build trust, helped create the anger, cynicism, and polarization that brought us to this moment. I am equally alarmed that much of the political right, rather than acting as a guardrail, is choosing to tolerate or enable behavior that weakens democratic institutions and norms. America is not Nazi Germany. But the warning signs of democratic erosion are no longer theoretical. History does not ask whether these comparisons feel fair or comfortable. It asks whether we recognize the pattern in time to change course.
Inflation under 2%! 🥂
julie, can you do a audit of the homeless ngo's???
The inflation is a killer. 3 tenths of a percentage more. 😂🤣
You another one need true fact give to you? 1 item only Personally Gas is half the price it was... I used to pay 160 to fill my tank. It only take 80 to fill it Thats 4160 saving per year. Now if we had priceslike lots of other states I bet i could get a savings on 5k a year just in gass alone As a business owner. A product i sell has 1 imported raw product . I just got me yearly. Updated price sheet.. it is a 9% increase.... you know what's funny. Its been 9% every year for past 20 yrs. Apparently tariffs didnt effect that 1 imported raw product price. Eggs was 9.99 a dozen. Now 1.99 a dozen that's 416. A year savings Only increase i had this past year. My electric bill. Almost tripled why? Because the calif government allowed them to increase it that much. Throught the utility committee. You know what else increased in calif. Home owners ins and business insurance why. FIRES WHY ARE INSURANCE COMPANIES BAILING FROM CALIF? Cause California cant control their land Funny city/ county comes by and will fine me is i dont weed abate. Yet I drive by county and state properties and they aren't weed abated. Calif government is costing us Californians more Like this new road tax mileage garbage. My cars already pay a road tax. Way higher than any electric car ever does Charge them the mileage tax not gas and diesel vehicles which already pay enough California government is costing Californians more with your stupid 1% ideas
It wasn't his inflation, it was Gavin Newsom and his 🤡s premium taxes on Fuel, Registrations, non EV purchases ect. Let's not forget he's allowed the insurance commissioner to raise rates each of the last 4 years.
“In the fall of 2024, a Wall Street Journal analysis described the state of the Biden-era economy as “remarkable,” which coincided with a Bloomberg analysis that said, “The nation is experiencing a dream combination of strong growth and low inflation.” There is more where that came from. A month before Election Day 2024, The New York Times reported that the U.S. job market was “as healthy as it has ever been” — meaning in the history of the country — and described economic growth as “robust.” A few days later, The Washington Post’s Heather Long explained in a column, “We are living through one of the best economic years of many people’s lifetimes.” The same day, Politico described the status quo as “a dream economy.” The Economist, a leading British publication, also described the U.S. economy as “the envy of the world,” adding that the American economy “has left other rich countries in the dust.”
Gavin Newsom - Hello $8 gas
California inflation, can of soup in California $5. A can a soup where I live 3:25, diesel in California $5.25 diesel where I live $3.20. Registration for the truck California $1,150.00 for 1 year where I live $200.00for one year or pay for 2 years for $400
I see the inflation increasing when I have to pay my bills
Due to Democrat leadership in California
What's a, familes?
Well, unfortunately Trumps 2.5% - 3% inflation does have to pile onto the 8% inflation during the Biden Administration by definition. How does this compare to the 4 years before during the previous term & even the 1st Trump 4 year term year by year. Meanwhile you voted against increasing the child tax credit, no tax on overtime, no tax on tips, no tax on social security, newborn $1000 portfolio accounts & no tax on auto loans that would help low & mid income people, young families starting out & seniors. How did your vote help????
We don't need inflation!!
You paid more to you tax structure
Trump tariffs are taxes ultimately paid by the American consumer.
This is pure Horsesh.t. We all know who caused all the inflation. Joe's actions on oil and "the inflation increasing act" and "the green new Steal" We were there, we lived it in live action, 20% inflation caused by the Democrats.
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House Republicans are advancing Donald Trump’s anti-choice agenda by censoring medically accurate information, stigmatizing abortion care, and inserting politics and extremist ideology into the most personal health care decisions a person can make.
The so-called Pregnant Students’ Rights Act and the Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act advance a dangerous agenda of government control and bring us closer to a nationwide abortion ban. I voted no on both bills because families deserve real support, honest information, and the freedom to make their own health care decisions.
Read my full statement here⤵️
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I agree in part, except when you say families decide. The pregnant female decides. It is her body, and hers alone. It’s fine if she seeks counsel from family or anyone else, but the decision is hers to make.
Supporting life does not take away support for pregnant young women. Both deserve life.
Decisions about women’s bodies belong to women alone. Opposition to choice does not grant authority—only responsibility to prevent the pregnancy in the first place.
Keep up the fight!
Yay 3 more years!!!
Will the next person who fills your seat do the same?
Thank you. As always. You are on the right side of history ❤️
Julia, How can you say this is Trump’s anti-choice agenda. You probably know presidents don’t not write legislation. So what percentage of that statement about Trump is true? Read the last paragraph to see who re-introduced this legislation. Also, please point out were it has any impact on abortion. Or is that statement something you just made up? The Pregnant Students' Rights Act (H.R. 6359/H.R. 6914), passed by the House in January 2026, requires colleges to inform pregnant students of their rights, available accommodations, and resources to support carrying a baby to term. It ensures access to flexible schedules, excused absences, and information on filing Title IX complaints. Key Aspects of the Pregnant Students' Rights Act (H.R. 6359 & 6914) Information Dissemination: Institutions must provide information on rights, protections, and resources via email annually, in student handbooks, at orientations, in health centers, and on school websites. Title IX Protections: The Act reinforces that Title IX prohibits discrimination based on pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions. Support & Accommodations: Schools must provide reasonable adjustments, such as larger desks, elevator access, and frequent bathroom breaks. Medical Leave/Absences: Schools must excuse absences due to pregnancy or childbirth for as long as a doctor deems necessary and allow students to return to the same academic/extracurricular status. Resource List: Colleges are required to provide a list of on-campus and community resources to assist with carrying the baby to term and postnatal care. The legislation, reintroduced by Representative Ashley Hinson, aims to ensure students do not have to choose between their education and their child.
What about the unborn baby's right to choose? Their lives are protected by the Constitution and by God. LIFE, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness. Stop the infanticide.
Lotta “health” in that photo 🤦♂️
Yes because it's all about preventing the unborn form having a choice of being born.
The more you post the happier we are you will exiting stage left.
Government has no place in anyone’s health issues. The government’s sole concern should be the efficacy of medications & the safety of procedures, fairness & reasonableness of costs & elimination of fraud! Period!!
Can you define woman?
Another W for president Trump and the American people!
Yeah I dunno I figured baby murder should have a stigma around it.
Aint you gone yet....!
Redrum!
Thank God for prolife Republicans.
What could be more of extremist ideology than a mother killing her child, born or unborn?
Abortion care? Is that like health care? Same deceptive phrasing so the ignorant don’t catch on to the gotcha? Understood.
Keep going trump the real American people stand with this.
Thank you! Please fight as hard as possible against the lawless GOP. We need PROGRESSIVE leaders, not DINOs.
Now all of a sudden you're against government control? You're pro-government control over every single aspect of our lives EXCEPT abortion!
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The American people have been clear: they expect Congress to uphold the rule of law and prevent reckless, unauthorized military engagements. Yet, Republicans continue to abdicate their constitutional responsibilities, allowing this administration to operate without even the pretense of oversight or accountability.
As Donald Trump continues his authoritarian tactics, House Republicans have chosen to eliminate the rightful role of Congress as a co-equal branch of government. House Democrats, however, will not be silent. We will continue to call out abuses of power, demand transparency, and fight to restore Congress’s constitutional role.
Democrats remain ready to work across the aisle to uphold the U.S. Constitution, our laws, and the will of the American people. I urge the Republicans who voted against this resolution to reflect on the oath they swore and to start defending our democratic institutions instead of enabling a dangerous and unchecked presidency.
Read my full statement here ⤵
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Thank God you are retiring
Thank you! 💕
Thank you for speaking up in defense of our democracy!
Thank God we have real leadership in the White House and World by the name of President Donald J. Trump!
Thank you again for taking the course of rule of law
A resolution can not force anything.
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Thank God for Donald Trump. 🇺🇸
Julia, How about concentrating on more important issues closer to home. youtu.be/UABLmOlzN84?si=sh2XS0lcuqrsY_tO
Thank you!!!
Please don’t retire!
Womp womp, you lost.
This veteran thanks you. I don't want my grandkids drafted and sent off to a useless war like I was.
Thank you.
I wrote this myself after spending a lot of time thinking about history and where we are today. It’s not about parties, it’s about patterns. If you find this thoughtful or useful, please read, comment, and share so more people see it. If anyone finds this written elsewhere, let me know and I will remove it. A Caution From History: Why Some See Parallels With 1930s Germany I love the United States. I believe in its ideals, its Constitution, and its imperfect but extraordinary democracy. Because of that, I feel a deep sense of responsibility to speak honestly about where we are. I could be wrong. History never repeats exactly. But the patterns that undermine democracies are well documented, and some of them look uncomfortably familiar. In 1930–1933 Germany, before Adolf Hitler became a dictator, the following warning signs appeared: 1. Elections were declared illegitimate. German conservatives argued that elections were corrupt and no longer reflected the will of “real Germans,” justifying extraordinary measures. ➡️ Today, millions of Americans believe elections are rigged despite courts and evidence repeatedly affirming their legitimacy. 2. Courts and civil servants were labeled enemies. Judges, bureaucrats, and academics were portrayed as internal saboteurs. Loyalty to democratic institutions gave way to loyalty to individuals. ➡️ Today, judges, the DOJ, universities, and career public servants are often dismissed as traitors or a “deep state.” 3. The press was delegitimized. Germany’s independent press was branded dishonest and unpatriotic, allowing propaganda to replace shared facts. ➡️ Today, unfavorable reporting is frequently rejected outright, regardless of sourcing or verification. 4. Minority groups were scapegoated. Economic anxiety and social fear were redirected toward minorities and political opponents, framed as existential threats. ➡️ Today, immigrants, LGBTQ+ people, and political opponents are increasingly portrayed as dangers to the nation. 5. Political violence was normalized. Violence was excused as understandable or patriotic, and enforcement became uneven—until the rule of law collapsed. ➡️ Today, threats and acts of political violence are too often minimized or justified depending on who commits them. ________________________________________ What This Means Germany did not fall because people wanted tyranny. It fell because too many people decided democratic norms were expendable. I am ashamed that much of the political left, through missteps, overreach, and a failure to build trust, helped create the anger, cynicism, and polarization that brought us to this moment. I am equally alarmed that much of the political right, rather than acting as a guardrail, is choosing to tolerate or enable behavior that weakens democratic institutions and norms. America is not Nazi Germany. But the warning signs of democratic erosion are no longer theoretical. History does not ask whether these comparisons feel fair or comfortable. It asks whether we recognize the pattern in time to change course.
So now you support enforcement of our immigration laws, right? Right?
Thank you.
🤔🙄🥱
Thank you.
But what happened when the budget was just approved and DHS got a big bump so they can continue to instill fear in the population. This has got to stop.
Thank you.
Thank you!!!
Julia, You well know that Presidents from both parties have ordered effective military actions against sovereign territories without approval of Congress!! Nothing new here. The Constitutional power that Congress has is solely to declare war. Nothing this President has done has come remotely close to waging war! They have been decisive military strikes on focused targets. Trump’s military action has been one time events. It’s only false Democratic political rhetoric claiming we are at war with Iran & Venezuela. You’re playing with fire!! Restricting this Presidential authority will put this nation at such great risk. You guys can’t even keep the government open consistently. Can you imagine the target practice our enemies will have especially with the technology available today while we wait for Congress to get off their collective butts to do most things!! Democrats have made cuts to defense budgets & now you want to tie the hands of any President. You are aware that China has more warships than we do!! You are putting our nation at great risk!! Don’t!!
How many soldiers have we lost during this war of yours? Set the drug lords free. We true Americans need more drugs so we don't have to listen to your lies. You just go on supporting any criminals, as long as they vote for Dumbocrats.
She can't help but lie. Democrats serve a god of lies.
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