Zoe Lofgren
Representative for California · Democratic · United States
“A Federal court even ruled just this Saturday that Trump's EPA violated the law in labeling these California waivers as rules, so they are not even subject to the CRA process that is being used here, and it is likely that they will not withstand legal scrutiny. California is actually the fourth largest economy in the world.”
House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗
“Now, the State of California sued, and a Federal court has ordered the EPA to withdraw or correct the reclassifications of all six Clean Air Act section 209 waiver orders that it submitted to Congress because EPA violated the law in labeling them as rules and submitting them to Congress for action under the CRA.”
House of Representatives15 September 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, as chair of the California Democratic Congressional Delegation, I rise on behalf of every member of that delegation to strongly oppose this resolution.”
House of Representatives15 September 2026Source ↗
“How is encouraging ships to burn more expensive diesel going to help the families across America struggling with Trump's affordability crisis? The war of choice in Iran that the President initiated has caused prices to spike. The other day, I was driving by a gas station and saw diesel fuel at $8.99 a gallon.”
House of Representatives15 September 2026Source ↗
“I walked into Congress carrying the beating heart of a former foster care kid, the daughter of Afghan refugees who came here searching for a better life, the daughter of a murdered father from a family shattered by loss, a child born in New York City and raised in the bay area, a woman whose family was devastated by the Great Recession.”
House of Representatives2 September 2026Source ↗
“I have seen some of the darkest corners of our society, but I have also seen its greatest light. I have met many Americans: refugees, immigrants, foster children, people with disabilities, families relying on food assistance, seniors stretching every dollar, and people who have trusted me with their deepest fears and hardest setbacks.”
House of Representatives2 September 2026Source ↗
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“A Federal court even ruled just this Saturday that Trump's EPA violated the law in labeling these California waivers as rules, so they are not even subject to the CRA process that is being used here, and it is likely that they will not withstand legal scrutiny. California is actually the fourth largest economy in the world. We are a donor State. We send more than $800 billion to the Federal Government, more than we take in, and we subsidize many of the States who are here represented on the floor today. I haven't been thanked by them very often. Mr. Speaker, I want to say that when people pick a fight with California, we have learned that you don't win. I urge a ``no'' vote on this ridiculous resolution.”
House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗
“I think Congress should reject this illegal overreach and vote ``no'' on the resolution.”
House of Representatives15 September 2026Source ↗
“Now, the State of California sued, and a Federal court has ordered the EPA to withdraw or correct the reclassifications of all six Clean Air Act section 209 waiver orders that it submitted to Congress because EPA violated the law in labeling them as rules and submitting them to Congress for action under the CRA. In fact, just this last Saturday, September 12, the court ordered EPA to undo its illegal actions specifically with respect to these two maritime waivers after the judge learned they were about to come up for a vote. Republicans are ignoring the brand new direct order of the Federal court by continuing on with the CRAs. I will end with this. California's economy, the fourth biggest in the world, has done pretty well without D.C. Republicans meddling in its business.”
House of Representatives15 September 2026Source ↗
“How is encouraging ships to burn more expensive diesel going to help the families across America struggling with Trump's affordability crisis? The war of choice in Iran that the President initiated has caused prices to spike. The other day, I was driving by a gas station and saw diesel fuel at $8.99 a gallon. It is easier and cheaper for ships to plug in at the dock, and the only people who will benefit from this resolution are the oil and gas companies. Finally, there is the question of the legality of repealing these waivers under the Congressional Review Act. The administration resubmitted these waivers in order to designate them as rules to trigger the CRA.”
House of Representatives15 September 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, as chair of the California Democratic Congressional Delegation, I rise on behalf of every member of that delegation to strongly oppose this resolution. We have got very few legislative days left in this Congress, and the Republican majority has decided to use time on the floor today not to lower costs that are crushing Americans but to once again pick a fight with California. Now, California has the fourth largest economy in the world. We are also a donor State that pays more in Federal taxes than we get back by about $806 billion a year. But rather than thank us, House Republicans are instead trying to undermine our ability to govern ourselves and protect the health of Americans. Now, what is the point of this resolution?”
House of Representatives15 September 2026Source ↗
“If we choose common purpose over division and people over politics, we can make the promise of America real again, because the American Dream does not belong to Republicans or Democrats. It belongs to every American who believes tomorrow can be better. I believe in that dream. I believe in this country. As patriots of this beautiful Nation, we have a duty to fight for one another, to see one another as fellow Americans, and to deliver on the promise to the people. I stand with you in this fight for the people of the greatest Nation. God bless the United States of America. ____________________”
House of Representatives2 September 2026Source ↗
“They deserve justice, dignity, and a quality of life worthy of the promise this country has made to them. They deserve to be able to put food on the table and keep a roof over their heads. Their children deserve an excellent education and the brightest possible future. A person who is sick should receive excellent care without fearing financial ruin, and those in their golden years or those who have simply fallen on hard times should know their country has their back. That must be our purpose here: the people. As a policymaker, my goal is simple: to work with each and every one of you to deliver for the American people, regardless of party. These are our people.”
House of Representatives2 September 2026Source ↗
“I have seen some of the darkest corners of our society, but I have also seen its greatest light. I have met many Americans: refugees, immigrants, foster children, people with disabilities, families relying on food assistance, seniors stretching every dollar, and people who have trusted me with their deepest fears and hardest setbacks. They believe dignity belongs to everyone, regardless of faith, gender, education, income, background, or circumstance. That is the belief of the American Dream that still burns today so brightly. Millions of Americans are weary of the fighting, the rising bills, and being told to fear their neighbors while they struggle to make ends meet. They are tired of being overlooked by those in power, by the wealthy and those who have forgotten what it means to struggle. Americans deserve better.”
House of Representatives2 September 2026Source ↗
“I walked into Congress carrying the beating heart of a former foster care kid, the daughter of Afghan refugees who came here searching for a better life, the daughter of a murdered father from a family shattered by loss, a child born in New York City and raised in the bay area, a woman whose family was devastated by the Great Recession. I am grateful for all of those experiences however heavy they may be, not because they were easy but because they taught me what it means to fight for justice for all. I am a proud American. I often say Uncle Sam raised me. Because of that, I have always seen the people of this Nation as family, regardless of background: the people too proud to ask for help, the people who wake every morning and work hard, who struggle in silence, who hold on to hope that tomorrow can be better than today.”
House of Representatives2 September 2026Source ↗
“Yet, every single one of them is an American, and every one of them believes in the American Dream, a dream rooted in a simple promise, that we are all created equal and that, no matter where we begin, each of us deserves an opportunity for a better life. Today, Americans are tired, tired of Democrats and Republicans fighting with one another, tired of the division that this Capitol sometimes represents. Republicans and Democrats alike are struggling to afford housing, utilities, groceries, education, healthcare, and the basic necessities of life. That struggle belongs to all Americans. For generations, the American Dream has made this country a beacon to the world because of one powerful promise: Your past does not determine your future. Today, I stand here as a reminder of that promise.”
House of Representatives2 September 2026Source ↗
“Wahab has made protecting vulnerable people a central focus of her public service. Today, she makes history as the first Afghan American elected to Congress. As chair of the Democratic congressional delegation from California, I am proud to welcome her to the largest delegation in Congress. We look forward to working together on behalf of Californians and the most vulnerable among us. I yield to the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Wahab), the newest member of the California delegation.”
House of Representatives2 September 2026Source ↗
“WELCOMING THE HONORABLE AISHA WAHAB TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ms. LOFGREN: Mr. Speaker, we welcome a new Member of the California congressional delegation to our ranks. Born in New York City to Afghan refugees and raised in Fremont, California, Dr. Wahab earned her doctorate of social work from the University of Southern California. She was elected to the Hayward City Council in 2018 and to the California State Senate in 2022, where she served as assistant majority leader. As someone who experienced foster care herself, Dr.”
House of Representatives2 September 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that the gentlewoman from California, the Honorable Aisha Wahab, be permitted to take the oath of office today. Her certificate of election has not arrived, but there is no contest and no question has been raised with regard to her election.”
House of Representatives2 September 2026Source ↗
“We are the biggest State. We are the most diverse State. We are a big, sprawling State that has challenges, of course, but we are the most innovative economy. For all of the criticism that the majority sometimes lodges against us, we have just become the fourth biggest economy of the world. The State of California is the fourth biggest economy, and as we meet our challenges, we are also very successful economically. Mr. Speaker, don't take this step to violate the rules. Don't take this step to cripple California's economy. Vote ``no.''”
House of Representatives29 April 2025Source ↗
“I will just say this: Abusing the Congressional Review Act is not the slope you want to slide down. You will regret having opened that when you are no longer in the majority. I also oppose the underlying resolutions because they directly risk our fellow Americans' health. Air pollution is directly linked with increased rates of asthma, cancer, and other diseases. Parental and childhood exposure to pollution is linked to long-term health risks, adversely impacting babies and young children. Just one of California's standards that would be blocked, the Advanced Clean Cars II, is estimated to reduce healthcare costs by $13 billion over the next 25 years. Now, it is important to note that these rules that California has adopted, they are for California. Other States don't have to follow these rules. There is a lot of criticism of California.”
House of Representatives29 April 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I rise as chair of the California Democratic congressional delegation in opposition to this rule. It makes in order three resolutions that claim to be pursuant to the Congressional Review Act, but are completely illegitimate. That is not just my opinion, the nonpartisan Government Accountability Office has not once but twice found that waivers California receives under the Clean Air Act are not rules under the CRA. The Senate Parliamentarian has reached the same conclusion, so if this passes and if the Senate follows its rules, this will not be in order in the Senate. Now, of course, our current President has taken many actions that we believe are illegal. More than 100 cases have been filed to stop these actions, and he has lost most of them, but it is sad to see the majority here in the House following suit.”
House of Representatives29 April 2025Source ↗
“For these reasons, I will be voting ``Present'' on H.J. Res 25.”
House of Representatives11 March 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I rise as the chair of the California Democratic Congressional Delegation to urge that we focus our energy on standing with firefighters, businesses, and families impacted by the Los Angeles County fire, not politics. I have been hearing unprecedented political attacks, lies, and threats of conditioning disaster aid, even while these fires rage.”
House of Representatives15 January 2025Source ↗