What Jimmy Gomez said, and what was done

“Mr. Speaker, 13 months ago, when Trump's immigration raids began in my district, I warned exactly where this was headed. I warned that if ICE agents were allowed to operate without accountability, the violence would escalate.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to address the ongoing public health emergency caused by the Lineage Logistics warehouse fire in Boyle Heights. What started off in Boyle Heights has now spread smoke and fumes across Los Angeles.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Robert ``Bobby'' Ramirez, III. A devoted husband to Anne Ramirez and loving father of four children, Commander Ramirez exemplified a life of courage, duty, and steadfast commitment to his family, his fellow service members, and his Nation.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the Memorial Day Ceremony at the Mexican-American All Wars Memorial located in Boyle Heights. For the past 80 years, this Ceremony has stood as a sacred tradition of remembrance, unity, and gratitude.”

“Mr. Speaker, I was not recorded on Roll Call Nos. 138 and 139. Had I been present, I would have voted ``YEA'' on Roll Call No. 138 and ``YEA'' on Roll Call No. 139.”

“Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor the retirement of James Conlon, the Richard Seaver Music Director of the Los Angeles Opera located in the community of Downtown Los Angeles.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Koreatown Youth and Community Center--KYCC--as it celebrates 50 years of dedicated service to Los Angeles. Founded in 1975, KYCC has grown into a leading multiservice organization in Koreatown, serving more than 12,500 people each year.”

“Mr. Speaker, I wish to correct the Record as it relates to my recorded vote on S. 1071. On December 10, 2025, my vote was incorrectly cast as ``YEA'' on Roll Call vote No. 320.”

“Mr. Speaker, Trump's unhinged immigration raids started in downtown Los Angeles, in my congressional district, not targeting the ``criminal'' immigrants that he promised he would go after, but targeting anybody that looked like me, looked like my colleagues, looked like my family members, looked like the people who live in Los Angeles.”

“Mr. Speaker, today, I was not recorded on Roll Call Nos. 303 and 304. Had I been present, I would have voted ``NAY'' on Roll Call No. 303 and ``NAY'' on Roll Call No. 304.”

“Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor the 50th Anniversary of Alma Family Services located in the Boyle Heights community of East Los Angeles. Since 1975, Alma Family Services has been a steadfast advocate for families and individuals with special needs.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a visionary leader whose life's work has left an indelible mark on the United States, Latin America, and the world, Mr.”

“Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor Josefina Lopez, a playwright, artistic director, and community leader. The daughter of a bracero, Josefina Lopez immigrated to the United States from Mexico at the age of 5.”

“Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor the 10th Anniversary of The Broad in Downtown Los Angeles. Since 2015, The Broad has expanded public access to a diverse collection of contemporary art for Angelenos and visitors from around the globe.”

“Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor the 25th Anniversary of CASA 0101, located in the community of Boyle Heights. Since 2000, CASA 0101 has been committed to educating and uplifting the next generation of storytellers in Los Angeles.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the centennial anniversary of Garfield High School located in East Los Angeles. Since 1925, Garfield has been a cornerstone of the community, providing education and opportunity for generations of students from all walks of life.”

“Mr. Speaker, let's get it straight. This is one big bill, but it is a bill that steals Medicaid. It steals SNAP. It steals all the assistance for working people in order to give tax breaks to the billionaires in this country.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Maricela Luna, the first Mexican-American Latina to serve as Postmaster of Los Angeles since the city's postal establishment in 1850. It is fitting that Maricela Luna's appointment coincides with the 250th Anniversary of USPS.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for allowing me to speak tonight. I didn't get to go to Congressman Grijalva's funeral last week because I had to be here for a committee hearing.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise in recognition of LULAC, the League of United Latin American Citizens--the oldest Hispanic civil rights organization in the United States, which for nearly one hundred years has advanced the civil, economic, and educational interests of Hispanic communities.”

“Mr. Speaker, Federal courthouses are usually named after judges, but history and the law are not just shaped by the judges who make the decisions. They are molded by the people who have the courage to challenge unjust laws.”

“Mr. Speaker, the Republican budget can be summed up in three simple words: defund, defraud, and deceive. First, the Republicans want to defund social safety net programs working families rely on, like Medicaid, school meals, and food stamps.”

“Mr. Speaker, on February 12, 2025, I was not recorded on Roll Call Votes No. 40 and No. 41. Had I been present, I would have voted ``YEA'' on Roll Call Vote No. 40, and ``NAY'' on Roll Call Vote No. 41.”