Veterans
As a Navy veteran and proud member of the House Armed Services Committee, service to my country has been at the forefront of my life. It’s crucial that we support the servicemembers and veterans who sacrificed so much to protect our freedoms at home and abroad.
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This week, New Democrat Coalition National Security Working Group Chair Gil Cisneros (CA-31) issued a statement following passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026.
Earlier this year, Chair Cisneros led 29 New Dem members in calling on Speaker Johnson to return to a serious, bipartisan approach as the House and Senate negotiated the final version of the NDAA.
Washington, D.C. — Today, New Dems released the Agenda to Support Our Veterans, the Coalition’s plan to fulfill the government’s promise to our veterans by ensuring they receive lifelong support, resources, and benefits they earned through their military service.
Washington, DC – Last night, Rep. Gil Cisneros voted yes on the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act. The bipartisan legislation included a critical investment in southern California manufacturers, a 3.8% raise for servicemembers, support for our allies abroad, and much needed oversight to hold Secretary Hegseth accountable.
Washington, DC – Today, Reps. Gil Cisneros (D-CA-31) and Pete Sessions (R-TX-17) introduced a bipartisan bill, the Corporal Fernando Ruiz Baltazar Posthumous Citizenship Act, that would grant symbolic, honorary posthumous U.S. citizenship to select Filipino noncitizens who served and died in the U.S. military during World War II.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Gil Cisneros (CA-31) and Congressman Sam Liccardo (CA-16) announced a victory in the fight to protect the USNS Cesar Chavez’s name.
WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Representatives Gil Cisneros (D-CA-31) and Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) reintroduced the Fight for the American Dream Act, legislation that allows participants of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) program to serve in the United States military and provides them a pathway toward U.S.
Washington, DC – In May, Congressman Gilbert R. Cisneros, Jr. (CA-31) and Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) launched the Military Mental Health Caucus.The bipartisan caucus will support service members and their families with issues related to mental health, including mental health support, awareness, and education.