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Washington, DC – Rep. Gil Cisneros led his Democratic colleagues in a letter to the Department of Housing And Urban Development (HUD) demanding action to protect families receiving Emergency Housing Vouchers (EHV) from the risk of homelessness. With the end of the year drawing nearer, HUD has still not released guidance for the implementation of FY26 funding for the program.
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WASHINGTON — Congressman Gil Cisneros (CA-31) and Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (LA-02) introduced the Water Technology and Resilience Reauthorization Act, which would reauthorize an EPA technology grant program for small and disadvantaged water systems, which is set to expire in FY26. The grant funding would be used to invest in technologies that address cybersecurity vulnerabilities in drinking water systems.
WASHINGTON — Congressman Gil Cisneros (CA-31) and Small Business Ranking Member Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez (NY-07) introduced the 8(a) Small Business Integrity and Stability Act of 2026, legislation that protects current participants in the 8(a) program from disruptive regulatory changes, compliance burdens, and abrupt terminations of small business contracting opportunities.
WASHINGTON — Congressman Gil Cisneros (CA-31) joined Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez (NY-07) and Congresswoman Analilia Mejia (NJ-11) in co-leading the introduction of the Businessowner Immigration Rights and Responsibilities Information Act (BIRRIA) of 2026, legislation requiring the Small Business Administration (SBA) to create and distribute “know-your-rights” materials for small business owners and employees.