Press Releases
WASHINGTON D.C. — Congressman Gil Cisneros (CA-31) and Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) introduced a resolution to honor and celebrate the cultural impacts of Hispanics and Latinos in film, television, and streaming.
WASHINGTON — Congressman Gil Cisneros (CA-31) and Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-28) introduced the San Gabriel Basin Restoration Fund Reauthorization Act, which would remove the funding cap for the ongoing groundwater treatment by the San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority, reauthorize funding at $250 million, and support the completion of the ongoing water restoration project.
WASHINGTON — Congressman Gil Cisneros (CA-31) and Puerto Rico Resident Commissioner Pablo José Hernández (D-PR) introduced the PROMISE for Small Businesses Act, legislation to enhance oversight of federal contracting and protect the commitments made to small businesses and their participation in subcontracting opportunities.
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.
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.
WASHINGTON — This week, Congressman Gil Cisneros (CA-31) led a letter to the Department of Defense requesting information on proposed changes to the military promotion system. The letter expresses concerns that the new criteria being developed, from the directive given by Secretary Hegseth, will not be merit-based and may justify discriminatory practices.
Washington, DC – Senators Adam Schiff and John Curtis introduced the Senate companion to the bipartisan Small Business Administration IT Modernization Reporting Act of 2025, led by Reps. Gil Cisneros (CA-31) and Brian Jack (GA-03). The House unanimously passed the bill in December. This legislation will enhance the SBA’s ability to develop, implement, and manage future IT modernization projects.
Washington, DC – Rep. Gil Cisneros led 63 colleagues in a letter to Republican leadership in support of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients commonly referred to as Dreamers. The letter urges Republican leadership not to obstruct legislation that protects Dreamers from work authorization lapses and the threat of deportation, including through a permanent, codified legal status.