Press Releases
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.
WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Gil Cisneros (CA-31) joined Congressman Josh Riley (NY-19) to introduce the Protecting Childcare from Private Equity Act alongside Congressman Greg Casar (TX-35), Congresswoman April McClain Delaney (MD-06), Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10), and Congressman Eugene Vindman (VA-07).
WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Gil Cisneros (CA-31), released the following statement after voting against the National Defense Authorization Act:
Washington, DC – Rep. Gil Cisneros joined a letter with nearly 200 Democratic colleagues demanding ICE be held accountable through an independent investigation into the unlawful deaths of recent victims in Maine and Texas.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Gil Cisneros (CA-31) released the following statement on lies, deception, and misinformation in Trump’s speech.
Washington, D.C. — Today, National Security Working Group Chair Gil Cisneros (CA-31) led a group of 35 New Dem Members in a letter to President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio requesting an immediate briefing on the recently signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) – along with any side agreements, implementation arrangements, or commitments made by the U
Washington, DC – Today, Senators Jerry Moran and Jacky Rosen introduced the Senate companion to the bipartisan Duty Status Reform Act, led by Reps. Gil Cisneros (CA-31) and Jack Bergman (MI-01). The bill, which was introduced in the House in January, would reduce the Reserve Component’s (RC’s) duty statuses from roughly 30 to four. This change would create a coherent structure, ensuring our servicemembers receive equitable benefits and pay when called to service.
WASHINGTON — Late last night, Congressman Gil Cisneros (CA-31), former Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, Naval officer, and member of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), secured 29 legislative priorities in a mark-up of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).