Press Releases
WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Gil Cisneros (CA-31), Congresswoman Analilia Mejia (NJ-11), and Congresswoman Kelly Morrison (MN-03) introduced the Small Business Tariff Relief Hotline Act to give business owners a dedicated place to voice their tariff‑related issues so they can’t be ignored.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Gil Cisneros (CA-31) joined Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) and Congressman Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) in introducing a resolution recognizing the contributions of Hispanic and Latino servicemembers in the United States Armed Forces and aiming to strengthen their leadership across all branches of the military. Between 2017 and 2025, Hispanic representation in our military grew by 6.8 percent, reaching 20.81 percent of the total servicemember population across all branches.
WASHINGTON D.C. — Congressman Gil Cisneros (CA-31) introduced legislation to conduct oversight into the Department of Defense’s (DoD) suicide prevention measures. If enacted, this legislation would require the DoD’s Inspector General to review efforts by the services to prevent incidents of deaths by suicide, suicide attempts, and suicidal ideation among members of the Armed Forces.
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.