Press Releases
FULLERTON, CA - Today, Representative Gilbert R. Cisneros, Jr. (CA-39) asked military leaders about the connection between recruitment of communities of color and diverse representation in the officer ranks and racial disparities in the military justice system.
FULLERTON, CA - Today, Representative Gilbert R. Cisneros, Jr. (CA-39) cosponsored several police reform and accountability bills, including the Justice in Policing Act, following peaceful protests in the 39th District and across the country over the murder of George Floyd.
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Representatives Gilbert R. Cisneros, Jr. (CA-39) and Max Rose (NY-11) introduced legislation to increase transparency in the U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs and decrease their Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA) request backlog. To view the bill text, click here.
FULLERTON, CA - Today, Representative Gilbert R. Cisneros, Jr. (CA-39) praised the Supreme Court’s 6-3 ruling that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects LGBTQ employees from workplace discrimination.
WASHINGTON, DC - Yesterday, Representative Gilbert R. Cisneros, Jr. (CA-39) questioned Department of Defense (DoD) Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment Ellen Lord about the DoD’s efforts to support small businesses manufacturing PPE and a more resilient domestic industrial base. In the House Armed Services Committee hearing, Rep.
FULLERTON, CA - Representative Gilbert R. Cisneros, Jr. (CA-39) joined over 130 House and Senate colleagues in pushing the Trump Administration for greater federal resources and guidance to support nursing homes and long-term care (LTC) facilities as they combat the COVID-19 outbreak. Over 9,600 nursing homes and LTC facilities across the U.S.
FULLERTON, CA - Today, Representative Gilbert R. Cisneros, Jr. (CA-39) was honored with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s inaugural Abraham Lincoln Leadership for America Award.
FULLERTON, CA - Today, Representative Gilbert R. Cisneros, Jr. (CA-39) announced over $73 million in Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) for Los Angeles, Orange, and San Bernardino Counties.
Bicameral group of legislators point out that explosive testing is unnecessary and carries significant risks to the United States’ national security
FULLERTON, CA - Today, Representative Gilbert R. Cisneros, Jr. (CA-39) joined a bicameral group of 80 congressional colleagues in urging President Trump not to resume explosive nuclear testing after a 28-year hiatus. This letter comes in response to reports indicating the administration is considering taking this step.
FULLERTON, CA - Today, Representative Gilbert R. Cisneros, Jr. (CA-39), Navy Veteran and Member of the House Armed Services Committee, joined 15 members of Congress in a letter to Defense Secretary Mark Esper, expressing concern with rhetoric and actions employed by the secretary in response to nationwide protests over the death of George Floyd.