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January 8, 2026

Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Gil Cisneros (CA-31) voted in favor of extending the Affordable Care Act tax credits to reduce healthcare costs. Premiums rose substantially after Republicans ended the Affordable Care Act tax credits and healthcare costs soared following the passage of the Republican funding bill just a few months ago. The measure to restore the ACA tax credits for the next three years passed the House.

Issues: Congress Health

January 8, 2026

Washington, DC – Today, Reps. Gil Cisneros (CA-31) and Jack Bergman (MI-01) introduced the bipartisan Duty Status Reform Act which 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. The bill is cosponsored by Vice Chair of the Democratic Caucus Ted Lieu (CA-36) and Congressman Sam Graves (MO-6).

Issues: Congress

January 7, 2026

Washington, DC – Today, Reps. Gil Cisneros (CA-31) and Salud Carbajal (CA-24) in the House and Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) in the Senate introduced the PROTECT Military Families Act, a bicameral bill that aims to protect military families from deportation and forced separation detrimental to military morale and mission readiness. The Senate bill was also co-sponsored by SVAC Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), and Ron Wyden (D-OR).


January 3, 2026

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Gil Cisneros (CA-31) released a statement following President Donald Trump’s unauthorized strike on the Venezuelan government: 

Issues: Foreign Affairs

December 12, 2025

This week, New Democrat Coalition National Security Working Group Chair Gil Cisneros (CA-31) issued a statement following passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026.

Earlier this year, Chair Cisneros led 29 New Dem members in calling on Speaker Johnson to return to a serious, bipartisan approach as the House and Senate negotiated the final version of the NDAA.

Issues: Veterans

December 12, 2025

Washington, DC – Congressman Gil Cisneros (CA-31) and Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) today introduced the Ensuring Transparency, Honesty, and Integrity for Contracting, Acquisition, and Lifestyle (ETHICAL) Procurement Act, legislation that closes a critical gap in federal ethics laws that currently allows senior federal officials and their immediate family members to benefit financially from defense procurement decisions.


December 11, 2025

Washington, D.C. — Today, New Dems released the Agenda to Support Our Veterans, the Coalition’s plan to fulfill the government’s promise to our veterans by ensuring they receive lifelong support, resources, and benefits they earned through their military service.

Issues: Veterans

December 11, 2025

Washington, DC – Last night, Rep. Gil Cisneros voted yes on the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act. The bipartisan legislation included a critical investment in southern California manufacturers, a 3.8% raise for servicemembers, support for our allies abroad, and much needed oversight to hold Secretary Hegseth accountable. 

Issues: Veterans

December 8, 2025

Washington, D.C. — Rep. Gil Cisneros unveiled his Health Care Action Plan, a commonsense agenda to address the Republican healthcare crisis by lowering healthcare costs, expanding access to high-quality care, and protecting the programs millions of working Americans and seniors rely on.

 

Issues: Congress Health

December 5, 2025

Washington, D.C. — Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Brad Schneider (IL-10) and New Democrat Coalition National Security Working Group Chair Gil Cisneros (CA-31) issued a statement following the release of an unclassified Inspector General report