His Holiness Pope Leo XIV has inspired excitement, joy, love and gratitude in Catholics worldwide since his election. It was my honor to attend the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV to convey the prayers and warm regards of every American to the first pope from the United States.

Congressional district staff are the unsung heroes of public service—connecting communities with critical resources and services every day. This week, we celebrated all the hard work and commitment of our District Directors to deliver results for our constituents back home.

On Memorial Day, we honor the many selfless heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice to defend our nation and safeguard our democracy. Their courage echoes through generations—and compels us to uphold the values they died to protect.   We will never forget.

Today, we mourn the Lion of Lenox Avenue: Chairman Charles Rangel. A decorated war hero, civil rights leader and trailblazing legislator, he spent decades fighting for justice, equality and economic opportunity. My prayers are with the Rangel family and the Harlem community.

Yesterday, I joined leaders in San Francisco's Japantown to condemn the devastating impacts of Trump's budget cuts on the AAPI community.   Republicans' cruel and evil Robin Hood in reverse is hurting the most vulnerable Americans — all to give tax cuts to billionaires.

We must never forget what happens when a government uses force to suppress protestors. We must keep faith with the people of China who long for dignity, democracy and human rights. The world must never stop honoring their sacrifice or standing up to tyranny in all its forms.

36 years after the Tiananmen Square Massacre, I was honored to meet with my friend, survivor Jianli (Doc) Yang, whose meaningful gift warmed my heart. A lifelong champion for democracy, he joined me to reflect on the fight for freedom in China and rising authoritarianism worldwide.

81 years ago, Allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy with unmatched courage to liberate Europe from tyranny and fascism. Today, we honor their heroism on D-Day, reflect on the cost of freedom and rededicate ourselves to defending democracy in our time.

The Trump Administration's actions in Los Angeles are a dangerous abuse of power which inflames tensions and undermines public safety.   House Democrats from California are united in standing against the President's blatant and unconstitutional overreach in our state.

This assault is not only on Senator Alex Padilla, but on freedom of speech and expression in our country. These actions taken by Trump’s DHS communicates a message to all Americans that none of us is safe.

3 years ago, Congress voted to honor the officers who defended our democracy on January 6th with a memorial plaque in the Capitol. Yet Republicans are ignoring the law and refuse to install it. In its absence, we are hanging replicas—because heroism deserves more than silence.

It was an honor to join Ron Wyden to address the NETWORK Lobby for Catholic Social Justice Catholic Sisters, who came to Capitol Hill to speak out against Republicans’ Big Ugly Bill.   Their moral clarity and compassion were a powerful reminder of our duty to defend our values & protect our most vulnerable.

Three years ago today, Democrats enacted America’s first major gun safety law in nearly 30 years—strengthening background checks and closing dangerous loopholes. While this progress has saved lives, we can’t stop fighting until every American is free from gun violence.

Ten years ago, the Supreme Court unequivocally declared in Obergefell v. Hodges that marriage is the right of all people. In 2022, Democrats proudly bolstered that landmark decision by enshrining marriage equality into federal law—making it clear that love always wins.

This morning, we gathered on Capitol Hill to honor Senator Dianne Feinstein—a towering leader, California trailblazer and beloved friend. May the tree we dedicated in her name stand tall and strong as a tribute to her enduring legacy of leadership, kindness and public service.

Today, I spoke on the House Floor to honor 80 years of the United Nations—born in San Francisco and built on hope. From drafting the Universal Declaration of Human Rights to fighting hunger, poverty and war, the United Nations remains a beacon of peace around the world.

House Democrats stand united against Republicans’ One Big, Ugly Bill. It is the largest Medicaid cut in history. It leaves kids and seniors to go hungry. It bankrupts our country to give tax breaks to billionaires. Why would anyone vote for it?

With great admiration, I join millions in wishing a happy 90th birthday to His Holiness the Dalai Lama—a beacon of hope for Tibet and a global voice for compassion. Let us honor his dedication to peace by recommitting our support for Tibetan autonomy and cultural preservation.

Ten years ago, I worked alongside local, state and federal partners to transform Doyle Drive into the Presidio Parkway—a world-class connection to San Francisco, the Golden Gate Bridge and our Presidio national park. Today, we celebrated the partnerships that made it possible.

Perhaps Republicans don't understand that nothing brings more money to the Treasury than the education of the American people. Because the Trump Administration cutting education to give tax breaks to billionaires at the expense of America's future is not only wrong, it's stupid.