Gomez, Jimmy

Jimmy Gomez represents California's 34th Congressional District, which encompasses diverse Los Angeles neighborhoods including Downtown, Boyle Heights, and Koreatown. First elected to the House in 2017, he previously served five years in the California State Assembly. Before his career in public office, Gomez worked extensively in the labor movement, serving as a legislative and political director for nursing and public employee unions. This background in advocacy continues to inform his legislative priorities in Washington.

In the House, Gomez holds influential assignments on the Committee on Ways and Means and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, where he serves as the Ranking Member for the Central Intelligence Agency subcommittee. His policy work is characterized by a strong focus on social and economic justice. He is a founding member of the Medicare for All Caucus and maintains active membership in the Congressional Progressive, Hispanic, and LGBTQ Equality Caucuses. His legislative record includes sponsoring the Choose Medicare Act and the EATS Act of 2023.

Gomez is known for his progressive voting record, earning high marks from environmental and civil rights organizations. He has been a vocal supporter of the Green New Deal and has consistently advocated for reproductive rights. On foreign policy, he has navigated complex issues regarding the Israel-Palestine conflict, initially supporting Israel after the October 2023 attacks while later calling for a permanent ceasefire and leadership changes in the region. He has also demonstrated independence from party leadership on fiscal matters, such as his vote against the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023.