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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving California Newsletter for Wednesday September 04, 2024 ( 4 items )  

Harder Introduces Bill to Suspend Federal Gas Tax and Lower Costs for Families
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Joshua Harder, D-California, issued the following news release: California families pay $1.28 more than the national average for a gallon of gas(link is external) STOCKTON Representative Josh Harder (CA-9) introduced the Gas Prices Relief Act, to lower gas prices for families. The bill would temporarily suspend the 18.4 cent federal gas tax. Rep. Harder has also called for suspending the California state gas tax, which was increased in July and costs drivers 59.6 ce  more

Rep. Fong Leads Letter Blasting Gov. Newsom Refinery Plan
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (Rep.) -- The Congressional Western Caucus issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2024: On Friday, Western Caucus Member Representative Vince Fong (CA-20) sent a letter to California Governor Gavin Newsom criticizing his refinery supply mandate that will lead to higher gas prices and artificial gas shortages in California, Arizona and Nevada. Joining Representative Fong on the letter were Western Caucus Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04), Executive Vice Chair Doug LaMalfa   more

Rep. Sara Jacobs Issues Statement on Recovery of Bodies of Six Hostages Held by Hamas
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-California, issued the following statement: * * * Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) released the following statement on the recovery of the bodies of six hostages held by Hamas, including American-Israeli Hersh Goldberg-Polin: "I'm heartbroken that the bodies of six hostages, including American-Israeli Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who were held by Hamas have been recovered. "I mourn with their families and hope they can soon find peace and healing. "We must cont  more

Rep. Schiff Hosts Reunion for CA-30 Woman of the Year Recipients
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2024: In case you missed it, last week, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) celebrated over 100 women from communities across the 30th Congressional District who were honored as Woman of the Year recipients between 1997 and 2023. These women have made significant contributions in CA-30 and beyond through their civic engagement, community service, and leadership in their respective fields.   more