[H.R. 6759\Executive Branch Conflicts of Interest Act]
The Executive Branch Conflicts of Interest Act…championed by the late Chairman Elijah Cummings–aims to reduce the influence of industry lobbyists on senior government officials and addresses the revolving door between lobbying firms and the government.
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Congressman Jimmy Gomez
CONGRESSMAN GOMEZ REINTRODUCES LAW TO CURTAIL CORPORATE INFLUENCE OF LOBBYISTS ON CAPITOL HILL
CALIFORNIA CONGRESSMAN GOMEZ INTRODUCES “99.8 PERCENT” ACT TO ADDRESS AMERICA’S WIDENING WEALTH GAP
[Economics\Wealth Inequality]
Congressman Jimmy Gomez: “The ever-widening gap between the ultra-rich and the rest of us has reached alarming proportions and demands a strong legislative response. No longer can we allow this structural power imbalance – one where the billionaire-class hoards the very wealth working families helped to create – define our nation’s values and priorities.”
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CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO ADDRESS HUNGER AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS
[College News]
California Congressman Jimmy Gomez: “Across the United States, many college students are skipping meals while others are going whole days without eating because they lack the means to support themselves. These students – many of whom are from low-income families and have worked tirelessly for their higher education – deserve access to basic necessities like healthy meals without having to choose between going hungry and compromising their academic standings.”
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