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Congressman Sam Liccardo Votes Against $1.15 Trillion for Trump’s Department of War
July 22, 2026
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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the House of Representatives voted to pass the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 (NDAA) which would give the Department of War $1.15 trillion in discretionary spending. 

Congressman Sam Liccardo (CA-16) voted against NDAA and released the following statement:

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Congressman Liccardo Votes to Pass War Powers Resolution in the House
June 3, 2026
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Washington, D.C. — In a vote of 215-208, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a measure forcing President Trump to withdraw U.S. forces from Iran or win Congressional approval to proceed with the war.
“Common sense prevailed today. Rising costs and mounting public outrage forced even members of Trump’s own party to reject his war. The Senate must vote on this War Powers Resolution with haste so we don’t lose this temporary episode of sanity,” said Rep. Liccardo.
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Liccardo to FCC: Paramount “Cannot Gaslight the American Public”
May 1, 2026
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Financial Services Committee Members Call for Treasury Secretary Bessent to Testify on Sanctions Relief for Iran and Russia
March 23, 2026
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As members of the Financial Services Committee, which has jurisdiction over the Treasury Department and the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), we demand Secretary Bessent immediately appear before the committee and explain the administration's decision to ease OFAC sanctions on the Iranian regime, and on Russian Federation, and to provide more clarity about the rationale for sanctions relief.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Sam Liccardo (CA-16) led Fina
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Lawmakers Demand DOJ and Treasury Scrutinize Antitrust and National Security Concerns with Paramount-WBD Merger
March 12, 2026
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senators Elizabeth Warren, Richard Blumenthal and Congressman Sam Liccardo were joined by 11 House members urging the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the U.S.
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Liccardo, Warren and Blumenthal Press Bondi, Wiles on Whether Trump Administration Favoritism Helped Paramount Win Warner Bros. Bidding War
March 2, 2026
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Washington, D.C. — Congressman Sam Liccardo (D-Calif.), Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), and Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) pressed Attorney General Pam Bondi and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles on their role in Netflix abandoning its bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery (Warner Bros.), and whether political influence with the Trump administration helped Paramount Skydance (Paramount) win instead.
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Liccardo Votes NO on ICE Funding
February 3, 2026
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Sam Liccardo (CA-16) voted against an extension of funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). 

Before the vote, DHS Secretary Noem said ICE officers in Minneapolis will begin wearing body cameras. Liccardo released the following statement:

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Liccardo Rallies Alongside Fellow Congressmembers for DHS Secretary’s Impeachment
February 3, 2026
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