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September 22, 2026

Originally published in Punchbowl News 

By Ben Brody 


September 22, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressmen Sam Liccardo (D-CA) and Kevin Kiley (I-CA) will introduce legislation to establish U.S.-China coordination on frontier artificial intelligence safety.   

Issues: Innovation

September 16, 2026

By Keith Menconi 

Originally published in San Jose Spotlight 

San Jose is placing stronger controls on the development of private detention facilities within its borders in response to fears that the federal government may establish new immigration centers in the region.


September 16, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, 107 House Democrats demanded Speaker Mike Johnson cancel the upcoming recess to vote on legislation creating AI safeguards. Representatives Sam Liccardo (CA-16), George Whitesides (CA-27) Ted Lieu (CA-36), and Lori Trahan (MA-03) led the letter and garnered support from colleagues in every corner of the country. 

 

Issues: Innovation

September 16, 2026

Originally published in San José Spotlight 

By Keith Menconi 

San Jose is placing stronger controls on the development of private detention facilities within its borders in response to fears that the federal government may establish new immigration centers in the region.


September 15, 2026

SAN JOSÉ, CA — On Friday, a federal judge blocked construction of a proposed ICE detention facility in Gilroy, California. California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Santa Clara County challenged the project, arguing that it violates local and federal laws.


September 11, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Silicon Valley Congressman Sam Liccardo (CA-16) shared a letter urging Speaker Mike Johnson to immediately reconvene the House of Representatives and advance meaningful, bipartisan safeguards for advanced artificial intelligence. Reps. Lori Trahan (MA-03), George Whitesides (CA-27), and Ted Lieu (CA-36) co-signed the letter, which remains open for additional signatures.

Issues: Innovation

September 2, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Sam Liccardo (CA-16) took to the House Floor to condemn Immigrations and Custom Enforcement (ICE) for their role in the deaths of 52 people in their custody since President Donald Trump took office. 


August 28, 2026

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Sam Liccardo (CA-16) released the following statement on the six month mark of the war with Iran:

“We’re now six months into a war President Trump promised would last six weeks. By the Pentagon’s own estimate, it has already cost taxpayers $37.5 billion—a sum that could house every American experiencing homelessness for roughly four years.


August 27, 2026

Originally published in The Press Democrat 

By Edward Booth 

Napa County will explore restrictions on new or expanded immigration detention or correctional facilities in the unincorporated area following a referral at a Board of Supervisors meeting this week.