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February 20, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C., – Today, in a landmark 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that he exceeded his authority when imposing sweeping tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. Rep. Sam Liccardo released the following statement:

Issues: Lowering Costs

February 19, 2026

SAN JOSÉ, CA – Congressman Sam Liccardo (CA-16) announced that the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) (a Department of Defense Agency) and NASA Ames reached an agreement to avoid the imminent closure of the Moffett Federal Airfield Commissary. 

Issues: Lowering Costs

February 9, 2026

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bipartisan housing package that includes two bipartisan bills led by Congressman Sam Liccardo (CA-16), marking a major step forward in efforts to expand America’s housing supply and bring down costs for families.


February 3, 2026

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:


January 26, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In the wake of ICE agents murdering Alex Pretti and Renee Good and the repeated unlawful conduct by the Department of Homeland Security, Congressman Sam Liccardo (CA-16) signed articles of impeachment to remove Secretary Kristi Noem.


January 23, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives considered the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill for FY26. Congressman Sam Liccardo (CA-16) voted against the bill and released the following statement:

“I voted against giving another dime to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement or the Department of Homeland Security. 


January 22, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the House passed a bipartisan funding bill that includes $10,995,144 that Congressman Sam Liccardo (CA-16) secured for critical local priorities, including affordable housing, homelessness response, coastal resilience, and infrastructure improvements across Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties.

January 12, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia has opened a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Former criminal prosecutor and member of the House Committee on Financial Services, Congressman Sam Liccardo (CA-16), released the following statement: