Press Releases

Washington, D.C. — Today, the New Democrat Coalition Innovation & Technology Working Group, led by Working Group Chair Sam Liccardo (CA-16), AI Task Force Chair Valerie Foushee (NC-04), and Digital Assets Task Force Chair Brittany Pettersen (CO-07), unveiled the 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Mike Flood (R-NE) and Sam Liccardo (D-CA) introduced the “Unlocking Housing Supply Through Streamlined and Modernized Reviews Act.” Senators Mike Rounds (R-SD) and Andy Kim (D-NJ)  lead the senate version. This legislation streamlines environmental review processes for Department of Housing and Urban Development housing projects.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Sam Liccardo (CA-16) joined colleagues on both sides of the aisle to pass the GENIUS Act, which establishes regulations for stablecoins. Liccardo was an original sponsor on the bill’s House version, the STABLE Act, and introduced several amendments to improve the bill’s language supporting criminal penalties for violating the regulations and anti-money laundering requirements, several of which are reflected in the final bill. 

Washington, D.C. — ICYMI: Today, New Dem Innovation & Technology Working Group Chair Sam Liccardo (CA-16) penned an op-ed in The Mercury News about the need for Democrats to offer a new path forward as an alternative to President Trump’s anti-innovation agenda.

SAN JOSE, CA — Today, Congressman Sam Liccardo (CA-16) proudly announced Asian Americans for Community Involvement (AACI) will receive a $438,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). AACI, a San Jose-based organization providing primary and behavioral health services to immigrants, will invest the grant funding to train more behavioral health professionals.