Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In response to the developing conflict between Israel and Iran, Rep. Sam Liccardo (CA-16) released the following statement:

"A nuclear Iran is a nonstarter. I support Israeli efforts to dismantle Iran's nuclear capabilities before that regime can pose a much more lethal regional–and global–threat.  

Reps.  Sam Liccardo (CA-16), Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (CA-11), Kevin Mullin (CA-15), Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), Lateefah Simon (CA-12), Mike Thomspon (CA-04), John Garamendi (CA-08), Jared Huffman (CA-02), Eric Swalwell (CA-14), and Ro Khanna, (CA-17), issued the following joint statement in response to Customs and Border Protection inexplicably detaining travelers at San Francisco International Airport (SFO).

PALO ALTO, CA — Today, Representative Sam Liccardo (CA-16) proudly recognized Magnefy (formerly known as Infinion Technology), a cutting-edge energy startup headquartered in Palo Alto, for winning first place and a $50,000 award at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Spring 2025 EPIC Pitch Competition.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — During a marathon 17-hour House Rules Committee hearing on the proposed federal budget, Representative Sam Liccardo (CA-16) issued a searing rebuke of the “the Big, Bloated Borrowing Bill.” In his remarks, Liccardo urged the committee to consider the legislation’s broader moral and fiscal implications.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Sam Liccardo (CA-16) led a letter requesting the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security continue to provide affordable naturalization services and expand online filing services for low-income applicants who seek a reduced fee or fee waiver. Currently, online filing to become a U.S. citizen is available for those who pay the full fee, but those who request a fee reduction or waiver must submit their application on paper.