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June 16, 2026

PACIFICA, CA — Today, Congressman Sam Liccardo (CA-16) held a press conference at the site of the Pacifica Pier disaster to call for immediate federal aid for Pacifica and support for the city’s call for a state of emergency. 


June 15, 2026

PACIFICA, CA — Today, Congressman Sam Liccardo (CA-16) held a press conference at the site of the Pacifica Pier disaster to call for immediate federal aid for Pacifica and support for the city’s call for a state of emergency. 

Liccardo was joined by Pacifica City Manager Sean Charpentier, Supervisor Ray Mueller, State Senator Josh Becker, Assemblymember Marc Berman, Pacifica Mayor Christine Boles, Chit Chat Cafe owner Ginger Davis, community members Lisa Hemstalk and Lilia Bae Cadotte, and members of the Pacifica City Council.


June 12, 2026

Originally Published in The Mercury News 

By Sam Liccardo 

One hundred days have passed since the American and Israeli missile strikes on Iran, and Donald Trump just announced the umpteenth, likely nonexistent, “peace deal.” This gives us ample time to answer the simplistic — but not simple — question: “Who is winning this war?”

My answer: China.

Of course, China isn’t fighting in Iran. And yes, they’re still winning.

Issues: Energy

June 5, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Sam Liccardo (CA-16) and Assistant Democratic Leader Joe Neguse (CO-02) led a coalition of twenty-five Members of Congress urging the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to release disaster assistance funds.


June 4, 2026

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Sam Liccardo (D-Calif) joined Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) in pressing Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, in his role as Chair of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), to conduct a full review of any national security risks posed by foreign ownership of Paramount’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. 


June 3, 2026
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.

May 22, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representatives Sam Liccardo (D-CA), ) Jay Obernolte (R-CA), Maria Salazar (R-FL), and Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) urged Secretary Mullin and Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought to preserve the current Duration of Status framework for international students, scholars, and exchange visitors on F-1 and J-1 visas.

Issues: Innovation