119th Congress

Liccardo pitches bill to protect Congressionally-approved funding for programs
May 15, 2025
In The News
Originally broadcast on NBC Bay Area

South Bay Congressman Sam Liccardo introduced a bill Thursday aimed at helping people fight back against the Trump administration. Ian Cull reports.

A Group of Freshman Democrats Want to Let Citizens Sue Elon Musk Over DOGE Cuts
May 15, 2025
In The News
Originally published in NOTUS
A trio of freshmen House Democrats introduced a bill on Thursday that would allow individuals to sue the government — and even specific officials like Elon Musk — over decisions that block congressionally approved spending.
Representative Sam Liccardo Introduces Bill to Stop the Steal
May 15, 2025
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C.
Issues: Congress
Bills to stop Trump's tokens
May 13, 2025
In The News
Originally published in Axios

Congressional Republicans have two pieces of stablecoin legislation crafted, STABLE and GENIUS, acronyms assumed to be devised — though no one would ever confirm this — as a nod to their party leader's famous construction.

First Lawmaker to Tackle Presidential Meme Coin Scheme Responds to Stablecoin Bill Setback
May 9, 2025
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a dramatic turn on Capitol Hill, the Senate voted against cloture on the high-profile GENIUS Act stablecoin bill, stalling efforts to regulate digital assets.
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Rep. Sam Liccardo Works to Increase Talent Flows to Silicon Valley
May 8, 2025
Press Release

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.

Issues: Lowering Costs
Liccardo's MEME Act Gains Senate Traction
May 6, 2025
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, in both the House and Senate, President Trump’s meme coin and the surrounding scheme involving his family took center stage.
Issues: Financial Services
Rep. Liccardo's 2025 Community Project Funding Requests

Rep. Liccardo has submitted the following projects to the Appropriations Committee for their consideration in Fiscal Year 2026:

San Jose State University Research Foundation – Micro Maker Space for Semiconductor Prototyping ($3,000,000)

Democratic leaders tour South Bay schools as part of push to keep federal funding
April 23, 2025
In The News
Originally broadcast on NBC Bay Area


A top Democratic leader was in the South Bay to tour schools and urge Congress not to cut critical school funding. Ian Cull reports.