Jimmy Gomez — Democrat Candidate for U.S. House in California, 2026

Jimmy Gomez voted against DHS funding for ICE and CBP, and against funding for Trump's border wall, citing the need for an immigration system that recognizes immigrants' humanity and contributions. He supports the U.S. Citizenship Act and has co-sponsored legislation like the Keep Families Together Act to limit enforcement actions at sensitive locations. He also supports the Dream and Promise Act and filed a lawsuit challenging obstruction of oversight into federal immigration detention facilities.

““I’m the son of immigrants who worked hard and contributed to this country. Families like mine built this nation. We’re still here. And we’re not going anywhere.” - Congressman Jimmy Gomez, Statement on Trump’s State of the Union Address, February 25, 2026”

Jimmy Gomez voted to extend the Affordable Care Act premium tax credits, aiming to lower healthcare costs and maintain coverage for working families. He supports Medicare for All, citing his childhood experience without health insurance, and is a founding member of the Medicare for All Caucus. He also champions reproductive rights, co-sponsoring and voting for the Women's Health Protection Act and other legislation to ensure abortion access and related care.

““I voted to extend the ACA premium tax credits to lower costs and keep working families covered,” said Congressman Jimmy Gomez, gomez.house.gov, January 8, 2026.”

Jimmy Gomez consistently supports climate and environmental initiatives, evidenced by his 97% lifetime score from the League of Conservation Voters and endorsements from the Sierra Club. He voted against the Homeowner Energy Freedom Act in 2023 and opposed bills that would limit environmental review or defund clean energy programs. His actions reflect a dedication to environmental justice, having helped expand California’s clean energy law and increased penalties for polluters as an Assembly member.

Jimmy Gomez supports abortion and reproductive rights. He voted in favor of the Right to Contraception Act, which protects access to contraceptives, and the Ensuring Women’s Right to Reproductive Freedom Act, which secures the right to travel for abortion care. He also supported the Women’s Health Protection Act, aiming to protect the federal right to abortion. Furthermore, he voted no on the Pregnant Students' Rights Act on January 22, 2026.

Representative Jimmy Gomez voted against the Israel Security Supplemental in 2026, citing the high civilian toll in Gaza and advocating for a cessation of hostilities to protect innocent people and facilitate aid. He has called for Israel to reassess its counterterrorism methods to safeguard civilians. Gomez has received funding from AIPAC and other Israel lobbying groups, demonstrating varied positions on Israel-related matters, including votes both for and against U.S. funding for Israel.

“As I have said before, I believe that the conflict between Israel and Hamas must be contained by holding to account the terrorists responsible, protecting innocent people, and defeating Hamas, all while preventing a larger regional conflict. As Israel acts to do this, the terribly high civilian toll inside Gaza is unacceptable and has reached a point where a cessation of hostilities is appropriate and prudent. We need a cessation of hostilities to secure the release of hostages, re-establish safe zones and allow aid to get to those who need it. Furthermore, the strikes on the Jabalya refugee camp lead me to believe that Israel must reassess their counterterrorism approach, so that their military can continue to target Hamas, Islamic Jihad, and other terrorist elements with surgical precision, while upholding their stated commitment to protecting civilians. Even as Hamas uses Palestinian civilians as human shields and operates in civilian zones, the United States must continue calls to prevent the deaths of innocent children and people. As I’ve made clear, Israel has a right to defend its people and respond to the despicable attacks by Hamas terrorists in accordance with international humanitarian law and with all due regard for innocent civilians. Just this week a Hamas leader promised further attacks. History has shown that unanswered aggression and violence only begets more of the same and would signal to the perpetrators of the heinous October 7 attacks that there would be no accountability for their actions.” — Rep. Jimmy Gomez, Press Release (Document ID 2952), Date not available.”

Jimmy Gomez advocates for debt-free public college education, co-sponsoring the College for All Act to eliminate tuition for many students and make community colleges free. He supports student loan forgiveness, issuing a statement on President Biden's action to cancel debt. Gomez also champions increased federal funding for K-12, early childhood, and special education programs like Head Start and IDEA, while opposing voucher programs. He states that students should not graduate with crushing debt and seeks to ensure every child has access to quality education.

“Quality Debt-Free Education for All: Jimmy was the beneficiary of a public education and attended community college and UCLA. He believes that students should not graduate from school with crushing debt, and that a public college education should be debt free. He will fight the DeVos agenda to take resources out of public education through vouchers, and is committed to protecting funding for community colleges, vocational education, universities, public schools (including libraries, museums, arts education and STEM), IDEA programs and Head Start so that every child has access to a quality education. Jimmy also supports investing in resources for teacher training and retention programs through loan forgiveness.”

Jimmy Gomez has supported measures related to gun control. He sponsored the Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act of 2025. He also voted against a resolution to consider H.R. 2189, a bill focused on modernizing federal firearms laws.