Currently holds the office of U.S. House of Representatives - California 49th Congressional District until January 3, 2025.
Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - California 49th Congressional District in 2024 California General Election.
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Get StartedMike will always defend a woman’s right to make her own reproductive choices. Only a woman, her family, and her doctor should be able to decide what is best for her health. Learn more
Mike has always been a strong ally for the LGBTQ+ community. He believes that no one should face discrimination or harassment based on their gender identity or sexual orientation, and that no one should face hostility because of their sexuality. Learn more
Mike will continue to work across the aisle to support local law enforcement and keep our communities safe. Learn more
Mike believes it is wrong that Big Oil is making record profits while we are paying record gas prices. He helped write the Consumer Fuel Price Gouging Prevention Act, which the House of Representatives passed, to stop corporate price gouging and lower gas prices. Mike also supports the President’s action to open our strategic oil reserves, increase supply, and lower prices. Learn more
Mike believes we must ensure that every child has the opportunity to achieve their full potential, regardless of the neighborhood they come from, and that our education system must prepare students for the jobs of the future. He believes that our teachers are heroes and should be at the core of any plan to improve public schools. Learn more
xAs a longtime advocate for climate action and member of the House Natural Resources Committee, Mike led aggressive legislation to protect our environment and grow our economy at the same time. Learn more
Mike is a strong proponent of legislation to address the epidemic of gun violence in our country. He is proud to be endorsed by Moms Demand Action, Everytown for Gun Safety, Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, and other advocates for gun safety. Learn more
Mike believes that every American should have access to affordable, quality health care, and that nobody should have to choose to pay for rent or groceries instead of seeing a doctor or paying for a prescription. Learn more
Mike supports more funding for smart border security technology, but he knows a wall from sea to shining sea along our southern border isn’t going to make us any safer – it’s a waste of taxpayer dollars. He has been to the border, toured ports of entry, and met with immigration officials. He knows what they need is 21st Century infrastructure and better technology, and he voted several times to provide funding for modern technology. Learn more
Mike believes the recurrent landslides in our district are a constant reminder that we must continue to take the climate crisis seriously and invest in support systems to ensure residents are safe and our infrastructure is sound. He is fighting to bring federal resources to our district for long-term solutions. Learn more
Mike believes that the way we treat animals reflects the values that we hold, which is why he has been such a strong advocate for the protection of wild and domestic animals, and the protection of the habitats of threatened and endangered species. Learn more
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