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Lieu (D – Los Angeles County) and Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D – NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, introduced a resolution reaffirming the United States’ commitment to the protection of refugees and displaced persons. The World Refugee Day Resolution was cosponsored by 27 Senators and 34 Members of Congress. Issues : Immigration National Security and Foreign Affairs ICE Agent’s Comment to Man Sparks Backlash: ‘Should Scare Every American’ January 29, 2026 In The News Jenna Sundel Newsweek A video that appears to show an ICE agent telling an individual, “You raise your voice, I erase your voice,” has sparked backlash, with a free speech organization calling the statement “about as un-American as it gets.” Issues : Immigration REP LIEU CALLS FOR AN IMMEDIATE NATIONWIDE STAND DOWN OF ICE AND CBP INTERIOR OPERATIONS January 24, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Ted W. 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Issues : Immigration Protestors, Democrats speak out against Trump officials, ICE after deadly Minneapolis shooting January 10, 2026 In The News Alex Witt Reports Watch Video Here MW NOW The weekend saw massive protests against the Trump Administration and ICE in cities across the country as","source_url":"https://lieu.house.gov/issues/immigration","source_date":"2026-07-21"},{"topic":"Technology","stance":"More on Artificial Intelligence","detail":"What AI companies want for the millions they’re spending on elections July 9, 2026 In The News Emily Wilkins CNBC AI executives and companies are betting that spending millions in the 2026 midterm elections will allow them to influence AI bills being developed in Congress . Issues : Artificial Intelligence Kids’ safety package wins House approval June 29, 2026 In The News Gabby Miller Politico The House overwhelmingly passed legislation Monday night designed to provide greater protections to children online — a bipartisan vote that came despite deep divisions between the House and Senate and Issues : Artificial Intelligence Lawmakers demand answers on the administration’s Anthropic restrictions June 18, 2026 In The News Ian Duncan Washington Post A bipartisan group of House lawmakers demanded answers from the Trump administration about why it imposed sweeping restrictions on Anthropic’s latest artificial intelligence models — and whether rival tech companies should expect similar treatment. Issues : Artificial Intelligence HOUSE AI COMMISSION JOINT STATEMENT ON PROPOSED DISCUSSION DRAFT ON AI June 4, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, June 4, 2026, the House Commission on AI and the Innovation Economy Co-Chairs Congressman Ted Lieu (D-Los Angeles County), Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (D-NC), and Congressman Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) released the following statement: “While we appreciate the bipartisan effort from Representatives Jay Obernolte and Lori Trahan, their proposed discussion draft on AI does not meet the enormity of the moment. We do not support the discussion draft as it currently stands. Issues : Artificial Intelligence AI bill would crack down on deepfake distribution and protect whistleblowers April 27, 2026 In The News Emily Wilkins CNBC A new artificial intelligence bill, reported first by CNBC, would crack down on deepfake and non-consensual images and make it easier for whistleblowers to report AI-related concerns. 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Issues : National Security and Foreign Affairs Veterans Image House Democratic Leadership Statement on Donald Trump's Threat to Kill a Whole Civilization April 7, 2026 Press Release Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, Democratic Caucus Vice Chair Ted Lieu, Assistant Democratic Leader Joe Neguse and DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene released the following statement: Issues : National Security and Foreign Affairs Image REP LIEU STATEMENT ON VOTING YES FOR THE WAR POWERS RESOLUTION March 5, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) issued the following statement after voting in favor of H.Con.Res. 38  – Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran . Issues : Government Oversight & Ethics National Security and Foreign Affairs MENG AND LIEU LEAD LETTER URGING STATE DEPARTMENT TO BRING BACK AMERICANS STUCK IN MIDDLE EAST March 4, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON – Due to the war with Iran, U.S. Reps. Grace Meng (D-NY) and Ted Lieu (D-CA) late today led a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging the State Department to help stranded Americans leave the Middle East and return to the United States. Issues : Government Oversight & Ethics Local Issues National Security and Foreign Affairs Image REP LIEU HONORS 5 YEARS SINCE JANUARY 6 January 6, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Ted W. 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If we want to uphold the principle of equality that this country prides itself on, we must not let fear tear us apart.\" Read More Image","source_url":"https://lieu.house.gov/issues","source_date":"2026-05-10"},{"topic":"Cryptocurrency","stance":"Voted YES on HJ Res 25, repealing the IRS rule that would have required DeFi brokers to report crypto transactions — signed into law by President Trump (Bill: hjres25-119)","detail":"H.J.Res.25 (Congressional Review Act) was signed into law, repealing the IRS rule requiring DeFi protocols to report users' crypto transactions as \"brokers.\" Passed the House 286-X on March 11, 2025 with bipartisan support. This was one of the first crypto-friendly laws enacted in the 119th Congress. 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