Rep. Gil Cisneros

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cisneros.house.govMilitary Academy NominationsThe honor of attending a service academy comes with the obligation and commitment to serve in the military for a minimum of five years upon graduation.

If you or someone you know is interested in attending a U.S. Military Service Academy, apply for a congressional nomination through my office. Applications close on October 30th, so submit yours today. Visit my website below for more information on how to apply.

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apnews.comCalifornia's Madison Knight Wins Gold in France as Martial Artists Unite to Overcome Tournament ShutdownFourteen-year-old Team USA athlete returns from France with 10 medals following an unforgettable display of international unity

Congratulations to Duarte resident Madison Knight for representing Team USA at the ICO World Combat Martial Arts Championships and winning 4 gold, 5 silver, and 1 bronze medals! You have made our community so proud, and I’m honored to celebrate your impressive achievements.

I joined over 50 colleagues in calling on DHS to re-designate Ukraine for Temporary Protected Status. This would allow more Ukrainians who fled the war to qualify for protection in the United States and give those living in our communities the stability and security they need.

sgvtribune.comBaldwin Park football starts fast, dominates West CovinaThe Braves score touchdowns the first three times they touch the ball, including two special teams scores, and cruise to a 45-14 Hacienda League win. Lequand “Jack Jack” Jackson passes for 193 yards a...

Congratulations to the Baldwin Park Braves on your recent win! Your relentless offense and dedicated teamwork paid off in an impressive victory. Special shout-out to senior Lequand “Jack Jack” Jackson for scoring four touchdowns!

I toured the Ecolab manufacturing facility in the City of Industry and enjoyed seeing their sustainable water management and conservation in action. I’m proud to support their mission to advance a cleaner, greener future.

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Interested in learning how a Congressional office works? Apply to be a Spring intern in DC or CA, and you can join my team, proudly serving the people of CA-31. Applications will be reviewed and accepted on a rolling basis, so apply now! Visit our website below for more information.

A constituent experienced an issue with the IRS generating an Employer Identification Number (EIN) for their uncle's trust so they opened up casework with my office. My staff connected them with the Taxpayer Advocate Service and they were able to obtain the EIN.

If you live in CA-31 and need help with the IRS, we may be able to help! If you need help with a federal agency, call my district office at 626-646-0369.

For decades, Head Start has ensured that every child has the opportunity for a high-quality early education. I visited the Options State Preschool in Azusa to see their Head Start program in action! I will never stop fighting to protect the future of our children’s education.

military.comHegseth Orders Military to Reject Most Anonymous Complaints and Put Commanders Back in Charge"Commanders are now back in charge," Hegseth said, arguing that the previous system had allowed "frivolous complaints" to hinder military leadership.

Yet another reckless decision by Hegseth. The only people that benefit from this decision are sexual offenders. The ability to remain anonymous empowers victims to report.

This move will result in a culture of fear and increases opportunities for retaliation against victims. Sexual assault has no place in our military and we shouldn’t create a system that keeps offenders in uniform.

Hegseth's obsession with fighting “woke” culture is making everyone in the military less safe. I’m determined to hold him accountable and defend and expand the protections our servicemembers rely on.

sgvtribune.comA ‘Golden’ day on Route 66, as Azusa celebrates community, iconic road’s centennialAzusa celebrated is annual Golden Days festivities, but this year it coincides with the Route 66 centennial.

As your representative, I’m grateful to see our community come together to celebrate what makes our district so special. I hope everyone had a wonderful time celebrating the 78th Annual Golden Days Parade and Route 66’s centennial in Azusa!

apnews.comMeet the researchers leaving the US because of Trump's funding cuts and politicization of scienceMany American scientists are being recruited by foreign universities holding out offers of stable funding and academic freedom.

Trump’s devastating federal cuts are driving researchers out of our country and harming our future. He’s too busy fighting made-up culture wars to fund life-saving innovations and cutting-edge technology. It’s shameful and embarrassing.

Our office received a suspicious letter today, similar to one being sent to other Congressional offices throughout the country. The offices have reported an unknown powdery substance in them. To follow precautions, our office contacted Covina PD, FBI, and the United States Capitol Police.

Our staff is safe. Out of an abundance of caution our Covina district office is closed and will resume normal office hours as soon as we are cleared.

I had a great conversation with the Rotary Club of Covina this week about my work to support our local small businesses, empower our youth, and champion our veterans in Congress. It’s my greatest honor to represent our community.

I met with the California Assisted Living Association to discuss their work representing the growing needs of residential care facilities for the elderly in Southern California and across the state. Thank you for advocating for seniors in our community!

cisneros.house.govMilitary Academy NominationsThe honor of attending a service academy comes with the obligation and commitment to serve in the military for a minimum of five years upon graduation.

Madison Knight, a resident of Duarte, will be representing Team USA in the ICO World Combat Martial Arts Championships tomorrow in Thonon-les-Bains, France. At just 12 years old, she has already earned multiple national titles and top world rankings through her dedication and focus.

Madison, we are so proud of you! Good luck tomorrow, southern California is rooting for you!

This week, I had the honor of addressing students at Nogales High School in La Puente. I enjoyed sharing how education changed my life and inspired my lifelong commitment to public service. Our students are our future, and I’m excited to see what these scholars achieve.

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Thanks to McDonald’s and local franchise owners for hosting me at one of their Baldwin Park locations. It was so fun to see how America’s most iconic fast food is made.

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Today, I’m wishing the Navy a happy 251st birthday! I am so proud to be a veteran of the greatest Navy in the history of the world. May all our sailors continue to serve with honor, courage, and commitment.

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Today, we celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day to honor and commemorate the heritage, culture, knowledge, and impact that Indigenous people have had in California and across our nation. Their story is at the heart of American history and we must always uplift their achievements.

washingtonpost.comTrump announces diesel deal with Russia in bid to lower pricesThe amount is small compared with U.S. demand, but the deal aligns the U.S. with Russia and against Ukraine’s efforts to bomb Russian refineries.

Why is Trump always on the side of the bad guys? Could it be because he is one? www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

Do you have an idea for an app you want to create? Join the Congressional app challenge to create an app on any platform with any coding language for a chance to have your creation displayed in the Capitol Building. For more information or to register for the competition, visit bit.ly/registerforcac

The competition ends on October 26, so apply today!

apnews.comPentagon says the firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan will be livestreamedThe Pentagon says the firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan will be livestreamed after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the execution would be “public.”

Public executions are the acts of tyrants. Only two countries still carry out capital sentences in public: Iran and Afghanistan. Are these really the countries we want to associate with?

stripes.comUSS Abraham Lincoln returns home after long, grueling deploymentUSS Abraham Lincoln returned to its San Diego homeport after nearly 11 months deployed.

Welcome home, USS Abraham Lincoln! I am grateful to see these Sailors and Marines reunited with their families and loved ones back in Southern California after more than 300 days deployed.

These servicemembers persevered through an exceptionally long and challenging deployment, and their courage and sacrifice in the face of such hardship are commendable. Thank you for your service.

I had the pleasure of meeting with the Recording Academy this week to discuss how Congress can best support our talented artists. I’m proud to support their work to make sure proper credit and compensation go to our creators.

libertystreeteconomics.newyorkfed.orgHow Fast Do Tariffs Pass Through into Consumer Prices? - Liberty Street EconomicsA look at how much of U.S. tariffs reach consumers and how quickly, tracing tariffs through import, domestic producer, and retail prices.

Did you know you could be paying less for the goods you buy? A new report shows that costs would have fallen this year without the president’s reckless tariffs. Trump promised his trade war would rebuild our economy—but all he’s done is raise prices for our families and small businesses.

Now the @sba-gov.bsky.social has contradicted themselves again with a third set of size standard numbers. It’s time for them to end this confusion, answer our letter, and finally do right by our small businesses.

Rep. Gil Cisneros@cisneros.house.gov

Thousands of small businesses rushed to meet SBA's absurd deadline for their rule. Now, SBA seems to be contradicting their own estimates. That’s unacceptable. As Subcommittee Ranking Member, I joined @velazquez.house.gov to push for clarification and a fair process for our small businesses.

This week, I visited Pacific Light and Hologram in the San Gabriel Valley and learned about their mission to create new, innovative technologies. Many of our residents work here, and I enjoyed seeing the cutting-edge work they contribute to.

cisneros.house.govMilitary Academy NominationsThe honor of attending a service academy comes with the obligation and commitment to serve in the military for a minimum of five years upon graduation.

Congratulations to El Monte and South El Monte for being recognized as finalists for the 2026 Most Business-Friendly City Award.

laedc.orgLAEDC Announces Finalists for 2026 Most Business-Friendly City AwardCollaboratively Advancing Growth and Prosperity for All

As a proud member of the House Small Business Committee, I’m honored to represent communities that go above and beyond to support our local small businesses and empower our entrepreneurs.

ocregister.comAdelanto ICE medical staff repeatedly failed detainee who died, internal report saysIn a trove of ICE reports, the agency examined 33 deaths in immigration detention. Then ICE took them offline.

The loss of Ismael Ayala-Uribe is a devastating tragedy. When I visited Adelanto, ICE used every intimidation tactic possible to obstruct my oversight of the conditions there.