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Rep. Jimmy Gomez, a member of the U.S. Congress representing California's 34th district, recently shared his thoughts on various topics through a series of tweets. His statements covered the passing of a colleague, discussions about workers' rights in the entertainment industry, and political strategy advice for Senate Democrats.

On March 13, 2025, Rep. Gomez expressed his sorrow over the death of his friend and fellow congressman, Raul Grijalva. He described Grijalva as "a true champion for Arizona, the environment, and our Latino community," noting that Grijalva had been kind to him even before he became a member of Congress. Gomez stated that "His legacy will endure."

Later that day, Rep. Gomez highlighted Los Angeles as "the entertainment capital of the world" and emphasized the importance of union rights for every worker in the industry. He mentioned having had a productive discussion with the Directors Guild about protecting American entertainment jobs and ensuring fair wages and productions. The tweet was posted at 22:39 UTC.

On March 14, 2025, Rep. Gomez urged Senate Democrats to leverage their power to negotiate with Republicans for a clean four-week extension on unspecified legislation while keeping influential figures like Musk and Trump in check. He cautioned against yielding to what he termed "Republican legislative terrorists," arguing that doing so would lead to further demands from them. This message was shared at 16:55 UTC.