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CA · DISTRICT 16

Sam T. Liccardo

DemocratCaliforniaCurrently serving

Sworn in for the 119th Congress on Source

What they said 43

Their stated policy positions and commitments, with quotes and links to the original sources.

All statements (43)Campaign (34)In office (9)
Campaign position · Original date not established
HousingEconomy, taxes & work

Increase the number of housing vouchers

AI-assisted summary

Liccardo supports substantially expanding housing choice vouchers for extremely low-income families, while acknowledging that doing so would cost more federal money. He argues that rental assistance should receive greater support relative to federal tax benefits for homeowners and says that spending even half as much on rental support as on homeowner tax expenditures could serve more than one million additional families. He presents expansion as a way to reduce homelessness and poverty.

Context: The passage does not specify a target number of new vouchers or a funding mechanism.

Campaign position · Original date not established
Housing

Make vouchers more flexible for tenants and landlords

AI-assisted summary

Liccardo proposes giving voucher holders more time to find housing in tight markets and allowing vouchers to cover security deposits. He also supports provisional approval of rental units when inspections are delayed beyond a couple of weeks, and greater flexibility in rent caps so tenants have more opportunity to move to safer neighborhoods with better schools and resources. These changes aim to make vouchers easier to use and more attractive to landlords.

Context: The passage gives an example of provisional approval when inspection delays exceed a couple of weeks but does not specify the proposed rules for other flexibility measures.

Sources & original wording
loosening the “use-it-or-lose-it” mandates to provide them more time to find apartments in tight housing markets
Original date
Original statement date has not been established. The capture date is not the statement date.
Collected
11/12/2026
Source: Homelessness — samliccardo.com Read the original source
Campaign position · Original date not established
Housing

Allow housing vouchers to pay for transitional housing

AI-assisted summary

Liccardo supports changing federal law so housing choice vouchers can be used in transitional housing. He would require participating facilities to meet basic standards, including utilities, private bathrooms, and lockable bedrooms. The change is intended to let voucher holders move off the street while they seek permanent housing and help cities sustain or create more low-barrier transitional housing.

Context: The proposal applies to transitional facilities that meet basic standards; the passage does not specify a legislative vehicle or implementation timeline.

Campaign position · Original date not established
HousingEconomy, taxes & work

Expand federal support for factory-built housing

AI-assisted summary

Liccardo proposes using HUD’s existing authorized budget to create steadier demand for factory-built housing, helping manufacturers expand. He also supports setting construction standards for federal funding, certifying suppliers that meet quality criteria, expanding workforce training for well-paying jobs, and helping modular builders meet bonding and other conventional construction requirements. He presents these steps as a way to increase the supply of dignified housing more quickly and at lower cost.

Context: The proposal relies on HUD’s existing authorized budget; the passage does not specify new funding amounts or a timeline.

Sources & original wording
Congress can use the government’s purchasing power, within the existing authorized budget for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), to create a steady demand
Original date
Original statement date has not been established. The capture date is not the statement date.
Collected
11/12/2026
Source: Homelessness — samliccardo.com Read the original source
While serving · commitment · Original date not established
Veterans

Support long-term funding for the Moffett Field Commissary

AI-assisted summary

Sam Liccardo testified in support of finding, planning, and funding a permanent home for the Moffett Field Commissary, which was set to close by 2029. The commissary sells discounted food and supplies to more than 2,600 military families across the Bay Area.

Context: The source describes testimony seeking support, not an enacted funding decision.

While serving · legislative priority · Original date not established
Economy, taxes & work

Stop states from seizing unclaimed savings and investments

AI-assisted summary

Sam Liccardo introduced the bipartisan SAFER Act with Representative Mike Lawler. The bill would stop states from seizing Americans’ savings and investments through escheatment laws.

Context: The source describes the bill as introduced; it does not provide further details about its provisions.

While serving · legislative priority · Original date not established
Economy, taxes & work

Modernize payment access to reduce fees

AI-assisted summary

Sam Liccardo introduced the bipartisan PACE Act with Representative Young Kim. The bill would modernize how payment companies access payment rails, with the stated goal of helping Americans send and receive money faster and with fewer fees.

Context: The source describes the bill as introduced; it does not specify the changes to payment-rail access.

While serving · Original date not established
ImmigrationEducationEconomy, taxes & work

Preserve the international-student visa framework

AI-assisted summary

Liccardo joined a bipartisan group urging the administration to preserve the current Duration of Status framework for international students, scholars, and exchange visitors on F-1 and J-1 visas.

Context: This is a request to the administration, not a change in visa policy.

While serving · legislative priority · Original date not established
Economy, taxes & workEducation

Incentivize private investment in worker training

AI-assisted summary

Liccardo and Representative Jimmy Panetta introduced the SKILL Act to incentivize private-sector investment in American workers. The measure is intended to help workers prepare for likely job disruption from the growing use of artificial intelligence and automation.

Context: The supplied text does not describe the incentives or worker eligibility. The bill is introduced legislation, not enacted law.

While serving · Original date not established
Economy, taxes & workGovernment & elections

Create safeguards for advanced AI

AI-assisted summary

Liccardo urged the House to reconvene and advance bipartisan safeguards for advanced artificial intelligence. He also joined other House Democrats in calling for a vote on legislation to create AI safeguards.

Context: The supplied text does not specify what the safeguards would require.