CA · DISTRICT 18

Zoe Lofgren

DemocratCaliforniaCurrently serving

Sworn in for the 119th Congress on January 3, 2025 Source

What they said 9

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

All statements (9)In office (9)

While serving · Original date not established

Government & elections

Protect privacy while targeting cybersecurity laws at real threats

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Zoe Lofgren supports cybersecurity laws focused on true threats while avoiding invasions of personal privacy and criminalization of common internet uses. She identifies government, private businesses, and individual users as all having important roles in securing digital infrastructure and sensitive information.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.

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Foreign affairs & defense

Measure nations’ conduct against agreed international standards

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Zoe Lofgren supports assessing the actions of all nations against the standards of international behavior they have agreed to follow. She also emphasizes that having laws alone does not ensure they are enforced or respected.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.

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Education

Support federal resources for local schools

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Zoe Lofgren supports federal planning to make resources available to local school districts to help educate children. She describes this as a federal responsibility, with resources directed to local districts.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.

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Education

Expand opportunities for students in math, science, and technology

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Lofgren supports giving students more opportunities for advanced training in math, science, and technology so they can develop ideas into innovations. She also supports opportunities for qualified students across the country’s diverse population and preparing students with job skills at different learning levels.

Context: The source does not specify how the opportunities or training would be provided.

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Education

Ensure elementary and secondary schools have needed resources

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Lofgren supports making sure elementary and secondary schools receive the resources they need to educate students. She frames this as a responsibility for the federal government, but does not specify a funding method or amount.

Context: The source does not specify a funding method, amount, or eligibility rules.

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Energy & environment

Work with Congress on environmental protections

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Lofgren commits to working with her colleagues in Congress to find solutions for a clean and healthy environment that can support families and future generations. She also identifies clean water and clean air as environmental priorities.

Context: No specific legislative proposal or regulatory mechanism is identified.

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Energy & environment

Use innovation to address climate change

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Lofgren believes American innovation can help address climate change while allowing the economy to grow. She identifies Silicon Valley innovators and engineers as contributors to developing technologies that can protect the environment.

Context: The statement does not identify particular technologies or measures.

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Energy & environment

Develop new clean and sustainable energy sources

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Lofgren believes the United States should lead the world in developing new, clean, and sustainable power sources to meet growing energy demand. She links this direction to protecting the environment and supporting economic growth.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.

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Energy & environment

Invest in energy efficiency and clean power

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Zoe Lofgren supports long-term policies that invest in energy efficiency, clean renewable energy, and research into next-generation power technologies. She says these investments should help put the country on a path to energy independence and support new U.S. industries and economic growth.

Context: The statement describes broad policy priorities, not a specific program or funding level.