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Rep. Sam Liccardo

@liccardo.house.gov
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Recovering San José Mayor | Jessica’s husband | Cycling 🚲 Geek | Congressman for CA-16 | All sarcastic posts are my own.

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Rep. Sam Liccardo @liccardo.house.gov · 29/09/2026
Trump’s unnecessary vanity projects are slated to cost more than $1.8 billion. Ever wonder what the government could be doing with that money instead? With @jecdems.bsky.social new interactive calculator, you can find out today: www.hassan.senate.gov/trumpvanityc...
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Trump Vanity Calculator | U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire
The Official U.S. Senate website of Senator Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire
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Rep. Sam Liccardo @liccardo.house.gov · 28/09/2026
Happy 50th Birthday @samtrans.com!
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Rep. Sam Liccardo @liccardo.house.gov · 26/09/2026
We didn't sit down with the USSR during the cold war because with them, we sat down with them because we needed to avoid mutual annihilation. By establishing red lines with the Chinese now, we can avoid the need for red phones later.
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Rep. Sam Liccardo @liccardo.house.gov · 25/09/2026
After a tsunami warning and separate lockdown left Sunset Ridge Elementary teacher Rebecca Slater's students stuck in classrooms without food, she rallied local businesses, the Pacifica Lions Club, and families to stock every classroom with emergency snacks. 🧵⬇️
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Rep. Sam Liccardo @liccardo.house.gov · 24/09/2026
We need AI experts in the United States to be able to talk to their counterparts in China to forge shared safety metrics, rigorous evaluation protocols, standardized testing, and critical verification mechanisms.
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Rep. Sam Liccardo @liccardo.house.gov · 24/09/2026
If we develop the red lines today, we can avoid having to use the red phones later.
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Rep. Sam Liccardo @liccardo.house.gov · 23/09/2026
Calling all young coders in the Bay! Middle and high school students can join a free coding and game design workshop at Roblox in San Mateo on October 3. Get hands-on experience with Roblox Studio and start building an entry for the 2026 Congressional App Challenge. Learn more and register at:
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Build the Challenge in San Mateo: Kickstart Your App Challenge Entry
Join us at Roblox HQ to build your first Roblox experience or take your latest project to the next level!
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Rep. Sam Liccardo @liccardo.house.gov · 22/09/2026
If we want global AI safeguards, we need American experts talking to their Chinese counterparts.
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Rep. Sam Liccardo @liccardo.house.gov · 22/09/2026
We don’t talk to the Chinese because we trust them or agree with them; we shouldn’t and don’t. We talk to the Chinese because—as with the USSR during the Cold War—all of our lives depend on it.
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Rep. Sam Liccardo @liccardo.house.gov · 21/09/2026
Wishing a meaningful Yom Kippur and an easy fast to those observing. May this sacred day of reflection and renewal bring peace and meaning to you and your loved ones.
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Rep. Sam Liccardo @liccardo.house.gov · 19/09/2026
Silicon Valley knows a good idea can start anywhere, including with a student and a laptop. On #NationalAppChallengeDay, I’m calling on young coders across our community to build something new and enter the 2026 Congressional App Challenge by October 26. Learn more:
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Congressional App Challenge
The Congressional App Challenge is an opportunity to recognize and encourage the STEM talent across the nation, as well as in our Congressional District. Each participating Member of Congress will…
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Rep. Sam Liccardo @liccardo.house.gov · 18/09/2026
On National POW/MIA Recognition Day, we honor every service member who endured captivity and every hero who never came home. We stand with their families, continue seeking answers and renew our promise: America leaves no one behind.
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Rep. Sam Liccardo @liccardo.house.gov · 18/09/2026
Enkutatash! Last weekend, I joined San José’s Ethiopian community to celebrate the New Year and recognize Ethiopian Community Services for all it does across our community. Wishing everyone a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year.
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Rep. Sam Liccardo @liccardo.house.gov · 17/09/2026
On Constitution Day, we honor a document that protects our rights as Americans and limits presidential power. President Trump swore to “preserve, protect and defend” it. Yet when asked whether he must uphold it, he answered, “I don’t know.” No president stands above the Constitution.
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Rep. Sam Liccardo @liccardo.house.gov · 16/09/2026
Attention young innovators! California’s next big idea could come from you.  The Westly Prize will award up to $145,000 to young Californians tackling real challenges in their communities. If you’re under 28 with an idea that can make a difference, apply by October 16: www.westly.org/about
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Rep. Sam Liccardo @liccardo.house.gov · 16/09/2026
Over 100 of my colleagues and I just demanded that Speaker Johnson cancel our seven week “vacation” so we can pass meaningful AI safeguards. Republican leadership responded to this firestorm by canceling tomorrow’s votes. You can’t make this up.
politico.com
House Democrats press Johnson to stay in session and address AI safeguards
Speaker Mike Johnson has so far shown little appetite to keep House lawmakers in Washington.
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Rep. Sam Liccardo @liccardo.house.gov · 16/09/2026
A Putin-linked Russian oligarch paid for two nights of Donald Trump Jr.’s post-wedding celebrations. Just your average “America First” wedding gift.
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Rep. Sam Liccardo @liccardo.house.gov · 16/09/2026
The gold squares represent each day Congress voted. Wouldn’t you love a job where you only work seven days in three months?
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Rep. Sam Liccardo @liccardo.house.gov · 15/09/2026
While we're seeing this firestorm of concern throughout the country around AI safety, Speaker Johnson fiddling. At least Nero had the decency to stay in town while Rome burned.
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Rep. Sam Liccardo @liccardo.house.gov · 15/09/2026
Democracy works best when everyone participates. On National Voter Registration Day, register to vote, check your status, and make a plan for November. Your voice matters, and your vote counts. registertovote.ca.gov
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Online Voter Registration | California Secretary of State :: California Secretary of State
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Rep. Sam Liccardo @liccardo.house.gov · 15/09/2026
I haven't seen the president articulate anything that remotely resembles a plan. 🧵⬇️
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Rep. Sam Liccardo @liccardo.house.gov · 14/09/2026
OK, here’s the bad news: we’d get the $5,000 in $Trump meme coin, which unlike everything else, should continue to deflate in price by November…. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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Trump reiterates $5,000 ‘dividend’ pledge if Republicans win midterms
Plan to give US adults $5,000 has been greeted with incredulity across the political spectrum as well as outrage
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Rep. Sam Liccardo @liccardo.house.gov · 12/09/2026
Shanah Tovah U'Metuka to everyone in the Bay Area celebrating Rosh Hashanah! May the New Year bring you and your loved ones peace, health, reflection, and renewal.
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Rep. Sam Liccardo @liccardo.house.gov · 11/09/2026
I’m urging Speaker Mike Johnson to bring the House back to Washington to advance meaningful, bipartisan AI safeguards. The latest news from AI experts and researchers must not become yet another “warning shot,” but rather a starting gun. Congress must act. www.axios.com/2026/09/11/m...
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Scoop: Mike Johnson urged to cancel House recess over AI warnings
A letter to Johnson says "urgent action" is needed to address risks posed by AI.
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Rep. Sam Liccardo @liccardo.house.gov · 11/09/2026
We will never forget those we lost on 9/11, the heroes who answered the call, or the unity that carried our country through the days that followed. www.kqed.org/news/1209903...
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San Francisco Fire Chief Reflects on 25 Years Since 9/11 | KQED
Dean Crispen was part of the relief efforts at Ground Zero. He said the attacks have changed the way he thinks about emergency preparedness.
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Rep. Sam Liccardo @liccardo.house.gov · 10/09/2026
Congress must not take this latest news of AI safety risks as yet another warning shot, but as the starting gun. Speaker Mike Johnson: keep the House in session until we get something done on AI safety – rather than sending everyone home for seven weeks. www.wsj.com/tech/ai/anth...
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Exclusive | Anthropic Researcher Quits Over ‘Out-of-Control’ AI Fears
Concerns are rising inside AI labs that competition is pushing tech companies to race toward self-improving models that risk spiraling out of human control.
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Rep. Sam Liccardo @liccardo.house.gov · 09/09/2026
Happy 176th birthday, California! From our breathtaking natural wonders to our innovative spirit, the Golden State continues to lead the nation and inspire the world.
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Rep. Sam Liccardo @liccardo.house.gov · 08/09/2026
On #988Day, remember that you don’t have to face a crisis alone. If you or someone you know needs support, call or text 988 to connect with a trained crisis counselor 24/7.
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Rep. Sam Liccardo @liccardo.house.gov · 07/09/2026
Before firing up the barbecue, let’s take a moment to thank the workers and unions who fought to give us our weekends –  Happy Labor Day!
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Rep. Sam Liccardo @liccardo.house.gov · 06/09/2026
Spending my Saturday on the Coastside talking with our neighbors about the issues that matter most to them – big thanks to Lenny & Christine Mendonca, Craig Connell, and the Half Moon Bay Brewing Company for being fabulous community hosts.
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Rep. Sam Liccardo @liccardo.house.gov · 04/09/2026
The war with Iran isn't "small potatoes."
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Rep. Sam Liccardo @liccardo.house.gov · 03/09/2026
The numbers speak for themselves–this was never about crime, or safety. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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Rep. Sam Liccardo @liccardo.house.gov · 02/09/2026
52 people have died in ICE custody since Donald Trump took office. Every one was someone's child. Every one was a child of God.
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Rep. Sam Liccardo @liccardo.house.gov · 01/09/2026
The president’s “six-week war” has lasted through several seasonal menus.
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Rep. Sam Liccardo @liccardo.house.gov · 31/08/2026
A lot has changed in the 20 years since the Rose Garden Library opened its doors, but nearly 3 million visitors later, its role hasn’t: convening community members of all ages, and providing a safe space for our kids to learn and gain inspiration.
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Rep. Sam Liccardo @liccardo.house.gov · 30/08/2026
I joined Larry and Carmen Stone at the Rotary Club to present Larry with a Congressional Record recognizing his remarkable 46 years of public service to Santa Clara County. And, of course, we all gave him a few well-earned boos.
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Rep. Sam Liccardo @liccardo.house.gov · 28/08/2026
Thank you, Supervisors Joelle Gallagher and Belia Ramos, for your leadership!   Napa joins San Mateo and Santa Clara counties in a regional effort to protect public safety and keep dangerous ICE detention centers out of Bay Area communities. www.pressdemocrat.com/2026/08/27/n...
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Napa County to explore restricting immigration detention facilities in unincorporated area
A temporary ban on new or expanded detention centers could allow the county to tweak zoning and other laws to impose restrictions on how and where such facilities would be allowed.
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Rep. Sam Liccardo @liccardo.house.gov · 28/08/2026
We’re now six months into a war President Trump promised would last six weeks. By the Pentagon’s own estimate, it has already cost taxpayers $37.5 billion—a sum that could house every American experiencing homelessness for roughly four years.🧵⬇️ (1/4)
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Rep. Sam Liccardo @liccardo.house.gov · 28/08/2026
I've been inspired by the President's approach to cartography
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Rep. Sam Liccardo @liccardo.house.gov · 26/08/2026
This settlement has done what Congress has failed to do: impose social media safeguards for children and teens. Now Congress must extend those protections across the industry by passing the Kids Online Safety Act. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/26/t...
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Meta to Pay Up to $17.1 Billion in Landmark Settlement Over Social Media Addiction Claims
The social media giant settled with 47 states, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories, and agreed to make major changes to its products over claims its platforms endangered children.
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Rep. Sam Liccardo @liccardo.house.gov · 25/08/2026
Whether through her support for medical research, her commitment to children’s literacy, or the joy she brought millions through her music, Dolly Parton left an indelible mark on America. We lost an uplifting and distinctively American voice today.
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Rep. Sam Liccardo @liccardo.house.gov · 24/08/2026
Our President Donald Trump is pimping priority access to Truth Social for profit. What could possibly go wrong?
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Rep. Sam Liccardo @liccardo.house.gov · 22/08/2026
Your retirement savings should stay yours. Former Oxnard Mayor John Zaragoza gets exactly why I introduced the bipartisan SAFER Act. Californians shouldn’t lose control of their retirement savings simply because an account goes untouched for a few years. Worth a read:
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Rep. Sam Liccardo @liccardo.house.gov · 20/08/2026
Politicians must not convert public office into a putrescent platform for pay-per-view profiteering. I introduced the NO PROFIT Act to put an end to the Grifter-in-Chief’s latest scheme. www.usatoday.com/story/money/...
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Truth Social is selling faster access to Trump posts. Is that legal?
President Donald Trump’s social media company is charging clients up to $100,000 a month for priority access to Trump’s posts. Is that legal?
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Rep. Sam Liccardo @liccardo.house.gov · 18/08/2026
Thanks to [tag] Supervisor Margaret Abe-Koga and Saratoga Mayor Chuck Page for bringing residents and local wildfire experts together to talk about how we can better prepare our communities. Preparing for the next fire is not a question of “if,” but “when”....
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Rep. Sam Liccardo @liccardo.house.gov · 17/08/2026
As students and educators across the Bay return to the classroom, young learners can get  the tools they need to succeed through our county libraries. Check out the #BackToSchool resources from San Mateo County Libraries and the Santa Clara County Library District below ✏️🎒⬇️
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Rep. Sam Liccardo @liccardo.house.gov · 13/08/2026
Great spending National Night Out with neighbors in the Cadillac Winchester and Willow Glen neighborhoods. Thanks to neighborhood leaders like Maren Sederquist and Maria Inez Ortega, first responders, and community organizations for bringing everyone together for an evening of connection and fun.
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Rep. Sam Liccardo @liccardo.house.gov · 13/08/2026
Our own Coastside Fire Engine 41 is heading north to help battle wildfires in Washington state. Wishing the crew a safe mission, and return!
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Rep. Sam Liccardo @liccardo.house.gov · 12/08/2026
The White House is the Peoples’ House. Article IV contains no exceptions for ballrooms.
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Rep. Sam Liccardo @liccardo.house.gov · 11/08/2026
Thanks to the leadership of President Noelia Corzo and Supervisor Ray Mueller, San Mateo County advanced an effort to stop ICE detention facilities from opening in our communities. Together, we’re using local land-use authority to protect health and safety across the Bay Area.
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