Press Releases

Assemblymember Carl DeMaio Issues Statement on Shooting of Charlie Kirk

Assemblymember Carl DeMaio issued the following statement regarding the death of conservative leader Charlie Kirk:“I am shaken and deeply saddened by the news of the shooting of Charlie Kirk. My […]

DeMaio Files FPPC Complaint Over Violations of Lobbying Laws in Gavin Newsom’s Redistricting Scheme

What:  Assemblyman Carl DeMaio has filed a formal complaint with the California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) alleging illegal “shadow lobbying” by Democrat consultants and organizations behind Prop 50’s redistricting […]

DeMaio Seeks Legal Ruling on “Unconstitutional and Illegal” Redistricting Scheme by Governor and State Legislature

Demaio Alleges Illegal Conduct by Governor and State Legislators and Cites 3 Violations of State Constitution that Prevent Next Week’s Vote on Partisan Redistricting Map CA State Assemblymember Carl DeMaio […]

DeMaio Releases $250 Million Cost Estimate for Special Election on Newsom’s Corrupt Redistricting Scheme

“In the middle of a $20 Billion State Budget Crisis, Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to waste $250 million of taxpayer money on his scheme to end the non-partisan independent citizens […]

DeMaio Slams Newsom’s Partisan Redistricting Scheme to Rig Elections – Vows to Block It

CA State Assemblyman Carl DeMaio Warns Newsom Wants to Protect Corrupt Politicians by Letting Politicians Pick Their Voters Moments after Gov. Gavin Newsom held a press conference to unveil more […]

Gavin Newsom Prevented from Accepting Gun Gift by Gavin Newsom

Assemblymember Carl DeMaio requests the intervention of Federal and State Law Enforcement to help the Governor Comply with his own Draconian Gun Laws California State Assemblyman Carl DeMaio is offering […]

DeMaio Cites Newly Released State Audit to Call for Immediate Overhaul of Failed Sexual Violent Predator Program

DeMaio Demands End to Placement of SVPs in Residential Communities and Immediate Termination of Controversial Liberty Healthcare Vendor California State Assemblyman Carl DeMaio is blasting the recently released state audit […]

DeMaio Calls on Gov. Gavin Newsom to Convene Immediate Emergency Session of State Legislature on CA Oil and Gas Crisis

DeMaio Says Industry Warning of California Gas Supply Crisis that Will Push Prices to $10-Per Gallon Even as the nation enjoys surprisingly low gas prices this summer, CA State Asm. […]

DeMaio Exposes CA Democrat Budget Plan Provision that Cuts $11.2 Billion in Critical Healthcare Coverage to Needy Citizens While Providing $12.1 Billion in Free Healthcare for Illegal Immigrants

“By passing this shameful budget, CA Democrat politicians are once again prioritizing the needs of illegal immigrants over the needs of the struggling citizens of California.” -Asm. Carl DeMaio Today […]

DeMaio Exposes Newsom Wasting $5M on No-Bid Contract to far-Left Group to Run “Phony” Hate Crime Hotline that Referred ZERO Criminal Cases in Two Years

“Our DOGE CA efforts to audit the state budget are detecting a disturbing pattern of Gavin Newsom laundering state taxpayer funds to far-Left groups through no-bid contracts and dubious grants […]

DeMaio Exposes Gavin Newsom’s 5 Biggest Failures on State Budget

DeMaio Slams Newsom as “Dishonest and Irresponsible” and Says CA Democrats to Blame for State’s Fiscal Crisis California State Assemblymember Carl DeMaio is blasting Governor Gavin Newsom for proposing another […]

Asm. Carl DeMaio Statement on CA Democrats’ Dropping Opposition to AB 379 Child Trafficking Bill

 “This is a huge win in the fight to combat child sex trafficking, but the fight is far from over.” Just days after CA Assembly Democrats voted to gut a […]

DeMaio Slams CA Bill to Ban Prosecution of Criminals Who Commit Welfare Fraud

“Democrat politicians are advancing legislation to LEGALIZE welfare fraud in California. SB 560 by Senator Smallwood-Cuevas illustrates exactly what’s wrong with California: Democrats yet again jeopardize the solvency of programs […]

DeMaio Introduces CA Taxpayer Protection Act (ACA 14) to Strengthen Prop 13 and Restore the Rights of Voters to Block Tax Hikes

CA Voters Deserve to Be “Made Whole” After Liberal Justices on CA Supreme Court Have Repeatedly Weakened Prop 13 Taxpayer Protections and Corruptly Stripped Voters of Citizens’ Initiative Rights After […]

DeMaio Introduces “Cut the Politicians’ Perks Act” to Hold Politicians Accountable for their Purpose of Public Service

“Politicians like Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara need to focus on doing their job rather than accepting lavish gifts like free trips to Bermuda. I’ve introduced AB 26 to cut politicians’ […]

DeMaio and Desmond to Unveil “Safe and Secure Battery Storage Act” Amid Surge of Toxic Battery Fires in California

With Wave of Toxic Battery Fires and Forced Evacuations Hitting California, DeMaio and Desmond Unveil the “Safe and Secure Battery Storage Act” (AB 434) DeMaio’s legislation places a temporary pause on battery storage site construction until stronger […]

DeMaio Unveils Legislation to Enhance Transparency and Accountability in California Government with the “Open Government Accountability Act” (AB 541)

AB 541 Establishes a CPRA Ombudsman to Enforce Public Access to Government Records, Prohibits NDAs for Public Officials, and Ensures Accurate Ballot Titles “California politicians are making critical decisions behind […]

After SANDAG Eliminates Promised Road Expansion Projects, DeMaio Unveils Legislation to Change Voting on SANDAG Board to Give County Unincorporated Communities A Vote (AB 24)

“For far too long, SANDAG has been controlled by just two large cities who are hoarding the countywide funds for their failed inner-city transit projects while the rest of the […]

DeMaio Introduces “Freedom to Work Act” to Protect Small Businesses, Protect Independent Contractors, and Combat Union Corruption

AB 522 Defends Independent Contractors by Repealing AB-5, Protects Small Businesses from Frivolous Lawsuits, and Imposes Transparency and Accountability on Labor Unions Assemblyman Carl DeMaio is taking action to protect […]

DeMaio Introduces “California Energy Consumer Freedom Act” to Prohibit Gas Appliance Bans and EV Mandates

AB 1238 Protects Consumer Freedom and Combats Costly and Unworkable Regulations That Would Ban Gas Appliances or Gas Powered Vehicles Assemblyman Carl DeMaio today unveiled his “California Energy Consumer Freedom […]

DeMaio Introduces Legislation to Prevent Foreign Government Abuse of Sensitive Personal Data of Californians

“California consumers have a right to know if China – or any other foreign government – has been collecting their sensitive personal information and misusing it.” State Assemblyman Carl DeMaio […]

DeMaio Introduces “End Reckless Release of Criminals Act” to Keep California Communities Safe

AB 22 Repeals Controversial “Early Release” Program Deceptively Imposed by Prop 57 While Blocking Release of Sexually Violent Predators in Residential Communities Assemblyman Carl DeMaio is introducing legislation (AB 22 […]

DeMaio to Introduce CA Insurance Reform and Rate Stabilization Initiative (AB 567)

DeMaio offers “Cap and Cut” Plan to shield homeowners from massive rate spikes by capping insurance rate increases for 4 years while driving down cost of insurance and reducing wildfire […]

DeMaio Exposes $9.5 Billion Taxpayer Cost for Free Healthcare for Illegal Immigrants – a 46.2% Cost Spike in One Year

Under questioning from DeMaio, Governor Gavin Newsom’s office had to admit that they miscalculated the real cost to taxpayers of providing free taxpayer-funded healthcare to illegal immigrants in California. During […]

Carl DeMaio Moves to Prohibit Use of Taxpayer Funds for Legal Defense of CA Politicians When Charged with Thwarting Trump Immigration Enforcement Efforts

“If California politicians face civil lawsuits or criminal prosecution for willfully impeding the work of federal law enforcement, state taxpayers should not be forced to pay for the lawyers to […]

DeMaio Introduces CA Voter ID Law

Measure Would Restore Public Trust and Confidence in Elections – and Fulfils Condition Imposed by President Trump “There is a cancer growing in our democracy where too many California voters […]

“Imposing Strict Conditions on Federal Funding Is Our Only Hope to Hold Negligent CA Politicians Accountable”

DeMaio Asks Congressional Leaders to Impose Conditions on Federal Disaster Aid Tied to Force Improvements in Fire Preparedness and Disaster Management CA State Representative Carl DeMaio (R-San Diego) has sent […]

Assemblymembers Demand Ethics Investigation into Allegations Involving State Senator Susan Rubio

DeMaio says releasing letter publicly was necessary to force the Senate Ethics Committee to take immediate action California State Assemblymember Carl DeMaio has sent a letter to the Senate Ethics […]

Carl DeMaio Calls for Immediate Situation Assessment on San Diego County Reservoirs and Hydrants for Fire Emergencies

“After discovering that the Pacific Palisades Reservoir was bone dry and the fire hydrant systems had ran out of water at the beginning of the LA fires, I am calling […]

DeMaio Asks Trump to Order Federal Investigation of Gross Negligence by CA Politicians in LA Fires

“Without a full federal investigation into the LA fires, California politicians will cover-up their failings and the public will continue to suffer from their incompetence and negligence.” – CA State […]

“Too Little, Too Late” CA State Rep. Carl DeMaio Says Gavin Newsom’s Executive Order Is “Just Pretending” To Cut Red Tape for Fire Victims

“Not a single word in Gavin Newsom’s Executive Order will make it easier for fire victims to rebuild – and that is why a Special Session of the Legislature must […]

“LA Fire Victims May Not Be Able to Rebuild”

“Too Little, Too Late” CA State Rep. Carl DeMaio Says Gavin Newsom’s Executive Order Is “Just Pretending” To Cut Red Tape for Fire Victims “Too Little, Too Late” CA State […]

Carl DeMaio Urges “Immediate Rejection” of Gavin Newsom’s Negligent State Budget

“No amount of Enron-style accounting gimmicks will change the alarming reality that Gavin Newsom has created a fiscal crisis – and he is forcing Californians to pay the price in […]

DeMaio Slams Newsom for “Hypocrisy” on Emergency Declaration on Bird Flu

DeMaio Says Governor Grossly Negligent for Refusing the Declare an Emergency Regarding Tijuana Sewage Crisis Despite Environmental and Public Health Impacts Moments after Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a “state of […]

Carl DeMaio Introduces 10 Bills on His First Day in Office, Proposing a “Contract to Reform California”

“Californians are fleeing our state in record numbers and we must take immediate action to give them relief before it’s too late. That’s why I’m calling on state leaders to act on […]

At Anti-Trump Special Session, DeMaio to Call for Penalties Against Governor Newsom for “Abuse of Power” and Repeated Violation of Citizens’ Constitutional Rights

“Given how many times he has abused his power and been found by federal courts to have infringed on our constitutional rights, it is clear that Californians need protection from […]