Stark's Floor Speech on Need to Extend Unemployment Benefits

Congressman Stark has cosponsored legislation to extend unemployment insurance through 2012. If Congress fails to do so, more than 305,000 Californians will lose these critical benefits -- that help people make ends meet while they search for work -- in January alone.

Stark Introduces the Save Our Climate Act

This legislation would levy a carbon tax on fossil fuels in order to reduce our dependence on foreign oil, spur development of alternative energy, protect consumers from rising energy costs, mitigate climate change, and reduce our deficit. The majority of the revenue raised would be paid in a dividend to individuals in order to offset increased fuel and energy prices.

Stark on the Housing Crisis

Congressman Stark speaking at a October 12 news conference with other members of the California Delegation calling on President Obama to take common sense steps to address the foreclosure crisis. Click on the title or photo to read the text of the letter the delegation sent to President Obama regarding the housing crisis.

Become an Intern in Rep. Stark's Congressional Office

Congressman Stark with his 2011 DC summer interns. From left to right: Anjali Menon attends Princeton and is from Fremont, CA; Sarah Pauly (legal fellow) just graduated from the UC-Berkeley School of Law and is from Arroyo Grande, CA; Charity Jackson attends Wellesley College and is from Plano, TX; Ambar Mehta attends MIT and is from Coral Springs, FL; Dustin Granger attends Bucknell University and is from Castro Valley, CA.

Stark Welcomes 2011 Art Contest Winner to D.C.

Congressman Stark met at the U.S. Capitol with Jared Gochuico, winner of the 30th Annual Congressional Arts Competition. Gochuico's piece, entitled "Examination," is currently displayed in the Capitol along with the winning artwork from Congressional Districts across the country.