Kevin Mullin
DIt was an honor to join the UC Berkeley Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps at Golden Gate National Cemetery in San Bruno to commemorate 100 years of NROTC. This centennial is an opportunity to honor those who served before us, recognize those who serve today, and celebrate the next generation of leaders who will carry that legacy forward.
FINALLY. Ho Yin Mo is a public servant and constituent who should never have been detained, and I’m relieved he’s been released so he can return to helping our Bay Area community. ICE needs to be reined in, and we cannot let this presidential administration to keep ignoring our long-established, legal immigration processes.
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Thank you @SenAlexPadilla for also conducting an unannounced oversight visit of U.S Customs & Border Patrol's de facto immigration detention facility at SFO. When I visited, I was shocked to learn green card holders and others who are here legally have been kept in a windowless room for up to a week, without access to legal counsel or the ability to make a phone call to family. These conditions are causing unnecessary trauma to people who would have, in the past, been quickly paroled. We will continue to conduct oversight and call out the Trump administration’s inhumane immigration machine. https://t.co/ZhwwtAci17 @sfchronicle
The big ugly price of Trump's Big Ugly Bill continues - starting today, additional cuts to food assistance programs that American families rely on go into effect. https://t.co/Ho5NEC5QkG https://t.co/ndtPYyjtRf
Living here in the Bay Area, we all know how essential it is to keep our waters clean and safe. That's why it was great to see @svcleanwater up close during a recent site visit where we toured their regional wastewater treatment plant and learned about the crucial work they're doing to protect the environment and public health.
On my recent district exchange with @JayObernolte, we visited @PlayStation headquarters in San Mateo where we toured their recording studio and met with employees to learn more about the creative work right here in my district. https://t.co/EoP1A4wEkl
Back in the district, it was great to attend the @SAMCEDA roundtable where we heard from local business and nonprofits about the affordability challenges they're facing and how the federal government can support them and keep our local economies moving. https://t.co/olAHjhwjfj
Happy 50th Anniversary to @SamTrans!! You have kept San Mateo County connected and moving forward for 5 decades. Grateful to have been included in your celebration of this incredible milestone and thank you for serving our communities every day! 🚍 https://t.co/tY3ofHNQ9R
Calling all CA-15 middle & high school students📱The @CongressionalAC is upon us! We're accepting submissions now until October 26, 2026. You can use your STEM skills to work and compete by entering an app, a game, or a website. To learn about the rules & important deadlines visit https://t.co/mcklyRMKHX
To be clear - Garrett’s Law would NOT outright ban any airguns, lethal or otherwise. It also would NOT affect airsoft guns, paintball guns, or airguns that aren't powerful enough to kill. Garrett's Law would only apply EXISTING firearm safety policies and purchasing requirements to lethal airguns. This approach balances individuals' Second Amendment right with the need to protect public safety.
Thank you to the South San Francisco Chamber of Commerce for inviting me to speak at your recent Legacy Awards last week. It was a great honor to be apart of such a special night and to recognize our local business community. https://t.co/JCiRBZTNK3
I'm honored to be named a 2026 Defender for Children by @Campaign4Kids which works to put children at the center of our country's legislative priorities. As a father of two young boys, I know firsthand that when we invest in our children, we’re investing in the future of our country. I’ll keep fighting to make sure every child has the opportunity to grow up healthy, safe, and ready to succeed.
Trump’s campaign ads are now being paid for by your tax dollars. Not only is this blatantly against the law but it’s an egregious waste of public money that should be going toward serving the people. Instead, Republican policies are driving up costs, cutting healthcare and SNAP, and handing tax breaks to the wealthy.
Your tax dollars paying for a blatantly political ad. 💯illegal. There is no bottom.
@MediumBuying Your tax dollars paying for a blatantly political ad. There is no bottom.
Happy National Public Lands Day!🌎🌳🥾The @presidiosf is one of the Bay Area’s greatest gems and just one part of the more than 640 million acres of public lands Americans can enjoy. I hope everyone takes the opportunity to get outside and explore the incredible public lands in our communities and across the country.
If a weapon is powerful enough to kill, it should be subject to the same common-sense safety standards as any other gun. Read more about my bill at https://t.co/mVqPpjtOKE
When political groups hide who is funding their ads, it makes it harder for voters to know who’s behind the messages they’re seeing. We need more transparency in America's elections - that’s why I introduced the Sunlight on SuperPACs Act. Read more at https://t.co/OiYxMINMCs https://t.co/FfpAONpC17
Washington, D.C. – Modern airguns can be powerful enough to cause serious injury or death, yet face far fewer safeguards than traditional firearms simply because they use compressed air instead of gunpowder. To close this dangerous gap, Rep. Kevin Mullin (CA-15) introduced Garrett’s Law today after one of his constituents lost her son to suicide involving a high-powered airgun. Existing law requires licensed firearms manufacturers and dealers to conduct a background check on prospective buyers to identify individuals who are prohibited from owning a firearm, such as felons or those with certain severe mental health conditions. Yet, lethal airguns are regulated by the Consumer Product Safety Commission as consumer products, rather than as dangerous weapons regulated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. As a result, any individual can bypass a background check to purchase a type of airgun that is as deadly as a firearm, regardless of criminal history or ability to otherwise legally own a firearm. This loophole has caused irreparable and, in some cases, fatal harm. Garrett Edwards, a constituent of Rep. Mullin, struggled with mental health during the pandemic and was prohibited from possessing a firearm by law. Yet, sadly, when his condition worsened, Garrett legally purchased a lethal airgun online and used it to take his own life. To prevent similar tragedies, Garrett’s Law would close this dangerous gap in federal lawby designating high-powered, lethal airguns as firearms. “Garrett should still be here today,” said Rep. Mullin. “If a weapon is powerful enough to kill, it should be subject to the same common-sense safety standards as any other gun. It makes no sense that someone prohibited by law from purchasing a firearm can still walk into a store or go online and legally obtain an airgun capable of killing. This bill closes that gap and, hopefully, helps prevent another family from facing this kind of unimaginable loss.” “Garrett’s Law represents every person’s right to be protected from a needless death,” said Garrett’s mother, Ann Edwards. “Garrett was an elite athlete, scholar, and meant the world to me. Despite the countless efforts made by his community, his late onset psychosis was unforgiving, and in a moment of crisis, he was able to access a lethal airgun through Amazon. Garrett ran out of time to fully live his life. I hope this law gives another child the chance to keep fighting.” “Airguns can be lethal, and current federal law ignores that by allowing unfettered access to them,” said Emma Brown, Executive Director at GIFFORDS. “We’re glad to see Rep. Mullin introducing this legislation to create basic guardrails for these previously unregulated weapons, and we urge Congress to swiftly pass it.” “Lethal weapons should be treated like lethal weapons,” said Jaclyn Corin, Co-Founder of March For Our Lives Foundation. “March For Our Lives supports Garrett’s Law because our laws should reflect the real-world risks posed by high-powered airguns capable of taking a life. We’re grateful to Congressman Mullin for his leadership in addressing this gap in federal law and advancing a common-sense measure to help prevent gun violence and save lives.” Garrett’s Law, introduced by Rep. Mullin, would designate lethal airguns as firearms under the purview of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives. This would ensure that they receive the same common-sense gun safety protections as traditional firearms, such as background check and serialization requirements. Specifically, Garrett’s Law would: Designate lethal, high-powered airguns as firearms under the Gun Control Act; Exclude paintball and airsoft guns that are unlikely to cause serious injury; and Require the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to produce guidance on how manufacturers and sellers can comply with this change. This bill has been endorsed by GIFFORDS and March For Our Lives. The bill text can be found here. Watch Rep. Mullin’s speech on the House Floor about Garrett’s Law here. ###
These kinds of records that have such historical value need to be preserved in their current state. Read more about my work to protect the San Bruno National Archives at https://t.co/LcSdf2HQm1 https://t.co/ZUA3PM0wPp
San Mateo, CA — As the election nears and to help provide more transparency into who is paying for campaigns, Congressman Kevin Mullin (CA-15) and Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) introduced the Sunlight on SuperPACs Act of 2026. This new legislation would require federal election campaign ads paid for by SuperPACs to disclose the name and dollar amount contributed to that SuperPAC by its top three major donors of $5,000 or more. By providing voters with more information on the funders of election ads, they will be empowered to make more informed decisions about the content of those ads. “Voters deserve to know who is trying to influence their decisions at the ballot box,” said Congressman Kevin Mullin (CA-15), who authored the California DISCLOSE Act while previously serving in the state’s legislature. “When political groups hide who is funding their ads, it undermines trust in our elections and our democracy. I’m proud to cosponsor the Sunlight on SuperPACs Act to give voters a clearer picture of who is behind the political messages they see and how much they have invested in them. With greater transparency in campaign spending, voters will have more of the information they need to make informed decisions in the upcoming elections.” “Voters should know who is bankrolling campaign ads that come across their television screens, billboards, and smart phones,” said Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09). “Requiring disclosures to appear in the campaign ads themselves will give voters the information they deserve. Transparency is the first big step to returning control of our democracy back to the American people.” “The explosion of ‘pop-up’ SuperPACs hiding their true agendas behind fake names and paperwork games is a scam to deceive voters,” said Jon Golinger, Democracy Advocate, Public Citizen. “The Sunlight on SuperPACs Act pulls the mask off these clowns by requiring the top three funders of every SuperPAC to be printed right on their ads. This is a proven method to arm voters with information they can use to decide whether to buy whatever sketchy SuperPACs are trying to sell.” SuperPACs are political organizations that originated in 2010 and can spend an unlimited amount of money to support or oppose political candidates. SuperPACs also have no limit on how much money they accept from donors. While they cannot give money directly to candidates or their campaigns, these organizations can have tremendous amounts of influence on elections through spending money on advertising and organizing. The Sunlight on SuperPACs legislation will allow voters to see information about the source of campaign ad funding in real-time, following the example of successful state and local disclosure initiatives enacted by voters in California and Alaska for example. A full copy of the Sunlight on SuperPACs Act of 2026 can be found by clicking here, and a one-page background document can be found by clicking here. Other original co-sponsors of the Sunlight on SuperPACs Act include Congressman Sanford Bishop (GA-02), Congressman Ed Case (HI-01), Congresswoman Jill Tokuda (HI-02), Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (DC-00), and Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva (AZ-07). ###
Ho Yin Mo is a steadfast public servant who has been helping Bay Area residents access essential health care, child care and food assistance programs. His unnecessary detention is keeping him away from the communities he serves and those who care about him. Ho Yin Mo is my constituent and I am working closely with Assemblymember Stefani to help bring him home to the Bay Area where he is deeply missed. DHS is arresting and detaining people who are following our immigration process simply to fulfill Trump’s senseless quotas, and is consequentially hurting many law-abiding immigrants who are living and working here legally. These types of unnecessary detainments are costing families and communities dearly, and it is un-American. I will continue to exercise oversight over DHS and ensure our communities are safe.
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Wishing everyone in CA-15 and across the country a meaninful Yom Kippur. May this sacred day of reflection and renewal bring peace and meaning to you and your loved ones. https://t.co/BhvSyJUaW0