Organization and Federal Endorsements

Congressional Hispanic Caucus’ BOLD PAC

“Gil Cisneros is an exemplary individual that represents the best of Build Our Leadership Diversity (BOLD) PAC’s values. Gil is all about service: from his decade serving in our Navy, to his educational foundation supporting San Gabriel Valley students, to fighting for working families in Washington, Gil is exactly the kind of servant leader that we need back in Congress. He has delivered on economic investment, pushed to stop gun violence, and protected our environment – and I look forward to getting Gil back on the Hill!” – Congresswoman Linda Sánchez, BOLD PAC Chair

“Gil Cisneros has been an incredible ally to the AANHPI community. When he previously served in Congress, he prioritized his AANHPI constituents through in-language outreach, hiring AANHPI staff from the community, and fighting for their priorities in Washington, like gun safety reform, resources for Asian American-owned small businesses, and protecting reproductive rights. We can trust Gil as an advocate for all Asian Americans in the San Gabriel Valley, and ASPIRE is excited to endorse his campaign.”

International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 36

“The working men and women of the International Union of Painters & Allied Trades (IUPAT) District Council 36 are pleased to give Gil Cisneros our enthusiastic support and endorsement. Gil understands the critical work that our members do to keep our economy moving, and he has supported our workers in both Congress and in the Biden Administration. Gil is a seasoned veteran who knows how to move the needle in DC. Let’s get Gil on the Hill!” – Robert Smith

Operating Engineers Local 12

“In Congress and at the Defense Department, Gil Cisneros has been a bold, forward-thinking, unapologetic champion for California’s working people. He has worked with us to support better wages and benefits, tougher workplace protections, and expand our middle class. Operating Engineers Local 12 is proud to support Gil Cisneros to represent the San Gabriel Valley in Congress because we know he will fight for a stronger middle class. Let’s get Gil on the Hill!” – Matt Gaines, Operating Engineers Local 12

“Gil Cisneros is an outstanding public servant and leader. In Congress, we worked together to pass critical legislation to protect a woman’s right to choose, protect our environment, and end gun violence. As Under Secretary of Defense, Gil put our service members and their families first.  He led the effort in the Biden administration to stop sexual assault in the military, protect reproductive healthcare, and uplift LGBTQ+ service members. Gil is a shining example of an elected official that fights for people, not corporate special interests. I am proud to endorse him and I look forward to serving with him again. Let’s get Gil on the Hill!”

“Throughout the 14 years I have known Gil Cisneros, it has been clear that his life has been about service to others–proudly serving our nation in uniform, charitably giving toward Latino youth and education, serving in Congress, and serving under President Biden as the Under Secretary of Defense. I know he will continue the work we have done for the San Gabriel Valley and put first the critical needs of all residents, from improving public health and the mental well-being of our constituents and ensuring our military families and veterans receive the benefits they have earned, to improving the daily commute of workers and students, and protecting our environment, including the San Gabriel Mountains and our rivers, streams, and water supply. I am honored to endorse Gil to continue his service as our next representative for the 31st Congressional District.”

I am proud to support Gil Cisneros to be the next member of Congress to represent the San Gabriel Valley. As the son of a working class family and as a Navy veteran, Gil truly embodies what public service should be about. I have worked with Gil in Congress before and know he is the right person to help the Democratic Party take back the House, fight for common sense gun control, women’s rights and support Asian Americans as well as all the beautifully diverse communities of this district. Let’s get #GilontheHill!

As the Chair of the House Democratic Caucus, I am proud to endorse Gil Cisneros for Congress. We need Gil in Washington because he will stand for working families and always put People Over Politics, just like he did during his time in the Navy and his fight against sexual assault in the military. I know Gil will be a strong partner in our work to lower costs, strengthen education, and pass comprehensive gun safety legislation.

Congressmember Josh Harder

Gil and I were elected together and advanced legislation to strengthen America’s middle class and lower costs for Californians. I support Gil in his bid for California’s 31st Congressional district because I know he’ll bring that same spirit of cooperation and determination that made him so effective in representing Los Angeles County.

Congressmember John Garamendi

As Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, Gil served admirably, lowering costs for our troops, expanding health care access and increasing educational opportunities. I had the honor of serving with Gil In Congress and working with him during his time in the pentagon. He is the best. In Congress he championed common sense gun safety legislation and environmental protections. It would be an honor to serve with him again as he continues his mission to improve the lives of his neighbors in the 31st Congressional district and all Americans.

Gil Cisneros understands what it means to govern. Rather than yell and scream, Gil rolls up his sleeves and is willing to work with anybody to get things done in Congress. At the same time, Gil knows hot to fight for working families and our nation’s values as proven during his time in Congress, the U.S. Navy, and for the executive branch. I endorse Gil Cisneros for Congress and look forward to working with Gil to get stuff done for the people of California’s 31st Congressional District.

Congressmember Salud Carbajal

Gil Cisneros has fought to protect our environment and the health of all Californians. From protecting our air quality, to preventing the expansion of oil drilling in our neighborhoods and communities, Gil has been a champion of the environment and I wholeheartedly endorse him for Congress.

Congressmember Raul Ruiz

As an emergency room physician, I know how important it is to ensure that Americans have affordable, quality healthcare. Gil Cisneros has been a steadfast leader in this fight, both in Congress and at the Department of Defense. Gil has lowered costs for middle class families and taken measures to protect the environment, and I proudly support him to be the next member of Congress from the San Gabriel Valley.

Gil Cisneros’ life has been one of service. From the Navy where he served his country in uniform, to Congress where he stood up against Donald Trump, to the Department of Defense where he lowered costs for our military families, to his foundation where he provided students and Veterans a ladder of opportunity to achieve the American Dream. We need Gil’s values on the Hill.

Congressmember Linda Sánchez

Gil has always been a neighbor and a friend, representing Los Angeles County with me. He shares my deeply held values: Improving America’s education system, lowering costs for families, and protecting our environment to improve the quality of our air and water. I’m thrilled to support Gil in his bid for California’s 31st Congressional district.

I’m proud to endorse my friend Gil Cisneros for Congress to represent the San Gabriel Valley. As someone who attended Covina High School myself (go Colts!), I know the area and the people well. Gil has both the experience and the values that will serve the SGV. From fighting for the working class to ensuring that reproductive rights are protected, Gil has always stood on the right side of the issues. He will make a great colleague in Congress.

Congressmember Nanette Barragán

Gil has used his good fortune to improve the fortune of thousands of Latino students in Los Angeles County. In Congress he fought to lower tuition costs for students and our veterans and has led the Administrations efforts to expand educational opportunities at the Department of Defense.

Congressmember Vicente Gonzalez

In Congress, Gil Cisneros was a steadfast voice to protect consumers, uplift the Latino community, and fight for justice in Los Angeles County. He has served his country with distinction in uniform, and as the Undersecretary of of Defense. I’m proud to endorse him.

Congressmember Veronica Escobar

In Congress and at the Department of Defense, Gil Cisneros was a fighter for the issues we hold dear: stopping gun violence, supporting public education, and protecting our environment. I support Gil because I know he’ll be a fighter for his constituents. Let’s get Gil on the Hill!

I am proud to endorse Gil once again because he embodies servant leadership. I know he will continue to champion immigration reform, gun safety, and educational opportunities for all in Congress.

As Undersecretary of Defense for President Biden, Gil Cisneros helped lower costs for military members and ensure that military families have access to essential reproductive health care services. In Congress, Gil fought for campaign finance reform and championed gun safety legislation. From the Navy to the Gil and Jacki Cisneros Foundation which has provided educational ladders for veterans and Latino youth, Gil’s life has been one of service. I look forward to partnering with this Gil in Congress to move California and our country forward.

“When Gabby and I launched GIFFORDS, Gil and Jacki were one of our first partners. Gil lost his grandfather to gun violence and has been a champion for common sense gun safety legislation. We need Gil in Congress to help keep our communities safe.”