California congressman
Coverage of California congressman in the Nexus archive.
- Republicans won the redistricting competition. Don’t tell that to this California congressman
Republicans have won the redistricting competition. This national competition implies that California's conservative voters are encountering a situation similar to Democratic voters who live in Republican strongholds.
- With deaths skyrocketing, Congressman calls for ban on retail nitrous oxide sales
A 2025 study found a 500% increase in nitrous oxide-related deaths between 2010-2023, prompting a California congressman to propose a federal ban on retail sales. The article highlights the case of Robert Howland, an Air Force veteran who died from nitrous oxide misuse after returning from combat, with his mother describing the drug as 'pure poison.'
- With deaths skyrocketing, Congressman calls for ban on retail nitrous oxide sales
A California Congressman proposes a federal ban on retail nitrous oxide sales due to a 500% spike in nitrous-related deaths since 2010. The article highlights the case of a military veteran who died from nitrous oxide addiction, underscoring the drug's accessibility through vape shops, convenience stores, and online retailers.