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Gil Cisneros is a strong advocate for environmental protection and former member of the U.S. House who has championed clean water, renewable energy, and ecosystem preservation.
After graduating high school, Cisneros enlisted in the U.S. Navy and earned an ROTC scholarship to study political science at George Washington University. He spent 11 years serving as a supply officer in the Navy before working as a shipping and manufacturing manager for Frito-Lay, and in 2010, he became a philanthropist after winning the lottery. He and his wife have used their philanthropy to advance opportunities for Latino students, establishing multiple scholarship endowments and founding the Gilbert and Jacki Cisneros Foundation to provide mentorship and access to higher education. In 2018, Cisneros was elected to represent California’s 39th District in Congress. As a representative, he quickly led on pro-democracy and pro-environment causes, including co-sponsoring the For the People Act and joining the Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition.
As a representative, Cisneros will continue to champion clean air, clean water, and environmental conservation. During his previous term in Congress, he earned a 98% lifetime score on LCV’s National Environmental Scorecard.
Cisneros rejoins the U.S. House to fill the seat of retiring Representative Grace Napolitano, who earned an 91% lifetime score on LCV’s National Environmental Scorecard.
“Communities of color and low-income families have long suffered disproportionate and cumulative harm from air pollution, water pollution, and toxic sites. I’m fighting to crack down on gas price-gouging at the gas pump and to combat climate change and end our reliance on polluting fossil fuels by investing in renewable energy sources like wind and solar.” – Gil Cisneros for Congress