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San Jose council adopts 2026 legislative program, adds support for HR 630 (Neighbors Not Enemies)
Summary
City staff asked the council to accept the IGR report and adopt the 2026 legislative program; the council unanimously accepted the report, affirmed priorities including HAP funding and data center engagement, and voted to support HR 630 (Neighbors Not Enemies Act).
The San Jose City Council on Jan. 13 accepted the city’s intergovernmental relations (IGR) report and adopted the 2026 legislative program, endorsing a set of state and federal priorities that include homelessness assistance, housing, child care, workforce development and engagement on data-center policy. The council also voted unanimously to add a support position for HR 630, the federal Neighbors Not Enemies Act, which would repeal the Alien Enemies Act of 1798.
City staff led by Emily Lam and Han Kang summarized 2025 advocacy wins and 2026 priorities. Staff noted approximately $7,500,000 in earmark advocacy across six community projects, and…
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