“You do, Senator, and my staff is already working with the governor's office to make sure that happens as expeditiously as possible.”
“Vote confidently in a safe and secure election.”
“The Trump Administration is using hunger as a weapon, and I won’t stand for it.”
“I was very clear with the president about my own displeasure with the executive order.”

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On the recordMay 27, 2026
Let’s stand up for congressional oversight as a unified Senate. Let’s pass this bill, and prevent corrupt payouts for before they happen.
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Alex Padilla
Democratic · California
Source
padilla.senate.gov

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Calling for support of the No Rewards for January 6 Rioters Act.

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