This bill is a slap in the face to struggling Americans everywhere. It includes no relief for working families facing higher costs, just more money for unchecked enforcement and political favors for Trump.
Alex Padilla: “This bill is a slap in the face to struggling Americans everywhere. It includes no relief for working families facing…”
On the recordJune 6, 2026
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