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Alex Padilla is an American politician serving as the junior United States senator from California since January 2021. He is a member of the Democratic Party and was appointed to fill the vacancy left by Kamala Harris when she became Vice President. Padilla is the first Latino senator from California and has focused on issues such as immigration reform, climate change, and healthcare access during his tenure. He previously served as the Secretary of State of California from 2015 to 2021, where he worked on expanding voting access and modernizing the state's election system.
I rise to proudly recognize the outstanding public service of Ackley Padilla, my brother, who is retiring after nearly two decades of helping to lead the city of Los Angeles. Ackley is a proud son of Pacoima, CA--and I know that Pacoima…
I rise to speak in support of the Helping People Experiencing Substance Use Disorder and Homelessness Act, which I introduced today. Housing is a fundamental social determinant of health, and unhoused individuals are often the victims of…
That is why, among other initiatives, I have pushed for a pilot program to address the documentation barriers facing people.
I want to acknowledge that President Biden's Executive Order from this last spring noted that too often a disaster survivor, a small business owner, a veteran, an immigrant can wait months for the Federal Government to process the benefits…
We clearly are committed to reducing this time tax that is imposed on citizens, and we should be striving to make it easier for citizens to interact with government, particularly for the most vulnerable.
I would also like to take this moment to celebrate the confirmation last month of Judge Robert Huie, now serving in the Southern District of California. Judge Huie is a resident of San Diego, where he has lived and worked for nearly 20…
today, I am proud to celebrate two district judges joining the Federal bench for the State of California. We are scheduled to vote shortly on the confirmation of Judge Ana de Alba, who is nominated to become a judge for the Eastern…
I ask unanimous consent that the order with respect to Judge de Alba's nomination be executed at 5:30 p.m. today; further, that if the nomination is confirmed, the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table and the…
I rise to introduce the bipartisan Recreation and Public Purposes Tribal Parity Act to correct a long- standing and unjust oversight that prevents Tribal governments from having the same opportunities as State and local governments do to…
I rise to speak in support of the Transportation Assistance for Olympic Cities Act and the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games Commemorative Coin Act, which I introduced today. While the eyes of the world will be on the Olympic and…
I rise to introduce the Cesar E. Chavez and the Farmworker Movement National Historical Park Act. This legislation would establish the Cesar E. Chavez and the Farmworker Movement National Historical Park in California and Arizona to…
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