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Alex Padilla

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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.

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May 18, 2022

Every voter in America deserves the same protections, the same options for participating in our democracy.

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May 18, 2022

I invite people to search their state's websites and see the public information on what the criteria is for the quality of paper.

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May 18, 2022

I rise to speak in support of the Advanced Aviation Infrastructure Modernization Act, which I introduced today. Next-generation propulsion aircraft, including electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, are poised to revolutionize how…

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May 17, 2022

I think it is critical that all of our Federal agencies are well-equipped to protect threatened and endangered species.

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May 16, 2022

I rise to speak in support of the Equal COLA Act, which I introduced today. The Federal Government's workforce is central to protecting our national security and delivering critical services to hundreds of millions of Americans. As such…

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May 11, 2022

Medicare for All, I believe, can also help level the playing field for those suffering from mental illness, not just physical illness.

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May 11, 2022

I am proud to support Medicare for All and look forward to working with you to move this forward.

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May 11, 2022

The current health care system does not treat everyone equally.

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May 10, 2022

if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it stand in recess under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 8:47 p.m., recessed until Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at 10 a.m…

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May 10, 2022

I ask unanimous consent that notwithstanding rule XXII, at a time to be determined by the majority leader in consultation with the Republican leader, the Senate proceed to executive session to consider the following nominations en bloc…

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May 10, 2022

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it recess until 10 a.m., Wednesday, May 11; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date and the Senate proceed to executive…

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May 10, 2022

for the information of Senators, there will be two rollcall votes at 11 a.m., up to three rollcall votes at 2:30 p.m., with additional rollcall votes in the evening. ____________________

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