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.
This funding for a new facility at the Yountville Veterans Home is a critical investment for our veterans who have exemplified bravery in their service to our nation.
I rise to introduce the Visible Identification Standards for Immigration-Based Law Enforcement (VISIBLE) Act of 2025, which I am proud to lead alongside Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey.
I rise to introduce the bipartisan Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act.
What’s on the line isn’t just a question about citizenship — it is about upholding the Constitution, respecting the rule of law and keeping the promise that the 14th Amendment has held for more than 150 years.
The moment I was born on U.S. soil I was born a citizen, and I’ll be damned if Donald Trump tries to take that away from me.
Instead of focusing on lowering the cost of energy, groceries, and health care, Donald Trump is desperately attempting to take over and rig our elections and avoid accountability in November. This executive order is a blatant…
In the middle of an unauthorized war abroad and an escalating authoritarian crackdown by ICE here at home, Trump is attempting another illegal power grab.
Trump’s actions were a clear and present threat to our democracy. I will use every tool I can to stop him.
I’d be a firm no until lawmakers agree that federal immigration officers need to be held accountable.
His message to the 1.2 million Americans living with HIV is clear: their lives are not a priority, political retribution is





