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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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Sep 14, 2023

I rise to speak in support of the Hispanic Educational Resources and Empowerment Act of 2023, which I reintroduced today. - Hispanic-Serving Institutions, HSIs, provide incredible opportunities for millions of low-income and…

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Sep 14, 2023

I rise to introduce the Wounded Warrior Access Act, along with Senator Braun. This legislation would streamline the process for veterans to submit a claim for benefits by giving them electronic access to their benefit claim file. This…

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Sep 13, 2023

It would be smart to listen to the economists, and business leaders, who are sounding the alarm on our labor shortage.

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Sep 13, 2023

We could make sure that international, and undocumented students can access and complete higher education in the United States.

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Sep 13, 2023

I would argue they were essential before the pandemic, and will continue to be essential long after the pandemic is officially over.

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Sep 13, 2023

By refusing to act on immigration reform, solutions we know we need.

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Sep 13, 2023

The role that immigration plays in driving economic growth, and ensuring that our nation stays competitive on the global stage.

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Sep 13, 2023

That's a significant failure of our immigration system to not consider the fate of the children of temporary visa holders.

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Sep 13, 2023

I take that as maybe a recommendation you have to create a startup visa.

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Sep 13, 2023

We need Congressional action that creates a clear, attainable pathway for people like me to obtain permanent residence.

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Sep 13, 2023

Dozens and dozens of empirical studies have found that immigration benefits our economy.

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Sep 13, 2023

We know that immigrant healthcare workers can help fill this gap.

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