Let me begin, Mr. Chair, by just reminding you how proud I am of the work this Committee has done to address water affordability for underserved communities.
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.
We work in very bipartisan fashion, which I know you try to do at every opportunity.
We work in very bipartisan fashion, which I know you try to do at every opportunity.
In 2021, Congress created the temporary Low Income Household Water Assistance Program in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
I think most people appreciate that the diversity of our country is a strength for us.
I think most people appreciate that the diversity of our country is a strength for us.
I know Senator Cardin talked to you, Ms. Powell, earlier about your experience in taking advantage of the resources available and what it meant for customers that were able to receive aid.
The cost of water is rising. Household water and wastewater bills have increased 160 percent since 1998.
I think most people appreciate that the diversity of our country is a strength for us.
It just speaks volumes of her willingness to serve and their support of her in service to not just the judiciary, but to our country.





