Senator Alex Padilla

Today marks six months since the catastrophic Eaton and Palisades fires devastated Los Angeles. And while recovery is still a long road ahead, we remain committed to rebuilding these communities stronger than before.

The scenes coming out of Kerr County in Texas are gut wrenching. My thoughts are with the families of the victims during this unimaginable tragedy — and I pray that those still missing are found unharmed.

House Republicans just passed Trump’s Big Ugly Bill.    A bill that takes away health care for over 17 million Americans, closes hospitals, raises utility bills, explodes the deficit, and gives a trillion dollar handout to the wealthiest people in the country.    This bill is the ultimate betrayal.

The American people won’t forget how Republicans voted to eliminate their health care and jack up their energy bills — all to give tax breaks to the wealthiest people in the country.    Trump’s Big Ugly Bill is the ultimate betrayal. But the fight’s not over yet.

Senate Republicans just voted to let President Trump and his billionaire buddies steal from working families in order to cut their own taxes by trillions of dollars.

How far are Republicans willing to go to secure tax breaks for their billionaire buddies? Cutting more than $1 TRILLION from Medicaid and kicking 17 million people off of their health care.

Trump and Republicans are putting health care, nutrition assistance, hospitals, and even public lands on the chopping block all to give tax breaks to their billionaire donors. They are robbing working families blind while they help the rich get richer. Democrats are fighting back.

After being told no, Republicans are *still* trying to use their Big Ugly Bill to sell off and destroy our public lands. I'm going to fight like hell to stop it.

Trump and Republicans are selling out our country’s poorest children to give tax breaks to billionaires with their Big Ugly Bill.   Shameful. www.npr.org/2025/06/20/n...

Doctors — not the Supreme Court — should be making medical decisions. Once again, the Court has overruled medical experts, this time telling parents and physicians what care kids can and can’t receive. www.cbsnews.com/news/supreme...

🗣️REMINDER: Trump and Republicans are still trying to pass their 3 TRILLION dollar spending bill that would kick 16 million people off of their health insurance and literally take lunches away from school children.    We can’t let them get away with it.

As I’ve been saying, California is just the test case. Trump is now saying the quiet part out loud: blue cities and states are being specifically targeted to stoke fear, violence, and chaos — all to punish the people that didn’t vote for him.

If this is how this administration responds to a Senator with a question, you can only imagine what they're doing to farmworkers, to cooks, and to day laborers throughout California and across the country. We will hold this administration accountable.

If that’s what they do to a United States Senator with a question, imagine what they can do to any American that dares to speak up. We will hold this administration accountable.

California is home to the most immigrants out of any state in the nation. We also have the strongest economy out of any state in the nation. Not despite our immigrant population –– but because of it.

If Donald Trump gets away with deploying the National Guard and Marines into LA without clear authority or justification, he won’t stop there. This isn’t just an attack on Los Angeles — it’s a test run for using the military against any American city he chooses.

Trump denying women emergency health care is not "pro-life" –– it's regressive and dangerous. www.nytimes.com/2025/06/03/u...

2.4 TRILLION dollars.    That's how much Trump's ugly spending bill is going to cost us — all so the ultra-wealthy can collect their tax benefits while 10.9 MILLION children and families get kicked off health care. www.politico.com/news/2025/06...

Harvey Milk's legacy will not be erased by Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth's petty culture wars and attempts to undermine the tremendous contributions and service of the LGBTQ+ community to our country.

My heart is with the Jewish community in Boulder after yesterday’s tragic antisemitic terror attack. We must stand united against hate in all its forms. www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...

Happy Pride Month, California! This month and every month, I stand with the LGBTQ+ community—and I’ll never stop fighting for your right to live openly, authentically, and safely. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

🇺🇸This Memorial Day, we honor and mourn the servicemembers who made the ultimate sacrifice, giving up their lives for our freedom. Their service, sacrifice, and bravery will never be forgotten.

George Floyd –– like too many others –– should still be here.   On the anniversary of his death, we must recommit to demanding justice, accountability, and an end to prejudice and hate in our justice system.

I joined @marceelias this week to talk all things voting rights, blocking the Republican SAVE Act, DOGE inefficiency, and more!   Check out our full conversation here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccIW...

Yesterday, Republicans in the Senate tried to jam through the SAVE Act –– which would lead to the disenfranchisement of millions of eligible American citizens if passed. I blocked it.

Republicans want to overturn half a century of precedent to undermine California’s ability to protect the health of our residents. Why? Because to them, it’s more important to appease big oil than it is for your kid to breathe clean air.

As far as Republicans are concerned, the biggest issue facing our nation is that the rich aren't rich enough.    That's why they're trying to gut Medicaid despite millions of Americans relying on it for their health care. To give tax breaks to billionaires.

I won’t sit back and watch as extremist Republicans in the White House and in Congress try to undermine our democracy. I’m leading the fight to stop this anti-voter agenda.

Medicaid is a lifeline for millions of Americans –– including children and the elderly. Gutting it should be a non-starter, but for Republicans it's the first item on the chopping block. abcnews.go.com/Politics/hou...

ICYMI: While Republicans are working to gut Medicaid and Social Security, Trump is accepting a luxury jumbo jet from Qatar. For Trump, it’s always about enriching himself and leaving working families behind. www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...

Standing up to Trump and his attacks on our environmental and public health protections isn’t new for California. We’ve done it before and we’ll do it again.

As the 4th largest economy in the world, California has proven that you can transition towards a clean energy future AND promote economic growth. Instead of attacking our clean air standards, Republicans should focus on what’s actually driving up costs and stifling the economy — Trump’s tariffs!

President Trump’s unjustified decision to fire Dr. Carla Hayden as the Librarian of Congress is deeply troubling and just the latest example of Trump’s assault on the legislative branch of government. Read my full statement below.

Bad for school kids, bad for farmers, and sure as hell won’t “make America healthy again.”

The Trump Administration has dismantled regulations and rules that established clean energy policies, protected public lands, and combatted climate change head-on. This Earth Day, we’re fighting back against these attacks because California will always stand up for the future of our planet.

Wishing a happy and blessed Easter to all who celebrate.

Trump and Republicans want to gut Medicaid and rip health care away from children, seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities to pay for tax cuts for the ultra-wealthy. I won’t stop fighting for the millions of Californians who rely on Medicaid to get the care they need.

Trump’s plan to gut the VA will leave thousands of veterans without access to the health care they need, and will devastate an entire workforce. I was proud to join nurses in San Diego to stand up for our veterans.

Let’s talk about Kilmar Abrego Garcia.

🚨NEWS: the House just narrowly passed Republicans' SAVE Act. GOP House members think they can get away with disenfranchising millions of eligible voters across the country. I am leading the fight in the Senate to block it.

Trump wants YOU to pay for his billionaire tax breaks. We’re not gonna stand for it.

Trump’s signature move? Trillions in tax breaks for his wealthy friends and corporations, while leaving families to pay the price.     When is enough enough?

As the use of AI chatbots grows more popular, I am pushing for answers from leading tech companies on how they are ensuring their products are safe to use––especially for children. edition.cnn.com/2025/04/03/t...

Working families are paying more today than they were before Trump became president.   Why? Because Trump lied on the campaign trail.   He’s not lowering costs for working families, he’s lowering taxes for his wealthy donors.

I was honored to join Senator Booker today as he continues to stand strong on the floor and stand up for Americans across the country.   We’re standing with you, Cory!

Everyone deserves to live as their authentic self.   On Trans Day of Visibility, we honor that truth and renew our commitment to a future where everyone can live safely and freely. I won’t stop fighting for it.🏳️‍⚧️

Trump’s top security officials were caught openly sharing classified information and putting our troops at risk, yet he refuses to take action. Why is Trump afraid to hold his team accountable?

I had the opportunity to thank the outstanding service members from California who are stationed at Naval Station Guantánamo Bay working hard despite the challenging circumstances.

Yesterday, I joined my colleagues in traveling to Naval Station Guantánamo Bay to conduct oversight on Trump’s unlawful and wasteful efforts to relocate and detain migrants there.

Who else is ready for Opening Day?! #GoDodgers