Alex Padilla U.S. Senator for California
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Veterans and Military Families

Alex is committed to supporting all those who have fought for our nation’s freedom. From improving immigration services for military families to addressing veteran homelessness and cleaning up harmful PFAS “forever chemicals” on military bases, Alex is working to ensure that service members, veterans, and their families receive the support they deserve. Because Alex understands the sacred duty we have to care for our veterans and their families, he is committed to guaranteeing that our veterans receive the full benefits and care that they have earned.

In response to California’s urgent wildfire situation, Alex secured key provisions in the National Defense Authorization Act to ensure the National Guard and federal resources are fully aligned to help states respond to emergencies and wildfires.

Recent News

Padilla Statement on Ninth Circuit Court Ruling Regarding Trump’s Deployment of the National Guard

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) issued the following statement after the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals stayed an emergency district court order and allowed President Trump to temporarily retain control of the federal guard in California,...

ICYMI: NY Times Opinion: “Senator Padilla: The Trump Administration Handcuffed Me, but I Refuse to Stay Silent”

NY Times Op-Ed Padilla: “If this administration is willing to handcuff a U.S. senator, imagine what it is willing to do to any American who dares to speak up.” WASHINGTON, D.C. — In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Alex...

Padilla, Schiff, Blumenthal Introduce Legislation to Limit Unchecked Presidential Authority Under the Insurrection Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) led a group of 22 Senators in introducing legislation to restrict the President’s authority under the 217-year-old Insurrection Act. The new Insurrection Act of 2025...

Padilla Statement on Ninth Circuit Court Ruling Regarding Trump’s Deployment of the National Guard

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) issued the following statement after the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals stayed an emergency district court order and allowed President Trump to temporarily retain control of the federal guard in California,...

ICYMI: NY Times Opinion: “Senator Padilla: The Trump Administration Handcuffed Me, but I Refuse to Stay Silent”

NY Times Op-Ed Padilla: “If this administration is willing to handcuff a U.S. senator, imagine what it is willing to do to any American who dares to speak up.” WASHINGTON, D.C. — In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Alex...

Padilla, Schiff, Blumenthal Introduce Legislation to Limit Unchecked Presidential Authority Under the Insurrection Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) led a group of 22 Senators in introducing legislation to restrict the President’s authority under the 217-year-old Insurrection Act. The new Insurrection Act of 2025...

WATCH: Padilla Delivers Floor Speech Following His Forcible Removal From DHS Press Conference

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee, spoke on the Senate floor following his forcible removal from Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem’s press conference, where he was thrown to the ground...

WATCH: Padilla Condemns Trump’s Militarization of Los Angeles, Extreme Immigration Enforcement on Face the Nation, State of the Union

Padilla speaks out on rise in political violence and Trump’s polarizing rhetoric WASHINGTON, D.C. — In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee, joined CBS’ “Face the Nation” and CNN’s “State...

Padilla Leads Entire Senate Democratic Caucus in Demanding Trump Remove Military Forces From Los Angeles

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) led the entire Senate Democratic Caucus in demanding that President Trump immediately withdraw all military forces from Los Angeles and cease all threats to deploy the National Guard or active-duty servicemembers...

Padilla Applauds U.S. District Court Ruling Rejecting Trump’s Federalizing of the National Guard

LOS ANGELES, CA — Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) issued the following statement after a U.S. District Court ruled that the President exceeded his constitutional authority in bypassing Governor Newsom to deploy the California National Guard to Los Angeles:...

Padilla Statement on Trump Admin Decision to Strip Harvey Milk’s Name From Naval Vessel

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) issued the following statement after Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth ordered the Navy to rename the USNS Harvey Milk. A Navy veteran and human rights leader, Milk became California’s first openly gay...

Padilla, Levin Host Roundtable with Veterans and Service Providers in San Diego to Highlight Impact of VA Cuts

SAN DIEGO, CA — Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-Calif.-49) hosted a roundtable in San Diego alongside veterans, Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) service providers, and regional stakeholders to highlight the importance of protecting...

Padilla, McCormick, Gallego, Britt Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help House Disabled Veterans

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Dave McCormick (R-Pa.), Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.), and Katie Britt (R-Ala.) introduced bipartisan legislation to ensure veterans experiencing homelessness and receiving disability payments maintain access to crucial housing support. The Housing Unhoused...