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Alex is fighting to make the American dream a reality for all communities. He is committed to supporting a full recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and proudly cast one of his first votes for the American Rescue Plan Act. Alex believes that a twenty-first century economy must meet the needs of working families, including by raising the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour, making permanent the recent historic increases in the Child Tax Credit, and ensuring that we develop our workforce to boldly address the climate crisis.

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Padilla, Feinstein Announce Over $43 Million in Funding for Advancement of Scientific Research in California

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Dianne Feinstein (both D-Calif.) announced that seven universities, one nonprofit, and one startup in California will be receiving over $43 million in grants from the National Science Foundation (NSF). This funding will support...

Padilla, Blackburn Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Ensure Artists Are Paid for Their Music Across All Platforms

The bipartisan legislation will ensure artists receive compensation for use of their music on AM/FM radio stations WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) introduced the bipartisan American Music Fairness Act to ensure artists and music creators...

Padilla Highlights Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding for Wildfire Recovery, Urges Flexibility for Additional Emergency Relief Funds

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) questioned witnesses during a hearing of the Environment and Public Works Committee entitled “Putting the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Work: The State and Local Perspectives.” During the hearing to examine state and...

Padilla, Feinstein Announce Over $43 Million in Funding for Advancement of Scientific Research in California

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Dianne Feinstein (both D-Calif.) announced that seven universities, one nonprofit, and one startup in California will be receiving over $43 million in grants from the National Science Foundation (NSF). This funding will support...

Padilla, Blackburn Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Ensure Artists Are Paid for Their Music Across All Platforms

The bipartisan legislation will ensure artists receive compensation for use of their music on AM/FM radio stations WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) introduced the bipartisan American Music Fairness Act to ensure artists and music creators...

Padilla Highlights Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding for Wildfire Recovery, Urges Flexibility for Additional Emergency Relief Funds

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) questioned witnesses during a hearing of the Environment and Public Works Committee entitled “Putting the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Work: The State and Local Perspectives.” During the hearing to examine state and...

Padilla Announces California to Receive up to $1.1 Billion in Federal Funding to Promote Small Business Growth and Entrepreneurship through the American Rescue Plan

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) announced that the U.S. Department of the Treasury approved California’s application for funding under the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) for up to $1.1 billion, the largest funding amount that has...

Padilla Introduces Legislation to Expand Financial Services Access in Underserved Communities

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) introduced the Expanding Financial Access for Underserved Communities Act, legislation that will allow all federal credit unions to add underserved areas to their membership and ensure these communities are not left without access to financial...

Padilla, Markey Introduce Bill to Ensure Truckers Are Fairly Paid for Overtime Work

WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the country continues its economic recovery from pandemic-era supply chain disruptions, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today introduced legislation to ensure that truckers are compensated fairly for the hours that they are...

Padilla Supports Legislation to Boost Workers’ Right to Unionize

California is home to over 2.4 million union workers, accounting for 15.9 percent of wage and salary workers in the state WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) joined Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), and Representative Brad Sherman (D-Calif.) in reintroducing...

Padilla, Feinstein to FEMA: Provide Update on Reforms to Disaster Assistance Program

FEMA Administrator Criswell in June signaled openness to revising agency’s rule WASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Dianne Feinstein (both D-Calif.) today asked for an update from FEMA on its Individual Assistance program that provides funding to survivors...

Padilla Congratulates Fresno-Merced Future of Food Innovation (F3) Coalition for Winning $65.1 Million in Build Back Better Regional Challenge

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) congratulated the Fresno-Merced Future of Food Innovation (F3) Coalition as one of 21 national winners of the Build Back Better Regional Challenge. The coalition is led by the Central Valley Community Foundation...

Padilla Visits Almond Processing Center, Highlights Federal Support for California’s Agriculture Sector

FRESNO, CA — U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) was in the Central Valley today to meet with agricultural producers and tour Superior Almond Hulling in Cantua Creek. Padilla highlighted his work to strengthen California’s food supply chain and support the state’s agriculture industry. As...
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