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The Hill: Senate Democrats press Postal Service to reject Trump mail-in voting order

By Sophie Brams Dozens of Senate Democrats are calling on the U.S. Postal Service not to comply with President Trump’s executive order that restricts mail-in voting. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Sens. Gary Peters (D-Mich.), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.)...

Reuters: Senators urge US Postal Service not to implement Trump mail-in voting order

By David Shepardson A group of 37 Democratic U.S. senators on Tuesday urged the U.S. Postal Service not to comply with a March 31 executive order issued by President Donald Trump tightening rules on mail-in voting. The senators, including Gary...

News From the States: Trump proposal to halt funding for minority-serving colleges criticized by Dems, advocates

By Shauneen Miranda WASHINGTON — Congressional Democrats, advocates, students and leaders on Wednesday blasted attempts by President Donald Trump’s administration to do away with funding for minority-serving institutions in higher education.   U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono led a press conference outside the U.S....

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Padilla Marks Fourth Anniversary of Dobbs with Bill to Support Travel for Reproductive Health

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) joined U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) and Patty Murray (D-Wash.) in introducing the Reproductive Health Travel Fund Act to support organizations that assist women who are forced to travel to seek...

Padilla and Ossoff Introduce Federal Right to Vote Act

Bill would affirm all Americans’ right to vote, protect voting access nationwide WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, joined U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) and nine of...

Padilla, Peters, Schumer Lead Senate Democrats in Demanding USPS Abandon Plan to Carry Out Trump’s Illegal Executive Order Restricting Vote by Mail

Under draft rule USPS would not deliver mail ballots in states that resist Trump Administration’s unlawful demands for voter lists WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Rules and Administration Committee and California’s former...

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Need Disaster Relief? Here Are Some Options

Dear Friend, This winter, California has experienced a relentless stream of severe storms—with rainstorms, flooding, and mudslides causing over one billion dollars in damages. My heart goes out to everyone who lost a loved one, and every family who saw...

A Year of Progress

Dear Friend,As we approach the end of the year, I want to wish you and your family a happy holiday season. I’m grateful to the people of California for putting their faith in me to represent them in the United...

The Inflation Reduction Act – Lowering Costs for Californians

Dear Friend,  I recently voted to pass the Inflation Reduction Act, which was signed into law by President Biden this month. This landmark new law will help lower energy and health care costs for millions of Californians, boost air quality, and...