WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), ranking Member on the Senate Rules and Administration Committee and California’s former Secretary of State, released the following statement on the United States Postal Service’s (USPS) proposed rule to begin implementing...

MCALLEN, TX — On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary’s Subcommittee on Immigration, visited McAllen, Texas to conduct an oversight visit at the Hidalgo Port of Entry and meet with immigrants’ rights groups and...

As average gas prices top $6 a gallon and household costs surge, Californians are paying the price for Trump’s reckless war with Iran WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), a member of the Senate Budget Committee, along with...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) released the following statement on the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. “California is home to the largest agricultural economy in the country and I am committed to delivering a farm...

WASHINGTON, D.C. —  U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff (both D-Calif.) and U.S. Representative Mike Thompson (D-Calif.-04) announced more than $110 million in federal funding from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to support updates at Veterans Home in Yountville...

Editorial note: In response to this letter, President Trump signed the request for a Federal Emergency Declaration submitted by the State of California. A Federal Emergency Declaration activates additional federal resources to support life-saving activities. These resources include coordination of...