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Senator Alex Padilla @padilla.senate.gov · Jul 8

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.

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Senator Alex Padilla @padilla.senate.gov · Jul 7

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.

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Senator Alex Padilla @padilla.senate.gov · Jul 3

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.

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Senator Alex Padilla @padilla.senate.gov · Jul 2

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.

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Senator Alex Padilla @padilla.senate.gov · Jul 1

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.

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Senator Alex Padilla @padilla.senate.gov · Jun 30

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.

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Senator Alex Padilla @padilla.senate.gov · Jun 28

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.

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Senator Alex Padilla @padilla.senate.gov · Jun 25

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.

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Senator Alex Padilla @padilla.senate.gov · Jun 23

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...

What children in poverty could lose from the 'Big Beautiful Bill'

Republicans want to change or reduce key social safety net programs that provide health care, food benefits and financial assistance for millions of children.

www.npr.org

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Senator Alex Padilla @padilla.senate.gov · Jun 18

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...

Supreme Court upholds Tennessee law restricting gender-affirming care for transgender minors

The Supreme Court ruled that Tennessee's law restricting gender-affirming care for transgender youth does not violate the 14th Amendment.

www.cbsnews.com

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Senator Alex Padilla @padilla.senate.gov · Jun 17

🗣️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.

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Senator Alex Padilla @padilla.senate.gov · Jun 16

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.

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Senator Alex Padilla @padilla.senate.gov · Jun 12

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.

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Senator Alex Padilla @padilla.senate.gov · Jun 12

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.

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Senator Alex Padilla @padilla.senate.gov · Jun 12

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.

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Senator Alex Padilla @padilla.senate.gov · Jun 11

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.

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Senator Alex Padilla @padilla.senate.gov · Jun 4

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

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Senator Alex Padilla @padilla.senate.gov · Jun 4

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...

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Senator Alex Padilla @padilla.senate.gov · Jun 4

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.

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Senator Alex Padilla @padilla.senate.gov · Jun 2

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...

Boulder suspect charged with federal hate crime, says he targeted group

The suspect in the attack told investigators he wanted to kill all Zionist people and wished all of them were dead, according to an FBI affidavit.

www.usatoday.com

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Senator Alex Padilla @padilla.senate.gov · Jun 1

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. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

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Senator Alex Padilla @padilla.senate.gov · May 26

🇺🇸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.

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Senator Alex Padilla @padilla.senate.gov · May 25

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.

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Senator Alex Padilla @padilla.senate.gov · May 23

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...

Democrats’ Plan to Stop the SAVE Act, DOGE | Sen. Alex Padilla

YouTube video by Democracy Docket

www.youtube.com

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Senator Alex Padilla @padilla.senate.gov · May 21

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.

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