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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (25th District of FLORIDA)

Hialeah Gardens, FL – Today, U.S. Representatives Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26), María Elvira Salazar (FL-27), Carlos A. Giménez (FL-28), and Senator Ashley Moody marked the 30th year since the 1996 shootdown of two Brothers to the Rescue aircraft ordered by Raúl Castro, which resulted in the deaths of four innocent men. The Representatives were joined by family members of the victims who perished, as well as leaders of the Cuban American exile community.

This event honored the memory and demanded accountability for Armando Alejandre Jr., Carlos A. Costa, Mario M. de la Peña, and Pablo Morales—three American citizens and one legal U.S. resident who were murdered in cold blood when Raúl Castro deliberately targeted and ordered Cuban Mig fighter jets to obliterate two Brothers to the Rescue civilian aircraft over international waters.

“Thirty years ago, Raúl Castro carried out a brutal attack that murdered innocent Americans whose only mission was to save lives,” said Congressman Díaz-Balart. “We gather not only to honor their memory, but to reaffirm that crimes against Americans cannot be ignored, excused, or forgotten. There must be accountability for those responsible. I commend President Trump for his maximum pressure campaign against anti-American regimes and for always prioritizing our national security. The United States must continue to stand firmly with the Cuban people in their pursuit of freedom, justice, and democracy.” 

“Today, we reaffirmed a simple truth: justice delayed is justice denied,” said Congressman Giménez. “Nearly three decades after the 1996 Brothers to the Rescue shootdown, the Castro regime has never been held accountable for the cold-blooded murder of Americans carrying out a humanitarian mission. The facts are clear, the evidence is overwhelming, and responsibility leads directly to Raúl Castro. If America First means defending our citizens and confronting tyranny in our hemisphere, then the time has come for the Department of Justice to act and finally hold Raúl Castro accountable.”

“For 67 years, the Cuban people, in Miami and on the island, have lived through repression and exile under the Castro regime,” said Congresswoman Salazar. “As we mark the anniversary of the shooting down of two unarmed civilian planes and the killing of three U.S. citizens and one lawful permanent resident, we remember a crime that for decades went unanswered. But this moment is different. Under President Trump and Secretary Rubio, accountability is finally within reach. It’s time to indict Raúl Castro and bring this dictatorship to an end. Freedom is no longer a distant dream.”

“I’m honored to join Congressman Diaz-Balart in remembering the four lives tragically lost in the Brothers to the Rescue shootdown 30 years ago—four men who believed so deeply in freedom that they were willing to fly toward danger in order to save others seeking it,” said Senator Moody. “It is essential that we continue putting pressure on the communist regime that ordered this horrific attack on civilians. America is at its best when we stand for liberty and lead through strength.” 

Last week, U.S. Representatives Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26), Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27), Carlos A. Giménez (FL-28), and Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump asking that his administration consider indicting Raul Castro for his involvement in the 1996 shootdown of the Brothers to the Rescue civilian aircraft which resulted in four murders in cold blood.

Read the full letter here.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Bryan Steil (Wisconsin-1)

Janesville, WI – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) joined Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) in introducing legislation to authorize Wisconsin memorials at Antietam National Battlefield and Manassas National Battlefield Park. These memorials will recognize the service and sacrifice of the Second, Third, Fifth, Sixth, and Seventh Wisconsin Infantry Regiments during the Civil War. 

“The bravery demonstrated by Wisconsin’s Union Soldiers at the site of the Civil War’s fiercest fighting should be permanently recognized,” said Steil. “These monuments will honor the sacrifice of Wisconsin soldiers in protecting our nation, securing liberty for all Americans, and will preserve their legacy for future generations.”

“Wisconsin’s regiments stood firm in some of the fiercest fighting of the Civil War. Their bravery deserves more than a footnote in history. It deserves lasting recognition,” said Fitzgerald. “By establishing these monuments, we are fulfilling a long-overdue commitment to honor their sacrifice and preserve their story for generations to come.”

BACKGROUND:

In August 1862, General Stonewall Jackson and Confederate forces surrounded Union General John Pope and his men on their return to Washington. Among the Union units were the Second, Sixth, and Seventh Wisconsin Infantry Regiments. As the Union troops advanced toward Gainesville, Wisconsin’s Second Regiment was brought under fire by an enemy artillery battery. Despite being severely outnumbered, the Second regiment charged the Confederate troops before later being supported by the Seventh and Sixth regiments. After hours of fighting and standing firm, Union leaders ordered the men back. Devastatingly, 515 men from Wisconsin who entered the fight had been killed, wounded, or remained missing. 

Later, on September 17, 1862, the Battle of Antietam stopped the Confederate Army’s first invasion of the North and helped give President Lincoln confidence to issue the Emancipation Proclamation mere days after the battle. Among the brave soldiers who fought in the deadliest one-day battle in American military history were officers and enlisted men from the Second, Third, Fifth, Sixth, and Seventh Wisconsin Infantry Regiments. Four of these regiments fought in the cornfield at Antietam, while the Fifth regiment was held in reserve to support artillery efforts. Together, men from these regiments paid the ultimate price and suffered great loss, with over 500 killed, wounded, or missing after the battle.

Wisconsin’s Second Regiment was composed of ten companies, including Company F, which was made up primarily of volunteers from Janesville and Rock County, and Company D, whose ranks were largely filled by men from Racine County. George B. Ely, a former district attorney from Janesville and captain of Company D, played a key role in organizing the company before being wounded at the Battle of Antietam.

To honor the bravery and sacrifice of these men, the Wisconsin Legislature authorized a monument commission in 1913 to explore constructing a monument at the Antietam and Manassas Battlefields. Unfortunately, this effort never came to fruition. Over a century after the effort began to honor these men, it’s time to make this unkept promise a reality.

Representatives Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), Glenn Grothman (WI-06), Tom Tiffany (WI-07), and Tony Wied (WI-08) were all original cosponsors of this legislation.

CLICK HERE to read the bill text.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Aumua Amata (Western Samoa)

Her Speech Ties Local Port, Air Tower, Hospital to Broader U.S. Objectives

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Emanuel Cleaver II (5th District Missouri)

(Kansas City, MO) – Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO) hosted a press conference with local leaders from KC2026, Mid-America Regional Council (MARC), and the Kansas City Transportation Authority (KCATA) to highlight federal funding secured to support World Cup security and readiness in Kansas City. Cleaver secured nearly $6,118,000 for public safety and transportation projects through the appropriations process in recent years. Following a bipartisan push in Congress, Kansas City will receive $59,000,000 for the FIFA World Cup Grant Program and $14,240,568 for the Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems Grant Program, bringing a total federal investment of $79,358,568 to the region ahead of the World Cup. The investments will strengthen coordination between local public safety agencies and improve regional transportation operations, helping ensure residents, workers, and visitors can safely move through and enjoy the region during this global event.

“As a host city, our responsibility is clear: deliver a safe, secure, and seamless experience for fans while protecting our local community,” said Congressman Cleaver. “This federal funding strengthens security coordination, modernizes transportation infrastructure, and ensures our first responders and transit systems are equipped to handle a global event of this scale. When the world comes to Kansas City, they will be met with a community that is prepared, resilient, and ready to welcome our neighbors from across the globe.”

Included in the recently passed funding packages are investments for local projects supported by Congressman Cleaver:

• $1,994,000 to the Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) to purchase automated license plate readers to combat reckless driving and boost traffic safety.
• $1,031,000 to the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) to support their Transit Ambassador Program, which is aimed at strengthening transit security during the 2026 World Cup.
• $1,031,000 to KCATA to purchase a combination of public safety technology, including license plate readers, a security camera system, lighting improvements, gun-shot detection systems, and other installation costs.
• $1,031,000to the Kansas City Police Department (KCPD) to purchase additional police cruisers.
• $1,031,000 to KCPD to purchase police aviation technology equipment.

Kansas City will host six matches, as well as a minimum of eight teams, during the FIFA 2026 World Cup. According to estimates, Kansas City is expected to welcome 650,000 visitors during the month-long event. 

In September 2024, lawmakers called on the Biden administration to establish a White House Task Force on Global Sporting Events to oversee preparation for events like the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics. In December 2024, Representatives Cleaver and Davids joined a bipartisan coalition to call on Congress to provide $625 million to support security efforts during the 2026 World Cup. In April, led by Rep. Davids, the lawmakers again called on the Trump administration to provide $625 million in federal funding to strengthen security services at World Cup host cities. 

Photos from the event are available here.

Emanuel Cleaver, II is the U.S. Representative for Missouri’s Fifth Congressional District, which includes Kansas City, Independence, Lee’s Summit, Raytown, Grandview, Sugar Creek, Greenwood, Blue Springs, North Kansas City, Gladstone, and Claycomo. He is a member of the exclusive House Financial Services Committee and Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (8th District of Illinois)

SCHAUMBURG, IL — Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi today announced that he secured more than $15 million in federal funding for critical community projects across the region. The funding, approved through the annual appropriations process, will support local priorities including infrastructure improvements, education and workforce development, public safety enhancements, flood mitigation, and transportation upgrades—projects identified in close coordination with local governments, educational institutions, and community partners.

 

Community Project Funding Secured

Elgin Community College — $2,000,000

City of Des Plaines — $1,800,000

 Village of Bartlett — $1,500,000

 City of Batavia — $1,200,000

• To build a new segment of the Fox River Regional Trail, restoring a dedicated off-road path and improving safety, connectivity, and river access for pedestrians and cyclists.

 Village of Schaumburg — $1,152,000

 Village of Elk Grove Village — $1,092,000

 Fox River Water Reclamation District — $1,092,000

 DuPage Water Commission — $1,000,000

• To fund planning and early work for a new Lake Michigan intake, regional treatment plant, and pipelines delivering safer, more reliable drinking water to up to 2 million residents in Cook and DuPage Counties.

 Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office — $1,000,000

• To modernize technology, case management systems, and secure infrastructure to support a growing staff and protect sensitive data.

 Village of Mount Prospect — $850,000

 Pace, Suburban Bus Division — $840,000

William Rainey Harper College — $765,000

Itasca Park District — $250,000

• To expand and remodel the Itasca Community Center, creating new and repurposed space for youth programs, senior services, and inclusive recreation.

County of DuPage — $240,000

• To reduce neighborhood flooding through a new detention pond, storm sewer improvements, and wetland and water-quality enhancements in the Nelsons Highview area.

Palatine Police Department — $239,000

• To equip the Community Engagement and Planning Bureau with gas and electric motorcycles and e-bikes to enhance patrols, traffic enforcement, and community-based policing.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (7th District of Washington)

Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), and Washington state’s entire Congressional delegation wrote a letter to President Donald Trump urging him to approve Governor Bob Ferguson’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration for Public Assistance to help repair state infrastructure damaged in December’s historic flooding. Preliminary damage assessments performed in partnership with FEMA over the past two months estimate damage totaling $182.3 million. This is the second of two Major Disaster Declaration requests from Governor Ferguson. 

“As members of the Washington state delegation, we write in support of Washington state’s February 17 request for a Major Disaster Declaration for Public Assistance due to devastating flood damages incurred from December 5 through 22. We implore you to approve the request for assistance as quickly as possible,” Jayapal and the other members of the delegation wrote. “The surge of rain in Washington state strained the state’s aging infrastructure, resulting in several levee breaches, leaving residents vulnerable to dangerous floods. In the middle of the night, residents of the city of Pacific were forced to quickly evacuate after a levee failed along the White River. While state and county officials have worked quickly to reinforce the breached sections, these are short-term solutions that leave our communities at risk of future extreme weather events.”

From early to mid-December 2025, severe storms and devastating flooding battered Washington state, threatening critical infrastructure as well as lives, property, businesses, and livestock across the state. The flooding caused severe damage that wreaked havoc in communities across Washington state, and is among the most devastating natural disasters to ever hit the state. 

“An initial damage assessment revealed extensive and widespread damage to critical infrastructure and local economies. Highway 2, one of the two major year-round connections between eastern and western Washington state through the Cascade Mountains, suffered several washouts of the roadway which temporarily closed access along the corridor. Extensive repairs led by the Washington State Department of Transportation allowed for a partial reopening, but 14 miles of the highway in Tumwater Canyon will remain closed for months. The only available local detour has been reduced to one-lane due to slope failures, and any cross-state detour to I-90 would add several hours per trip. Thousands of residents and businesses call the Highway 2 corridor home and are negatively impacted by the damage of these storms, not to mention the hundreds of farmers and producers that rely on Highway 2 as a gateway to access the seaports along Puget Sound,” the Members continued.

Joining Congresswoman Jayapal and Senator Murray in the letter to President Trump were Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), and U.S. Representatives Suzan DelBene (D, WA-01), Rick Larsen (D, WA-02), Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D, WA-03), Dan Newhouse (R, WA-04), Michael Baumgartner (R, WA-05), Emily Randall (D, WA-06), Kim Schrier (D, WA-08), Adam Smith (D, WA-09), and Marilyn Strickland (D, WA-10). 

“This extreme weather event has put significant stress on Washington state’s infrastructure, emergency response teams, and communities across the state. Throughout this crisis, state, local, Tribal, and federal first responders have stepped up and worked tirelessly to keep our communities secure,” Jayapal and the delegation concluded. “We are incredibly grateful for their diligent work and careful coordination to keep Washingtonians safe and informed throughout this disaster.”   

If FEMA approves Public Assistance as part of the major disaster declaration, Washington will qualify for grant funding up to 20 percent of the total damage assessment – in this case, a maximum of $36.6 million. Last month, Senator Murray led the Washington delegation in supporting Governor Ferguson’s request for federal Individual Assistance to aid survivors. That application is pending.

Back in December 2025, Washington state’s entire Congressional delegation wrote a letter to President Donald Trump urging him to approve Governor Ferguson’s request for an expedited Emergency Declaration for the devastating storms and severe flooding hitting Washington state—that request was approved. 

The full letter is available HERE and below:

Dear Mr. President,  

As members of the Washington state delegation, we write in support of Washington state’s February 17 request for a Major Disaster Declaration for Public Assistance due to devastating flood damages incurred from December 5 through 22. We implore you to approve the request for assistance as quickly as possible. The surge of rain in Washington state strained the state’s aging infrastructure, resulting in several levee breaches, leaving residents vulnerable to dangerous floods. In the middle of the night, residents of the city of Pacific were forced to quickly evacuate after a levee failed along the White River. While state and county officials have worked quickly to reinforce the breached sections, these are short-term solutions that leave our communities at risk of future extreme weather events.  

An initial damage assessment revealed extensive and widespread damage to critical infrastructure and local economies. Highway 2, one of the two major year-round connections between eastern and western Washington state through the Cascade Mountains, suffered several washouts of the roadway which temporarily closed access along the corridor. Extensive repairs led by the Washington State Department of Transportation allowed for a partial reopening, but 14 miles of the highway in Tumwater Canyon will remain closed for months. The only available local detour has been reduced to one-lane due to slope failures, and any cross-state detour to I-90 would add several hours per trip. Thousands of residents and businesses call the Highway 2 corridor home and are negatively impacted by the damage of these storms, not to mention the hundreds of farmers and producers that rely on Highway 2 as a gateway to access the seaports along Puget Sound.  

This extreme weather event has put significant stress on Washington state’s infrastructure, emergency response teams, and communities across the state. Throughout this crisis, state, local, Tribal, and federal first responders have stepped up and worked tirelessly to keep our communities secure. We are incredibly grateful for their diligent work and careful coordination to keep Washingtonians safe and informed throughout this disaster.  

We reiterate our full support for the February 17 request for a Major Disaster Declaration for Public Assistance. We appreciate you in advance for your prompt attention to this urgent matter. 

Issues: Environment, Housing, Transportation, & Infrastructure

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA)

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $419,741 grant. The funding supports research into biomolecule modeling and characterization. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:

“Dedicated academics, students and scientists support Virginia Tech’s growing role in scientific research.

“This HHS outstanding investigator award for more than $419,000 reaffirms Virginia Tech’s status as a premier research institution.”

BACKGROUND

According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Outstanding Investigator Awards provide support for an investigator’s research program or lab rather than discrete research projects.

The HHS office responsible for this grant is the National Institute of General Medical Sciences.

As a member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Congressman Griffith serves as the Chairman of the Health Subcommittee. 

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Gregory W Meeks (5th District of New York)

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05) leads 40 of his Democratic colleagues in a letter calling on the U.S. Department of Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to investigate World Liberty Financial, the Trump family’s cryptocurrency business. At a recent House Financial Services Committee hearing, Rep. Meeks pressed Treasury Secretary Bessent on reports that investors connected to the United Arab Emirates royals acquired a nearly $500 million stake in World Liberty Financial. 

“Evading questions, dodging accountability, and shirking ethical responsibility is the Trump Administration’s bread and butter,” Rep. Meeks said. “The Trump family’s $500 million deal connected to the Emirati royal family is not only a matter of national financial instability, but it also carries serious national security implications. Trust that the record will reflect whether Secretary Bessent chooses to answer to the American people, or his mob boss.” 

Amid all this, World Liberty Financial is seeking a national bank charter to issue a dollar-backed token, manage reserve funds, and provide digital-asset custody and exchange services. A national bank charter would give World Liberty Financial greater credibility and regulatory legitimacy, but independent experts have warned that digital-asset trust structures, particularly those lacking tested liquidity and resolution frameworks, can amplify systemic risk if approved prematurely. 

Secretary Bessent must do his job as one of our nation’s top financial regulators and assess financial and national security risks and conflicts of interest before approving any application from World Liberty Financial.

The Members wrote in the letter:

“Given the gravity of these circumstances, we request a response to the below questions by February 26, 2026:

1. What safeguards are in place to ensure that foreign government officials, sovereign proxies, or politically connected investors cannot use the bank-chartering process to gain leverage over the U.S. financial system or access sensitive financial or technological infrastructure?

2. What role do the White House and the Office of Management and Budget play in reviewing, approving, or otherwise influencing national bank or trust chartering decisions made by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)?

3. What role does the Department of the Treasury have, formally or informally, in reviewing national bank or trust chartering decisions made by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)?

The credibility of America’s banking regulatory framework, and of the institutions charged with protecting it, depends on transparency, independence, and a demonstrated willingness to resist undue influence. Our constituents need confidence that our banking system is governed by law, not proximity to power; by prudential judgment, not political convenience.”

Read the full letter, here.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (8th District of New York)

Senator Alex Padilla Will Deliver the Democratic Response in Spanish 

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer today announced that Governor Abigail Spanberger will deliver the Democratic Response to President Trump’s State of the Union Address on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. The Leaders also announced Senator Alex Padilla will deliver the Spanish language response to the speech. 

Leader Jeffries said: “I am honored to announce that Governor Abigail Spanberger will deliver the Democratic Response to the State of the Union Address. A trusted public servant, Governor Spanberger began her career as a Postal Inspector and national security professional, protecting the country against our adversaries. She went on to vigorously serve her community in Congress. In November, she won the Governorship in Virginia by the largest margin for a Democratic candidate in six decades. Throughout her career, Governor Spanberger has worked to deliver real results for everyone, while upholding the Constitution.

“In her historic 2018 victory, she ousted a Republican incumbent to help deliver a Democratic House majority to serve as a check and balance on Trump’s first term. As the 75th Governor of Virginia and first woman ever elected to lead the Commonwealth, Abigail is a champion for lowering the high cost of living, saving healthcare from the relentless far-right assault and protecting the federal workforce so they can serve the American people without political interference,” Leader Jeffries continued. “She stands in stark contrast to Donald Trump, who will lie, deflect and blame everyone but himself for his failed presidency on Tuesday evening. As our nation marks its 250th anniversary this summer, Governor Spanberger embodies the best of America as a mother, community leader and dedicated public servant.”

Leader Chuck Schumer said: “Gov. Spanberger has always put service over politics — defending our national security and delivering real results for working families. She knows Americans want lower costs, safer communities, and a stronger democracy — not chaos and corruption. Gov. Spanberger will lay out a clear path forward: lower everyday costs, protect healthcare, and defend the freedoms that define who we are as a nation.”

Governor Abigail Spanberger said: “We are at a defining moment in our nation’s history. Virginians and Americans across the country are contending with rising costs, chaos in their communities, and a real fear of what each day might bring. Next week, I look forward to laying out what these Americans expect and deserve — leaders who are working hard to deliver for them.”

Abigail Spanberger is Virginia’s 75th Governor. In 2018, Governor Spanberger became the first Democrat in 50 years to be elected to serve Virginia’s Seventh District in the U.S. House of Representatives, where she served for three terms. Governor Spanberger began her career of public service as a federal law enforcement officer — working money laundering and narcotics cases. Governor Spanberger then joined the CIA, where she worked undercover as a case officer. Both at home and abroad, she collected intelligence, managed assets and oversaw high-profile programs to combat terrorism. Governor Spanberger and her husband Adam are the proud parents of three school-aged daughters.

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Leader Jeffries said: “The son of two Mexican immigrants and California’s first Latino U.S. Senator, Sen. Alex Padilla is a devoted public servant, extraordinary trailblazer and fierce fighter for Californians and the diverse community he represents. As Donald Trump, Kristi Noem and MAGA extremists have tried to silence the voices of our Latino brothers and sisters, Senator Alex Padilla has consistently fought back and proven Democrats will not bend the knee to this out-of-control administration. House Democrats are proud to have Senator Padilla leading the way as we communicate to Spanish-speaking households across the nation.”

Leader Chuck Schumer said: “As the son of immigrants, Senator Padilla knows firsthand what opportunity in America can mean — and he’s spent his career fighting to keep that promise alive. From lowering costs to defending our democracy, he’s delivered for working families. His message will stand in sharp contrast to President Trump’s chaos and self-dealing.”

Senator Alex Padilla said: “Americans don’t need another speech from Donald Trump pretending everything is fine when their bills are too high, paychecks are too low, and masked and militarized federal agents are roaming our communities violating Constitutional rights on a daily basis. We refuse to accept his failed economic agenda that makes billionaires richer while middle class Americans see their health care costs rise. We refuse to accept a federal government that weaponizes enforcement agencies against immigrants and U.S. citizens alike. And we refuse to accept attacks on the right to vote. There is a better path — one that lowers costs, safeguards our democracy, and reins in rogue federal agencies. Americans demand and deserve accountability, stability, and a government that works for them. That’s what I’ll be discussing on Tuesday.”

The proud son of Mexican immigrants, Alex Padilla is the first Latino elected to represent California in the United States Senate. A life-long Californian, Padilla grew up in a working-class community in the San Fernando Valley before earning a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Returning home after earning his degree, Senator Padilla was inspired to enter public service in response to California’s anti-immigrant Proposition 187. Padilla went on to be elected to the Los Angeles City Council, the California State Senate and as California’s first Latino Secretary of State where he oversaw a historic expansion of voting rights and voter participation, strengthening access to the ballot for millions of Californians.

First appointed to the Senate in January of 2021 to fill the vacancy of Vice President Kamala Harris, Senator Padilla went on to win a full term in November 2022. In the Senate, Padilla has been a leader on issues ranging from immigration, to voting rights, to climate change, with the goal of ensuring everyone has the same fair shot at the American dream his own family had.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman John Garamendi – Representing California’s 3rd Congressional District