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Alex Padilla

U.S. Senator

California

DemocraticIn this role on September 1, 2026

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Checked Sep 8, 2026

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119th Congress
Through Sep 1, 2026

S. 5352SENATE

IntroducedWater Resources Development

Desalination Reauthorization Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4521)

Latest action · Aug 6, 2026View details

S. 5309SENATE

IntroducedAgriculture and Food

COWS Act of 2026

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4520)

Latest action · Aug 6, 2026View details

S. 5301SENATE

IntroducedAgriculture and Food

Voice for Farm Workers Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4519)

Latest action · Aug 6, 2026View details

S. 5303SENATE

IntroducedAgriculture and Food

Supporting Our Farm and Food System Workforce Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4519)

Latest action · Aug 6, 2026View details

S. 5304SENATE

IntroducedLabor and Employment

Fairness for Farm Workers Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4519-4520)

Latest action · Aug 6, 2026View details

S. 5221SENATE

IntroducedCrime and Law Enforcement

Stop Corrupt Trading Act

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 536.

Latest action · Aug 4, 2026View details

S.Res. 822SENATE

Resolution agreed toAgriculture and Food

A resolution designating July 2026 as "American Grown Flower and Foliage Month".

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4365; text: CR S4391-4392)

Latest action · Jul 30, 2026View details

S.Res. 823SENATE

Resolution agreed toAgriculture and Food

A resolution designating the week of August 2 through August 8, 2026, as "National Farmers Market Week".

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4365; text: CR S4392)

Latest action · Jul 30, 2026View details

S. 4417SENATE

IntroducedNative Americans

Pechanga Band of Indians Water Rights Settlement Technical Amendments Act

Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.

Latest action · Jul 29, 2026View details

S. 3738SENATE

IntroducedWater Resources Development

MORE WATER Act

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

Latest action · Jul 29, 2026View details

S. 3194SENATE

IntroducedPublic Lands and Natural Resources

Monterey Bay National Heritage Area Study Act

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

Latest action · Jul 29, 2026View details

S. 4368SENATE

IntroducedNative Americans

Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Water Rights Settlement Act

Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.

Latest action · Jul 29, 2026View details

S. 5124SENATE

IntroducedGovernment Operations and Politics

Stop Harassment and Intimidations in Elections through Legal Defenses (SHIELD) Our Elections Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

Latest action · Jul 23, 2026View details

S. 2881SENATE

In committee / reportedPublic Lands and Natural Resources

A bill to provide for the transfer of administrative jurisdiction over certain Federal land in the State of California, and for other purposes.

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 486.

Latest action · Jul 23, 2026View details

S. 5066SENATE

Introduced

A bill to improve the health of minority individuals, and for other purposes.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4233)

Latest action · Jul 22, 2026View details

S. 5020SENATE

IntroducedHousing and Community Development

Improving Housing Performance Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4140)

Latest action · Jul 16, 2026View details

S. 1413SENATE

IntroducedPublic Lands and Natural Resources

A bill to authorize additional funding for the San Joaquin River Restoration Settlement Act.

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

Latest action · Jul 16, 2026View details

S. 4849SENATE

IntroducedGovernment Operations and Politics

State and Local Election Security Act of 2026

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

Latest action · Jun 22, 2026View details

S. 4812SENATE

IntroducedEnvironmental Protection

FIRE SMART Act of 2026

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2895)

Latest action · Jun 17, 2026View details

S. 4800SENATE

IntroducedImmigration

Land of the Free Act of 2026

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Latest action · Jun 16, 2026View details

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