Alex Padilla
Democrat Senator, California
90 bills483 cosponsored$1.6M raised915 votes recorded
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Official biography
Congressional sourceRoots
- “He was born and raised in the proud, working class community of Pacoima, in the San Fernando Valley.” source
Education
Career
- “He went on to manage political campaigns for several legislative candidates and served as a field representative for Senator Dianne Feinstein.” source
Public service
- “Alex served as acting Mayor of Los Angeles during the aftermath of 9/11” source
- “For six years, he served as Chair of the State Senate Committee on Energy, Utilities, and Communications” source
- “He began serving in January of 2021 after being appointed to fill the vacancy” source
- “In 1999, at the age of 26, Alex was elected to the Los Angeles City Council” source
- “In 2001, just two years later, he was elected by his colleagues to serve as President of the City Council” source
- “In 2006, Alex was elected to California’s State Senate” source
- “In 2014, Alex was elected California Secretary of State” source
Family
- “Alex lives in the San Fernando Valley with his wife, Angela, and their three sons, Roman, Alex, and Diego.” source
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Legislation
SRES 946cosponsor
A resolution designating September 30, 2026, as "National Veterans Suicide Prevention Day".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299; text: CR S5272-5273)
S 5626cosponsor
A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to change certain grant requirements for certain students with disabilities, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S 5651cosponsor
A bill to establish the National Institutes of Clean Energy.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S 5630cosponsor
A bill to amend the Mineral Leasing Act to ensure sufficient bonding and complete and timely reclamation of land and water disturbed by Federal and Indian oil and gas production, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
SRES 931cosponsor
A resolution recognizing the month of October 2026 as Filipino American History Month and celebrating the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the United States.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5265-5266)
S 5617cosponsor
A bill to amend section 1362 of title 18, United States Code, to address vandalism of copper, fiber, and coaxial cables used to provide telecommunications and information services.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
SJRES 220cosponsor
A joint resolution designating a "Slavery Remembrance Day" on August 20th, to serve as a reminder of the evils of slavery.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S 5614cosponsor
A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Education to issue guidance and recommendations for institutions of higher education on removing criminal and juvenile justice questions from their application for admissions process.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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S 5632cosponsor
A bill to amend title 44, United States Code, to prohibit the closure of Federal records centers, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S5264)
S 5634sponsor
A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide additional amounts of loan forgiveness to teachers of English learners and teachers of bilingual and dual language immersion students, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5265)
SRES 940cosponsor
A resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2026 as "Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month" in order to educate communities across the United States about sickle cell disease and the need for research, early detection methods, effective treatments, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell disease and conditions related to sickle cell disease.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299; text: CR S5270)
SRES 920cosponsor
A resolution expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning, and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5175-5176)
SRES 919sponsor
A resolution honoring the leadership of Lonnie G. Bunch III, Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution and recognizing his career as a public servant and the enduring value of the Smithsonian Institution to the people of the United States.
Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S5174)
S 5585sponsor
A bill to require a pilot program to support members of the Armed Forces and military families transitioning to civilian life, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5172)
SRES 914cosponsor
A resolution designating September 2026 as "National Cholesterol Education Month" and September 30, 2026, as "LDL-C Awareness Day".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5123; text: CR S5075)
SRES 911cosponsor
A resolution expressing support for the recognition of September 27, 2026, to October 3, 2026, as "Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Week".
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5073-5074)
SRES 913cosponsor
A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator for the State of Kansas.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5064-5065; text: CR S5074-5075)
SRES 906cosponsor
A resolution supporting the designation of the week of August 24 through August 28, 2026, as the fourth annual "National Community Health Worker Awareness Week".
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S5009)
SRES 900cosponsor
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the second Monday in October 2026 as "Indigenous Peoples' Day" to celebrate and honor Indigenous Peoples and their shared history and culture.
Referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text: CR S5006-5007)
S 5560cosponsor
A bill to improve fairness and accountability with respect to the arrest and detention of noncitizens.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5005)
Voting Record
256 yea626 nay33 missed
Confirmation: Keith Sonderling, of F.L., to be Secretary of Labor
Nomination Confirmed (47-41)
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Keith Sonderling to be Secretary of Labor
Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-47)
Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to H.R. 9340
Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (57-43)
Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed: H.R. 7008
Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (53-47)
Motion to Discharge S. Res. 852
Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-51)
Motion to Proceed to S.J. Res. 197
Motion to Proceed Rejected (48-51)
S. 4668, as amended
Bill Passed (77-22)
Booker Amdt. No. 6835
Amendment Rejected (47-52)
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Booker Amdt. No. 6805
Amendment Rejected (49-50)
Kennedy Amdt. No. 6760
Amendment Rejected (42-54)
Paul Amdt. No. 6758
Amendment Rejected (1-94)
Baldwin Amdt. No. 6828
Amendment Agreed to (96-1)
H. Con. Res. 89
Concurrent Resolution Rejected (49-50)
Motion to Invoke Cloture: S. 4668, as Amended
Cloture Motion Agreed to (74-25)
Amdt. No. 6776
Amendment Agreed to (77-23)
Official statements and press releases from Alex Padilla are archived, searchable, and updated daily at Capitol Releases, a companion project.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$1.6M
Small donors $589KLarge individual $335KPACs $196K
Spent $954KCash $7.3M
2024 cycle$754K
Small donors $120KLarge individual $289KPACs $221K
Spent $1.6MCash $6.6M
2022 cycle$11.8M
Small donors $525KLarge individual $8.8MPACs $2.2M
Spent $4.6MCash $7.5M
2020 cycle$241K
Small donors $15KLarge individual $170KPACs $57K
Spent $7KCash $235K
Top Contributors
NOT-EMPLOYED$164K
NOT-EMPLOYED$108K
COTCHETT, PITRE, MCCARTHY LLP$15K
ANDREESSEN HOROWITZ$13K
RANGER GLOBAL ADVISORS LLC$12K
ELECTRIC CAPITAL$11K
SINGLETON SCHREIBER LLP$8K
LIEFF CABRASER HEIMANN & BERNSTEIN$7K
JULES AND ASSOCIATES INC.$7K
MOONPAY$7K
Committees
Joint Committee of Congress on the Library
Joint Committee on Printing
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
- Energy
- Public Lands, Forests, and Mining
- Water and Power
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
- Clean Air, Climate, and Nuclear Innovation and Safety
- Fisheries, Water, and Wildlife
- Transportation and Infrastructure
Senate Committee on Rules and Administration
ranking memberSenate Committee on the Budget
Senate Committee on the Judiciary
- Border Security and Immigration
- Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action, and Federal Rights
- Privacy, Technology, and the Law
- the Constitution
Activity Timeline
LegislationVotes
SRES 946: A resolution designating September 30, 2026, as "National Veterans Suicide Prevention Day".
cosponsor2026-09-30
legislation
S 5626: A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to change certain grant requirements for certain students with disabilities, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-30
legislation
S 5651: A bill to establish the National Institutes of Clean Energy.
cosponsor2026-09-30
legislation
S 5630: A bill to amend the Mineral Leasing Act to ensure sufficient bonding and complete and timely reclamation of land and water disturbed by Federal and Indian oil and gas production, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-30
legislation
SRES 931: A resolution recognizing the month of October 2026 as Filipino American History Month and celebrating the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the United States.
cosponsor2026-09-30
legislation
S 5617: A bill to amend section 1362 of title 18, United States Code, to address vandalism of copper, fiber, and coaxial cables used to provide telecommunications and information services.
cosponsor2026-09-30
legislation
SJRES 220: A joint resolution designating a "Slavery Remembrance Day" on August 20th, to serve as a reminder of the evils of slavery.
cosponsor2026-09-30
legislation
S 5614: A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Education to issue guidance and recommendations for institutions of higher education on removing criminal and juvenile justice questions from their application for admissions process.
cosponsor2026-09-30
legislation
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S 5632: A bill to amend title 44, United States Code, to prohibit the closure of Federal records centers, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-30
legislation
S 5634: A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide additional amounts of loan forgiveness to teachers of English learners and teachers of bilingual and dual language immersion students, and for other purposes.
sponsor2026-09-30
legislation
SRES 940: A resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2026 as "Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month" in order to educate communities across the United States about sickle cell disease and the need for research, early detection methods, effective treatments, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell disease and conditions related to sickle cell disease.
cosponsor2026-09-30
legislation
Confirmation: Keith Sonderling, of F.L., to be Secretary of Labor
nay2026-09-30
vote
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Keith Sonderling to be Secretary of Labor
nay2026-09-30
vote
Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to H.R. 9340
nay2026-09-30
vote
Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed: H.R. 7008
nay2026-09-30
vote
SRES 920: A resolution expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning, and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
cosponsor2026-09-29
legislation
SRES 919: A resolution honoring the leadership of Lonnie G. Bunch III, Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution and recognizing his career as a public servant and the enduring value of the Smithsonian Institution to the people of the United States.
sponsor2026-09-29
legislation
S 5585: A bill to require a pilot program to support members of the Armed Forces and military families transitioning to civilian life, and for other purposes.
sponsor2026-09-29
legislation
Motion to Discharge S. Res. 852
yea2026-09-29
vote
Motion to Proceed to S.J. Res. 197
yea2026-09-29
vote
SRES 914: A resolution designating September 2026 as "National Cholesterol Education Month" and September 30, 2026, as "LDL-C Awareness Day".
cosponsor2026-09-28
legislation
SRES 911: A resolution expressing support for the recognition of September 27, 2026, to October 3, 2026, as "Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Week".
cosponsor2026-09-28
legislation
SRES 913: A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator for the State of Kansas.
cosponsor2026-09-28
legislation
S. 4668, as amended
yea2026-09-28
vote
Booker Amdt. No. 6835
yea2026-09-28
vote
Booker Amdt. No. 6805
yea2026-09-28
vote
Kennedy Amdt. No. 6760
yea2026-09-28
vote
Paul Amdt. No. 6758
nay2026-09-28
vote
Baldwin Amdt. No. 6828
yea2026-09-28
vote
SRES 906: A resolution supporting the designation of the week of August 24 through August 28, 2026, as the fourth annual "National Community Health Worker Awareness Week".
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
Service History
Senate2023-01-03, 2029-01-03Democrat
Senate2022-12-22, 2023-01-03Democrat
Senate2021-01-20, 2022-12-21Democrat
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