Padilla, Welch Introduce Legislation to Repeal Trump Deportation Provision Targeting First Amendment Right to Free Speech
from politically motivated harassment and prosecution by the federal government. A one-pager of the bill is available
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NEWS: Sen. Schiff Leads Probe of Binance Routing Funds to Iran-Backed Proxy Groups, Raises Conflict of Interest from Trump Ties
five years. In September 2025, reports suggested that “federal prosecutors are in discussions with Binance over a requirement
WATCH: On Senate Floor, Sen. Schiff Delivers Remarks Honoring 14th Anniversary of DACA
microbiology. Since he doesn’t qualify for federal student aid, he is paying everything out of pocket – working … families. More money for an out-of-control federal police force without even a modicum of accountability. Including
NEWS: During Pride Month, Sens. Schiff, Padilla Join Kaine, Baldwin in Resolution Apologizing for Government Discrimination Against LGBT Civil Servants, Servicemembers
place in our Armed Forces or federal service. California’s LGBTQ community — and every American — deserves to serve … towards full equality.” “For far too long, LGBTQ+ federal employees and servicemembers have faced discrimination and mistreatment from
NEWS: Senator Schiff Wins “Best of Constituent Service” Award for Outstanding Casework and Outreach, $10 Million in Taxpayer Dollars Returned Directly to Californians
also helped deliver more than $254 million in federal funding for projects across California’s communities Burbank … local governments helped secure $254,457,366 in federal funding for California for the 2026 fiscal year
WATCH: Padilla Advocates for Oversight, Modernizing Immigration System on the One-Year Anniversary of Being Tackled, Handcuffed by DHS Agents
anniversary of his tackling and forcible removal by federal agents at a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) press … Padilla was in a Los Angeles federal building conducting congressional oversight of federal operations amid the Trump Administration
Padilla, Merkley Seek New Election Safeguards Amid Growing Misuse of AI to Suppress Voting and Spread Misinformation
Padilla and Merkley’s bill also prohibits the federal government from deploying tools that could be used … they are erroneously removed due to the federal government’s actions. “The strength of our democracy relies
NEWS: Sen. Schiff Leads 21 Colleagues in Demanding Administration Release $160 Million in Transportation Funding for California, Reverse Strict Restrictions on California Truck Drivers
significant concerns regarding the recent implementation of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) final rule, which … roads, undo the freezing of critical federal funding from the largest donor state, rescind the FMCSA final rule
NEWS: 1,500+ Mayors Endorse Senator Schiff’s Proposals to Address Housing Crisis, Lower Risk to Homes from Wildfires and Floods
options, combat homelessness, protect renters, and safeguard critical federal housing programs The Housing BOOM Act is endorsed … natural disasters through the creation of a new federal tax credit. The tax credit would cover
WATCH: One Year After DHS Incident, Padilla Says Oversight Matters More Than Ever
anniversary of being tackled and forcibly removed by federal agents while attempting to conduct congressional oversight … Padilla was in a Los Angeles federal building conducting congressional oversight of federal operations amid the Trump Administration
Padilla, Klobuchar, Luján, Slotkin, Heinrich, Colleagues Urge USDA to Address New World Screwworm Outbreak
significance of this threat. To strengthen the federal response, we urge USDA to explore and utilize the following … Funding Opportunity. Coordinate and expedite approval with other federal agencies for technologies that prove to be safe
NEWS: Sens. Schiff, Warren Lead Senators in Pressing Trump Admin for Answers on U.S. Army Plant Ammunitions Linked to Mass Shootings, Mexico Cartel Violence
much profit did the plant produce for the federal government in fiscal years
WATCH: Padilla Slams Republican Efforts to Undermine Forest Conservation and Block Firefighter Benefits
Wildfire Prevention Act to expand critical benefits for federal firefighters. The Roadless Rule is a landmark U.S. Forest … Natural Resources Committee – delivering critical benefits for federal firefighters as peak wildfire season approaches. Specifically, this amendment would
Padilla, Warner, Peters Demand Answers on Election Security Preparations Ahead of 2026 Midterms
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation Kash Patel, and Director … need for election security preparedness efforts from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
NEWS: Sen. Schiff Leads Launch of Inquiry into Administration’s Corrupt Redirecting of Taxpayer Dollars for National Parks to Pay for Trump’s Vanity Projects
around the country,” the Senators wrote. Under the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (FLREA), at least … where their money is being directed. The Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (FLREA) grants public land management agencies
NEWS: Sen. Schiff Introduces Legislation to Prevent Government Payouts to January 6th Insurrectionists and Those Convicted of Election Interference
with taxpayer funds, including through settlements under the Federal Tort Claims Act . “President Donald Trump still wants … Payouts for Insurrectionists Act specifically would: Amend the Federal Tort Claims Act to prohibit individuals convicted of offenses
Padilla, Durbin, Whitehouse, Colleagues Sound Alarm on Trump Administration Use of Election Crimes Prosecutions to Interfere in Midterm Elections
Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action and Federal Rights … remove the most recent version of the Federal Prosecution of Election Offenses manual from the Department of Justice
Padilla, Schiff Introduce Bill to Create Permanent Specialty Crop Disaster Assistance Program
proud to introduce this bill to expand federal funding and bolster programs to better serve farmers
NEWS: Sens. Schiff, Padilla Join Representatives DeSaulnier and Lofgren to Voice Opposition to Any Reopening of Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Dublin
they led a public comment letter to the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) highlighting significant environmental and safety … charged with conducting oversight over the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) and federal properties and facilities. As such
NEWS: Schiff Introduces Comprehensive Legislation to Enact Commonsense Guardrails for Defense Department’s Use of AI
logistics, intel, and operational support to other federal agencies. Establish whistleblower protections drawn from
Padilla Leads Effort to Defeat Republican Attempts to Pass Anti-Voter SAVE Act in the Dead of Night
Senate Rules Committee, which has oversight over federal elections, Padilla has led the charge opposing Trump’s unlawful
Padilla Rails Against Republican Reconciliation Bill, Pushes Amendment for DHS Enforcement Reforms
often, we’ve heard one story from federal agents, only to learn the truth later on from camera
Padilla Statement on Trump’s Nomination of Todd Blanche for United States Attorney General
more loyal to Donald Trump than to federal law – from supporting his ‘anti-weaponization’ slush fund, to shielding
WATCH: Padilla Slams Republican Reconciliation Bill
sensitive information in his role at the Federal Housing Finance Agency to target Trump’s political opponents … United States, violating due process, and violating federal laws since the start of this Trump Administration. Ten thousand
As Trump & Republicans Wage Assault On Free and Fair Elections, Padilla, Schiff, Senate Democrats, & Elections Experts Prepare to Protect the 2026 Midterms
Member of the Senate Rules Committee which oversees federal elections, and Adam Schiff (both D-Calif.), members … including foreign interference and misinformation, the deployment of federal agents to polling places, and law enforcement agents seizing