WATCH: Padilla, Schumer Introduce Landmark New Legislation to Crack Down on Trump Corruption
administration could defund it, disable it or fire its leaders and leave it powerless. The legislation would also
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Padilla Demands Investigation into Trump’s Abuse of Emergency Powers to Support Fossil Fuel Energy
Defense Production Act (DPA) funds to support coal-fired power plants and construct the West Gateway Terminal Project … Title III funds to support coal-fired power plants and the construction of the West Gateway Terminal Project
Padilla, EPW Committee Members Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent Wildfires, Increase Use of Prescribed Fire
easier for states and communities to use prescribed fires to prevent wildfire emissions, protect ecosystems and wildlife habitats … threat of wildfires.” “When the 2020 Labor Day fires swept across Oregon, I drove over 600 miles
WATCH: Padilla Blasts Trump Administration for Leaving Disaster Survivors Behind
impact of last year’s Eaton and Palisades fires, highlighting the damage caused by the fires … recover and rebuild. He emphasized that during the fires, neighboring states provided firefighting support, yet the Trump Administration
Padilla, Schumer Launch New Anti-Corruption Initiative to Expose Trump’s Self-Dealing, Stop Presidential Profiteering
projects and political favors. Early in 2025, he fired a long-serving Democratic commissioner from the Federal Election … elections. Last year, Senator Padilla denounced the illegal firing of FEC Chair Ellen Weintraub and led 10 Democratic
NEWS: Sen. Schiff Joins Padilla, Tillis, and Curtis to Press Congressional Leaders to Pass Long-Term Disaster Recovery Funding
country, specifically highlighting the Eaton and Palisades fires that impacted Los Angeles County. “Over the last few years … patrol officers, and transportation teams, to contain the fires and protect communities. For comparison, these wildfires burned
Padilla, Tillis, Schiff and Curtis Press Congressional Leaders to Pass Long-Term Disaster Recovery Funding
country, specifically highlighting the Eaton and Palisades fires that impacted Los Angeles County. “Over the last few years … patrol officers, and transportation teams, to contain the fires and protect communities. For comparison, these wildfires burned
WATCH: Sen. Schiff Breaks Down Todd Blanche Hearing, Condemns Continued Evasions from Trump Nominees on CNN and MS NOW
like that conclusion. Rewrite it and fire people who won’t.” That is the worst thing you could
WATCH: Padilla Presses Attorney General Nominee Todd Blanche During Confirmation Hearing
tell, those officers were not fired. They have not faced any charges, so it does undermine any confidence
WATCH: “What happened to you, Todd Blanche?” – Sen. Schiff Presses Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on Recusals, Trump Tax Immunity Deal
recusal did not apply to the firing of DOJ career prosecutors involved in those cases, and Blanche
NEWS: Ahead of Attorney General Confirmation Hearing, Sen. Schiff Challenges Todd Blanche on Conflicts of Interest Over Family Firearms Company and Gun Safety Regulatory Rollbacks
high-capacity magazines (HCMs). HCMs allow shooters to fire more rounds without needing to reload. The more rounds … shooter can fire without reloading, the more wounds – fatal and non-fatal – the shooter can inflict on more
Padilla Conducts Oversight at Boyle Heights Warehouse Fire Site
Padilla conducts oversight in Boyle Heights following warehouse fire that impacted local communities LOS ANGELES, CA — Today … storage warehouse in Boyle Heights following the weeklong fire that blanketed nearby communities with smoke and raised concerns
Padilla, Morelle Statement on Firing of Democratic Commissioners of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission
following statement following the Trump Administration’s illegal firing of the Democratic Commissioners of the U.S. Election Assistance
ICYMI: Sen. Schiff Calls Out Trump’s Unqualified Pick for Attorney General, Talks Need for Significant Supreme Court Reforms on Talking Feds
homes in Los Angeles in these two terrible fires. It is not just California, though. There is kind
ICYMI: Sen. Schiff Talks Recent Supreme Court Rulings, Cost of Trump’s Corruption, and Democrats’ Path Forward on Lovett or Leave It
they would give the president the power to fire commissioners, except for the Federal Reserve, because that … compromise investigations. It means that you fire a lot of the most experienced people
PHOTOS: Sen. Schiff Tours Fullerton Fire Station, Highlights $250,000 in Federal Funds Secured
Calif.) toured the City of Fullerton’s Fire Station to highlight $250,000 in federal funding … enhance emergency response efforts across all six citywide fire stations. These improvements will benefit not only the residents
NEWS: Schiff Joins Kelly, Colleagues in Introducing Bipartisan Legislation to Remove Wildfire Fuel from Forests
forest management, reduce the frequency and intensity of fires, and help strengthen wildfire mitigation efforts,” said Senator Schiff … economy, and personal lives, especially after the fires at the Grand Canyon last year,” said Senator Kelly. “Thinning
NEWS: Sen. Schiff Secures Nearly $1.4 Million for Atascadero and Lompoc Projects, Part of Nearly $259 Million Delivered for California
City of Atascadero to equip a new fire station that will house an Emergency Operations Center with equipment … disaster preparedness projects. Read more about other fire safety projects Schiff invested in across California here
Padilla, Schiff Statement Condemning White House’s Continued Stonewalling on California Disaster Relief After New Supplement Request Omits Overdue Funding for Eaton and Palisades Fires
communities impacted by Eaton and Palisades fires, as the White House released its new supplemental funding request this … assistance to recover and rebuild after the devastating fires that took place eighteen months ago. Donald Trump
STATEMENT: Sens. Schiff, Padilla Condemn White House’s Continued Stonewalling on California Disaster Relief After New Supplement Request Omits Overdue Funding for Eaton and Palisades Fires
communities impacted by Eaton and Palisades fires, as the White House released its new supplemental funding request this … assistance to recover and rebuild after the devastating fires that took place eighteen months ago. Donald Trump
Padilla, Sheehy Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Permanently Expand Hazard Pay for Wildland Firefighters
conducting prescribed burns, despite facing similar risks from fire, smoke, and rugged forest conditions. Likewise, hazard … issuing a proposed rule that adds prescribed wildland fire duties as a covered activity triggering hazard pay. “Wildland
Padilla, Cornyn Introduce Bill to Strengthen Electric Grid Reliability
history. Six of the top 10 most destructive fires in California occurred in the past three years … least three of those fires were triggered by utility equipment. Additionally, from
Padilla, Slotkin Lead Bill to Block Trump from Deploying Federal Law Enforcement at Polling Places
armed federal agents to our schools, churches, fire stations, and other polling locations. President Trump has shown time
Padilla, Curtis, and Bipartisan Group of 4 Democrats and 4 Republicans Introduce Bill to Strengthen Rural Water Infrastructure and Wildfire Readiness
Committee on Environment and Public Works, introduced the FIRE SMART Act , bipartisan legislation to expand funding eligibility … projects with fire suppression benefits in high-risk rural areas. Senators Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.), Mark Kelly
NEWS: Sen. Schiff Leads Probe of Binance Routing Funds to Iran-Backed Proxy Groups, Raises Conflict of Interest from Trump Ties
After becoming aware of the investigation, Binance executives fired or suspended many of the investigators involved