WATCH: Padilla Presses Attorney General Nominee Todd Blanche During Confirmation Hearing
excerpts: PADILLA : Do you believe that every human life is sacred? BLANCHE : Yes. PADILLA
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NEWS: Sens. Schiff, Curtis Seek to Curb Rising Cases of Transnational Repression by U.S. Adversaries with Bipartisan Bill to Enhance Criminal Penalties, Centralize Oversight of Prosecutions
consultation with Freedom House and other international human rights organizations. The full text of the bill
NEWS: Sen. Schiff Leads Push to State Department to Call Out Human Rights Abuses in Azerbaijan
Department of State to highlight Azerbaijan’s human rights abuses in its Country Reports on Human Rights Practices … push for an end to Azerbaijan’s continued human rights violations. Tuesday, June 23, marked 1,000 days
NEWS: Sens. Schiff, Curtis Unveil New Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Children from AI Chatbot Risks
deepfakes and strictly prohibit AI chatbots from mimicking human emotions to isolate children or foster unhealthy emotional dependence
Padilla, Durbin Sound Alarm on Historically High Number of Deaths in Immigration Detention
system free of corruption, that is lawful, orderly, humane, and accountable,” concluded the Senators . The record number
WATCH: One Year After DHS Incident, Padilla Says Oversight Matters More Than Ever
leaders? Really? Babies and toddlers? All immigrants are human beings and deserve to be treated like it. They … that’s secure and orderly and humane, while ensuring pathways to seek safety for those who need
WATCH: Padilla Slams Republican Efforts to Undermine Forest Conservation and Block Firefighter Benefits
four times with established roads due to human-caused ignitions. So opening inventoried roadless areas to road construction
NEWS: Schiff Introduces Comprehensive Legislation to Enact Commonsense Guardrails for Defense Department’s Use of AI
stakeholders, defense experts, and international humanitarian organizations. The Human Authority in Lethal Operations (HALO) Act of 2026 would … clear chain of command with a designated human commander responsible for exercising ultimate discretion regarding use of force
Padilla, Cortez Masto, Goldman, Crow Denounce Trump Administration’s Nonpayment for Legal Services for Unaccompanied Minors, Demand Payment
case.” In their letter to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., the lawmakers also … TVPRA) requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to ensure that unaccompanied children have access
PHOTOS: Padilla Conducts Oversight Visit at Texas Border, Meets with DACA Recipients and Immigrant Rights Groups
need humane, safe border enforcement. The Trump Administration has gone too far – and our communities deserve better than
ICYMI: In The Bakersfield Californian Op-Ed, Sen. Schiff Pushes for a Farm Bill that Serves California’s Farmers
their businesses, protects Proposition 12, and returns to humane immigration policies for our farmworkers. Background: Earlier this month
Padilla Statement on House-Passed Farm Bill
enacted necessary public health, food safety, and humane standards for the in-state production and sale of certain
NEWS: Schiff Joins Baldwin and Colleagues in Urging Trump Administration to Keep American Workers at Center of U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Negotiations
role in combatting forced labor, child labor, and human trafficking abroad. The Senators urged the Administration to work … well as combat forced labor, child labor, and human trafficking abroad, and provide funding for technical assistance
PHOTOS: Sen. Schiff Delivers Commencement Addresses to Graduating Classes of San Diego Miramar College and California State University San Marcos
College (SDMC) and the graduating students of the Humanities, Arts, Behavioral and Social Sciences class at California State … right — bears very little resemblance to the human being standing in front of you. Which leads
NEWS: Sens. Schiff, Tillis Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Companion Animals and Families During Disasters
Mecklenburg Animal Care and Control, Center for a Humane Economy, City of Fresno Animal Center, Humane World Action … Fund, Humane World for Animals, National Animal Care and Control Association, National Animal Rescue and Sheltering Coalition, Pasadena
NEWS: Sen. Schiff Outlines Farm Bill Priorities for California
needs to protect Proposition 12 and return to humane immigration policies for our farmworkers. I look forward
STATEMENT: Sen. Schiff Statement on Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day
profound setback to the cause of justice and human rights. “As we commemorate the lives lost over
WATCH: Senate Blocks Fifth Attempt by Sen. Schiff, Colleagues to End Trump’s Illegal War in Iran
foremost, there has been the tragic loss of human lives. Thirteen of our servicemembers have been killed, including
NEWS: Sens. Schiff, Warner, Schumer Lead 16 Senators in Urging Trump Admin to Reverse Course on Illegal Efforts to Seek Medical Records of Federal Workers
effort by the Department of Health and Human Services to share Medicaid enrollee data with the Department
NEWS: Sen. Schiff Introduces Bill to Expand Protections to Keep Families and Pets Together in Public Housing
Fund, Animal Welfare Institute, Best Friends Animal Society, Humane World for Animals, Humane World Action Fund, Michelson Center
Padilla, Schiff, Kelly, Luján Lead Calls for Mars Exploration Funding in NASA Appropriations Bill
talent, tackle the next challenges that enable eventual human missions to Mars, and build upon a foundation … retrieve samples from Mars— and ultimately send humans there and safely return them—these critical capabilities must
PHOTOS: Sen. Schiff Commemorates 111th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide at Annual Event on Capitol Hill
truth to power, in fighting for justice and human rights, and strengthening diplomatic ties between the United States
NEWS: Sen. Schiff Introduces Two Bills to Increase Education and Literacy Opportunities for Incarcerated Americans
America, ACLU, and Ella Baker Center for Human Rights, Californians for Safety and Justice, and Asian Americans Advancing … America, Books Through Bars, Ella Baker Center for Human Rights, Californians for Safety and Justice, Asian Americans Advancing
NEWS: Sens. Schiff and Padilla Lead Calls for Mars Exploration Funding in NASA Funding Bill
talent, tackle the next challenges that enable eventual human missions to Mars, and build upon a foundation … retrieve samples from Mars— and ultimately send humans there and safely return them—these critical capabilities must
WATCH: Senate Blocks Third Attempt by Sens. Schiff, Murphy, Booker, Kaine to End Trump’s Illegal War in Iran
said “Rob was probably one of the best humans I’ve ever met.” “I know that