U.S. Senator · D · California
Alex Padilla
- Term
- 2023–2029
- Office
- 331 Hart Senate Office Building
- Bills
- 152
- Speeches
- 3
Issue by issue
The same issue areas we use for every senator, so you can see where Padilla puts their effort — and read the record behind each one.
Environment & energy
Extensive record
Padilla's work here shows up as 67 bills authored or cosponsored and 1 floor speech, tied to 3 documented commitments.
67 bills·1 speech
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Their stated view
- Protecting California's Natural Resources — Advocates for the conservation and responsible management of California's diverse natural landscapes, including forests, coastal areas, and water resources.
Commitments tracked here
- Invest in California water infrastructure and drought resilience
- Support Water Resources Development
- Protect and Restore Public Lands
The record (62)
- Bill cosponsoredWater Security and Drought Resilience ActLatest action 2026-07-29
- Bill authoredDROUGHT Act of 2024Latest action 2024-04-16
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution affirming that the Federal Government should support school district investment in clean school buses.Latest action 2025-12-17
- Bill authoredA bill to provide for the transfer of administrative jurisdiction over certain Federal land in the State of California, and for other purposes.Latest action 2024-05-16
- Bill authoredLower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program Amendment Act of 2024Latest action 2024-11-21
- Bill cosponsoredPlastic Pellet Free Waters ActLatest action 2026-03-24
- Bill authoredNational Dam Safety Program Reauthorization Act of 2023Latest action 2023-10-24
- Bill authoredMonterey Bay National Heritage Area Study ActLatest action 2026-07-29
Agriculture & rural
Extensive record
Padilla's work here shows up as 43 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 2 documented commitments.
43 bills
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Their stated view
- Empowering Native American Communities — Champions legislation that affirms tribal sovereignty, facilitates land transfers, and supports water rights settlements for Native American tribes.
- Supporting Farm and Food Workers — Works to improve conditions, rights, and support systems for agricultural workers and strengthen the food system workforce.
Commitments tracked here
- Support Native American Water and Land Rights
- Support Farm and Food System Workforce
The record (46)
- Bill authoredPechanga Band of Indians Water Rights Settlement Technical Amendments ActLatest action 2026-07-29
- Bill authoredAgua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Water Rights Settlement ActLatest action 2026-07-29
- Bill authoredSupporting Our Farm and Food System Workforce Act of 2023Latest action 2023-07-27
- Bill authoredSupporting Our Farm and Food System Workforce ActLatest action 2026-08-06
- Bill authoredA bill to take certain land in the State of California into trust for the benefit of the Pechanga Band of Indians, and for other purposes.Latest action 2026-03-11
- Bill authoredPit River Land Transfer Act of 2025Latest action 2026-06-03
- Bill authoredShingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Land Transfer Act of 2025Latest action 2026-05-20
- Bill authoredTule River Tribe Reserved Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025Latest action 2025-05-12
Infrastructure
Extensive record
Padilla's work here shows up as 24 bills authored or cosponsored and 1 floor speech, tied to 1 documented commitment.
24 bills·1 speech
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Commitments tracked here
- Fund wildfire prevention and California disaster recovery
The record (31)
- Bill authoredA bill to provide for the transfer of administrative jurisdiction over certain Federal land in the State of California, and for other purposes.Latest action 2026-07-23
- Bill authoredFire Suppression and Response Funding Assurance ActLatest action 2025-01-16
- Bill authoredA bill to authorize additional funding for the San Joaquin River Restoration Settlement Act.Latest action 2024-12-18
- Bill authoredA bill to designate the Federal building located at 50 United Nations Plaza in San Francisco, California, as the "Senator Dianne Feinstein Federal Building," and for other purposes.Latest action 2024-09-27
- Bill cosponsoredWildfire Emissions Prevention Act of 2026Latest action 2026-07-21
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution observing the 1-year anniversary of the 2025 Southern California wildfires.Latest action 2026-01-08
- Bill cosponsoredWage Theft Prevention and Wage Recovery ActLatest action 2026-06-24
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution expressing support for the staff of public, school, academic, and special libraries in the United States and the essential services those libraries provide to communities, recognizing the need for funding commensurate with the broad scope of social service and community supports provided by libraries, preserving the right of all citizens of the United States to freely access information and resources in their communities, supporting a strong union voice for library workers, and defending the civil rights of library staff.Latest action 2026-04-27
Immigration & border
Substantial record
Padilla's work here shows up as 18 bills authored or cosponsored and 1 floor speech, tied to 1 documented commitment.
18 bills·1 speech
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Commitments tracked here
- Create a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants
The record (19)
- Bill cosponsoredDignity for Detained Immigrants ActLatest action 2026-01-27
- Bill authoredLand of the Free Act of 2026Latest action 2026-06-16
- Bill authoredGROW SMART ActLatest action 2026-03-17
- Bill authoredVISIBLE ActLatest action 2025-07-08
- Bill authoredVoluntary Agricultural Land Repurposing Act of 2023Latest action 2023-07-19
- Bill authoredJoshua Tree National Park Expansion ActLatest action 2025-12-09
- Bill authoredPUBLIC Lands ActLatest action 2026-02-12
- Bill authoredAmerica’s CHILDREN Act of 2025Latest action 2025-09-18
Health care
No records matched yet
Padilla has stated a position on improving public health access, but we have not matched congressional records to it yet.
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Their stated view
- Improving Public Health Access — Focuses on initiatives to expand access to healthcare services, including mental health support, and address health disparities.
Democracy & ethics
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Padilla has stated a position on strengthening election integrity, but we have not matched congressional records to it yet.
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Their stated view
- Strengthening Election Integrity — Supports measures to enhance election security, protect voting rights, and prevent harassment in democratic processes.
What Padilla stands for
The issues this senator has built their public record around, drawn from their own campaign material, official statements and legislative work. Each one links to a source so you can read it yourself.
- 01Environment
Protecting California's Natural Resources
Advocates for the conservation and responsible management of California's diverse natural landscapes, including forests, coastal areas, and water resources.
- 02Native Americans
Empowering Native American Communities
Champions legislation that affirms tribal sovereignty, facilitates land transfers, and supports water rights settlements for Native American tribes.
- 03Democracy
Strengthening Election Integrity
Supports measures to enhance election security, protect voting rights, and prevent harassment in democratic processes.
- 04Agriculture
Supporting Farm and Food Workers
Works to improve conditions, rights, and support systems for agricultural workers and strengthen the food system workforce.
- 05Health
Improving Public Health Access
Focuses on initiatives to expand access to healthcare services, including mental health support, and address health disparities.
What they've actually done about it
Each commitment below is something this senator has publicly said they would pursue, followed by the concrete record on it: bills they authored or cosponsored, floor speeches they gave. We describe the record — we don't grade it.
- Immigration
Create a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants
A signature promise as chair of the immigration subcommittee.
Where it stands: Has introduced pathway-to-citizenship legislation; none has received a floor vote.
On the record: 18 bills · 1 speech
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill cosponsoredDignity for Detained Immigrants ActLatest action 2026-01-27
- Bill authoredLand of the Free Act of 2026Latest action 2026-06-16
- Bill authoredGROW SMART ActLatest action 2026-03-17
- Bill authoredVISIBLE ActLatest action 2025-07-08
- Bill authoredVoluntary Agricultural Land Repurposing Act of 2023Latest action 2023-07-19
- Bill authoredJoshua Tree National Park Expansion ActLatest action 2025-12-09
- Bill authoredPUBLIC Lands ActLatest action 2026-02-12
- Bill authoredAmerica’s CHILDREN Act of 2025Latest action 2025-09-18
- Disaster
Fund wildfire prevention and California disaster recovery
Promised sustained federal wildfire mitigation and recovery funding for California.
Where it stands: Has secured wildfire and disaster funding in appropriations packages.
On the record: 24 bills · 1 speech
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredA bill to provide for the transfer of administrative jurisdiction over certain Federal land in the State of California, and for other purposes.Latest action 2026-07-23
- Bill authoredFire Suppression and Response Funding Assurance ActLatest action 2025-01-16
- Bill authoredA bill to authorize additional funding for the San Joaquin River Restoration Settlement Act.Latest action 2024-12-18
- Bill authoredA bill to designate the Federal building located at 50 United Nations Plaza in San Francisco, California, as the "Senator Dianne Feinstein Federal Building," and for other purposes.Latest action 2024-09-27
- Bill cosponsoredWildfire Emissions Prevention Act of 2026Latest action 2026-07-21
- Bill authoredA bill to authorize additional funding for the San Joaquin River Restoration Settlement Act.Latest action 2026-07-16
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution observing the 1-year anniversary of the 2025 Southern California wildfires.Latest action 2026-01-08
- Bill authoredA bill to provide for the transfer of administrative jurisdiction over certain Federal land in the State of California, and for other purposes.Latest action 2024-05-16
- Environment
Invest in California water infrastructure and drought resilience
Promised federal investment in water storage, recycling and drought preparedness.
Where it stands: Has backed western water infrastructure funding.
On the record: 24 bills · 1 speech
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill cosponsoredWater Security and Drought Resilience ActLatest action 2026-07-29
- Bill authoredDROUGHT Act of 2024Latest action 2024-04-16
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution affirming that the Federal Government should support school district investment in clean school buses.Latest action 2025-12-17
- Bill cosponsoredPlastic Pellet Free Waters ActLatest action 2026-03-24
- Bill authoredNational Dam Safety Program Reauthorization Act of 2023Latest action 2023-10-24
- Bill authoredHealth Investment Zones Act of 2026Latest action 2026-02-11
- Bill authoredA bill to provide for the transfer of administrative jurisdiction over certain Federal land in the State of California, and for other purposes.Latest action 2026-07-23
- Bill authoredBorder Water Quality Restoration and Protection ActLatest action 2025-07-10
- Water Resources Development
Support Water Resources Development
Senator Padilla has introduced and co-sponsored legislation aimed at improving and diversifying California's water supplies, including bills related to desalination and water infrastructure. He has consistently advocated for federal investment in water resilience.
Where it stands: No matching sponsorships or votes related to supporting water resources development were found in the senator's congressional records.
On the record: 18 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredDesalination Reauthorization ActLatest action 2026-08-06
- Bill authoredTule River Tribe Reserved Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025Latest action 2025-05-12
- Bill authoredBorder Water Quality Restoration and Protection ActLatest action 2024-09-17
- Bill authoredSacramento RIVER Act of 2024Latest action 2024-11-21
- Bill authoredNational Dam Safety Program Reauthorization Act of 2023Latest action 2023-10-24
- Bill authoredImproving Corps Civil Works Compensatory Mitigation ActLatest action 2024-04-18
- Bill authoredDROUGHT Act of 2024Latest action 2024-04-16
- Bill authoredPechanga Band of Indians Water Rights Settlement Technical Amendments ActLatest action 2026-07-29
- Native Americans
Support Native American Water and Land Rights
Champion several acts, including the Pechanga and Agua Caliente Water Rights Settlement Acts and various land transfer bills, to affirm tribal sovereignty and rights.
Where it stands: Senator Padilla has sponsored multiple relevant bills, including the Pechanga Band of Indians Water Rights Settlement Technical Amendments Act and the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Water Rights Settlement Act, which are currently active with hearings held in committee.
On the record: 18 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredPechanga Band of Indians Water Rights Settlement Technical Amendments ActLatest action 2026-07-29
- Bill authoredAgua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Water Rights Settlement ActLatest action 2026-07-29
- Bill authoredA bill to take certain land in the State of California into trust for the benefit of the Pechanga Band of Indians, and for other purposes.Latest action 2026-03-11
- Bill authoredPit River Land Transfer Act of 2025Latest action 2026-06-03
- Bill authoredShingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Land Transfer Act of 2025Latest action 2026-05-20
- Bill authoredTule River Tribe Reserved Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025Latest action 2025-05-12
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution supporting the designation of May 10, 2026, as "National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Mental Health Day".Latest action 2026-04-30
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution recognizing the significance of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States.Latest action 2026-04-30
- Agriculture
Support Farm and Food System Workforce
Sponsor legislation to establish an Office of the Farm and Food System Workforce and reauthorize the Farmworker Coordinator position within the Department of Agriculture.
Where it stands: Senator Padilla sponsored S.B. [2026-08-06] to establish the Office of the Farm and Food System Workforce and S.B. [2026-08-06] to reauthorize the Farmworker Coordinator position, both of which are currently pending in the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
On the record: 25 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredSupporting Our Farm and Food System Workforce Act of 2023Latest action 2023-07-27
- Bill authoredSupporting Our Farm and Food System Workforce ActLatest action 2026-08-06
- Bill authoredVoice for Farm Workers ActLatest action 2026-08-06
- Bill authoredCOWS Act of 2026Latest action 2026-08-06
- Bill authoredA resolution designating the week of August 2 through August 8, 2026, as "National Farmers Market Week".Latest action 2026-07-30
- Bill authoredA resolution designating July 2026 as "American Grown Flower and Foliage Month".Latest action 2026-07-30
- Bill authoredAgriculture and National Security ActLatest action 2025-09-03
- Bill authoredAgricultural Biotechnology Coordination ActLatest action 2025-09-03
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
Protect and Restore Public Lands
Support bills like the Monterey Bay National Heritage Area Study Act and the PUBLIC Lands Act to preserve natural spaces and facilitate land transfers for conservation.
Where it stands: Senator Padilla sponsored the Monterey Bay National Heritage Area Study Act (2026-07-29), which has been ordered to be reported favorably by the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
On the record: 25 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredA bill to provide for the transfer of administrative jurisdiction over certain Federal land in the State of California, and for other purposes.Latest action 2024-05-16
- Bill authoredLower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program Amendment Act of 2024Latest action 2024-11-21
- Bill authoredMonterey Bay National Heritage Area Study ActLatest action 2026-07-29
- Bill authoredLower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program Amendment Act of 2025Latest action 2026-02-04
- Bill authoredA bill to provide for the transfer of administrative jurisdiction over certain Federal land in the State of California, and for other purposes.Latest action 2026-07-23
- Bill authoredPUBLIC Lands ActLatest action 2026-02-12
- Bill authoredA bill to make permanent the authority to collect Shasta-Trinity National Forest marina fees.Latest action 2024-05-16
- Bill authoredSan Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge Expansion ActLatest action 2024-09-25
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