Alex Padilla

Politician

1973-03-22

Alex Padilla is an American politician and engineer serving as a United States senator from California. Before entering the Senate, he served as California's secretary of state and in both city and state legislative offices. He was born on March 22, 1973.

Quotes by Alex Padilla

For the family living paycheck-to-paycheck, or those at risk in their current living situation, access to affordable housing is pivotal to their safety and long-term stability.
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Police officers' disproportionate use of force against people of color is a stain on our nation.
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Investing in resilience and sustainability programs is essential to stretching our limited water resources, ensuring safe drinking water for at-risk communities, and adapting to climate change.
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Some of the most striking revelations in the aftermath of the January 6th insurrection here in the Capitol, were reports that some members of the Capitol Police were sympathetic to the insurrectionists.
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With just an elementary school education, my father worked as a short order cook for forty years before retirement. He liked to boast that his kitchen 'never failed an inspection.' For the same forty years, my mother worked tirelessly as a housekeeper for a group of families in the affluent communities of Studio City and Sherman Oaks.
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As California's former chief elections officer, I was proud to strengthen election security and boost voter turnout by implementing the critical reforms contained in the For the People Act. They are proven, they are secure, and they should be available to all voters.
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I'm proud to join my colleagues in introducing the BUILD GREEN Infrastructure and Jobs Act. This critical legislation will not only invest in clean energy and improve transportation, but it will also prioritize projects in underserved communities and create good-paying jobs for the American people.
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Our most historically underserved communities have been hit the hardest by the COVID-19 Pandemic. Many in these communities have not had the option of not going to work or working remotely, increasing their risk of exposure to coronavirus.
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Urban Indian Organizations are a lifeline to Native Americans living in urban areas across California.
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We need to, in my opinion, to restore the full strength of the federal Voting Rights Act.
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The fate of our democracy rests on our ability to protect voting rights for all citizens.
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Immigrant essential workers are integrated into our communities and clearly into our workforce.
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Your zip code or your income level should not dictate your access to healthy drinking water.
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