Senator
Alex Padilla
California · In office since 2021
Committees7
- Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
- Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
- Senate Committee on Rules and AdministrationRanking Member
- Senate Committee on the Budget
- Senate Committee on the Judiciary
- Joint Committee on Printing
- Joint Committee of Congress on the Library
Also serves on 10 subcommittees.
Bills sponsored624
- SPELL Act (opens in new tab)
S 5634 · Introduced Sep 30, 2026 · Education
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5265) (Sep 30, 2026)
- A resolution honoring the leadership of Lonnie G. Bunch III, Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution and recognizing his career as a public servant and the enduring value of the Smithsonian Institution to the people of the United States. (opens in new tab)
SRES 919 · Introduced Sep 29, 2026 · Arts, Culture, Religion
Latest: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S5174) (Sep 29, 2026)
- BRIDGE Act of 2026 (opens in new tab)
S 5585 · Introduced Sep 29, 2026 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5172) (Sep 29, 2026)
- BASIC Act of 2026 (opens in new tab)
S 5559 · Introduced Sep 24, 2026 · Education
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5004) (Sep 24, 2026)
- Barriers to Suicide Act of 2026 (opens in new tab)
S 5558 · Introduced Sep 24, 2026 · Transportation and Public Works
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5004) (Sep 24, 2026)
- Ocean Protection and DDT Reduction Act (opens in new tab)
S 5563 · Introduced Sep 24, 2026 · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5005-5006) (Sep 24, 2026)
- Freedom from Intimidation in Elections Act (opens in new tab)
S 5491 · Introduced Sep 23, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sep 23, 2026)
- Wildland Firefighter Health and Safety Act (opens in new tab)
S 5433 · Introduced Sep 17, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Sep 17, 2026)
- America's Olympic and Paralympic Games Commemorative Coins Act (opens in new tab)
S 2265 · Introduced Jul 14, 2025 · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4337-4338) (Jul 14, 2025)
- Stop Corrupt Trading Act (opens in new tab)
S 5221 · Introduced Aug 3, 2026 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 536. (Aug 4, 2026)
Bills cosponsored2240
- A resolution designating September 30, 2026, as "National Veterans Suicide Prevention Day". (opens in new tab)
SRES 946 · Introduced Sep 30, 2026 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299; text: CR S5272-5273) (Sep 30, 2026)
- Higher Education Grant Flexibility Act of 2026 (opens in new tab)
S 5626 · Introduced Sep 30, 2026 · Education
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sep 30, 2026)
- National Archives Protection Act (opens in new tab)
S 5632 · Introduced Sep 30, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S5264) (Sep 30, 2026)
- National Institutes of Clean Energy Act of 2026 (opens in new tab)
S 5651 · Introduced Sep 30, 2026 · Energy
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sep 30, 2026)
- Stop Orphaned Wells Act (opens in new tab)
S 5630 · Introduced Sep 30, 2026 · Energy
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sep 30, 2026)
- A resolution recognizing the month of October 2026 as Filipino American History Month and celebrating the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the United States. (opens in new tab)
SRES 931 · Introduced Sep 30, 2026 · Arts, Culture, Religion
Latest: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5265-5266) (Sep 30, 2026)
- Combating Critical Infrastructure Vandalism Act of 2026 (opens in new tab)
S 5617 · Introduced Sep 30, 2026 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sep 30, 2026)
- A resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2026 as "Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month" in order to educate communities across the United States about sickle cell disease and the need for research, early detection methods, effective treatments, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell disease and conditions related to sickle cell disease. (opens in new tab)
SRES 940 · Introduced Sep 30, 2026 · Health
Latest: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299; text: CR S5270) (Sep 30, 2026)
- Original Slavery Remembrance Day Resolution (opens in new tab)
SJRES 220 · Introduced Sep 30, 2026 · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sep 30, 2026)
- Beyond the Box for Higher Education Act of 2026 (opens in new tab)
S 5614 · Introduced Sep 30, 2026 · Education
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sep 30, 2026)
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