Alex Padilla
U.S. Senator, California, Class III on the U.S. Senate
- 202-224-3553
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In the records we collect, Alex introduced 193 bills, and cosponsored 1380 more.
Counts cover the records listed at the end of this page.
What this office does
U.S. Senator. Duties under the U.S. Constitution
All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States, which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives.
The Senate of the United States shall be composed of two Senators from each State, elected by the people thereof, for six years; and each Senator shall have one vote. …
More from the law (2)
… The Senate shall have the sole Power to try all Impeachments. When sitting for that Purpose, they shall be on Oath or Affirmation. …
… He shall have Power, by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate, to make Treaties, provided two thirds of the Senators present concur; and he shall nominate, and by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate, shall appoint Ambassadors, other public Ministers and Consuls, Judges of the supreme Court, and all other Officers of the United States, whose Appointments are not herein otherwise provided for, and …
What they bring forward
Topics of the bills they introduced, grouped into descriptive policy areas by the wording of each official title.
- Agriculture & Natural Resources26 bills
- Public Safety & Emergency Services20 bills
- Infrastructure - Water & Stormwater16 bills
- Public Health & Human Services13 bills
- Education10 bills
- Environmental Land Acquisition10 bills
- Parks & Recreation10 bills
- Not in a single policy area37 bills
Bills they introduced
- S. 5634 (119th Congress), EducationSPELL ActLatest recorded action (2026-09-30): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5265)
- S. 5585 (119th Congress), Infrastructure Spending - RoadwaysBRIDGE Act of 2026Latest recorded action (2026-09-29): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5172)
- S.Res. 919 (119th Congress), Ceremonial & RecognitionA 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.Latest recorded action (2026-09-29): Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S5174)
- S. 5563 (119th Congress)Ocean Protection and DDT Reduction ActLatest recorded action (2026-09-24): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5005-5006)
Where the campaign money comes from
Totals from official campaign finance reports. Occupations and locations are as reported by each contributor.
Raised $2,378,141 and spent $2,518,900 for the 2028 election, with $7,312,468 on hand as of Sep 29, 2026.
Source: FEC filing, S2CA00955
2028 campaign$2,349,246 in contributions
Who gave
- Candidate self-funding0%
- Political party committees0%
- Individuals (itemized, over $200)27%
- Individuals (unitemized, $200 or less)30%
- Political action committees (PACs)18%
- Other25%
Source: FEC filing, S2CA00955
2026 campaign
Individual contributors by occupation group
- Business owners & executives37%
- Other / Not classified30%
- Legal8%
- Finance & insurance6%
- Health care5%
- Other14%
Source:
Committee assignments
- Joint Committee of Congress on the Library
- Joint Committee on Printing
- Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
- Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: Subcommittee on Energy
- Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining
- Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: Subcommittee on Water and Power
- Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
- Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works: Subcommittee on Clean Air, Climate, and Nuclear Innovation and Safety
- Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works: Subcommittee on Fisheries, Water, and Wildlife
- Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works: Subcommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure
- Senate Committee on Rules and AdministrationRanking Member
- Senate Committee on the Budget
- Senate Committee on the Judiciary
- Senate Committee on the Judiciary: Subcommittee on Border Security and Immigration
Records used on this page
Each vote and bill above links to its own official record.