117 House Democrats, led by Congresswomen Simon and McBath, condemn federal layoffs affecting special education personnel.
Quiver AI Summary
Congressional members respond to federal employee layoffs: Congresswoman Lateefah Simon, alongside Congresswoman Lucy McBath and Congressman Mark DeSaulnier, has led 117 House Democrats in a letter to Education Secretary Linda McMahon and OMB Director Russell Vought. They condemn the Trump Administration's decision to lay off federal employees in the Department of Education, specifically those serving students with disabilities.
Concerns over impact on students with disabilities: The letter argues that these layoffs threaten accountability for education funding and civil rights. The members stress that such actions could severely impact over 7.5 million students with disabilities in the U.S., warning of "devastating consequences" for families relying on educational support.
Legislation and advocacy efforts highlighted: Congresswoman Simon's ongoing commitment to disability rights is underscored, referencing her previous legislative efforts, including initiatives aimed at protecting disabled federal contractors and promoting employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. The full letter and details of the advocacy actions taken by the group are available online.
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Lateefah Simon Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Lateefah Simon is worth $229.5K, as of October 21st, 2025. This is the 440th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Simon has approximately $54.5K invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
You can track Lateefah Simon's net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Simon.
Lateefah Simon Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Lateefah Simon:
- H.R.5096: Disability and Age in Jury Service Nondiscrimination Act
- H.R.3736: The Small Business Representation in Contracting Rulemaking Act
You can track bills proposed by Lateefah Simon on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Simon.
Lateefah Simon Fundraising
Lateefah Simon recently disclosed $171.5K of fundraising in a Q3 FEC disclosure filed on October 14th, 2025. This was the 540th most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year. 71.7% came from individual donors.
Simon disclosed $130.9K of spending. This was the 463rd most from all Q3 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Simon disclosed $567.9K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 493rd most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Lateefah Simon's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
