Congresswoman Simon secured over $1 million in federal funding for a pediatric blood disorder research center in Oakland.
Quiver AI Summary
Federal funding announcement: Congresswoman Lateefah Simon announced the allocation of $1,031,000 in federal funding for a Pediatric Blood Disorder Research Center at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland. This funding aims to enhance research on conditions like sickle cell disease and leukemia.
Personal connection: Simon expressed her personal dedication to healthcare access, sharing her experience of losing her husband to a rare blood cancer. She emphasized the importance of research funding and maintaining care standards amid challenges in healthcare support.
Funding impact: The funding is part of $11.2 million secured for 15 projects in the East Bay for Fiscal Year 2026. Hospital leadership highlighted the critical role of this investment in continuing their legacy of research and treatment for pediatric blood disorders.
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Lateefah Simon Fundraising
Lateefah Simon recently disclosed $69.4K of fundraising in a Pre-Primary FEC disclosure filed on May 21st, 2026. This was the 287th most from all Pre-Primary reports we have seen this year. 96.4% came from individual donors.
Simon disclosed $95.9K of spending. This was the 351st most from all Pre-Primary reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Simon disclosed $687.1K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 187th most from all Pre-Primary reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Lateefah Simon's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
Lateefah Simon Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Lateefah Simon is worth $235.5K, as of June 1st, 2026. This is the 437th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Simon has approximately $60.5K 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.8880: Small Business Cybersecurity Assistance Evaluation Act of 2026
- H.R.8426: Crime Survivor Support and Stability Act of 2026
- H.R.8128: Same-Day Paratransit Innovation Act
- H.R.7298: Connecting Communities Through Transit Planning Act of 2026
- H.R.6069: RIDER Safety Act
- H.R.5096: Disability and Age in Jury Service Nondiscrimination Act
You can track bills proposed by Lateefah Simon on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Simon.
2026 California's 12th Congressional District Election
There has been approximately $2,531,853 of spending in California's 12th congressional district elections over the last two years, per our estimates.
Approximately $122,618 of this has been from outside spending by PACs and Super PACs. Some of the groups who are spending money in this race include:
- PROTECT PROGRESS ($111,598)
- MIA BONTA FOR ASSEMBLY 2024 ($10,900)
The rating for this race is currently "Solid D".
You can track this election on our matchup page for the 2026 California's 12th congressional district election.
