Congresswoman Simon opposed H.R. 8774, criticizing defense spending amid cuts to health care and education programs.
Quiver AI Summary
Congresswoman Lateefah Simon has publicly stated her opposition to the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025, citing her vote against the bill which proposes $830 billion in funding. She remarked, “I will always vote NO on any spending bill that pours billions into militarism while our children sleep in shelters.”
In her statement, Simon emphasized her belief that safety stems from community care rather than militarization, stating, “I came to Congress from a lineage of those who know that war does not make us stronger.” Her comments also criticized some amendments proposed by other lawmakers as detrimental to peace initiatives.
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Lateefah Simon Fundraising
Lateefah Simon recently disclosed $353.0K of fundraising in a Q2 FEC disclosure filed on July 14th, 2025. This was the 242nd most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year. 88.4% came from individual donors.
Simon disclosed $172.3K of spending. This was the 316th most from all Q2 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Simon disclosed $502.6K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 461st most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Lateefah Simon's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
