Congresswomen Simon and Jacobs introduce a bill to enhance Transit-Oriented Development planning for affordable housing.
Quiver AI Summary
Congresswomen Simon and Jacobs introduce new transit legislation: Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (CA-12) and Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-51) have proposed the Connecting Communities Through Transit Planning Act. This legislation seeks to make permanent and expand the Pilot Program for Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Planning to encourage housing projects near transit corridors.
Key features of the proposed Act: The bill aims to incorporate vital predevelopment work and community input into planning decisions. It has already shown promise in California, linking housing development to existing transit options while addressing housing shortages.
Support from the community: Endorsed by various organizations, the bill has been lauded for its potential to enhance community engagement and make transit investments more effective in providing affordable housing and economic opportunities.
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Lateefah Simon Fundraising
Lateefah Simon recently disclosed $180.9K of fundraising in a Q4 FEC disclosure filed on January 30th, 2026. This was the 526th most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year. 74.8% came from individual donors.
Simon disclosed $162.6K of spending. This was the 468th most from all Q4 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Simon disclosed $591.9K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 544th most from all Q4 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 $230.5K, as of February 18th, 2026. This is the 438th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Simon has approximately $55.5K 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.7298: To amend the Federal Public Transportation Act of 2012 to alter project eligibility for the transit-oriented development planning grant program, and for other purposes.
- H.R.6069: RIDER Safety Act
- 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.
2026 California's 12th Congressional District Election
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Approximately $11,038 of this has been from outside spending by PACs and Super PACs.
The rating for this race is currently "Solid D".
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