Senator Alex Padilla criticizes the SAVE America Act in a Senate speech, warning it threatens voter rights and access.
Quiver AI Summary
Senator Padilla criticizes proposed legislation: U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) spoke out against the SAVE America Act on the Senate floor, labeling it as harmful legislation that threatens to disenfranchise millions of eligible voters. He highlighted concerns that the bill would ban mail-in voting, complicate voter registration, and require states to submit voter rolls to the Department of Homeland Security.
Impact on voting rights: Padilla urged his colleagues to oppose the bill, citing past examples of voter suppression linked to similar policies. He emphasized the critical nature of voting rights in U.S. democracy and pledged continued opposition to the bill, stating, "Nothing is more fundamental in our democracy than the right to vote."
Call to action: Padilla's remarks came amid broader Democratic efforts to push back against what they see as Republican attempts to restrict voting access. He reiterated his commitment to protect voting rights and ensure that all Americans can participate in elections without unnecessary barriers.
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Alex Padilla Fundraising
Alex Padilla recently disclosed $116.8K of fundraising in a Q4 FEC disclosure filed on January 30th, 2026. This was the 696th most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year. 55.9% came from individual donors.
Padilla disclosed $190.0K of spending. This was the 389th most from all Q4 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Padilla disclosed $7.2M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 30th most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Alex Padilla's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
Alex Padilla Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Alex Padilla is worth $86.9K, as of March 20th, 2026. This is the 463rd highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Padilla has approximately $13.9K invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
You can track Alex Padilla's net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Padilla.
Alex Padilla Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Alex Padilla:
- S.4103: A bill to improve the health and resiliency of giant sequoias, and for other purposes.
- S.4075: A bill to make continuing appropriations for Federal Emergency Management Agency pay and operations in the event of a Federal Government shutdown, and for other purposes.
- S.4053: A bill to take certain land in the State of California into trust for the benefit of the Pechanga Band of Indians, and for other purposes.
- S.3840: Health Investment Zones Act of 2026
- S.3783: Mental Health Career Promotion Act
- S.3738: MORE WATER Act
You can track bills proposed by Alex Padilla on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Padilla.
2028 California US Senate Election
There has been approximately $30,543,360 of spending in California US Senate elections over the last two years, per our estimates.
Approximately $705,476 of this has been from outside spending by PACs and Super PACs. Some of the groups who are spending money in this race include:
- STANDING STRONG PAC ($345,000)
- REFORM LEADERS PAC ($330,746)
- FAIRSHAKE ($8,332)
- PLANNED PARENTHOOD AFFILIATES OF CALIFORNIA VOTES PAC ($5,552)
- SAN FRANCISCO DEMOCRATIC COUNTY CENTRAL COMMITTEE ($3,880)
You can track this election on our matchup page for the 2028 California US Senate election.
