Senators Padilla and Chu introduce legislation to enhance protections for workers against extreme heat in various industries.
Quiver AI Summary
Senator Alex Padilla and Representative Judy Chu held a press event with union workers to announce new bipartisan legislation aimed at protecting workers from extreme heat. The proposed Asunción Valdivia Heat Illness, Injury, and Fatality Prevention Act seeks to establish enforceable federal workplace standards to ensure safety in high-temperature environments.
The legislation is named after Asunción Valdivia, who tragically died from heat stroke while working in extreme conditions. The bill requires measures such as access to water and paid breaks for workers exposed to high heat. It is co-sponsored by several senators and representatives and has garnered support from over 250 organizations.
Padilla emphasized the urgent need for national heat safety standards, stating that "every family deserves to know that even on the hottest day, their loved one will come back home." The increasing frequency and severity of heat waves make this legislation critical for safeguarding the wellbeing of America's workforce.
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Alex Padilla Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Alex Padilla is worth $287.9K, as of July 16th, 2025. This is the 387th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Padilla has approximately $29.9K 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.2265: A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, California, and the 2034 Olympics and Paralympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City, Utah.
- S.2261: A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to provide for the establishment of standards to limit the carbon intensity of the fuel used by certain vessels, and for other purposes.
- S.2260: A bill to provide for the water quality restoration of the Tijuana River and the New River, and for other purposes.
- S.2212: A bill to amend section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to require all immigration enforcement officers to display visible identification during public-facing immigration enforcement actions and to promote transparency and accountability.
- S.2192: Clean Hands Firearm Procurement Act
- S.2158: Stopping the Fraudulent Sale of Firearms Act
You can track bills proposed by Alex Padilla on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Padilla.
Alex Padilla Fundraising
Alex Padilla recently disclosed $25.4K of fundraising in a Q1 FEC disclosure filed on April 15th, 2025. This was the 598th most from all Q1 reports we have seen this year. 56.7% came from individual donors.
Padilla disclosed $94.5K of spending. This was the 433rd most from all Q1 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Padilla disclosed $6.6M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 27th most from all Q1 reports we have seen this year.
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