Congresswoman Simon opposed Republican bills that threaten local governance in D.C. and proposed protections for disabled students.
Quiver AI Summary
Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12) expressed opposition to Republican bills introduced in the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. She criticized these proposals for allegedly increasing federal control over Washington, D.C., promoting what she termed "racialized narratives about crime," and threatening local governance and the rights of children and homeless individuals.
In response, Simon presented an amendment aimed at protecting disabled students in schools, which would mandate that schools receiving federal funding provide necessary services under existing disability laws. She emphasized the importance of safeguarding civil rights amidst current legislative efforts she considers detrimental.
As the first congenitally blind member of Congress, Simon has a track record of advocating for disability rights, highlighted by her recent initiatives, including legislation to enhance opportunities for individuals with disabilities and ensure inclusive jury participation.
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Lateefah Simon Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Lateefah Simon is worth $229.2K, as of September 11th, 2025. This is the 439th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Simon has approximately $54.2K 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.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.
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.
