Sen. Alejandro Padilla

From a constituent in North Hollywood, CA

Oust Schumer for passing a softball NDAA

Again he and Durbin and Kaine and their cadre seem to be playing for the other team…why even go to work? What’s the point of the filibuster if you don’t use it…disgusting…

From a constituent in Redding, CA

H.R. 845 Undermines Science, the Courts, and the ESA

I am writing to strongly urge you to oppose H.R. 845, recently passed by the House of Representatives, which would strip Gray Wolves of protections under the Endangered Species Act and prohibit judicial review of that decision. This bill sets a dangerous precedent. The Endangered Species Act exists

From a constituent in Pasadena, CA

Reject Any Consideration of a Third Presidential Term

I am writing to urge you to publicly and unequivocally reject any possibility of President Trump serving a third term, regardless of the legal theories being floated by his advisors. The 22nd Amendment to the Constitution is clear: no person shall be elected to the office of President more than twi

From a constituent in Pasadena, CA

Protect NASA Science Funding and Existing Missions from Commercialization Cuts

I am writing to urge you to protect NASA's science funding and existing missions from cuts driven by the recent Executive Order on space policy, which prioritizes commercial solutions over the agency's proven scientific work. The Executive Order titled "Ensuring American Space Superiority" mandates

From a verified voter in Elk Grove, CA

SAVE the babies. Demand an end to the blockade and let aid in!

Storm Byron in Gaza brings floods, strong winds, and hail where over half the population live in makeshift tents. There is raw footage of the gale winds bursting through wallless shelters as the tarp roofs flail or fly off completely, exposing the already flooded grounds of the area. Five infant dea

From a verified voter in Saratoga, CA

Oppose HR 4371: No to Immigrant Child Abuse

Today I take pen in hand to write and urge you to I oppose H.R. 4371, the Kayla Hamilton Act., another Republican bill designed to play to emotional tragedy, while setting up more children for emotional trauma. While the tragedy that befell Kayla Hamilton and her family is heartbreaking, this legi

From a verified voter in Montara, CA

Last night’s address reconfirmed what we have all been seeing in front of our eyes for a long time now, and I remain very concerned about the President’s mental state and physical health. It’s time to consider the 25th amendment, sections 3 and 4. We cannot sit idly by as this unfolds.

From a verified voter in Redlands, CA

As one of your constituents and a practicing Earth scientist, I urge you to do all that you can to stop the dismantling of the National Center for Atmospheric Research (or NCAR) in Boulder, Colorado, as announced by OMB Director Russ Vought. NCAR provides essential forecasting support to our nation,

From a constituent in Sebastopol, CA

Hello thank you for your service. Invoke section 4 of the 25th amendment. DJT is not capable of doing the job he was supposedly elected to do. He is a clear and present danger to this country. thank you.

From a verified voter in San Diego, CA

ICE continues to terrorize communities and abuse people

Today’s images of ICE included masked thugs zip-tying the hands of a pregnant woman and dragging her on the snowy ground in Minneapolis, while bystanders and witnesses yelled at them to stop and that she was PREGNANT. They didn’t stop. They didn’t care. This is horrific abuse by ICE and DHS and it m

From a constituent in El Dorado Hills, CA

Oppose Amendment 3972 to Protect National Parks from Sale

I urge you to vote no on Senator Mike Lee's Amendment 3972 to the interior appropriations bill. This amendment would remove protective language that currently requires the federal government to maintain national parks as federal lands and ensure adequate funding and staffing. If passed, this dangero

From a verified voter in Saratoga, CA

Oppose/Block Dismantling of NCAR. Protect Climate Science

Today I take pen in hand to write and to urge you to take immediate action to block the wanton destruction of the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) and protect critical U.S. climate science infrastructure. NCAR has been instrumental in developing climate modeling science and climate o

From a constituent in Pasadena, CA

Support Robust NASA Science Budget and Flagship Mission Funding

I urge you to oppose the proposed $6 billion cut to NASA's budget and instead support robust funding for NASA's science missions. The Trump administration's 2026 budget proposal offers just $18.8 billion for NASA, down from $24.8 billion in 2025. This reduction threatens American leadership in space

From a constituent in La Mesa, CA

Public Lands

Please vote NO on Mike Lee's amendment 3972 to sell off public lands. Our public lands are part of what makes our country strong and important, and they MUST remain in the public domain, rather than as a private commodity. Please encourage your peers to do the same. This should be a non-partisan iss

From a constituent in La Mesa, CA

Endangered Species Act

he land in perpetuity. Writing to encourage you to keep the Endangered Species Act intact. This is an important environmental protection, and should remain part of the law of t

From a constituent in San Jose, CA

Stop the dismantling of the National Center for Atmospheric Research

Once again the White House is dismantling an agency established by Congress. This time it’s the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR). This ideologically-driven but ill-considered move needs to be stopped. How much more science can the American people afford to lose just because the made

From a verified voter in Saratoga, CA

Oppose Unauthorized Military Blockade and Strikes Against Venezuela

I am writing to urge you to oppose the unauthorized military blockade of Venezuela and demand congressional oversight of ongoing military operations in the region. As Texas Democratic Congressman Joaquin Castro stated, this blockade is "unquestionably an act of war" that Congress never authorized an

From a constituent in El Dorado Hills, CA

Demand Congressional Authorization Before Military Action Against Venezuela

I am writing to urge you to assert Congress's constitutional authority over the use of military force and immediately halt unauthorized military actions against Venezuela. Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution grants Congress alone the power to declare war. A naval blockade is universally recogni

From a constituent in Mather, CA

I just read that the House of Representatives just passed a bill that would subject immigrant children to invasive bodily searches and keep them in detention instead of releasing them to their families. The Senate must vote no on this horrific bill.

From a constituent in Mather, CA

I’m writing today to urge action to protect NCAR. This is being done by the NSF at Russell Vought's direction to protect the fossil fuel industry. It's hard to communicate just how much NCAR does, and all the scientific discoveries NCAR has made possible. Please do what you can to stop the further

From a constituent in North Hollywood, CA

Schumer could’ve stopped the ACA cred expiration but didn’t. Remove him.

We know when it comes down to it he’s not going to do what’s actually in his power to benefit the American people. Eight out of ten senators can stand up there and talk so it’s not hard to find someone better.

From a constituent in Citrus Heights, CA

I’m writing to urge you to vote NO on H.R. 3492 and H.R. 498. Trans people deserve access to safe, affirming health care, and decisions about our bodies should be made by patients and medical professionals, not politicians. The Trump administration's attacks on trans healthcare access are part of an

From a verified voter in Burbank, CA

Vote NO on H.R. 3492 and H.R. 498

I am writing to urge you to vote NO on H.R. 3492 and H.R. 498, two dangerous and discriminatory bills that would cause real harm to transgender and intersex youth, their families, and the medical professionals who care for them. These bills place politicians between patients, families, and doctors

From a verified voter in Saratoga, CA

Support H.R. 6088 to Prevent $200 Billion in SNAP Cuts

I urge you to support H.R. 6088, the Restoring Food Security for American Families and Farmers Act, which would reverse the nearly $200 billion in cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program scheduled to begin next year under H.R. 1. These cuts threaten the food security of 16 million chil

From a verified voter in Saratoga, CA

Oppose Trump Reclassification of Nursing Degrees - Protect Healthcare Workforce

Today I take pen in hand to write and to urge you to oppose the Trump Administration's reclassification of advanced practice nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and other healthcare degrees as non-professional degrees. This policy change will eliminate programs like Grad PLUS, cap fed

From a verified voter in Forest Knolls, CA

Thank you for voting against the Laken Riley Act. This Act has made things even worse for our immigrant neighbors. After passage of the Act vastly more people have been put in detention. The conditions in detention are reported to be extremely harsh and inhumane. People are dying in these detention

From a constituent in Glendale, CA

Reject KOSA

I’m writing to urge you to reject the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), a dangerous bill that would put vulnerable young people at risk. KOSA fails to address the root issues related to kids’ safety online. Unless the “duty of care” language is removed to stop government censorship of content, KOSA rem

From a verified voter in Forest Knolls, CA

Please support legislation to block the Trump regime from committing US forces to an illegal war in Venezuela. There is absolutely no basis for this belligerent action despite what we may think of Venezuelan dictator Maduro. I think it’s pretty clear that Trump is interested in seizing Venezuela’s o

From a verified voter in Forest Knolls, CA

I read that Pete Hegseth is refusing to release the boat strike footage to the Senate. He is required to do so and you should raise holy hell until he does! These boat strikes are being done under highly questionable justification and the killing of survivors is clearly a war crime and clearly murde

From a constituent in El Dorado Hills, CA

Restore USAID Funding & International Aid Programs

The February 2025 executive action eliminating 90% of USAID contracts has already resulted in hundreds of thousands of deaths worldwide from hunger, untreated illness, and collapsed health services. I urge you to immediately restore USAID funding, reopen these critical programs, and save lives. T