Alex Padilla U.S. Senator for California

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Veterans and Military Families

Alex is committed to supporting all those who have fought for our nation’s freedom. From improving immigration services for military families to addressing veteran homelessness and cleaning up harmful PFAS “forever chemicals” on military bases, Alex is working to ensure that service members, veterans, and their families receive the support they deserve. Because Alex understands the sacred duty we have to care for our veterans and their families, he is committed to guaranteeing that our veterans receive the full benefits and care that they have earned.

In response to California’s urgent wildfire situation, Alex secured key provisions in the National Defense Authorization Act to ensure the National Guard and federal resources are fully aligned to help states respond to emergencies and wildfires.

Recent News

Padilla Secures Amendment to Strengthen Wildfire Response in Bipartisan National Defense Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the Senate passed U.S. Senator Alex Padilla’s (D-Calif.) amendment to bolster the FireGuard program, which utilizes military satellites to help fight wildfires, as part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025. The...

Padilla Introduces Bill to Safeguard Veterans’ Access to Quality Education

WASHINGTON, D.C. ­— Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) announced the Isakson-Roe Education Oversight Expansion Act, which would improve U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) oversight to ensure veterans receive access to quality higher education from...

Senate Passes Padilla Bills, Amendments in FY 2024 Appropriations Minibus Package; Padilla Secures Over $286 Million for 171 Community Projects Across California

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) announced that he secured over $286 million for 171 community projects across California and provisions to improve emergency evacuation route planning, streamline veterans’ access to housing vouchers, expand collaboration between the...

Padilla Secures Amendment to Strengthen Wildfire Response in Bipartisan National Defense Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the Senate passed U.S. Senator Alex Padilla’s (D-Calif.) amendment to bolster the FireGuard program, which utilizes military satellites to help fight wildfires, as part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025. The...

Padilla Introduces Bill to Safeguard Veterans’ Access to Quality Education

WASHINGTON, D.C. ­— Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) announced the Isakson-Roe Education Oversight Expansion Act, which would improve U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) oversight to ensure veterans receive access to quality higher education from...

Senate Passes Padilla Bills, Amendments in FY 2024 Appropriations Minibus Package; Padilla Secures Over $286 Million for 171 Community Projects Across California

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) announced that he secured over $286 million for 171 community projects across California and provisions to improve emergency evacuation route planning, streamline veterans’ access to housing vouchers, expand collaboration between the...

Senate Passes Padilla Wildfire, Flooding, Mental Health Provisions in Bipartisan National Defense Authorization Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) released the following statement after the Senate passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024, which includes several bipartisan amendments he authored, including to expedite the transfer of critical firefighting aircraft to the State...

Padilla Joins VA Leadership and San Fernando Valley Veterans for Mental Health Roundtable at Sepulveda Campus

LOS ANGELES, CA — Ahead of Veterans Day, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) joined local veterans and leadership at the Sepulveda VA Ambulatory Care Center for a roundtable discussion on mental health and a walk-and-talk tour of the facility. His visit...

Senate Passes Padilla, Braun Bipartisan Bill to Streamline Veterans’ Access to Benefits Claims

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Mike Braun (R-Ind.) applauded the unanimous Senate passage of their bipartisan legislation to streamline veterans’ access to their benefit claim files. The Wounded Warrior Access Act will require the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)...

Senate Passes Padilla Amendments to Improve Evacuation Route Planning and Streamline Veterans’ Access to Housing Vouchers in Appropriations Minibus Package

Package Includes $23 Million in Community Project Funding for California WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) announced that he secured over $23 million for projects across California and passed amendments to improve emergency evacuation route planning and...

Padilla, Braun Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Streamline Veterans’ Access to Benefits Claims

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Mike Braun (R-Ind.) introduced bipartisan legislation to streamline veterans’ access to their benefit claim files. The Wounded Warrior Access Act would require the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish and maintain a secure...

Padilla, Takano Highlight Upcoming PACT Act Benefits Deadline

RIVERSIDE, CA — Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Representative Mark Takano (D-Calif.-39), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, hosted a roundtable conversation with local veterans highlighting the Honoring our PACT Act, which expands Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits to those exposed to toxic substances,...

Padilla Introduces Bill to Improve Access to Mental Health Care for Military Children

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) introduced legislation to ensure that children of military families, who are at a greater risk for mental and behavioral health problems than the general population, have access to mental health screenings and check-ups...