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Rep. Lateefah Simon leads in early returns in reelection for District 12 Congressional seat
Rep. Lateefah Simon dominant after early returns in her first reelection campaign for California Congressional District 12 Read More
Living Wage for All: A Prescription for Economic Ruin
Four Democratic House members, Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04), Delia Ramirez (IL-03), Lateefah Simon (CA-12), and Analilia Mejia (NJ-11), introduced the Living Wage for All Act on April 28, proposing to raise the federal minimum wage to $25 an hour. Read More
In deep-blue East Bay district, Simon challenger calls for Democratic Party overhaul
District 12 Rep. Lateefah Simon pledges to hold the Trump administration accountable in her sophomore term should Democrats take control of the U.S. House of Representatives, while her opponent, Jamie Joyce, is calling for a sweeping overhaul of how government works for the people. Read More
San Leandro: San Leandro Shoreline Project Receives $1.09 Million In Federal Funding
Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12) has secured more than $1 million in federal funding for the San Leandro Shoreline development project aimed at improving recreation access and shoreline... Read More
Rep. Lateefah Simon Asked About Members of Congress Partaking in 4/20 Festivities
Oops ... Charlie tried to engage with Rep. Lateefah Simon on a fun subject, but it kinda backfired. Read More
Oakland: Rep. Simon Among Legislators Behind Bill To Keep Sports Teams In Their Cities
U.S. Rep. Lateefah Simon, D-Oakland, is one of the co-sponsors for a new piece of legislation that gives communities an opportunity to keep professional sports teams in their cities before their... Read More
New shoreline park to bring nature, ‘justice’ to East Oakland residents
Rep. Lateefah Simon and East Bay Regional Park District laud $11.2 million in federal funding for seashore restoration projects along East Bay. Read More
This Disability Education Law Turned 50 Today. Disability Advocates Want More.
“Our civil rights are not up for negotiations,” Rep. Lateefah Simon said. Read More
House Dems Blast Labor Department for Abandoning Disabled Workers
A letter led by California Rep. Lateefah Simon demands answers from Trump’s labor secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer. Read More
Bay Area lawmakers express outrage at killing of Palestinian filmmaker who was denied entry at SFO
U.S. Rep. Lateefah Simon, D-Oakland, said in a statement that she was "heartbroken" to hear about Awdah Hathaleen's death and was still seeking answers from the U.S. State Department about why he was denied entry in June. Read More
Dem rips GOP witnesses at DEI hearing: 'Keep MLK's name out of your mouth!'
Rep. Lateefah Simon (D-CA) blasted four Republican witnesses for appropriating the words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at a hearing on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).Speaking Wednesday before a House Oversight subcommittee, Simon addressed the majority's witnesses: Dan Lennington of the Wisc... Read More
As they take office, new Bay Area congressmembers pledge to bring bold solutions and protect their diverse constituencies
Following a tense vote on the House floor to re-elect U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson as Speaker, the Louisiana Republican swore in the 119th Congress on Friday afternoon, including the Bay Area delegation's newest members: Sam Liccardo and Lateefah Simon. Read More
Fourth muslim representative Lateefah Simon elected to US Congress
Lateefah Simon has made history as the fourth Muslim American to be elected to the U.S. Congress, securing the California 12th district seat. Read More
AP Race Call: Democrat Lateefah Simon wins election to U.S. House in California's 12th Congressional District
Democrat Lateefah Simon won election to a U.S. House seat representing California on Friday. The district in northern California is the most Democratic district in the entire country, according to the Cook Partisan Voter Index. Read More