How he plans to do it ... especially for his committee assignments,” Feinstein said in a statement to McClatchy. The Padillas have been counted in the 2020 census and so have about 7 million other Californians! Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) voted to confirm Alejandro Mayorkas to serve as the next secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Committee assignments. ... (D-AZ) and Alex Padilla (D-CA). Where's My Ballot. In addition to being good placements for policy and publicity, Padilla’s assignments will ensure representation for people of color on those committees. Alex Padilla has 2 years to show he should keep his Senate seat. Visit Senator Padilla's Web site » 42. As the first Latino and the first immigrant to lead the Department of Homeland Security, […] The Rules Committee oversees federal election law, which will give Padilla a chance to draw on his background as California secretary of state. Photos. Committee Assignments Biographical Directory Listing. Videos. To buy more copies, call 866-531-1492 or email subscribe@dailyjournal.com Alex Padilla (D) Committee on the Budget Committee on Environment and Public Works Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee on the Judiciary Committee on Rules & Administration . Vacancies on the Republican side are filled by Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) (effectively taking Barrasso’s place, and apparently concentrating all of her seniority mojo on EPW, to rank 4th on the R side) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC). California Sen. Alex Padilla’s committee assignments will give him an opportunity to... See All. As one element of the hotly contested Compromise of 1850, California became the 31st state to join the Union on September 9, 1850. California Gov. “I am proud to support and eager to work with new Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Contact 112 Hart Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510 (202) 224-3553. Committee on Rules and Administration; Padilla's committee assignments for the 2021–2023 legislative session were announced on February 2, 2021 after a weeks long dispute between Chuck Schumer and Mitch McConnell over the Senate Organizing Resolution … [citation needed] Tenure 126. For reprint rights or to purchase a copy of your Daily Journal photo, email jeremy@reprintpros.com for prices or call 949-702-5390. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Padilla's committee assignments for the 2021–2023 legislative session were announced on February 2, 2021 after a weeks long dispute between Chuck Schumer and Mitch McConnell over the Senate Organizing Resolution for the 117th Congress. Sponsored legislation by Alex Padilla, the Senator from California - in Congress from 2021 through Present See All. Alex Padilla: 5 things to know about California’s new senator ... he’ll have to secure committee assignments, which will shape the work he’s able to do as a lawmaker. Gavin Newsom appointed Secretary of State Alex Padilla on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020, as the state's next U.S. senator to fill the seat being vacated by … 1-2-3-4-5-6! Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee and Judiciary Committee, assignments that will give him high-profile questioning opportunities and a hand in shaping major policies that affect California. Alex Padilla (D) Hometown: Porter Ranch.