Serving communities in Alameda County and Santa Clara County.
The Legislative Progressive Caucus, composed of 30 Assemblymembers and 7 Senators, will announces its priority legislative and budget package. The Caucus’ priorities are centered on tackling the affordability crisis, protecting safety net programs, and fighting against ICE’s mass deportation campaign.
Assemblymember Alex Lee introduced legislation to create a state initiative focused on fighting hunger. His efforts come at a time of drastic Republican federal funding cuts to safety net programs, with millions of Californians bracing for the sweeping impacts.
Assemblymember Alex Lee introduced legislation to support state workers and recognize the proven benefits of telework for both California employees and taxpayers. AB 1729 prioritizes transparency for public employees by requiring clear telework policies across state agencies.
As ICE carries out extrajudicial murders of American citizens, corporations are making windfall profits as collaborators to the federal regime’s terror campaign. Mercenaries and private prison operators have inked multi-million federal contracts to enable ICE’s indiscriminate acts of violence.
As ICE carries out extrajudicial murders of American citizens, corporations are making windfall profits as collaborators to the federal regime’s terror campaign. Mercenaries and private prison operators have inked multi-million federal contracts to enable ICE’s indiscriminate acts of violence.
Assemblymember Alex Lee’s legislation, AB 867, is a landmark and momentous achievement for animal welfare. The bill, which was signed by the Governor, bans cat declawing in California, and it will take effect on January 1, 2026.
A CalFresh program relaunched in November to make fresh fruits and vegetables more affordable. Through a historic investment of $36 million secured by Assemblymember Alex Lee, the CalFresh Fruit and Vegetable EBT Program will once again be able to serve tens of thousands of Californians statewide.
Assemblymember Alex Lee unveiled plans to introduce legislation creating a dedicated state fund to fight hunger. The announcement comes as families are facing mounting threats to their food security.
Assemblymember Alex Lee, Chair of the Human Services Committee, releases the following statement regarding the imminent delay of CalFresh benefits for families due to the ongoing federal government shutdown:
The Governor has signed Assemblymember Alex Lee’s legislation, AB 867, to ban cat declawing in California, marking a landmark and momentous achievement for animal welfare.
The State Legislature passed a series of key legislation authored by Assemblymember Alex Lee, bills that tackle the most pressing issues including workers’ rights, housing justice, animal welfare and civil rights. 6 of Assemblymember Lee’s bills are headed to the Governor’s desk and 2 have already been signed into law.