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Lateefah Simon

Lateefah Simon

DDemocratCA-12 · Representative
53
/ 100
Average
Attendance98
Avg: 96
Independence3
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone8
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency44
Avg: 57

Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.

Methodology
OverviewStatementsBillsFinanceVotesElections
25
Total Statements
15
Floor Speeches
10
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered

What They Talk About

Taxes: 8Environment: 7Immigration: 6Infrastructure: 4Trade: 3Healthcare: 3Foreign Policy: 3Veterans: 3Civil Rights: 2Defense: 2Gun Policy: 2Crime & Justice: 2Social Security: 1China: 1Education: 1

Speech Tone

Neutral: 15Ceremonial: 4Urgent: 4Bipartisan: 2

Statements (25)

Floor Speech2026-05-21Taxes
HONORING THE VICTIMS OF THE SAN DIEGO ISLAMIC CENTER SHOOTING

HONORING THE VICTIMS OF THE SAN DIEGO ISLAMIC CENTER SHOOTING Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026)] [House] [Page H3715] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-05-14UrgentImmigrationTaxesTradeHR6260HRES1275
KEEPING VIOLENT OFFENDERS OFF OUR STREETS ACT OF 2025

KEEPING VIOLENT OFFENDERS OFF OUR STREETS ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3474-H3480] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-05-12ImmigrationHealthcareS75
HONORING THE RETIREMENT OF MS. JANE GARCIA, CEO OF LA CLINICA DE LA RAZA, INC.

HONORING THE RETIREMENT OF MS. JANE GARCIA, CEO OF LA CLINICA DE LA RAZA, INC. Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 80 (Tuesday, May 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 80 (Tuesday, May 12, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E433] From the Congressional Record Online through the…

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Floor Speech2026-03-05ImmigrationTaxesForeign Policy
WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH: INTRODUCING ALYSA LIU

WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH: INTRODUCING ALYSA LIU Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 42 (Thursday, March 5, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 42 (Thursday, March 5, 2026)] [House] [Page H2455] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Press Release2026-03-04Labor
Congresswoman Simon Boycotts the State of the Union, Highlights the Need for Justice for Survivors and a New Path Forward for All Americans

Congresswoman Simon Boycotts the State of the Union, Highlights the Need for Justice for Survivors and a New Path Forward for All Americans Congresswoman Simon Boycotts the State of the Union, Highlights the Need for Justice for Survivors and a New Path Forward for All Americans Image or Video…

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Press Release2026-03-04Infrastructure
Congresswoman Simon Introduces RIDER Safety Act, Legislation to Support Transit Ambassadors and Public Safety on Transit

Congresswoman Simon Introduces RIDER Safety Act, Legislation to Support Transit Ambassadors and Public Safety on Transit Congresswoman Simon Introduces RIDER Safety Act, Legislation to Support Transit Ambassadors and Public Safety on Transit Image or Video Image Sally.Chen@mai… Wed, 03/04/2026 -…

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Floor Speech2026-03-03CeremonialInfrastructure
HONORING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GRAND LAKE THEATER

HONORING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GRAND LAKE THEATER Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 40 (Tuesday, March 3, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 40 (Tuesday, March 3, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E181] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2026-02-12CeremonialTaxes
RECOGNIZING RYAN COOGLER

RECOGNIZING RYAN COOGLER Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 30 (Thursday, February 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 30 (Thursday, February 12, 2026)] [House] [Page H2208] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] {time} 1130…

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Floor Speech2026-02-11UrgentImmigrationGun PolicyEnvironmentHR2189HR261
PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF S. 1383, VETERANS ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE ACT OF 2025; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 2189, LAW-…

PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF S. 1383, VETERANS ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE ACT OF 2025; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 2189, LAW- ENFORCEMENT INNOVATE TO DE-ESCALATE ACT; PROVIDING FOR... Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 29 (Wednesday, February 11, 2026) [Congressional Record…

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Floor Speech2026-01-20BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentTradeHR5763S504
MAIN STREET PARITY ACT

MAIN STREET PARITY ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 13 (Tuesday, January 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 13 (Tuesday, January 20, 2026)] [House] [Pages H930-H931] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] MAIN STREET…

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Floor Speech2026-01-15CeremonialDefense
HONORING MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.

HONORING MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 11 (Thursday, January 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 11 (Thursday, January 15, 2026)] [House] [Pages H911-H912] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-01-13CeremonialTaxesEnvironmentTrade
PROTECTING EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES

PROTECTING EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026)] [House] [Pages H698-H705] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-01-09HealthcareDefenseVeterans
A CONFESSION OF OUR VALUES

A CONFESSION OF OUR VALUES Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 7 (Friday, January 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 7 (Friday, January 9, 2026)] [House] [Page H607] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] A CONFESSION OF OUR…

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Press Release2025-12-15Taxes
Congresswoman Simon Hosts 11 Town Halls in First Year of Congress

Congresswoman Simon Hosts 11 Town Halls in First Year of Congress Congresswoman Simon Hosts 11 Town Halls in First Year of Congress Image or Video Image Sally.Chen@mai… Mon, 12/15/2025 - 13:39 Link /media/press-releases/congresswoman-lateefah-simon-hosts-eleven-town-halls-firs…

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Press Release2025-12-15Foreign PolicyVeterans
Congresswoman Simon Demands VA Answers on Cancelled Alameda Point Veterans Project

Congresswoman Simon Demands VA Answers on Cancelled Alameda Point Veterans Project Congresswoman Simon Demands VA Answers on Cancelled Alameda Point Veterans Project Image or Video Image Sally.Chen@mai… Mon, 12/15/2025 - 13:37 Link…

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Press Release2025-11-10
Congresswoman Simon Convenes East Bay Mayors on Government Shutdown Impacts

Congresswoman Simon Convenes East Bay Mayors on Government Shutdown Impacts Congresswoman Simon Convenes East Bay Mayors on Government Shutdown Impacts Image or Video Image Sally.Chen@mai… Mon, 11/10/2025 - 11:11 Link Congresswoman Simon Convenes East Bay Mayors on Shutdown

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Press Release2025-10-01
Congresswoman Simon's Statement on Federal Government Shutdown

Congresswoman Simon's Statement on Federal Government Shutdown Congresswoman Simon's Statement on Federal Government Shutdown Image or Video Image Sally.Chen@mai… Wed, 10/01/2025 - 09:59 Link /media/press-releases/congresswoman-simons-statement-federal-government-shutdown

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Press Release2025-09-30
Resources for Californians Affected by the Government Shutdown

Resources for Californians Affected by the Government Shutdown Resources for Californians Affected by the Government Shutdown Image or Video Image Sally.Chen@mai… Tue, 09/30/2025 - 11:00 Link /shutdownresources

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Press Release2025-06-16BipartisanImmigrationHealthcareEnvironment
Fighting Back Against Trump

Fighting Back Against Trump Fighting Back Against Trump Sally.Chen@mai… Mon, 06/16/2025 - 19:38 Hello Neighbors, When I raised my hand to represent our community in Congress, I knew it would be a challenging job and a challenging time ahead for our country. And the last six months have been packed.…

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Press Release2025-03-14TaxesForeign Policy
Congresswoman Simon's CA-12 Town Hall Tour

Congresswoman Simon's CA-12 Town Hall Tour Congresswoman Simon's CA-12 Town Hall Tour Sally.Chen@mai… Fri, 03/14/2025 - 15:37 In her first year in Congress, Congresswoman Simon held 11 town halls, including an in-person town hall in all seven cities in California's 12th Congressional District.…

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Floor Speech2025-03-14HJRES25
PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE RELATING TO "GROSS PROCEEDS REPORTING BY BROKERS THAT…

PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE RELATING TO "GROSS PROCEEDS REPORTING BY BROKERS THAT REGULARLY PROVIDE SERVICES EFFECTUATING DIGITAL... Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 49 (Friday, March 14, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171,…

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Floor Speech2025-03-04EnvironmentHousingHRES177HJRES42
PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.J. RES. 42, PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY RELATING TO…

PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.J. RES. 42, PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY RELATING TO "ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAM FOR APPLIANCE... Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 41 (Tuesday, March 4, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171,…

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Floor Speech2025-01-16UrgentEnvironment
SUPPORTING RELIEF FOR CALIFORNIA WILDFIRES

SUPPORTING RELIEF FOR CALIFORNIA WILDFIRES Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 9 (Thursday, January 16, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 9 (Thursday, January 16, 2025)] [House] [Pages H205-H206] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2025-01-16UrgentImmigrationGun PolicyEnvironmentHR30HRES5
PREVENTING VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN BY ILLEGAL ALIENS ACT

PREVENTING VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN BY ILLEGAL ALIENS ACT Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 9 (Thursday, January 16, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 9 (Thursday, January 16, 2025)] [House] [Pages H191-H202] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Press Release2025-01-13
Congresswoman Simon and Guests

Congresswoman Simon and Guests Congresswoman Simon and Guests Image or Video Image Sally.Chen@mai… Mon, 01/13/2025 - 14:30

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