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Congresswomen Simon and Jacobs Introduce Legislation to Support Affordable and Accessible Transit and Housing Development

February 17, 2026

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (CA-12) and Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-51) introduced the Connecting Communities Through Transit Planning Act. This bill would make permanent and expand the Pilot Program for Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Planning to support housing projects near new or existing transit corridors. It would also strengthen the TOD planning program by ensuring critical predevelopment work and meaningful community input are incorporated into grant eligibility and planning decisions

Issues: Housing Transportation and Infrastructure

Congresswoman Simon Votes Against Defense Spending Package, Celebrates Increased Funding for NIH and Extensions of Key Health Programs

January 23, 2026

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12) released the following statement after voting NO on H.R. 7146, Consolidated Appropriations Act.

Issues: Health Care Housing

Congresswoman Lateefah Simon Brings over $344 Million Home to the East Bay in First Year Representing California’s 12th District

December 19, 2025

Press Release

OAKLAND, CA. – Since being sworn-in in January 2025, Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12) has secured over $344 million in federal funding for California’s 12^th Congressional District. These federal grants have supported scientific research, arts, education, community health care programs, housing programs, infrastructure modernization, small businesses, and more across the East Bay.

Issues: Health Care Housing Public Safety Transportation and Infrastructure Economy and Small Business Education Energy and the Environment