Press Releases

Congresswoman Simon Introduces First Bill
February 18, 2025
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Oakland, CA –  Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12) recently introduced her first bill in Congress, “The Assisting Small Businesses Not Fraudsters Act,” with Small Business Committee Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX-25).  

Congresswoman Simon Strongly Opposes President Trump's Plan for the U.S. to "Own" Gaza
February 6, 2025
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12) released the following statement: 

Congresswoman Simon’s Statement on President Trump’s Recent Unlawful Actions
February 5, 2025
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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Simon released the following statement regarding President Donald Trump and his Administration’s recent unlawful actions:  
 
“I am appalled and horrified by President Trump’s gutting of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), firing of top officials across multiple agencies, illegal buying out of federal workers, and caving to Elon Musk. President Trump and Musk use “freedom” as a cover for taking away Americans’ freedoms.
Congresswoman Simon's Statement on Recent Developments in Gaza
February 2, 2025
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Oakland, CA – Today, Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12) released the following statement on recent developments in Gaza:
 
"I am heartened to see the long-overdue release of Israeli hostages and Palestinians safely freed in this week’s swaps.
Congresswoman Simon Celebrates Swearing-In with Community Celebration in Oakland
January 23, 2025
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Congresswoman Simon being sworn in
Oakland, CA – This weekend, Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12) held a community sweari
VP harris and simon
Congresswoman Simon Ceremonially Sworn in by Vice President Kamala Harris
January 15, 2025
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Washington, D.C. - Last week, on January 7, 2025, Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12) was ceremonially sworn in by her longtime mentor and friend, Vice President Kamala Harris. Vice President Harris and Congresswoman Simon have shared a decades-long friendship and professional relationship, grounded in their shared commitment to public service. 


Congresswoman Simon was joined by her friends and family in the Vice President’s ceremonial office in the United States Senate for the swearing-in ceremony

Rep. Simon Appointed to House Committees on Small Business and Oversight
January 14, 2025
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Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12) was appointed to serve on the House Committee on Small Business and the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability for her first term in Congress. Representative Simon released the following statement on her committee assignments: 
 
“I am excited to join the Committee on Small Business and the Committee on Oversight and Accountability and get to work for Americans.
Congresswoman Simon Celebrates $2,000,000 Grant to Reconnect Oakland’s Chinatown and Improve Safety for Residents
January 13, 2025
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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12) announced  $2,000,000 in federal funding to reconnect Oakland’s Chinatown community to the waterfront by maintaining and enhancing pathways under Interstate 880 (I-880). I-880 has long split Chinatown from the waterfront neighborhood, limiting residents’ ability to access opportunities or simply travel safely between destinations.
Congresswoman Simon wearing her official Member pin.
Lateefah Simon Sworn-In as Representative for California’s Twelfth District for 119th Congress
January 8, 2025
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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (CA-12) was sworn in to office to represent California’s Twelfth Congressional District in the 119th Congress. 
 
“It is an honor and a privilege to represent California’s Twelfth Congressional District, and I am humbled by the support our district has placed in me to serve as a fighter and voice for our communities in Washington, D.C.
“The next Congress will bring tough battles, and I’m ready to fight relentlessly for our district—protecting our diverse communit