119th Congress
As the federal shutdown drags on, Alameda County officials are trying to figure out how to keep residents from going hungry.
Last week, the Board of Supervisors agreed to give roughly $10 million to local programs that feed residents. The bulk of the funding — $8.3 million — will go to the Alameda County Community Food Bank, and $1.7 million will be spent on meals for senior residents. The Board will reconvene on Oct. 28 to ratify the decision.
OAKLAND, CA – In case you missed it, Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12) convened leaders of the seven cities in California’s 12th Congressional District to discuss the ongoing impacts of the Republicans’ federal government shutdown, share critical resources for the communities they represent, and stay united as East Bay leaders.
Oakland, CA. – Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12) released the below statement following reportsthat the Trump Administration dispatched more than 100 federal agents to the U.S. Coast Guard Base in Alameda on Wednesday October 23, 2025 and reports of Custom and Border Patrol agents arriving to the Base:
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12), Congresswoman Lucy McBath (D-GA-06), and Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10) led 117 House Democrats in sending a letter to Secretary of Education Linda McMahon and White House Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought strongly condemning and demanding the Trump Administration rescind their decision to lay off federal employees dedicated to the education and support of students with disabilities and their families at the Department of Education. As the first congenitally blind
OAKLAND, CA – In case you missed it, Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12) hosted a roundtable in Oakland to discuss how the Republican shutdown is impacting federal workers and working families on the ground.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12) released the following statement following Congressional Republicans’ refusal to pass a bipartisan spending bill that extends Affordable Care Act tax credits and helps lower Americans’ health care costs to keep the federal government open:
LAST UPDATED: November 3, 2025
With the current federal government shutdown, my office has created this page as a resource guide. Below, you will find information on what a government shutdown means, how it affects you, frequently asked questions (FAQs) and additional resources for furloughed employees. PLEASE NOTE: This page is a living document. It will be updated frequently, so please check back regularly for additional information.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12) released the following statement following President Donald Trump’s proclamation imposing an annual $100,000 fee for new H-1B visa holders:
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12) and Congressman Al Green (D-TX-09) led 50 of their colleagues in a letter to Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Scott Turner expressing deep concern regarding the agency’s commitment to Fair Housing Act enforcement. Under the Trump Administration, HUD has reduced its investigation and enforcement activities through regulation rollbacks, grant terminations, staffing reductions, and impediments to complaint intake process and investigation.
Oakland, CA – Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12) is announcing her inaugural CA-12 Congressional App Challenge (CAC), an app competition for students in middle and high school that promotes STEM education and innovation.