119th Congress
Lateefah Simon
Representative, CA-12, California
Party
- Democrat
- Born
- January 29, 1977 (age 49)
- In Congress
- House since 2025
- Term Ends
- January 3, 2027
- Votes With Party
- 96%
- Missed Votes
- 2%
- Office Phone
- 202-225-2661
- Website
- simon.house.gov
Committees
- Oversight and Government Reform
- Small Business
Who Is Lateefah Simon?
Lateefah Simon is a Democratic representative from CA-12 in the 119th Congress. In Congress: House since 2025. Born January 29, 1977, Simon is 49. On the 310 bills their chamber decided by roll call, Simon voted on 304 and missed 6. Simon voted with the majority of their party 96% of the time. Simon sponsored 12 bills and resolutions this Congress.
How Lateefah Simon Voted
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- NayProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".
- NayPROOF Act
- NayLindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
- YeaRatepayer Protection Act
- YeaWater Resources Development Act of 2026
- NayNational Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026
- YeaRetire through Ownership Act
- YeaDirecting the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
- NayProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision".
- YeaDiesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025
- YeaGUARD Act
- YeaWhistleblower Protection Act of 2025
Bills Lateefah Simon Sponsored
- 504 Program Level Flexibility Act (H.R. 10352, Out of Committee)
- Housing BOOM Act (H.R. 9934, In Committee)
- Expressing support for Reproductive Justice on the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America. (H.Res. 1428, Introduced)
- Small Business Cybersecurity Assistance Evaluation Act of 2026 (H.R. 8880, Passed the House)
- Safeguarding American Families and Expanding Social Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 9415, In Committee)
- Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that small business owners seeking financing have fundamental rights, including transparent pricing and terms, competitive products, responsible underwriting, fair treatment from financing providers, brokers, and lead generators, inclusive credit access, and fair collection practices. (H.Res. 1267, Introduced)
- Crime Survivor Support and Stability Act of 2026 (H.R. 8426, In Committee)
- Same-Day Paratransit Innovation Act (H.R. 8128, In Committee)
- Connecting Communities Through Transit Planning Act of 2026 (H.R. 7298, In Committee)
- RIDER Safety Act (H.R. 6069, In Committee)
- Disability and Age in Jury Service Nondiscrimination Act (H.R. 5096, In Committee)
- The Small Business Representation in Contracting Rulemaking Act (H.R. 3736, In Committee)
Floor Speeches
Simon spoke on the floor 39 times on 37 session days in the 119th Congress.
- House, September 3, 2026, 155 wordsHonoring Gloria Steinem
I rise in honor of Gloria Steinem, who died yesterday at her home in New York City at the age of 92.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, June 25, 2026, 164 wordsHonoring Daphne Muse
I rise to honor Daphne Muse, a daughter of Washington, D.C., who made Oakland, California, her home for more than 50 years. She recently transitioned at the age of 81.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, June 23, 2026, 227 wordsSmall Business Cybersecurity Assistance Evaluation Act of 2026
I rise today in support of my bipartisan legislation, the Small Business Cybersecurity Assistance Evaluation Act.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, June 9, 2026, 210 wordsProviding for Consideration of H.R. 8312, Fraud Prevention and Accountability Act; Providing for Consideration of H.R. 8464, Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act; Providing for Consideration of H.r...
I thank Ranking Member McGovern and Ms. Scanlon for the time.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, May 21, 2026, 195 wordsHonoring the Victims of the San Diego Islamic Center Shooting
I rise today to honor and remember the three victims of the shooting at the Islamic Center in San Diego, California.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, May 15, 2026, 204 wordsIran
I rise today to speak about who we are in this moment when the world is watching us choose.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, May 14, 2026, 354 wordsKeeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act of 2025
The ranking member is right. This is a very strange bill. It is absolutely right that it is judges who make the determination whether bail should be recorded in the record. It is the judge.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, March 5, 2026, 190 wordsWomen's History Month: Introducing Alysa Liu
This is Women's History Month, and I rise to introduce my constituent of the week. Her name is Alysa Liu. She is 20 years old, and she was raised in Oakland, educated in Oakland, and trained in Oakland.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, February 12, 2026, 195 wordsRecognizing Ryan Coogler
I rise today to honor a son of Oakland, California, my constituent, Ryan Coogler, whose film ``Sinners'' has earned 16 Academy Award nominations, the most of any film in Oscar history.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, February 11, 2026, 261 wordsProviding 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...
This bill doesn't secure elections. It shrinks the electorate. I find it so interesting that in real time we are having this conversation. When we talk about Black voters, we are going to talk about Black voters.
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See All (39)
- Main Street Parity Act (House, January 20, 2026)
- Honoring Martin Luther King, Jr. (House, January 15, 2026)
- Protecting Education for Children With Disabilities (House, January 13, 2026)
- A Confession of Our Values (House, January 9, 2026)
- Mining Regulatory Clarity Act (House, December 18, 2025)
- Dismantling Department of Education Is Not Reform (House, December 12, 2025)
- Honoring John Beam (House, November 21, 2025)
- Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (House, September 10, 2025)
- Defunding Planned Parenthood (House, July 23, 2025)
- Establishing New Zip Codes (House, July 21, 2025)
- Single, Unique Zip Codes for Certain Communities (House, July 21, 2025)
- In Defense of Children (House, July 16, 2025)
- Honoring John Lewis (House, July 14, 2025)
- Providing for Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act (House, July 2, 2025)
- Remembering D'Wayne Wiggans (House, June 27, 2025)
- Providing for Consideration of H.R. 3944, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026; Providing for Consideration of H.R. 275, Special Interest Alien... (House, June 24, 2025)
- Providing for Consideration of H.R. 884, Prohibiting Voting by Noncitizens in District of Columbia Elections; Providing for Consideration of H.R. 2056, District of Columbia Federal Immigration... (House, June 10, 2025)
- Supporting Gun Violence Prevention Programs (House, June 6, 2025)
- Thinkdifferently About Disability Employment Act (House, June 3, 2025)
- Attacks on Nonprofits (House, May 19, 2025)
- Vulnerable Children Must Be Supported (House, May 15, 2025)
- Thanking W. Kamau Bell for His Generous Donation to Oakland Schools (House, May 8, 2025)
- Providing for Consideration of S.J. RES. 18, Disapproving the Rule Submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Relating to "Overdraft Lending: Very Large Financial Institutions... (House, April 8, 2025)
- 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... (House, March 4, 2025)
- Assisting Small Businesses Not Fraudsters Act (House, February 24, 2025)
- Celebrating 22 Oakland California's Brave Firefighters (House, February 7, 2025)
- Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act (House, January 23, 2025)
- Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act (House, January 16, 2025)
- Supporting Relief for California Wildfires (House, January 16, 2025)
California in Congress →
- Alex Padilla (D, Senate)
- Adam B. Schiff (D, Senate)
- Pete Aguilar (D, House)
- Nanette Diaz Barragán (D, House)
- Ami Bera (D, House)
- Julia Brownley (D, House)
- Ken Calvert (R, House)
- Salud O. Carbajal (D, House)
- Judy Chu (D, House)
- J. Luis Correa (D, House)
- Jim Costa (D, House)
- Mark DeSaulnier (D, House)
- Vince Fong (R, House)
- Laura Friedman (D, House)
- James Gallagher (R, House)
- John Garamendi (D, House)
- Robert Garcia (D, House)
- Jimmy Gomez (D, House)
- Adam Gray (D, House)
- Josh Harder (D, House)
- Jared Huffman (D, House)
- Darrell Issa (R, House)
- Sara Jacobs (D, House)
- Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (D, House)
- Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D, House)
- Ro Khanna (D, House)
- Kevin Kiley (I, House)
- Young Kim (R, House)
- Mike Levin (D, House)
- Sam T. Liccardo (D, House)
- Ted Lieu (D, House)
- Zoe Lofgren (D, House)
- Doris O. Matsui (D, House)
- Tom McClintock (R, House)
- Dave Min (D, House)
- Kevin Mullin (D, House)
- Jay Obernolte (R, House)
- Jimmy Panetta (D, House)
- Nancy Pelosi (D, House)
- Scott H. Peters (D, House)
- Luz M. Rivas (D, House)
- Raul Ruiz (D, House)
- Linda T. Sánchez (D, House)
- Brad Sherman (D, House)
- Mark Takano (D, House)
- Mike Thompson (D, House)
- Norma J. Torres (D, House)
- Derek Tran (D, House)
- David G. Valadao (R, House)
- Juan Vargas (D, House)
- Aisha Wahab (D, House)
- Maxine Waters (D, House)
- George Whitesides (D, House)
Questions About Lateefah Simon
Is Lateefah Simon still in Congress?
Yes. Lateefah Simon is serving as representative from CA-12 in the 119th Congress.
What party is Lateefah Simon?
Lateefah Simon is a Democrat.
When is Lateefah Simon up for reelection?
Simon's current term ends January 3, 2027, so the seat is on the ballot in November 2026.
How old is Lateefah Simon?
Lateefah Simon was born January 29, 1977 and is 49.
How often does Lateefah Simon vote with their party?
On the roll calls that decided bills this Congress, Simon voted with the majority of their party 96% of the time.
What committees is Lateefah Simon on?
House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform; House Committee on Small Business.