Assemblymember Alex Lee’s legislation, AB 867, is a landmark and momentous achievement for animal welfare. The bill, which was signed by the Governor, bans cat declawing in California, and it will take effect on January 1, 2026. 

A CalFresh program relaunched in November to make fresh fruits and vegetables more affordable. Through a historic investment of $36 million secured by Assemblymember Alex Lee, the CalFresh Fruit and Vegetable EBT Program will once again be able to serve tens of thousands of Californians statewide. 

Assemblymember Alex Lee unveiled plans to introduce legislation creating a dedicated state fund to fight hunger. The announcement comes as families are facing mounting threats to their food security.

Assemblymember Alex Lee, Chair of the Human Services Committee, releases the following statement regarding the imminent delay of CalFresh benefits for families due to the ongoing federal government shutdown: 

The Governor has signed Assemblymember Alex Lee’s legislation, AB 867, to ban cat declawing in California, marking a landmark and momentous achievement for animal welfare. 

The State Legislature passed a series of key legislation authored by Assemblymember Alex Lee, bills that tackle the most pressing issues including workers’ rights, housing justice, animal welfare and civil rights. 6 of Assemblymember Lee’s bills are headed to the Governor’s desk and 2 have already been signed into law. 

Cat declawing is recognized internationally as cruel and unnecessary. Dozens of countries have already banned the harmful surgical procedure. Now, California is inching closer towards joining a growing number of U.S. states and cities in ending this practice. Assemblymember Alex Lee’s bill AB 867 to ban cat declawing has passed the Assembly Floor.

Birthright citizenship is a fundamental right that has been enshrined in the Constitution for over 150 years. In the wake of the federal government’s assault on this core principle, Assemblymember Alex Lee authored legislation affirming the California Legislature’s commitment to birthright citizenship.

Big Money is undermining the integrity of our elections. The ultra-rich is exerting outsized power in our American democracy, and voters overwhelmingly believe that special interests wield far too much political influence.

Childhood cancer is the leading cause of death by disease among children nationwide. Roughly 15,000 children are diagnosed with cancer every year. But the federal government is exacerbating existing gaps in pediatric cancer by slashing scientific research.