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Assemblymember Alex Lee Secures $36 Million to Revive CalFresh program

Millions of Californians are struggling with food insecurity. Amid sky-high costs of living, families are finding it increasingly difficult to afford their groceries. The hunger crisis will only get worse as the federal government is gutting essential services for working families and low-income people.

California is One Step Closer to Banning Cat Declawing

Cat declawing is recognized internationally as cruel and unnecessary. Dozens of countries have already banned the harmful surgical procedure. A growing number of U.S. states and cities are moving to end this practice as well. Now, Assemblymember Alex Lee’s bill, AB 867, is one step closer to prohibiting cat declawing in California, affirming the state’s commitment to protecting cats’ welfare.

Bill To Ban Corporate-Owned Single-Family Home Rentals Passes Assembly

Corporate landlords are snatching homeownership opportunities away from working families. By purchasing entire neighborhoods of single-family homes, Wall Street-backed corporations are reaping rental profits and denying everyday Californians the chance to buy a starter home.

The Social Housing Act Passes the Assembly

California is falling short on its housing goals, and millions of Californians are struggling with housing insecurity. Assemblymember Alex Lee’s Social Housing Act, AB 11, would help address the state’s housing shortage and affordability crisis by creating publicly owned, mixed-income homes at scale. The bill passed the Assembly on Monday, June 2, 2025. 

Bill To Protect Children From Anti-Aging Products Passes Key Policy Committee

Droves of “Sephora kids” are buying anti-aging products despite the health risks posed by these products. Companies are pocketing profits by selling cosmetic products — marketed as anti-aging, wrinkle-reducing and brightening — to children. But they contain chemicals that may be damaging to children’s young, sensitive skin. Even so, the multi-billion beauty industry in the U.S.