As October approaches, Assemblymember Alex Lee’s legislation, House Resolution 112, celebrates the month as Filipino American History Month in recognition of the contributions and achievements of Filipino Americans. 

The Governor has signed Assemblymember Alex Lee’s bill to improve access to safe drinking water in disadvantaged communities. AB 2454 will protect the health and wellbeing of tenants who rely on well water. The bill ensures that domestic well owners participate in free well testing programs, and provide tenants with safe drinking water if needed. 

In celebration of Latino Heritage Month, Assemblymember Alex Lee honored 6 Latino community leaders and a Latino-owned local business alongside the event’s co-host San José City Councilmember Peter Ortiz. Together, they recognized the honorees for their dedication to making a difference in their communities. 

After passing the State Legislature with bipartisan support, Assemblymember Alex Lee’s legislation to streamline train electrification projects is on the Governor’s desk. AB 2503 will advance California’s climate goals by helping transit agencies electrify their fleets more rapidly. 

The State Legislature has passed a series of key bills authored by Assemblymember Alex Lee, legislation that aims to improve access to healthy food and potable water, accelerate zero-emission transportation and more. 

Assemblymember Alex Lee’s bill to address the inequities and barriers faced by LGBTQ+ community members has passed the State Legislature. AB 3031, which is headed to the Governor’s desk, will create a state-level LGBTQ+ Commission to advise the Legislature and Governor on policies affecting the LGBTQ+ community. 

Assemblymember Alex Lee’s legislation to streamline train electrification projects is headed to the Governor’s desk. AB 2503 will advance California’s climate goals by helping transit agencies electrify their fleets more rapidly. 

Assemblymember Alex Lee introduced legislation to celebrate and recognize the contributions of Filipino Americans in California. House Resolution 112, which passed the State Assembly, recognizes October 2024 as Filipino American History Month and commemorates the 437th anniversary of the first recorded arrival of Filipinos in the continental United States. 

A successful CalFresh pilot project that made healthy foods more affordable had ended in April due to the lack of funding. As a result, CalFresh recipients statewide saw a cut in their CalFresh benefits.

Anti-aging products can be harmful to children’s health, potentially damaging their sensitive skin. Even so, the skincare and beauty industry has failed to take meaningful action in preventing kids from purchasing anti-aging products. In response, Assemblymember Alex Lee is leading an effort in calling for the industry to address the issue.