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.

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.

Assemblymember Alex Lee releases the following statement in response to the Supreme Court’s ruling on birthright citizenship: 

Childhood cancer is the leading cause of death by disease among children nationwide. Roughly 15,000 children are diagnosed with cancer every year, and there remains a severe gap in funding for pediatric cancer.