Votes, bills and records by issue · 119th Congress
Science, Technology, Communications
Alex Padilla
Democratic, California
On Science, Technology, Communications, the 30 measures they backed give a position, but too few senators in each caucus have a position here to compare.
From votes
Too few votes for a position from votes: 1 vote cast, and a position needs 20.
From bills backed
30 measures · 4 sponsored · 26 cosponsored
Too few senators in each caucus have a position here to compare.
Exact figures
Positions are coordinates on the map's main axis. Only the distance from the typical Democrat and typical Republican means anything.
From bills backed
- Senator at −0.10
- Democratic caucus median −0.06, from 7 senators
- Republican caucus median −0.15, from 5 senators
Each mark is a senator. The vertical line is the typical senator in that caucus.
A position shows which senators someone votes or legislates alongside, not whether they are for or against a policy. Issues come from each bill's topic, so an issue can include amendments on other topics. Left and right on the strips have no meaning of their own. Bills often have backers from both parties, so a position from bills is read against the medians for bills, not against the position from votes. See how these summaries are written.
- Contested vote:
- a roll call where the losing side got at least 10% of the votes cast.
- Party break:
- a contested vote against the majority of their own party.
- Cosponsor:
- a senator who signs on to support a measure, a bill or resolution, that another senator introduced. Bills backed means sponsored or cosponsored.
- Typical senator:
- the middle senator of a group, with half on each side. "17% of the way" means 17% of the distance from the typical senator in one party to the typical senator in the other.
Votes on this issue
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Addressing the Homework Gap Through the E-Rate Program".
Voted Nay
Legislation on this issue
These are records, not a score, and sponsoring a measure does not mean it moved. Simple and concurrent resolutions cannot become law, and a proposal enacted through a companion House bill or inside a larger bill is not counted as becoming law here.
Sponsored
Foundation for Enabling Biotechnology Innovation Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
RESEARCHER Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2800-2801)
ANCHOR Act
Latest action, : Held at the desk.
Improving Atmospheric River Forecasts Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S484-485)
Cosponsored
Web of Biological Data Act of 2026
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Edward J. Dwight, Jr. Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Scientific Integrity Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2026
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S2131-2132)
Biomanufacturing Excellence Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Show the other 21 cosponsored measures
NASA Talent Exchange Program Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
LISTOS Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
States' Right to Regulate AI Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
A resolution recognizing that climate change-driven extreme weather events are increasing at the same time that the government is dismantling weather monitoring and alert systems.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
A resolution affirming the unwavering commitment of the Senate to the First Amendment and to freedom of speech and of the press as foundations of the democratic republic of the United States.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
A resolution recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Forensic Science Week.
Latest action, : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6637; text: CR S6653)
Space Exploration Research Act
Latest action, : Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 369.
Protecting Community Television Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
A resolution condemning recent attacks on the free press by President Donald J. Trump and reaffirming the United States commitment to preserving and protecting freedom of the press as a cornerstone of democracy.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2777)
Women and Underrepresented Minorities in STEM Booster Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
FORECAST Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
National Biotechnology Initiative Act of 2025
Latest action, : Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.
American Innovation Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2174-2175)
A resolution designating April 2025 as "Preserving and Protecting Local News Month" and recognizing the importance and significance of local news.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2098-2099)
A resolution designating March 24, 2025, as "National Women of Color in Tech Day".
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1805)
United States Research Protection Act of 2025
Latest action, : Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 123.
Regional Leadership in Wildland Fire Research Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Department of Energy Quantum Leadership Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text: CR S974-977)
Fire Ready Nation Act of 2025
Latest action, : Held at the desk.
Smarter Weather Forecasting for Water Management, Farming, and Ranching Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sunshine Protection Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.