Lateefah Simon

House · CA · Democrat

Born: Jan 29, 1977 (age 49)

Service history (1 term)

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119th Congress, House, CA, Democrat (2025-01-03 to 2027-01-03)

Recorded votes (656 on record)

YeasubstantiveApr 30, 2026 · House · Agreed to
Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 7567
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveApr 30, 2026 · House · Failed
Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 7567
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveApr 30, 2026 · House · Passed
A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — S CON RES 33 — Setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveApr 29, 2026 · House · Passed
Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act
On Passage — S 1318 — Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveApr 29, 2026 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7567) to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2031, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2616) to require public elementary and middle schools that receive funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to obtain parental consent before changing a minor’s gender markers, pronouns, or preferred name on any school form or sex-based accommodations, including locker rooms or bathrooms; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 33) setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1318) to direct the American Battle Monuments Commission to establish a program to identify American-Jewish servicemembers buried in United States military cemeteries overseas under markers that incorrectly represent their religion and heritage, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1346) to amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 1224 — Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 7567, H.R. 2616, S. 1318, and H.R. 1346; and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution S. Con. Res. 33
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralApr 29, 2026 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7567) to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2031, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2616) to require public elementary and middle schools that receive funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to obtain parental consent before changing a minor’s gender markers, pronouns, or preferred name on any school form or sex-based accommodations, including locker rooms or bathrooms; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 33) setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1318) to direct the American Battle Monuments Commission to establish a program to identify American-Jewish servicemembers buried in United States military cemeteries overseas under markers that incorrectly represent their religion and heritage, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1346) to amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 1224 — Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 7567, H.R. 2616, S. 1318, and H.R. 1346; and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution S. Con. Res. 33
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveApr 28, 2026 · House · Passed
Clergy Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 227 — Clergy Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveApr 28, 2026 · House · Passed
IRS Whistleblower Program Improvement Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 7959 — IRS Whistleblower Program Improvement Act
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveApr 23, 2026 · House · Passed
HEATS Act
On Passage — H R 5587 — HEATS Act
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveApr 22, 2026 · House · Passed
FIRE Act
On Passage — H R 6387 — FIRE Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralApr 22, 2026 · House · Failed
FIRE Act
On Motion to Recommit — H R 6387 — FIRE Act
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveApr 22, 2026 · House · Passed
Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act
On Passage — H R 4690 — Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralApr 22, 2026 · House · Failed
Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act
On Motion to Recommit — H R 4690 — Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveApr 22, 2026 · House · Passed
Expressing support for rural communities across the United States as stewards of the environment, major suppliers of United States energy resources, critical providers of food production and manufacturing capacity, and drivers of national economic stability, and recognizing the work of the House of Representatives in the 119th Congress in support of those vital communities.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 1182 — Expressing support for rural communities across the United States as stewards of the environment, major suppliers of the United States energy resources, critical providers of food production and manufacturing capacity, and drivers of national economic stability, and recognizing the work of the House of Representatives
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveApr 22, 2026 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4690) to amend the Energy Conservation and Production Act to repeal certain Federal building energy efficiency performance standards, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1182) expressing support for rural communities across the United States as stewards of the environment, major suppliers of United States energy resources, critical providers of food production and manufacturing capacity, and drivers of national economic stability, and recognizing the work of the House of Representatives in the 119th Congress in support of those vital communities; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1897) to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to optimize conservation through resource prioritization, incentivize wildlife conservation on private lands, provide for greater incentives to recover listed species, create greater transparency and accountability in recovering listed species, streamline the permitting process, eliminate barriers to conservation, and restore congressional intent; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5587) to amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to waive the requirement for a Federal drilling permit for certain activities, to exempt certain activities from the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 1189 — Providing for consideration of the bill H.R. 4690; providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1182; providing for consideration of the bill H.R. 1897; and providing for consideration of the bill H.R. 5587
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralApr 22, 2026 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4690) to amend the Energy Conservation and Production Act to repeal certain Federal building energy efficiency performance standards, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1182) expressing support for rural communities across the United States as stewards of the environment, major suppliers of United States energy resources, critical providers of food production and manufacturing capacity, and drivers of national economic stability, and recognizing the work of the House of Representatives in the 119th Congress in support of those vital communities; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1897) to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to optimize conservation through resource prioritization, incentivize wildlife conservation on private lands, provide for greater incentives to recover listed species, create greater transparency and accountability in recovering listed species, streamline the permitting process, eliminate barriers to conservation, and restore congressional intent; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5587) to amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to waive the requirement for a Federal drilling permit for certain activities, to exempt certain activities from the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 1189 — Providing for consideration of the bill H.R. 4690; providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1182; providing for consideration of the bill H.R. 1897; and providing for consideration of the bill H.R. 5587
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveApr 21, 2026 · House · Passed
A bill to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to extend the time period during which licensees are required to commence construction of certain hydropower projects.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — S 1020 — To require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to extend the time period during which licensees are required to commence construction of certain hydropower projects
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveApr 21, 2026 · House · Passed
Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — H R 2493 — Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveApr 21, 2026 · House · Passed
Kari's Law Reporting Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — H R 5201 — Kari’s Law Reporting Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveApr 21, 2026 · House · Passed
Emergency Reporting Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — H R 5200 — Emergency Reporting Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveApr 20, 2026 · House · Passed
Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — H R 1681 — Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveApr 17, 2026 · House · Failed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8035) to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through October 20, 2027, and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 1175 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8035) to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through October 20, 2027, and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveApr 17, 2026 · House · Failed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8035) to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through October 20, 2027, and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H RES 1175
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralApr 17, 2026 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8035) to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through October 20, 2027, and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 1175 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8035) to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through October 20, 2027, and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveApr 16, 2026 · House · Passed
Expressing support for tax policies that support working families.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 1156 — Expressing support for tax policies that support working families
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveApr 16, 2026 · House · Passed
To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.
On Passage — H R 1689 — To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveApr 16, 2026 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1689) to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 965 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1689) to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveApr 16, 2026 · House · Passed
RED Tape Act
On Passage — H R 6398 — RED Tape Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralApr 16, 2026 · House · Failed
RED Tape Act
On Motion to Recommit — H R 6398 — RED Tape Act
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveApr 16, 2026 · House · Passed
FENCES Act
On Passage — H R 6409 — FENCES Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralApr 16, 2026 · House · Failed
FENCES Act
On Motion to Recommit — H R 6409 — FENCES Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveApr 16, 2026 · House · Failed
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H CON RES 40 — Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralApr 15, 2026 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1689) to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.
On Motion to Discharge — H RES 965 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1689) to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveApr 15, 2026 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6387) to amend the Clean Air Act to require revisions to regulations governing the review and handling of air quality monitoring data influenced by exceptional events or actions to mitigate wildfire risk; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6398) to amend the Clean Air Act relating to review by the Environmental Protection Agency of proposed legislation; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6409) to amend the Clean Air Act to clarify standards for emissions emanating from outside of the United States, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1156) expressing support for tax policies that support working families.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 1174 — Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 6387, H.R. 6398, and H.R. 6409); and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1156)
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralApr 15, 2026 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6387) to amend the Clean Air Act to require revisions to regulations governing the review and handling of air quality monitoring data influenced by exceptional events or actions to mitigate wildfire risk; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6398) to amend the Clean Air Act relating to review by the Environmental Protection Agency of proposed legislation; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6409) to amend the Clean Air Act to clarify standards for emissions emanating from outside of the United States, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1156) expressing support for tax policies that support working families.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 1174 — Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 6387, H.R. 6398, and H.R. 6409); and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1156)
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveApr 15, 2026 · House · Passed
ALERT Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 7613 — ALERT Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveApr 14, 2026 · House · Passed
Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act of 2025
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — H R 1011 — Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveMar 28, 2026 · House · Passed
Providing for disposition of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 7147) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 1142 — Providing for disposition of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 7147) Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralMar 28, 2026 · House · Passed
Providing for disposition of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 7147) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 1142 — Providing for disposition of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 7147) Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralMar 28, 2026 · House · Passed
On Motion to Adjourn — ADJOURN
NaysubstantiveMar 27, 2026 · House · Passed
Defending American Property Abroad Act of 2026
On Passage — H R 7084 — Defending American Property Abroad Act
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveMar 26, 2026 · House · Passed
Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act
On Passage — H R 8029 — Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralMar 26, 2026 · House · Failed
Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act
On Motion to Recommit — H R 8029 — Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveMar 26, 2026 · House · Passed
Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the Department of Homeland Security.
On Agreeing to the Resolution, as Amended — H RES 1128 — Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the Department of Homeland Security
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveMar 25, 2026 · House · Passed
Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act of 2025
On Passage — H R 5103 — Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralMar 25, 2026 · House · Failed
Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act of 2025
On Motion to Recommit — H R 5103 — Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveMar 25, 2026 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8029) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1128) expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the Department of Homeland Security; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5103) to establish a program to Beautify the District of Columbia and establish the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Commission; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7084) to amend title 46, United States Code, with respect to the types of vessels that may enter or operate in navigable waters of the United States or transfer cargo in any port or place under the jurisdiction of the United States, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 1131 — Providing for consideration of (H.R. 8029) Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act; (H.R. 5103) Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act; (H.R. 7084) Defending American Property Abroad Act; and (H. Res. 1128) Expressing the Support of the House of Representatives for the Department of Homeland Security
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralMar 25, 2026 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8029) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1128) expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the Department of Homeland Security; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5103) to establish a program to Beautify the District of Columbia and establish the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Commission; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7084) to amend title 46, United States Code, with respect to the types of vessels that may enter or operate in navigable waters of the United States or transfer cargo in any port or place under the jurisdiction of the United States, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 1131 — Providing for consideration of (H.R. 8029) Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act; (H.R. 5103) Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act; (H.R. 7084) Defending American Property Abroad Act; and (H. Res. 1128) Expressing the Support of the House of Representatives for the Department of Homeland Security
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMar 24, 2026 · House · Passed
American Water Stewardship Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 6422 — American Water Stewardship Act
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveMar 19, 2026 · House · Passed
Federal Working Animal Protection Act
On Passage — H R 4638 — BOWOW Act
Plain-language explanation available