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CA · DISTRICT 12

Lateefah Simon

DemocratCaliforniaCurrently serving

Sworn in for the 119th Congress on Source ↗

What they said 23

Their stated policy positions and commitments, with quotes and links to the original sources.

Campaign position · commitment · Original date not established

Expand Medicare drug price negotiation

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Simon will work to expand Medicare’s authority to negotiate prescription drug prices so that negotiations cover all drugs. The proposal is intended to lower prescription drug prices.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.

Campaign position · Original date not established

Expand coverage through a public option and pursue single-payer healthcare

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Lateefah Simon supports expanding and protecting healthcare coverage through a public option, while working toward an affordable single-payer health system. She presents these as steps toward making affordable, high-quality healthcare accessible to all.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.

Campaign position · commitment · Original date not established

Fund mental health and addiction treatment

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Simon says she will champion legislation providing resources for mental health and addiction treatment as part of her approach to public safety. The proposal does not identify the programs, funding levels, or who would be eligible.

Context: The programs, funding levels, and eligibility are not specified.