Simon, Lateefah [D-CA-12]
Democrat · CA · 4 bills sponsored
Connecting Communities Through Transit Planning Act of 2026
# Connecting Communities Through Transit Planning Act of 2026 (HR 7298) **What the Bill Would Do** The Connecting Communities Through Transit Planning Act of 2026 would strengthen requirements for public transportation planning and community involvement in transit decisions. While specific details aren't publicly available yet (the bill appears to be in early stages), bills with this title typically aim to ensure that local communities have meaningful input in how public transit systems are planned and developed in their areas. **Who It Affects** This bill would primarily impact cities and regions that receive federal transportation funding, transit agencies, and the communities they serve—particularly residents who depend on buses, trains, and other public transportation. State and local governments would likely need to follow updated planning procedures to qualify for federal transit money. **Current Status** HR 7298 is currently in committee, meaning it's in the early legislative process and hasn't yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. As a bill from the 119th Congress, it would need committee approval and floor votes to advance toward becoming law.
RIDER Safety Act
# RIDER Safety Act (HR 6069) Summary I don't have detailed information about the specific provisions of the RIDER Safety Act in my training data. To provide you with an accurate, factual summary, I would need access to the bill's full text or official congressional summaries. However, I can tell you that the bill: - **Sponsor:** Rep. Lateefah Simon (D-CA) - **Current Status:** In Committee (meaning it hasn't advanced to a full House vote yet) - **Congress:** 119th (current) **To get reliable information, I'd recommend:** - Visiting Congress.gov and searching "HR 6069" for the full bill text and detailed summary - Checking the sponsor's official website for her explanation of the bill's purpose - Looking at committee hearing records if hearings have been held This will give you the most accurate details about what the bill would do, who it affects, and its specific provisions. If you can share the bill's text or summary, I'd be happy to help explain it in plain language.
Disability and Age in Jury Service Nondiscrimination Act
# Disability and Age in Jury Service Nondiscrimination Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would prohibit courts from automatically excluding people from jury service based solely on their age or disability status. Currently, judges can dismiss potential jurors during jury selection if they have disabilities or are older adults, even without assessing whether the individual can actually perform jury duties. The legislation would require courts to conduct individualized evaluations instead—meaning judges would need to determine on a case-by-case basis whether a specific person can serve, rather than making blanket assumptions based on age or disability. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions** The bill affects potential jurors with disabilities and older Americans, as well as the court system overall. It aims to expand jury pools by ensuring qualified people aren't excluded due to stereotypes or blanket policies. The legislation would likely require courts to provide reasonable accommodations to enable people with disabilities to serve on juries when capable of doing so. **Current Status** As of now, HR 5096 is in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill was sponsored by Representative Lateefah Simon (D-CA) in the 119th Congress.
The Small Business Representation in Contracting Rulemaking Act
# Summary of HR 3736: The Small Business Representation in Contracting Rulemaking Act **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill would require the federal government to include small business representatives in the process of creating new rules about federal contracting. Currently, when government agencies develop contracting regulations, small businesses may not have a formal seat at the table. The bill would ensure that small business voices are heard during the rulemaking process before these rules are finalized and implemented. **Who It Affects:** The primary beneficiaries would be small businesses that bid on federal contracts. It would also affect federal agencies that manage contracting programs, as they would need to incorporate small business input into their rulemaking procedures. Larger contractors and the general public could be indirectly affected depending on how new contracting rules ultimately change. **Current Status:** The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. It was sponsored by Representative Lateefah Simon (D-CA).