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What did Senator Padilla do on the Senate prediction market ban?
Padilla offered an amendment to the resolution that extended the trading prohibition to Senate officers and employees and clarified definitions; the amended measure passed unanimously on April 30, 2026.
Did Senator Padilla sign the letter on wildfire prediction markets?
Yes, Padilla was among the Democratic senators who signed the August 3 letter pressing the CFTC to block wildfire-related event contracts.
Did Senator Padilla sign the letter blocking CFTC funding for state lawsuits?
Yes, Padilla joined seventeen Democratic senators, including Schiff, Blumenthal, and Merkley, in the letter opposing use of CFTC funds to sue states over prediction-market oversight.
Is Alex Padilla the senior senator from California?
Yes, he has served as U.S. Senator from California since 2021.
Where can I find Senator Padilla's official statements on prediction markets?
His office website padilla.senate.gov and Senate press releases detail his amendments and letters on the topic.