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California Lawmakers Introduce First-in-the-Nation Legislation to Phase Out Harmful Ultra-Processed Foods from School Meals

Bipartisan Legislation Would Continue California’s National Leadership in Food Safety and School Nutrition, Provide First-Ever Statutory Definition of Ultra-Processed Foods and Phase Out “Particularly Harmful” Products

SACRAMENTO, CA — Today, Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel (D-Encino) introduced Assembly Bill (AB) 1264, a first-in-the-nation measure that would extend California’s national leadership in food safety and school nutrition by phasing out “p

Lawmakers, Advocates Introduce Legislation to Protect Californians from Dangerous “Forever Chemicals” in Drinking Water

AB 794 Would Establish New State Drinking Water Standards to Protect Californians from PFAS Contamination; PFAS Exposure Has Been Linked to Serious Health Harms Including Cancer and Developmental Issues in Children

SACRAMENTO, CA — Today, Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel (D-Encino) unveiled Assembly Bill (AB) 794, which would mandate new state drinking water standards to protect Californians from exposure to toxic and dangerous “forever chemicals” known as PFAS.

California Lawmakers Announce Legislation to Strengthen Penalties for Looting, Impersonation of Emergency Personnel During Wildfires and Other Emergencies

LOS ANGELES, CA — Today, Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel (D - Encino), Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin (D - Thousand Oaks), and Assemblymember Blanca Pacheco (D - Downey) announced the introduction of Assembly Bill (AB) 469, bipartisan legislation that provides law enforcement with better tools to crack down on looting and impersonation of emergency personnel duri

California Assembly Budget Chair Introduces Special Session Proposal to Fund Potential Litigation Against the Trump Administration

Legislation Builds on Governor Newsom’s Call for Additional Resources to Defend Fundamental Rights and California Values; Bills Will Provide the California Department of Justice with Additional Funding Before the Inauguration of President-Elect Trump

SACRAMENTO, CA — Today, Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel (D-Encino), Chair of the Assembly Budget Committee, will introduce special session legislation to ensure that California is prepared to quickly file affirmative litigation against the incoming Trump Administration.