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Senator Rubio Bill Addressing San Gabriel Valley Affordable Housing Shortage and Homelessness Crisis Passes Key Committee

A key committee today approved a bill by Senator Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) that addresses the San Gabriel Valley’s affordable housing shortage and homeless crisis.

Virtual policy briefing: New homelessness prevention research for domestic violence survivors

On May 7 at 3 p.m., Senator Susan Rubio, Blue Shield of California Foundation and the California Partnership to End Domestic Violence (the Partnership) will convene a virtual policy briefing on an innovative homelessness prevention model, Domestic Violence Housing First (DVHF).

Senator Rubio’s Statement on California Moving Toward Reopening

Sen. Susan Rubio today released the following statement as California moves toward easing stay-at-home orders...

Rubio Bill Strengthens San Gabriel Valley Regional Housing Trust

Sen. Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) has introduced Senate Bill 1212, which will support the San Gabriel Valley’s regional efforts to address the homeless crisis and housing shortage by making changes to strengthen the San Gabriel Valley Regional Housing Trust.

Senator Rubio’s Education Package Will Prepare Younger Students for Academic Success

Sen. Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) today introduced two education bills that will help younger students attain greater academic success as well as remove obstacles for parents to volunteer in the classroom.

Senator Rubio’s Bill Expands Legal Protections for Domestic Violence Survivors

Sen. Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) has introduced Senate Bill 1141, which will expand legal protections for survivors of domestic violence by criminalizing threats, humiliation, intimidation, and other coercive actions that are used to frighten and control a victim.

Senator Rubio’s Bill Assists Low-Income Households Transition to Low-Carbon Appliances

Sen. Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) today introduced Senate Bill 1035. The bill will create a targeted program, administered by the California Energy Commission, to assist low-income households who want to reduce their household carbon footprint by providing financial assistance.

Senator Rubio’s Bill Expands Access to Cancer Medication

“Access to healthcare is one of my top priorities,” Sen. Rubio said. “This program will help cancer patients receive critically needed medications. It would reduce costs, ensure timely access, and prevent unused medications from going to waste, all while protecting our medically fragile patients.”