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SJR-6 • 2026

Federal funding for essential state infrastructure, technology, and economic development.

Federal funding for essential state infrastructure, technology, and economic development.

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Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Cortese (S) , Richardson (S) , Stern
Last action
2025-08-28
Official status
Referred to Com. on E.D., G., & H.I.
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The candidate explanation included details about economic growth and reducing inflation which are not directly supported by the official source material. The bill text does mention the Inflation Reduction Act, but it is unclear how this act specifically relates to funding for states' economic development.

Federal Funding for State Needs

This resolution urges President Trump and Congress to protect funding from laws that support state infrastructure, technology, and economic development.

What This Bill Does

  • Urges the president and Congress to maintain funding provided by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, CHIPS and Science Act, and Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The President
  • Congress

Terms To Know

Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
A law that provides funding for building and fixing roads, bridges, and other important infrastructure.
CHIPS and Science Act
An act that funds technology and science programs in the United States.
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
A law aimed at reducing inflation through various measures, including economic development funding.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The resolution does not create new laws or spend money; it only urges protection of existing funding.
  • It is unclear if the president and Congress will respond to this request.

Bill History

  1. 2025-08-28 California Legislative Information

    Referred to Com. on E.D., G., & H.I.

  2. 2025-07-17 California Legislative Information

    In Assembly. Held at Desk.

  3. 2025-07-17 California Legislative Information

    Read. Adopted. (Ayes 27. Noes 6. Page 2136.) Ordered to the Assembly.

  4. 2025-06-23 California Legislative Information

    From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to third reading. (Ayes 7. Noes 2. Page 1709.) (June 23).

  5. 2025-06-18 California Legislative Information

    Set for hearing June 23.

  6. 2025-06-09 California Legislative Information

    June 9 hearing: Testimony taken. Hearing postponed by committee.

  7. 2025-05-30 California Legislative Information

    Set for hearing June 9.

  8. 2025-05-07 California Legislative Information

    Re-referred to Com. on B. P. & E.D.

  9. 2025-04-24 California Legislative Information

    Introduced. Referred to Com. on RLS.

Official Summary Text

SJR 6, as introduced, Cortese.
Federal funding for essential state infrastructure, technology, and economic development.
This measure would urge President Donald J. Trump and Congress to protect and maintain the historic investments made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the CHIPS and Science Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.

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