Congresswoman Lateefah Simon

Congresswoman Lateefah Simon represents California’s 12th Congressional District and has spent more than 30 years advancing civil rights, public service, and community advocacy throughout the Bay Area. A nationally recognized leader, she has worked on issues ranging from criminal justice reform and housing to transportation and economic opportunity.

Her connection to Port Chicago is deeply personal—her grandfather survived the 1944 disaster, was denied survivors’ leave, and was assigned to help clear the devastated site. This family history gives her a unique perspective on the tragedy’s lasting impact and the generations-long pursuit of justice that followed.