ABOUT JESSE

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Jesse Gabriel proudly represents the San Fernando Valley in the California State Legislature. As Chair of the Assembly Budget Committee, he works closely with legislative leadership and the Governor to craft California’s state budget, advance key policy initiatives, and direct hundreds of billions of dollars in state spending.

Recognized by The Sacramento Bee as a “California Influencer,” Jesse has authored more than fifty new laws and established himself as a champion for children, working families, small businesses, reproductive freedom, gun safety, and the environment. His legislative record includes multiple first-in-the-nation measures – including the California Food Safety Act, the Real Food, Healthy Kids Act, the California Victims of Crime Act, and the Gun Violence Prevention & School Safety Act – that have shaped federal policy and inspired similar legislation across more than 30 states.

Jesse also serves as Co-Chair of the California Legislative Jewish Caucus, where he has led statewide efforts to combat antisemitism, strengthen hate crimes laws, and unite diverse communities in the fight against hate and bigotry of all forms.

Before entering public service, Jesse worked as a constitutional rights attorney, representing clients in state and federal courts, including the United States Supreme Court. In 2017, Jesse was part of a team of leading constitutional attorneys who successfully fought to protect young people – known as Dreamers – who were promised protection under the DACA program. He also represented Holocaust survivors, victims of domestic violence, and communities facing targeted discrimination.

A graduate of UC Berkeley and Harvard Law School, Jesse lives in the San Fernando Valley with his wife, Rachel Rosner – an affordable housing attorney – and their sons Ethan, Joshua, and Noah. He is an enthusiastic youth soccer coach and a long-suffering Cal sports fan.