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Ted Lieu

U.S. Representative · California's 36th congressional district

Also House Democratic Caucus Vice Chair.

This seat is on the ballot Tuesday, November 3, 202614 days away. The current term ends Sunday, January 3, 2027.Source

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Recent votes

Ted Lieu is listed on 675 roll call votes in the 119th Congress and did not vote on 15 of them. The latest 10 are below.

  1. Voted yes
    S. 2403: Retire through Ownership Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · Passed · · House roll call 314
  2. Voted yes
    H.R. 9497: Water Resources Development Act of 2026
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed · · House roll call 313
  3. Voted yes
    H.R. 9340: Ratepayer Protection Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed · · House roll call 312
  4. Voted no
    H.J.Res. 213: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".
    On Passage · Passed · · House roll call 311
  5. Voted no
    H.R. 10326: PROOF Act
    On Passage · Passed · · House roll call 310
  6. Voted yes
    H.R. 9576: National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026
    On Passage · Passed · · House roll call 309
  7. Voted no
    H.R. 5334: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
    On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments · Passed · · House roll call 308
  8. Voted yes
    H.Con.Res. 93: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
    On Agreeing to the Resolution · Passed · · House roll call 307
  9. Voted no
    H.J.Res. 210: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision".
    On Passage · Passed · · House roll call 306
  10. Voted yes
    H.R. 9500: Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed · · House roll call 305

Bills sponsored

46 bills and resolutions sponsored in the 119th Congress. The newest 10 are below.

  1. H.Res. 1544: Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.
    Introduced Sep 16, 2026 · Latest action Sep 16, 2026: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  2. H.R. 10055: Congressional Authorization for Federal Building Names Act
    Introduced Aug 6, 2026 · Latest action Aug 6, 2026: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  3. H.R. 9917: AI Kill Switch Act
    Introduced Jul 23, 2026 · Latest action Jul 24, 2026: Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.
  4. H.R. 9558: 21st Century Federal Writers’ Project Act
    Introduced Jun 30, 2026 · Latest action Jun 30, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  5. H.Res. 1375: Reaffirming the importance of the United States promoting the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons in the United States and around the world.
    Introduced Jun 18, 2026 · Latest action Jun 18, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  6. H.R. 9319: Keeping Pets and Families Together Act
    Introduced Jun 15, 2026 · Latest action Jun 15, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  7. H.Res. 1352: Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.
    Introduced Jun 9, 2026 · Latest action Jun 9, 2026: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  8. H.R. 8819: Federal Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Act of 2026
    Introduced May 14, 2026 · Latest action May 14, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
  9. H.R. 8696: Russia is a State Sponsor of Terrorism Act
    Introduced May 7, 2026 · Latest action May 7, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  10. H.Res. 1242: Supporting the first Friday of May as "National Space Day" in recognition of the significant positive impact the aerospace community has and will continue to have on the United States of America.
    Introduced Apr 30, 2026 · Latest action Apr 30, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Where they stand

Key votes are the votes that decided bills on each issue. Statements are not tracked yet.

Immigration

No verified summary yet. The record below is from official vote and bill data.

51 key votes in this Congress. Latest:
  • Voted no H.R. 5334: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 (On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments, passed, Sep 16, 2026, roll call)
  • Voted no H.Res. 1490: Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes. (On Agreeing to the Resolution, passed, Sep 1, 2026, roll call)
  • Voted no H.R. 9770: Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027 (On Passage, passed, Jul 21, 2026, roll call)
Sponsored 2 bills on this issue. Newest:

Abortion

No verified summary yet. The record below is from official vote and bill data.

2 key votes in this Congress. Latest:
  • Voted no H.R. 6359: Pregnant Students’ Rights Act (On Passage, passed, Jan 22, 2026, roll call)
  • Voted no H.R. 21: Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act (On Passage, passed, Jan 23, 2025, roll call)

Taxes and spending

No verified summary yet. The record below is from official vote and bill data.

35 key votes in this Congress. Latest:
  • Voted yes H.R. 9500: Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act (On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended, passed, Sep 15, 2026, roll call)
  • Voted no H.Con.Res. 113: Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036. (On Agreeing to the Resolution, passed, Jul 22, 2026, roll call)
  • Voted no H.R. 9770: Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027 (On Passage, passed, Jul 21, 2026, roll call)

Foreign policy and defense

No verified summary yet. The record below is from official vote and bill data.

49 key votes in this Congress. Latest:
  • Voted no H.R. 5334: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 (On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments, passed, Sep 16, 2026, roll call)
  • Voted yes H.Con.Res. 93: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. (On Agreeing to the Resolution, passed, Sep 15, 2026, roll call)
  • Voted yes H.Con.Res. 89: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. (On Agreeing to the Resolution, passed, Jul 23, 2026, roll call)
Sponsored 7 bills on this issue. Newest:
  • H.Res. 1375: Reaffirming the importance of the United States promoting the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons in the United States and around the world.
  • H.R. 8696: Russia is a State Sponsor of Terrorism Act
  • H.R. 8178: Protecting Americans from Unauthorized Surveillance Act

Committees

Source: committee membership list

Basics

U.S. Representative
California's 36th congressional district
  • Current term began Friday, January 3, 2025
  • Term ends Sunday, January 3, 2027
  • Phone 202-225-3976
  • Office 2454 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-0536
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House Democratic Caucus Vice Chair
  • Current term began Friday, January 3, 2025
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Website lieu.house.gov

Sources

Vote positions are as the House recorded them. Members who were absent are listed as not voting.