U.S. Representative for Arizona’s 7th District
Adelita S. Grijalva
Position · −0.50
- In office
- House 2025–now
Under a year in CongressMore senior than 2% of the House - Committees
- Education and Workforce
- Natural Resources
- Bills on
- Education
- Native Americans
- Labor and Employment
- Age
- 55
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
- RDaniel Butierez$224K
- RJorge Rivas$12K
Where Grijalva has influence
Roles
No committee leadership roles.
- Education and Workforce · 16th in seniority on the minority side
- Natural Resources · 16th in seniority on the minority side
Bills on the move
None of Grijalva’s bills has left committee this Congress.
Talks most about
Stories in Grijalva’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Grijalva breaks with Democrats
MethodGrijalva has voted with most Democrats on every party-line vote this Congress.
Notable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Grijalva broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026On Passage · This bill provides statutory authority for the National Fraud Enforcement Division within the Department of Justice (DOJ).Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Sunshine Protection Act of 2025On Passage · This bill makes daylight saving time the new, permanent standard time.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jun 29, 2026 | KIDS ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act or the KIDS ActBroke w/ party | Nay |
| Jun 4, 2026 | Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from Lebanon.On Agreeing to the Resolution · This concurrent resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from Lebanon within seven days of the resolution's adoption.Broke w/ party | Yea |
| May 20, 2026 | Community Bank Deposit Access Act of 2025On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · This bill changes the treatment of certain types of deposits so they are no longer classified as brokered deposits.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| May 13, 2026 | To amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes.On Motion to Recommit · Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025Broke w/ party | Yea |
| May 12, 2026 | Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · This bill expands federal enforcement of criminal offenses related to organized retail and supply chain crime.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Apr 30, 2026 | A bill to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, and for other purposes.On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · This act extends the authorities of Title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) until June 12, 2026.Broke w/ party | Nay |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Grijalva is saying
All 29 statements and posts-
Rep. Grijalva Responds to ICE Contract for Marana Detention Facility
Criticized ICE contract with private prison contractor for Marana detention facility.
“DHS is once again rushing to open another private detention facility over the objections of local residents, even as deaths in ICE custody reach record levels and the agency fails to provide basic care for people already in its custody. This time, it’s turning to a private company with a record of overseeing prison…”
Immigration EnforcementAI-read
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Introduced America's College Promise Act to make community college tuition-free for eligible students.
“Students in Southern Arizona and across the country should not have to take on tens of thousands of dollars in debt just to get the education and skills they need to build a better future.”
EducationAI-read
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Grijalva, Scott, Lee Introduce Bill to invest in Direct care Workers
Introduced bill to invest in training and retention of direct care workers.
“For so many families throughout Southern Arizona, direct care workers provide critical support that allows older adults and people with disabilities to live with dignity and age in place. Despite the essential work they do, direct care workers are too often underpaid and lack the support and opportunities they deserve,…”
Direct Care WorkforceAI-read
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Rep. Grijalva Responds to Closure of Public Lands for Border Wall Construction
Criticized closure of public lands for border wall construction without transparency.
“Using border wall construction to justify closing dozens of acres of public lands at a moment's notice through January 2029 is unnecessary and deeply troubling - especially when these lands include sensitive ecosystems and world-class biodiversity that cannot simply be replaced. We have already seen the devastating…”
Border Security EquipmentAI-read
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Rep. Grijalva, Sen. Wyden Introduce Bill to Protect Social Security Benefits from Garnishment
Introduced bill to restore Social Security protections from garnishment for federal debts.
“Social Security is not a handout — it is a benefit earned over decades of hard work. Retirees deserve to know that money will be there when they need it.”
Social WelfareAI-read
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Rep. Grijalva Reacts to Planned Expansion of Florence Detention Facility
Criticized DHS's $1.2 billion contract to expand a detention facility in Florence, Arizona.
“After local residents overwhelmingly opposed ICE’s plans for massive new detention centers in Marana and Surprise, the Trump Administration is quietly moving to expand existing facility capacity in Florence. At the same time, people already in Arizona detention centers can’t get clean drinking water, edible food, or…”
Immigration EnforcementAI-read
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Grijalva voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredBelow expectations
Rank 393 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 192 minority-party members without a committee lead
How far Grijalva’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 14
- Action in committee 1
- Action beyond committee 0
- Passed chamber 0
- Became law 0
14 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 14 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 17 sponsored billsSponsored 17 (House median 25) · cosponsored 505 (median 289), 108 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Education, Native Americans, Labor and Employment.
- H.R. 10672 To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish grants for tuition-free community colleges, student success grants, and grants for Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribal Colleges and Universities, and Minority-Serving Institutions, and for other purposes.Introduced Oct 1, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10557 Protection of Social Security Benefits Restoration ActLabor and Employment · Introduced Oct 1, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10438 SYLLABLE Act of 2026Education · Introduced Sep 16, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10437 FLUENT ActEducation · Introduced Sep 16, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10436 Reaching English Learners ActEducation · Introduced Sep 16, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10273 Fairness for Farm Workers ActLabor and Employment · Introduced Sep 4, 2026 In committee
- H.Res. 1385 Celebrating the accomplishments of title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, also known as the Patsy Takemoto Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act, and recognizing the need to continue pursuing the goal of educational opportunities for all women and girls.Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues · Introduced Sep 1, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8048 AI/AN CAPTAFamilies · Introduced Aug 20, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Congress | 93 | 20% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 33 | 33% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 32 | 22% |
| Energy | 27 | 37% |
| Environmental Protection | 25 | 48% |
| International Affairs | 18 | 89% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 17 | 41% |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 15 | 67% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 15 | 33% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 14 | 64% |
Show all 31 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture and Food | 13 | 54% |
| Education | 10 | 30% |
| Labor and Employment | 10 | 80% |
| Commerce | 9 | 56% |
| Health | 6 | 67% |
| Immigration | 6 | 33% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 6 | 83% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 5 | 80% |
| Families | 4 | 50% |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% |
| Law | 4 | 50% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% |
| Native Americans | 3 | 100% |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 67% |
| Taxation | 3 | 67% |
| Animals | 2 | 50% |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% |
| Emergency Management | 2 | 100% |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 100% |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1 | 100% |
| Procedural | 1 | 0% |
How often Grijalva voted with Democrats on each issue is part of Pro.
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- DPablo José HernándezPR-AL100%agreement
- DEverton Blair Jr.GA-13100%agreement
- DMaxwell FrostFL-1099%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Grijalva most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Try ProCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Grijalva’s campaign raised $2.3M: $1.8M (81%) from individuals and $436K (19%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $428K.
Through Jul 1, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Grijalva
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 104.
- International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Labor union PAC
- International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Labor union PAC
See how much each organization gave Grijalva this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inGrijalva’s own leadership PAC: Las Adelitas PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Résumé and contact
Career in Congress
- U.S. House, AZ-7Democrat2025–present
Seat
- State
- Arizona
- District
- 7
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 55
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-2435
1203 Longworth House Office Building - District offices
- Tucson
- Website
- grijalva.house.gov
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov
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