U.S. Representative for California’s 48th District
Darrell Issa
Position · +0.47
- In office
- House 2001–now
23 years in CongressMore senior than 90% of the House - Breaks on
- Economics and Public Finance 24%
- Environmental Protection 4%
- Committees
- Foreign Affairs
- Science, Space, and Technology
- Judiciary
- Bills on
- Government Operations and Politics
- International Affairs
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Age
- 72
2026 election
Has not filed to run for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Running for this seat
- DBrandon Riker$2.3M
- RJim Desmond$2.3M
- DMarni Von Wilpert$2.2M
- DAbel Chavez$473K
- DAnuj Dixit$466K
Bottom line
- Hasn’t filed to run in 2026; 12 candidates are running for CA-48.
- Breaks with Republicans most on Economics and Public Finance: voted against them on 24% of party-line votes (12 of 50), against 7% for most Republicans.
- Chair of the Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet subcommittee (the Judiciary).
Where Issa has influence
Roles
- Chair · Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet (Judiciary)
- Foreign Affairs · 6th in seniority on the majority side
- Science, Space, and Technology · 7th in seniority on the majority side
- Judiciary · 2nd in seniority on the majority side
Bills on the move
- H.R. 8483 Barona Group of Capitan Grande Band of Mission Indians Land Transfer Act of 2026 · Out of committee
- H.R. 4283 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1157 West Mission Avenue in Escondido, California, as the "Captain E. Royce Williams Post Office Building". · Out of committee
- H.R. 5682 To take certain land in the State of California into trust for the benefit of the Pechanga Band of Indians, and for other purposes. · Passed a chamber
- H.R. 8285 Protecting American Competition Act of 2026 · Out of committee
Talks most about
Stories in Issa’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Issa breaks with Republicans
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Issa voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for House Republicans.
- Economics and Public Finance 24% · 12 of 50 party 7%
- Environmental Protection 4% · 1 of 26 party 0%
- Congress 1% · 1 of 151 party 0%
Notable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Issa broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2026 | Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.On Agreeing to the Amendment · National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027Broke w/ party | Nay |
| May 21, 2026 | Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection ActOn Motion to Recommit · This bill prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from transmitting certain information to the National Instant Criminal… | Not voting |
| 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 Passage · Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill (commonly known as the farm bill) reauthorizes through FY2031 and modifies Department of Agriculture programs that addressBroke w/ party | Yea |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill (commonly known as the farm bill) reauthorizes through FY2031 and modifies Department of Agriculture programs that addressBroke w/ party | Nay |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill provides appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for the remainder of FY2026 and provides continuing FY2026…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jan 14, 2026 | Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill provides FY2026 appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for activities and programs related to financial…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jan 14, 2026 | Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill provides FY2026 appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for activities and programs related to financial…Broke w/ party | Nay |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Issa is saying
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Chairman Issa Introduces American Copyright Protection Act to Combat Online Piracy
Introduced bill to combat foreign online piracy and protect American copyright holders.
“Every day, Americans produce unique and original work that are enjoyed around the world, and just as often, foreign piracy steals their content and profits from it – all beyond reach of current our law.”
CommerceAI-read
Mentions H.R. 10364
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Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48) recently introduced the Digital Asset Inventory and Audit Act of 2026, legislation to ensure the federal government identifies, secures, and accounts for cryptocurrency and other digital assets that come…
“The federal government cannot protect, recover, or account for assets it does not know it possesses.”
Mentions H.R. 10317
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Issa voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredMeets expectations
Rank 73 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 195 majority-party members without a committee lead
How far Issa’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 48
- Action in committee 14
- Action beyond committee 11
- Passed chamber 2
- Became law 0
48 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 1 significant (got a roll call vote), 44 substantive, 3 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 54 sponsored billsSponsored 54 (House median 25) · cosponsored 128 (median 289), 59 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Government Operations and Politics, International Affairs, Armed Forces and National Security.
- H.R. 10364 American Copyright Protection Act of 2026Commerce · Introduced Sep 14, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 2442 Freedom from Unfair Gun Taxes Act of 2025Taxation · Introduced Sep 14, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10317 Inventory Act of 2026Government Operations and Politics · Introduced Sep 8, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10208 To provide for the continued use of certain trust land in San Diego County for healthcare purposes.Native Americans · Introduced Sep 1, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10026 Honoring Circuit Judge Pauline Newman Act of 2026Government Operations and Politics · Introduced Aug 3, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10025 Preventing Abuse of Digital Replicas ActCommerce · Introduced Aug 3, 2026 In committee
- H.J.Res. 201 Designating an official residence for the Speaker of the House of Representatives.Congress · Introduced Jul 9, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8974 To authorize the Development Finance Corporation to invest in Venezuela.International Affairs · Introduced May 21, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Congress | 158 | 89% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 70 | 47% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 58 | 76% |
| Energy | 37 | 76% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 33 | 85% |
| Environmental Protection | 33 | 73% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 29 | 90% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 28 | 86% |
| Commerce | 26 | 92% |
| International Affairs | 26 | 50% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Sector | 25 | 80% |
| Immigration | 17 | 76% |
| Education | 16 | 63% |
| Agriculture and Food | 13 | 69% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 12 | 100% |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 45% |
| Health | 8 | 63% |
| Taxation | 8 | 100% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 88% |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 100% |
| Law | 7 | 71% |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% |
| Native Americans | 5 | 80% |
| Animals | 4 | 75% |
| Families | 4 | 50% |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% |
| Procedural | 4 | 25% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 100% |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 50% |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 100% |
How often Issa voted with Republicans on each issue is part of Pro.
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- RMike JohnsonLA-4100%agreement
- RCliff BentzOR-299%agreement
- RJohn R. MoolenaarMI-299%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Issa most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Try ProCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Issa’s campaign raised $2.1M: $775K (37%) from individuals and $388K (19%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $2.7M.
Through Jun 30, 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 Issa
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 111.
- Consumer Technology Association Corporate PAC
- Edison International Corporate PAC
- Space Exploration Technologies Corporate PAC
See how much each organization gave Issa 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 inIssa’s own leadership PAC: Invest in a Strong and Secure America. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Historical record Pro Compare Issa’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, CA-48Republican2023–present
- U.S. House, CA-50Republican2021–2023
- U.S. House, CA-49Republican2003–2019
- U.S. House, CA-48Republican2001–2003
Seat
- State
- California
- District
- 48
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 72
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-5672
2108 Rayburn House Office Building - District offices
- Escondido, Santee, Temecula
- Website
- issa.house.gov
- congressmandarrellissa
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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