U.S. Representative for Ohio’s 2nd District
David J. Taylor
Position · +0.61
- In office
- House 2025–now
1 year in CongressMore senior than 3% of the House - Breaks on
- Agriculture and Food 13% · Economics and Public Finance 12%
- Committees
- Agriculture · Transportation and Infrastructure
- Bills on
- Transportation and Public Works · Agriculture and Food · Taxation
- Age
- 56
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
Bottom line
Where Taylor has influence
Roles
No committee leadership roles.
- Agriculture · 28th in seniority on the majority side
- Transportation and Infrastructure · 29th in seniority on the majority side
Bills on the move
- H.R. 7809 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 201 East Grant Avenue in Georgetown, Ohio, as the "Ulysses S. Grant Post Office Building". · Out of committee
- H.R. 2474 Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access Act · Passed a chamber
- H.R. 1958 Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026 · Passed a chamber
- H.R. 3427 Water Resources Technical Assistance Review Act · Passed a chamber
Talks most about
Stories in Taylor’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Taylor breaks with Republicans
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Taylor voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for House Republicans.
- Agriculture and Food 13% · 1 of 8 party 13%
- Economics and Public Finance 12% · 6 of 50 party 7%
- Armed Forces and National Security 3% · 1 of 38 party 3%
Notable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Taylor broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| 09/15/26 | Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · This bill reauthorizes through FY2029 a diesel emissions reduction program under which the Environmental Protection Agency provides grants,…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 09/14/26 | Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · This bill provides statutory authority for the Urban Bird Treaty Program, which is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 07/21/26 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 07/21/26 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 07/21/26 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 07/21/26 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 04/30/26 | 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 |
| 03/17/26 | MAWS Act of 2026On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Mitigation Action and Watermen Support Act of 2026 or the MAWS Act of 2026Broke w/ party | Nay |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Taylor is saying
All 8 statements and posts-
Taylor Leads Bill to Fight Fraud in Federal Healthcare Systems
Introduced bill to hold bad actors accountable for fraud in federal healthcare systems.
“Taxpayer dollars funding federal healthcare programs are designed to serve vulnerable Americans who depend on them, not pad the pockets of fraudsters chasing a quick payday.”
Fraud EnforcementAI-read
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Congressman Taylor’s Office Surpasses 100,000 Responses to Constituents
Announced his office has responded to over 100,000 constituent inquiries since January 2025.
“It is my greatest honor to serve Buckeye families, and I’m committed to ensuring every constituent knows their voice is heard.”
Constituent ServicesAI-read
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Taylor Leads Letter to Governor Newsom Demanding Answers for CDL-Related Deaths
Sent letter to California governor demanding answers about illegal immigrant CDL driver death.
“Illegal immigrants have no place in our country, let alone on our nation’s roads behind the wheel of an 80,000-pound truck. Legal CDL drivers across the United States undergo rigorous training and pass skills and knowledge tests to prove they meet the qualifications needed to operate a commercial motor vehicle. When…”
Immigration EnforcementAI-read
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Taylor Introduces Bill to Deliver Justice to Veterans and Victims of Terrorism
Introduced bill directing GAO study on compensation for victims of state-sponsored terrorism.
“America’s veterans and citizens should not have to die to get their day in court. My Justice for Veterans and Victims of Terrorism Act will begin to close a loophole in our legal system that has disenfranchised Americans for too long, holding terrorists accountable and putting Americans first.”
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Congressman Taylor Votes to Shield Ohioans from Rising Data Center Energy Costs
Voted for legislation establishing federal standards protecting consumers from data center energy costs.
“Ohio is rapidly emerging as a national hub for digital infrastructure, and Buckeye families should not have to bear rising energy costs resulting from local data center development.”
Ratepayer Protection ActEnergyAI-read
Mentions H.R. 9340 · voted Yea Sep 16, 2026, roll 672
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Congressman Taylor, Figures Introduce REVOKE Act to Crack Down on Chameleon Carriers
Congressman Dave Taylor (OH-02) and Congressman Shomari Figures (AL-02) introduced the Registration Enforcement for Vehicle Operations of Known Evaders (REVOKE) Act, which will strengthen Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)…
“For too long, chameleon carriers have exploited gaps in federal enforcement to evade accountability and jeopardize countless American lives.”
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Taylor voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredMeets expectations
Rank 126 of 433 in the House ┃ expected = average of 195 majority-party members without a committee lead
How far Taylor’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 33
- Action in committee 10
- Action beyond committee 4
- Passed chamber 3
- Became law 0
33 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 1 significant (got a roll call vote), 31 substantive, 1 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 37 sponsored billsSponsored 37 (House median 25) · cosponsored 197 (median 289), 40 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Transportation and Public Works, Agriculture and Food, Taxation.
- H.R. 10716 To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to clarify the authority of the Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services to exclude certain entities from participation in Federal health care programs.Introduced Oct 1, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10507 Justice for Veterans and Victims of Terrorism Act of 2026Law · Introduced Sep 17, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10237 REVOKE ActTransportation and Public Works · Introduced Sep 2, 2026 In committee
- H.Res. 1429 Expressing support for continued efforts to safeguard the supplemental nutrition assistance program under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 from fraud, waste, and abuse for the Nation's most vulnerable.Agriculture and Food · Introduced Jul 14, 2026 In committee
- H.Res. 1349 Expressing support for the designation of the week of May 31 through June 6, 2026, as "Our Roads, Our Safety Week".Transportation and Public Works · Introduced Jun 8, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8944 Housing Regulatory Clarity Act of 2026Housing and Community Development · Introduced May 20, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8640 Non-Domiciled CDL Reporting ActTransportation and Public Works · Introduced Apr 30, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 7409 Defend Rural Health Act of 2026Health · Introduced Apr 15, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share | With party |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congress | 158 | 89% | Pro |
| Economics and Public Finance | 70 | 59% | Pro |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 61 | 84% | Pro |
| Energy | 38 | 76% | Pro |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 33 | 85% | Pro |
| Environmental Protection | 33 | 67% | Pro |
| Government Operations and Politics | 30 | 87% | Pro |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 28 | 82% | Pro |
| Commerce | 27 | 93% | Pro |
| International Affairs | 26 | 50% | Pro |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 25 | 80% | Pro |
| Immigration | 17 | 76% | Pro |
| Education | 16 | 63% | Pro |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 64% | Pro |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 12 | 100% | Pro |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 45% | Pro |
| Health | 8 | 63% | Pro |
| Taxation | 8 | 100% | Pro |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 88% | Pro |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 100% | Pro |
| Law | 7 | 71% | Pro |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% | Pro |
| Native Americans | 5 | 80% | Pro |
| Animals | 4 | 75% | Pro |
| Families | 4 | 50% | Pro |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% | Pro |
| Procedural | 4 | 25% | Pro |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% | Pro |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 100% | Pro |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% | Pro |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 50% | Pro |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 100% | Pro |
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- RMike JohnsonLA-4100%agreement
- RTroy BaldersonOH-1298%agreement
- RMichelle FischbachMN-798%agreement
See all twelve closest allies, the members Taylor most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Start with a free account Log inCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Taylor’s campaign raised $1.1M: $625K (57%) from individuals and $429K (39%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $443K.
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 Taylor
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 163.
- National Automobile Dealers Association Trade association PAC
- International Union of Operating Engineers Local 18 Labor union PAC
- Smith Victory Member’s leadership PAC
See how much each organization gave Taylor 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 inTaylor’s own leadership PAC: Restoring Our Freedom PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Résumé and contact
Career in Congress
- U.S. House, OH-2Republican2025–present
Seat
- State
- Ohio
- District
- 2
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 56
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-3164
325 Cannon House Office Building - District offices
- Cincinnati, Peebles, Chillicothe
- Website
- taylor.house.gov
- 61571224837800
- repdavetaylor
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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