U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 2nd District

Deborah K. Ross

Democrat 3rd term Up 2026

99LoyaltyMed 98

100AttendMed 98

10BipartMed 12

4BreaksMed 7

Position · −0.39

In office: House 2021–now
5 years in CongressMore senior than 36% of the House
Breaks on: Labor and Employment 11% · Finance and Financial Sector 8%
Committees: Ethics · Science, Space, and Technology · Judiciary
Bills on: Health · Government Operations and Politics · Science, Technology, Communications
Age: 63

2026 election

Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026

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Bottom line

Ranking member of the Energy subcommittee (Science, Space, and Technology).
Hasn’t missed a single roll call this Congress (674 votes).
Sponsored 32 bills this Congress; none has passed the House yet.

Where Ross has influence

Roles

Ranking Member · Energy (Science, Space, and Technology)

Ethics · 2nd in seniority on the minority side
Science, Space, and Technology · 4th in seniority on the minority side
Judiciary · 12th in seniority on the minority side

Bills on the move

H.R. 9333 AI Flaw Reporting and Security Enhancement Act · Out of committee

Talks most about

Election Security 1 statementRaised concerns about federal election intervention and voting restrictions
Health 1 statementIntroduced bill protecting seniors from unexpected prescription drug coverage loss

Stories in Ross’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.

Where Ross breaks with Democrats

Method

Share of party-line votes on each issue where Ross voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for House Democrats.

Labor and Employment 11% · 1 of 9 party 0%
Finance and Financial Sector 8% · 1 of 13 party 8%
Immigration 7% · 1 of 15 party 0%

Every issuePro

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Notable votes

Full record (Pro)

Where Ross broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.

Date	Measure	Title	Vote	Result
09/16/26	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 · This joint resolution revokes the partial authorization granted to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to amend its Commercial Harbor…	Nay	Passed 214–208
09/16/26	H.R. 10326	PROOF ActOn Passage · Preventing Rip-offs and Obtaining Oversight of Funds Act or the PROOF Act	Nay	Passed 217–207
09/16/26	H.R. 9576	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	Passed 352–72
09/15/26	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 · This joint resolution revokes the authorization granted to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to amend its Ocean-Going Vessels…	Nay	Passed 216–211
09/15/26	H.Res. 1530	Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9576) to establish the National Fraud Enforcement Division of the Department of Justice; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 10326) to enhance information-sharing capabilities between Federal law enforcement and State agencies to detect, investigate, and prosecute fraud in certain Federal programs, and to protect individual privacy; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (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''; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (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''; and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 5334) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes.On Agreeing to the Resolution · This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 9576) to establish the National Fraud Enforcement Division of the…	Nay	Passed 214–211
09/15/26	H.Res. 1530	Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9576) to establish the National Fraud Enforcement Division of the Department of Justice; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 10326) to enhance information-sharing capabilities between Federal law enforcement and State agencies to detect, investigate, and prosecute fraud in certain Federal programs, and to protect individual privacy; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (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''; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (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''; and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 5334) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes.On Ordering the Previous Question · This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 9576) to establish the National Fraud Enforcement Division of the…	Nay	Passed 214–208
07/14/26	H.R. 139	Sunshine Protection Act of 2025On Passage · This bill makes daylight saving time the new, permanent standard time.Broke w/ party	Nay	Passed 308–117
05/13/26	H.R. 1346	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	Failed 112–309

Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.

What Ross is saying

All 10 statements and posts

Statement · Press release · Oct 1, 2026

NEWS: Reps. Ross, Morelle, Foushee Hold Shadow Hearing on NC Election Security and Interference Featuring Justice Allison Riggs

Held shadow hearing on North Carolina election security and potential federal voting restrictions.
“While the state legislature tries to rig the rules, this administration is trying to sow chaos and undermine confidence in our elections. And with just over a month until election day, the president is still looking for new ways to disrupt Americans' ability to cast their ballots.”

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Statement · Press release · Sep 24, 2026

Congresswoman Ross, Senator Blunt Rochester Introduce Legislation to Protect Seniors from Surprise Healthcare Bills

Introduced bill to protect seniors from surprise Medicare Part D premium increases.
“No senior should lose access to the medications they depend on because their premium increased –often by only a few dollars– without them realizing it.”

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Statement · Press release · Sep 21, 2026

Ross + Foushee Introduce Bill Advancing Science to Reduce Warming from Tropospheric Ozone, a Potent Air Pollutant and Greenhouse Gas

Today, Congresswomen Deborah Ross (NC-02) and Valerie Foushee (NC-04) introduced the Tropospheric Ozone Research Act of 2026 to fund multi-year scientific research on the warming effects of tropospheric ozone.
“For years, we have known that tropospheric ozone pollution is costing lives and driving climate change, but there is still so much we need to understand to effectively address it.”
Statement · Press release · Sep 17, 2026

Congresswomen Ross, Pressley, Leger Fernández Introduce Legislation to Establish Financial Relief Fund for Epstein Survivors & Survivors of Sexual Violence

Legislation Addresses Financial Burden for Survivors Whose Rights Were Violated by Federal Government Washington, D.C. — This week, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (D-NC), alongside Congresswomen Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) and Teresa Leger…
“Far too often, we have seen our government fail survivors of sexual violence who have risked everything to come forward.”
Statement · Press release · Sep 17, 2026

Congresswoman Ross Calls Out Trump Administration’s Corrupt Offshore Wind Buyouts

Today, Congresswoman Ross joined fellow members of Congress, labor leaders, and environmental advocates in front of the Capitol to call out the Trump administration’s continued attacks on offshore wind and demand accountability for billions…
“My home state of North Carolina has been a long time leader in clean energy, including offshore wind.”
Statement · Press release · Sep 16, 2026

Rep. Ross’ Combating Illicit Xylazine Act Passes House Unanimously

The bipartisan, bicameral Combating Illicit Xylazine Act, introduced by Representatives Deborah Ross (NC-02), Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), August Pfluger (TX-11), Chris Pappas (NH-01), Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), and Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05), was…
“Fentanyl overdoses continue to take far too many lives, in no small part due to the widespread availability of deadly substances like xylazine.”

◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Ross voted on, the vote is shown next to it.

Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far

How it’s measured

0.40· expected 0.50

Meets expectations

Rank 302 of 433 in the House ┃ expected = average of 192 minority-party members without a committee lead

How far Ross’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.

Introduced 32
Action in committee 3
Action beyond committee 1
Passed chamber 0
Became law 0

32 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 32 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House

How Ross’s ratings compare with every representative

Ratings, 119th Congress

Scores run 0–100 and always sit next to a median. Each tick is one representative; the ringed marker is Ross.

Attendance

How it’s measured

100/ 100

Chamber median 98 ┃ 0 missed of 674

Voted on 674 of 674 roll calls; missed 0. Higher than 97% of House members.

Party loyalty

How it’s measured

99/ 100

House D median 98 ┃ Rank 73 of 214

Sided with the Democratic majority on 471 votes that split the parties. Higher than 74% of House members.

Bipartisan

How it’s measured

10/ 100

Chamber median 12 ┃ −2

Average agreement with members of the other party on contested votes. Lower than 63% of House members.

Position

How it’s measured

−0.39

Democratic middle 80%: -0.52 to -0.23

Left–right position from roll-call similarity (DW-NOMINATE, Voteview), from −1 to +1. Members who vote alike sit near each other.

Bills, 119th Congress

All 35 sponsored bills

Sponsored 35 (House median 25) · cosponsored 631 (median 289), 35 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Health, Government Operations and Politics, Science, Technology, Communications.

H.R. 10599 No Surprise Bills for Seniors ActHealth · Introduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
H.R. 8386 RECOVER Act of 2026Health · Introduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
H.R. 10525 Tropospheric Ozone Research Act of 2026Environmental Protection · Introduced Sep 21, 2026 In committee
H.R. 10037 Virtual-Based Opioid Treatment for Veterans ActAuthorizes virtual-based opioid treatment programs for veterans. AI-readArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Aug 3, 2026 In committee
H.R. 9971 Advancing International and Foreign Language Education ActEducation · Introduced Jul 27, 2026 In committee
H.Res. 1410 Congratulating the Carolina Hurricanes on winning the 2026 Stanley Cup Championship, the team's first Stanley Cup win in 20 years.Sports and Recreation · Introduced Jun 30, 2026 In committee
H.R. 9481 RETURN ActTaxation · Introduced Jun 25, 2026 In committee
H.R. 5528 America’s CHILDREN Act of 2025Immigration · Introduced Jun 24, 2026 In committee

Votes by issue

How votes are tagged

Issue	Votes	Yea share	With party
Congress	157	15%	Pro
Economics and Public Finance	70	30%	Pro
Armed Forces and National Security	61	36%	Pro
Energy	38	32%	Pro
Crime and Law Enforcement	33	42%	Pro
Environmental Protection	33	42%	Pro
Government Operations and Politics	29	55%	Pro
Public Lands and Natural Resources	28	57%	Pro
Commerce	27	78%	Pro
International Affairs	26	88%	Pro
Finance and Financial Sector	25	64%	Pro
Immigration	17	41%	Pro
Education	16	25%	Pro
Agriculture and Food	14	57%	Pro
Science, Technology, Communications	12	92%	Pro
Labor and Employment	11	82%	Pro
Health	8	75%	Pro
Taxation	8	75%	Pro
Transportation and Public Works	8	88%	Pro
Emergency Management	7	86%	Pro
Law	7	43%	Pro
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	5	80%	Pro
Native Americans	5	100%	Pro
Animals	4	50%	Pro
Families	4	50%	Pro
Housing and Community Development	4	100%	Pro
Procedural	4	75%	Pro
Foreign Trade and International Finance	3	100%	Pro
Social Welfare	3	67%	Pro
Arts, Culture, Religion	2	50%	Pro
Water Resources Development	2	100%	Pro
Government operations & elections	1	0%	Pro

Who votes alike

Method

Agreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.

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Campaign money

Method

In the 2025–26 cycle Ross’s campaign raised $1.7M: $958K (57%) from individuals and $686K (41%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $1.3M.

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.

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