U.S. Representative for Illinois’s 3rd District
Delia C. Ramirez
Position · −0.50
- In office
- House 2023–now
3 years in CongressMore senior than 18% of the House - Breaks on
- Finance and Financial Sector 8% · Environmental Protection 4%
- Committees
- Homeland Security · Veterans' Affairs
- Bills on
- Immigration · Armed Forces and National Security · Government Operations and Politics
- Age
- 43
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
Bottom line
Where Ramirez has influence
Roles
- Ranking Member · Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection (Homeland Security)
- Ranking Member · Oversight and Investigations (Veterans' Affairs)
- Homeland Security · 6th in seniority on the minority side
- Veterans' Affairs · 5th in seniority on the minority side
Bills on the move
None of Ramirez’s bills has left committee this Congress.
Talks most about
Stories in Ramirez’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Ramirez breaks with Democrats
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Ramirez voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for House Democrats.
- Finance and Financial Sector 8% · 1 of 13 party 8%
- Environmental Protection 4% · 1 of 26 party 4%
- Armed Forces and National Security 3% · 1 of 38 party 0%
Notable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Ramirez broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| 09/16/26 | Ratepayer Protection ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · The bill requires state utility regulators and nonregulated utilities to consider implementing a standard to hold certain large-load…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 09/16/26 | 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 |
| 09/01/26 | Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendments · This bill provides continuing FY2027 appropriations for federal agencies and extends various expiring programs and authorities.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 07/22/26 | 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 |
| 07/14/26 | Sunshine Protection Act of 2025On Passage · This bill makes daylight saving time the new, permanent standard time.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 06/04/26 | 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 |
| 05/20/26 | 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 |
| 05/15/26 | Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.On Passage · Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027Broke w/ party | Nay |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Ramirez is saying
All 15 statements and posts-
Ramirez, Jayapal, and García Urge the Trump Administration to Respect Brazil’s Electoral Process
Led letter urging Trump administration to respect Brazil's electoral process.
“Over the course of President Trump’s second term, we have seen U.S. officials engage in a sustained, multifaceted campaign of interference and destabilization in Brazil.”
International AffairsAI-read
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Ramirez, Garcia Host Election Protection Roundtable with Local Advocates, Election Officials
Hosted roundtable on election security and polling location safety with local officials.
“In the face of an authoritarian attack on our democracy, it is up to an intergovernmental coalition to protect our elections and ensure every person’s vote is counted and represented. It is up to us to roll up our sleeves and step into the work of cooperation, organizing, and solidarity to protect our democracy.”
Election SecurityAI-read
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Introduced legislation to dismantle Department of Homeland Security and abolish ICE.
“Today, I am proud to announce the Reimagining Safety Act, a community-led roadmap to establish the Department of Community Safety, dismantle DHS, abolish ICE and CBP, and reinvest resources in our communities.”
ImmigrationAI-read
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Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), Ranking Member of a Subcommittee in the Committee on Homeland Security, led 8 members of the Illinois Congressional delegation in requesting that the Office of the Inspector General investigate…
“Enforcement actions across the country — from Illinois to Minnesota to Virginia — reveal a consistent pattern that goes beyond ICE: agents use reckless and unlawful force and then DHS issues public statements justifying the use of force that are repeatedly proven false or highly misleading. We are deeply concerned that…”
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Ramirez, Pressley Investigate “Project Homecoming” Fraud and Corruption
Today, Congressmembers Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), Ranking Member of a Subcommittee in the Committee of Homeland Security, and Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) led 22 colleagues in opening an investigation into the fraud, corruption, and coercion of…
“While coercing departures, especially if immigrants are pursuing lawful claims for asylum and other immigration benefits, is repugnant, a credible repatriation support program would deliver on its promised benefits, humanely support immigrants transitioning out of the United States, embrace transparency, and be free of…”
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Ramirez, Dean Introduce Bill to Ban ICE Use of “Shock Gloves”
Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), Ranking Member of a Subcommittee in the Committee of Homeland Security, and Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04) introduced H.R 10226, the No Shock Act, to ban the use of “shock gloves” by U.S.…
“For years, DHS has spent billions of taxpayer dollars to amass paramilitary weapons while simultaneously attempting to shield itself and its agents from accountability. Using surveillance tech and tools of torture, DHS has already proven its capacity to perpetrate state-sanctioned abuse and arbitrary cruelty. Under no…”
Mentions H.R. 10226
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Ramirez voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredMeets expectations
Rank 280 of 433 in the House ┃ expected = average of 192 minority-party members without a committee lead
How far Ramirez’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 19
- Action in committee 10
- Action beyond committee 0
- Passed chamber 0
- Became law 0
19 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 19 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 28 sponsored billsSponsored 28 (House median 25) · cosponsored 540 (median 289), 86 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Immigration, Armed Forces and National Security, Government Operations and Politics.
- H.Res. 1409 Recognizing the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States of America and reaffirming the commitment of the House of Representatives to the Nation's founding ideals of liberty, equality, and opportunity for all immigrant communities in the United States.Immigration · Introduced Jun 30, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 6015 VA Care and Benefits Accountability ActArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced May 20, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 6014 Right to Representation for Department of Veterans Affairs Workers Act of 2025Armed Forces and National Security · Introduced May 20, 2026 In committee
- H.Res. 1277 Recognizing, from Chicago to Palestine to the Democratic Republic of the Congo to Puerto Rico, that the pain, violence, and oppression the global majority experiences are interconnected, acknowledges that the future must be self-determined, and affirms our humanity and dignity through a renewed mandate for human rights.Government Operations and Politics · Introduced May 12, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8555 Living Wage For All ActLabor and Employment · Introduced Apr 28, 2026 In committee
- H.Res. 1198 Recognizing that stable housing keeps families together.Immigration · Introduced Apr 20, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 7948 To deem certain individuals as parents of Department of Veterans Affairs employees for purposes of determining entitlement to certain family and medical leave for such employees.Expands family and medical leave eligibility for Veterans Affairs employees. AI-readArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Mar 16, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 7709 Full-Body Restraint Prohibition ActUnable to determine bill's effect without full text or summary. AI-readImmigration · Introduced Feb 25, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share | With party |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congress | 154 | 16% | Pro |
| Economics and Public Finance | 62 | 26% | Pro |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 60 | 35% | Pro |
| Energy | 36 | 28% | Pro |
| Environmental Protection | 33 | 42% | Pro |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 32 | 25% | Pro |
| Government Operations and Politics | 30 | 47% | Pro |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 27 | 56% | Pro |
| International Affairs | 25 | 72% | Pro |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 24 | 46% | Pro |
| Commerce | 21 | 71% | Pro |
| Immigration | 16 | 31% | Pro |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 57% | Pro |
| Education | 12 | 25% | Pro |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 64% | Pro |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 11 | 91% | Pro |
| Health | 8 | 75% | Pro |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 88% | Pro |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 86% | Pro |
| Taxation | 7 | 71% | Pro |
| Law | 6 | 33% | 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 | 67% | 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
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- DSummer L. LeePA-1299%agreement
- DAlexandria Ocasio-CortezNY-1499%agreement
- DAyanna PressleyMA-799%agreement
See all twelve closest allies, the members Ramirez 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 Ramirez’s campaign raised $1.5M: $1.0M (71%) from individuals and $371K (25%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $946K.
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 Ramirez
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 108.
- United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Labor union PAC
- International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Labor union PAC
- Local 881 United Food and Commercial Workers Union Labor union PAC
See how much each organization gave Ramirez 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 inRamirez’s own leadership PAC: Rooted & Ready PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Compare Ramirez’s measures across every Congress on file.
Start with a free account Log inRésumé and contact
Career in Congress
- U.S. House, IL-3Democrat2023–present
Seat
- State
- Illinois
- District
- 3
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 43
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-5701
1523 Longworth House Office Building - District offices
- West Chicago, Chicago
- Website
- ramirez.house.gov
- Repdeliaramirez
- repdeliaramirez
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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