Derek Tran

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

1. Education 42% · 5 of 12 party 0%
2. Crime and Law Enforcement 38% · 9 of 24 party 4%
3. Finance and Financial Sector 31% · 4 of 13 party 8%

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

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

• Statement · Press release · Sep 30, 2026

  Representative Derek Tran, Lawmakers Urge California to Accept $10 Million in Federal Funding for Orange County Veterans Cemetery

  Urged California to accept $10 million federal funding for Orange County veterans cemetery.

  “After more than a decade of work, we are closer than ever to fulfilling our promise to Orange County’s veterans and their families.”

  Armed Forces and National SecurityAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 30, 2026

  Dân Biểu Derek Trần đồng bảo trợ dự luật bảo vệ thu nhập từ tiền tip, hỗ trợ người lao động ngành dịch vụ

  Co-sponsored bill to protect service worker tip income and increase tax deduction limits.

  “Trong lúc giá cả tăng vọt do cuộc chiến thiếu thận trọng của Tổng Thống Trump tại Iran và các chính sách thuế quan thiếu trách nhiệm, các gia đình lao động đang phải chịu áp lực rất lớn khi chật vật trang trải cuộc sống. Đối với người lao động ngành dịch vụ, tiền tip là nguồn thu nhập thiết yếu để lo bữa ăn, chi trả…”

  Labor and EmploymentAI-read

  Mentions H.R. 1 · voted Nay Jul 3, 2025, roll 189Mentions H.R. 1314

• Statement · Press release · Sep 24, 2026

  Representative Tran Introduces Legislation to Lower Housing Costs for Southern California Families

  Introduced bill to create tax credits for renters to lower housing costs in Southern California.

  “Housing costs across the country, especially in Southern California have reached a breaking point. Families are barely scraping by to pay rent, let alone save for the future.”

  Housing and Community DevelopmentAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 22, 2026

  Representative Tran Co-sponsors Tipped Income Protection Legislation in Support of Local Service Workers

  Co-sponsored bill to increase tax deductions for service workers' tips.

  “While prices skyrocket due to President Trump’s reckless war in Iran and irresponsible tariff policies, working families are under an immense amount of stress as they struggle to make ends meet. For service workers, tips are essential to putting food on the table, handling everyday expenses, and providing for their…”

  Labor and EmploymentAI-read

  Mentions H.R. 1 · voted Nay Jul 3, 2025, roll 189Mentions H.R. 1314

• Statement · Press release · Sep 16, 2026

  Representatives Tran, Williams Celebrate Committee Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Protect Small Businesses from Foreign Threats

  U.S. Representative Derek Tran’s (D-CA-45) announced today the successful advancement of bipartisan legislation to protect small businesses against threats from foreign adversaries.

  Mentions H.R. 10329Mentions H.R. 1642 · voted Yea Jun 3, 2025, roll 145Mentions H.R. 4775Mentions H.R. 5788

• Statement · Press release · Sep 16, 2026

  Representative Tran Votes to Protect Families from Rising Utility Costs Associated with Data Centers

  U.S. Representative Derek Tran’s (CA-45) voted in favor of H.R. 9340, the bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act, to protect Americans from the costs of energy and electrical grid upgrades required to build data centers.

  “We have a responsibility to be mindful and fully aware of the risks associated with A.I., including rising utility costs for consumers and small business owners. As a former consumer protection attorney, I am deeply concerned that our communities are currently the ones who pay the price for new data centers. The…”

  Mentions H.R. 9340 · voted Yea Sep 16, 2026, roll 672

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

Sponsored 17 (House median 25) · cosponsored 334 (median 289), 6 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Armed Forces and National Security, International Affairs, Commerce.

• H.R. 10613 Housing COST ActTaxation · Introduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 10349 EMT ActHealth · Introduced Sep 10, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 10108 Hazardous Materials Transparency ActArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Aug 13, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 9883 Private Detention Corporate Accountability Act of 2026Law · Introduced Jul 22, 2026 In committee
• H.Res. 1235 Recognizing the 51st anniversary of Black April and the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975.Armed Forces and National Security · Introduced Apr 29, 2026 Introduced
• H.R. 7969 Combating Chinese Communist Party Influence ActArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Apr 22, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 8066 Carlton H. Ingram Veterans’ Benefits Improvement ActArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Mar 24, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 6902 Youth Substance Use Prevention and Awareness ActCrime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Dec 18, 2025 In committee

Agreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.

In the 2025–26 cycle Tran’s campaign raised $5.0M: $3.6M (72%) from individuals and $1.1M (22%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $3.3M.

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.

Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro

Who funds Tran

The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 327.

1. Zinc Collective PAC Independent PAC
2. National Education Association Labor union PAC
3. American Association for Justice (Aaj) Membership group PAC

Tran’s own leadership PAC: Sua Sponte PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.