U.S. Representative for Virginia’s 7th District
Eugene Simon Vindman
Position · −0.17
- In office
- House 2025–now
1 year in CongressMore senior than 3% of the House - Breaks on
- Education 67% · Crime and Law Enforcement 54%
- Committees
- Agriculture · Armed Services
- Bills on
- Armed Forces and National Security · Taxation · Health
- Age
- 51
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
- DDorothy McAuliffe$1.3M
- DDan Helmer$849K
- DJoseph Patrick Cooney$642K
- RTara Anne Durant$392K
- RDouglas Ollivant$251K
Bottom line
- The 5th most moderate House Democrat by voting record.
- Among the most bipartisan in the House: agrees with Republicans on 20% of contested votes, more than 95% of House members.
- Breaks with Democrats most on Education: voted against them on 67% of party-line votes (8 of 12), against 0% for most Democrats.
- Sponsored 72 bills this Congress; none has passed the House yet.
Where Vindman has influence
Roles
No committee leadership roles.
- Agriculture · 19th in seniority on the minority side
- Armed Services · 25th in seniority on the minority side
Bills on the move
None of Vindman’s bills has left committee this Congress.
Talks most about
Stories in Vindman’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Vindman breaks with Democrats
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Vindman voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for House Democrats.
- Education 67% · 8 of 12 party 0%
- Crime and Law Enforcement 54% · 13 of 24 party 4%
- Immigration 40% · 6 of 15 party 0%
See all 15 issues where Vindman has broken with Democrats, and filter the voting record to those votes.
Start with a free account Log inNotable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Vindman broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| 09/16/26 | Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments · This bill imposes a variety of sanctions, tariffs, and prohibitions related to Russia, extends an Iran-related sanctions law, and expands a…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 09/03/26 | Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026On Passage · This bill prohibits institutions of higher education (IHEs) that participate in federal student aid programs from engaging in boycotts…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 07/15/26 | 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 |
| 07/14/26 | Sunshine Protection Act of 2025On Passage · This bill makes daylight saving time the new, permanent standard time.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 06/11/26 | Condemning actors seeking to defraud the United States Government, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that governmentwide fraud and improper payment prevention reforms will meaningfully improve the financial prosperity of the United States, and that Federal program eligibility should be verified before payment.On Agreeing to the Resolution · This resolution condemns the actions of those seeking to defraud the U.S. government.Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 06/10/26 | Fraud Prevention and Accountability ActOn Passage · This bill (1) assigns financial integrity, improper payment prevention, and spending transparency functions to the Bureau of the Fiscal…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 06/10/26 | No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026On Passage · This bill requires the Department of Education (ED) to establish an identity fraud detection system for the Free Application for Federal…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 05/21/26 | Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 2026On Passage · This bill expands specified benefits programs for veterans and their survivors and establishes a supplemental monthly allowance for certain…Broke w/ party | Yea |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Vindman is saying
All 35 statements and posts-
Vindman, Virginia Democrats Release Statement on 8th Anniversary of Jamal Khashoggi’s Murder
Called for Trump to release transcript of 2019 call with Saudi Crown Prince regarding Khashoggi's murder.
“Eight years is far too long to wait for answers. President Trump should declassify and release the transcript and give the Khashoggi family and the American people the truth they deserve.”
International AffairsAI-read
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Vindman, Pressley Introduce Legislation to Expand Alopecia Support for Military Families
Introduced bill requiring TRICARE to cover cranial prostheses for military families with alopecia.
“I heard directly from a constituent, a 16-year-old from Prince William County and daughter of a U.S. Marine, who lost all of her hair to alopecia areata by the end of second grade. She told my team how a medical-grade wig could have helped her navigate the emotional and social challenges of losing her hair, but that…”
HealthAI-read
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Vindman, Mfume Urge Netanyahu to Contain Settler Violence & Protect Communities in the West Bank
Sent letter to Netanyahu urging containment of settler violence in West Bank.
“We write with urgent concern regarding the growing outbreak of extremist settler violence in the West Bank, including violence that has killed and threatened American citizens.”
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Joined bipartisan effort to introduce bill expanding Shenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic District.
“The Shenandoah VALOR Act recognizes the important role the Shenandoah Valley and the Eastern Panhandle play in our nation’s Civil War history while creating new opportunities for communities to preserve that history and share it with visitors.”
Shenandoah Valley VALOR ActPublic Lands and Natural ResourcesAI-read
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Vindman Introduces Legislation to Help Fund Childcare for First Responders
Introduced bill to fund childcare services for firefighters and EMS workers' children.
“As a father, I know how important reliable, affordable childcare really is for families across Virginia. Our community’s firefighters, EMTs, and paramedics deserve to know their kids are taken care of when they answer the call to serve.”
Social WelfareAI-read
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Sent letter to VA Secretary requesting immediate action to fully staff Fredericksburg VA Health Care Center.
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Vindman voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredAbove expectations
Rank 175 of 433 in the House ┃ expected = average of 192 minority-party members without a committee lead
How far Vindman’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 72
- Action in committee 9
- Action beyond committee 0
- Passed chamber 0
- Became law 0
72 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 71 substantive, 1 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 74 sponsored billsSponsored 74 (House median 25) · cosponsored 1047 (median 289), 17 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Armed Forces and National Security, Taxation, Health.
- H.R. 10717 To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide wigs to TRICARE beneficiaries with alopecia, including alopecia caused by chemotherapy, and for other purposes.Introduced Oct 1, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10614 Providing Child Care for Firefighters and EMS ActFamilies · Introduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10472 Mail Integrity and Inspector General ActIntroduced Sep 16, 2026 In committee
- H.Res. 1556 To honor and recognize Mr. Ahmad Shah Massoud, the former military leader of Afghanistan's Northern Alliance who was tragically assassinated by Al-Qaeda and the Taliban 25 years ago on September 9, 2001.International Affairs · Introduced Sep 16, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10403 Back to School Tax Credit ActTaxation · Introduced Sep 15, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10297 El Salvador TPS Act of 2026International Affairs · Introduced Sep 3, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10199 Sell Your Stocks or Step Down ActGovernment Operations and Politics · Introduced Aug 31, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10198 Federal Worker Protection ActGovernment Operations and Politics · Introduced Aug 31, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share | With party |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congress | 156 | 16% | Pro |
| Economics and Public Finance | 70 | 29% | Pro |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 61 | 39% | Pro |
| Energy | 38 | 47% | Pro |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 33 | 76% | Pro |
| Environmental Protection | 33 | 48% | Pro |
| Government Operations and Politics | 29 | 69% | Pro |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 28 | 61% | Pro |
| Commerce | 26 | 81% | Pro |
| International Affairs | 26 | 92% | Pro |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 25 | 72% | Pro |
| Immigration | 17 | 71% | Pro |
| Education | 16 | 75% | Pro |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 64% | Pro |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 12 | 92% | Pro |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 82% | Pro |
| Health | 8 | 75% | Pro |
| Taxation | 8 | 88% | Pro |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 86% | Pro |
| Law | 7 | 43% | Pro |
| Transportation and Public Works | 7 | 100% | 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
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- DEleanor Holmes NortonDC-AL96%agreement
- DPablo José HernándezPR-AL96%agreement
- DJosh RileyNY-1995%agreement
See all twelve closest allies, the members Vindman 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 Vindman’s campaign raised $12.4M: $11.2M (91%) from individuals and $818K (7%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $6.6M.
Through Jul 15, 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 Vindman
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 280.
- Air Line Pilots Association Labor union PAC
- Forward Together PAC Member’s leadership PAC
- Votevets Independent PAC
See how much each organization gave Vindman 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 inVindman’s own leadership PAC: Call to Serve. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Résumé and contact
Career in Congress
- U.S. House, VA-7Democrat2025–present
Seat
- State
- Virginia
- District
- 7
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 51
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-2815
1005 Longworth House Office Building - District offices
- Woodbridge
- Website
- vindman.house.gov
- CongressmanEugeneVindman
- repvindman
Elsewhere
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