U.S. Representative for California’s 46th District
J. Luis Correa
Position · −0.28
- In office
- House 2017–now
9 years in CongressMore senior than 59% of the House - Breaks on
- Energy 33% · Agriculture and Food 25%
- Committees
- Homeland Security · Judiciary
- Bills on
- Immigration · Environmental Protection · Crime and Law Enforcement
- Age
- 68
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
- RDavid Pan$81K
- DChristian Mendez$2K
Bottom line
Where Correa has influence
Roles
- Ranking Member · Border Security and Enforcement (Homeland Security)
- Homeland Security · 2nd in seniority on the minority side
- Judiciary · 8th in seniority on the minority side
Bills on the move
- H.R. 4057 CBP Canine Home Kenneling Pilot Act · Out of committee
- H.R. 993 Emerging Innovative Border Technologies Act · Passed a chamber
Talks most about
Stories in Correa’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Correa breaks with Democrats
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Correa voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for House Democrats.
- Energy 33% · 11 of 33 party 0%
- Agriculture and Food 25% · 2 of 8 party 0%
- Finance and Financial Sector 23% · 3 of 13 party 8%
See all 10 issues where Correa has broken with Democrats, and filter the voting record to those votes.
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Full record (Pro)Where Correa broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| 07/23/26 | Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans ActOn Passage · This bill reauthorizes through 2031 the Social Security Administration’s (SSA’s) authority to carry out demonstration projects within the…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 07/21/26 | Main Street Capital Access ActOn Passage · Main Street Capital Access Act or the Main Street ActBroke 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 05/14/26 | Cashless Bail Reporting ActOn Passage · This bill requires the Department of Justice to publish annually a list of state and local governments that permit individuals who are…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 05/13/26 | To amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes.On Passage · Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 04/30/26 | A bill to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, and for other purposes.On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · This act extends the authorities of Title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) until June 12, 2026.Broke w/ party | Nay |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Correa is saying
All 23 statements and posts-
Reintroduced bipartisan bill directing VA to research medical cannabis for veterans.
“With the opioid crisis raging across America, it is imperative to the health and safety of our veterans that we find alternative treatments for chronic pain and service-related injuries.”
Military Health CareAI-read
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Congressional caucus released report on integrating psychedelic-assisted therapy into healthcare.
“Every day, more than 130 Americans die by suicide, including over 20 veterans.”
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Led 56 colleagues demanding quality legal representation for unaccompanied immigrant children in deportation proceedings.
“Unaccompanied immigrant children are receiving substandard legal services at a time when the Trump Administration is already trying to prevent a fair hearing of their cases. The Department of Justice (DOJ) Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) has reportedly directed immigration judges to limit the length of…”
Immigration EnforcementAI-read
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CORREA URGES CALIFORNIA TO ACCEPT $10 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR ORANGE COUNTY VETERANS CEMETERY
Urged California governor to accept $10 million federal funding for Orange County veterans cemetery.
“We should not allow $10 million in federal funding secured for this purpose to be left on the table.”
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CORREA, JOYCE PROVIDING EMOTIONAL ASSISTANCE WITH RELIEF AND LOVE ACT PASSES HOUSE
Congressmen Lou Correa (D-CA) and Dave Joyce’s (R-OH) bill, the Providing Emotional Assistance with Relief and Love (PEARL) Act, passed the U.S. House of Representatives.
“Our nation's frontline workers put their lives on the line every day to protect our communities, and today the House recognized that we owe it to them to invest in proven mental health programs, so they have the support they need. With the passage of this bill, more frontline officers and agents will be able to receive…”
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CORREA VOTES NO ON BILL TO GIVE TRUMP MORE TARIFF POWER
But I will not hand this president even more unchecked tariff power.
“I have been an advocate against the war Russia has brought on Ukraine, and I will always support real, nonpartisan sanctions that hold Putin accountable. But I will not hand this president even more unchecked tariff power. He has abused that power, and giving him more will not fix the cost-of-living crisis – it will…”
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Correa voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredMeets expectations
Rank 214 of 433 in the House ┃ expected = average of 192 minority-party members without a committee lead
How far Correa’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 15
- Action in committee 4
- Action beyond committee 2
- Passed chamber 1
- Became law 0
15 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 1 significant (got a roll call vote), 14 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 23 sponsored billsSponsored 23 (House median 25) · cosponsored 367 (median 289), 71 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Immigration, Environmental Protection, Crime and Law Enforcement.
- H.R. 10655 To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a study and clinical trials on the effects of cannabis on certain health outcomes of veterans with chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder, and for other purposes.Introduced Oct 1, 2026 In committee
- H.Res. 1533 Honoring the life and legacy of John Seymour, the late Senator for the State of California.Congress · Introduced Sep 14, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9845 Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Enhancement Act of 2026Crime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Sep 2, 2026 In committee
- H.Res. 1488 Recognizing the significance of "Chicano/Chicana Heritage Month" in August as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Mexican Americans to the history of the United States.Arts, Culture, Religion · Introduced Aug 24, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10048 Truth in Labeling Act of 2026Environmental Protection · Introduced Aug 6, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 7821 Promoting Reduction of Emissions through Landscaping Equipment ActTaxation · Introduced Aug 6, 2026 In committee
- H.Res. 1372 Remembering kindness in the United States and affirming our commitment to fostering community and building resiliency through every day acts of kindness.Government Operations and Politics · Introduced Jun 18, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8605 Honor Our Commitment Act of 2026Immigration · Introduced Apr 30, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share | With party |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congress | 148 | 16% | Pro |
| Economics and Public Finance | 68 | 29% | Pro |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 61 | 36% | Pro |
| Energy | 36 | 61% | Pro |
| Environmental Protection | 32 | 47% | Pro |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 29 | 52% | Pro |
| Commerce | 26 | 81% | Pro |
| Government Operations and Politics | 26 | 62% | Pro |
| International Affairs | 26 | 88% | Pro |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 25 | 72% | Pro |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 24 | 54% | Pro |
| Education | 16 | 25% | Pro |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 71% | Pro |
| Immigration | 14 | 36% | Pro |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 12 | 100% | Pro |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 82% | Pro |
| Health | 8 | 75% | Pro |
| Taxation | 8 | 88% | Pro |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 100% | Pro |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 86% | Pro |
| Law | 7 | 43% | Pro |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% | Pro |
| Animals | 4 | 50% | Pro |
| Families | 4 | 50% | Pro |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% | Pro |
| Native Americans | 4 | 100% | Pro |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% | Pro |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 100% | Pro |
| Procedural | 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
- DPablo José HernándezPR-AL96%agreement
- DEverton Blair Jr.GA-1395%agreement
- DStacey E. PlaskettVI-AL95%agreement
See all twelve closest allies, the members Correa most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
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MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Correa’s campaign raised $1.2M: $417K (34%) from individuals and $666K (54%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $2.5M.
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 Correa
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 193.
- United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Labor union PAC
- American Bankers Association (ABA) Trade association PAC
- America's Credit Unions Trade association PAC
See how much each organization gave Correa this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
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Record over time
Compare Correa’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, CA-46Democrat2017–present
Seat
- State
- California
- District
- 46
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 68
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-2965
2082 Rayburn House Office Building - District offices
- Santa Ana
- Website
- correa.house.gov
- RepLouCorrea
- reploucorrea
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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