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U.S. Representative for California’s 1st District

James Gallagher

Republican 1st term Up 2026
93LoyaltyMed 98
94AttendMed 98
22BipartMed 12
4BreaksMed 8

Position · +0.34

LEFTD · R RANGESRIGHT
In office
House 2026–now
Under a year in CongressMore senior than 0% of the House
Breaks on
Armed Forces and National Security 18% · Economics and Public Finance 14%
Committees
Foreign Affairs · Science, Space, and Technology · Transportation and Infrastructure
Bills on
Environmental Protection · Water Resources Development · Transportation and Public Works
Age
45

2026 election

Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026

Also running

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Bottom line

Where Gallagher has influence

Roles

No committee leadership roles.

Talks most about

  • Emergency Management 1 statementPraised state law providing wildfire victim compensation
  • Energy 1 statementIntroduced bipartisan bill to accelerate fusion energy commercialization
  • Transportation Infrastructure 1 statementIntroduced Improving Rural Transportation Act for rural transit access

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

Where Gallagher breaks with Republicans

Method

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

  1. Armed Forces and National Security 18% · 3 of 17 party 3%
  2. Economics and Public Finance 14% · 1 of 7 party 7%

Notable votes

Full record (Pro)

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

DateMeasureTitleVote Party split (yea)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… Yea 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 Yea Passed
217–207
09/01/26 H.R. 9436 Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026On Motion to Recommit · This bill extends the deadline from 2028 to 2035 for the National Marine Fisheries Service to issue new regulations that protect the… Not voting Failed
202–212
07/22/26 H.R. 8800 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 Nay Failed
175–254
07/21/26 H.R. 8800 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 Failed
61–365
07/21/26 H.R. 8800 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 Nay Passed
215–214
07/21/26 H.R. 8800 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 Passed
265–161
07/15/26 H.R. 8595 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 Failed
136–291

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

What Gallagher is saying

All 13 statements and posts
  • Statement · Press release · Oct 1, 2026

    Rep. Gallagher's AB 2700 Signed Into Law, Delivering Path Forward for Wildfire Victims

    Announced that state wildfire compensation legislation he authored was signed into law.

    “It was my great honor to take this bill on as one of my last actions in the legislature. Far too many wildfire victims are still waiting for the fair compensation they deserve.”

    Emergency ManagementAI-read

  • Statement · Press release · Sep 28, 2026

    Gallagher Backs Bipartisan Bill to Keep America at Forefront of Fusion Energy

    Cosponsored bipartisan bill providing $10 billion for fusion energy research and commercialization.

    “Fusion energy represents a tremendous opportunity to strengthen American energy dominance, drive innovation, and create new opportunities for workers and businesses for the North State and across the nation.”

    EnergyAI-read

  • Statement · Press release · Sep 25, 2026

    Reps. James Gallagher and Josh Riley Improve Transit Access in Rural Communities through Bipartisan Bill

    Introduced bipartisan bill to establish federal grant program for rural transportation infrastructure.

    “Rural communities deserve transportation options that actually work for them, not one-size-fits-all solutions designed for big cities.”

    Transportation InfrastructureAI-read

  • Statement · Press release · Sep 18, 2026

    House Passes Gallagher’s North State Water Priorities

    The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed the Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (WRDA) Wednesday, advancing major water infrastructure priorities secured by Congressman James Gallagher (CA-01) for communities across…

    “Water is the lifeblood of Northern California. It feeds our farms and provides drinking water for our communities.”
  • Statement · Press release · Sep 18, 2026

    Gallagher Warns California Water Board: Don’t Jeopardize North State Water Supply

    Congressman James Gallagher (CA-01) is urging the California State Water Resources Control Board to reject its current Bay-Delta water plan, warning that the proposal could threaten water reliability for Northern California farmers and…

    “As a sixth-generation Sacramento Valley farmer, I know there is nothing abstract about water policy. It determines whether our farms can produce, whether our communities have a reliable water supply and whether rural Northern California can continue to thrive.”
  • Statement · Press release · Sep 16, 2026

    House Passes Gallagher Resolution to Stop California’s Costly Harbor Craft Mandate

    The U.S. House of Representatives today passed Congressman James Gallagher’s (CA-01) Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to overturn a Biden-era Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) action allowing California to enforce costly new…

    “Nor-Cal Guides & Sportsmen’s Association strongly supports Congressman James Gallagher’s Congressional Review Act resolution because California’s Commercial Harbor Craft mandate places an unrealistic financial burden on the charter captains and fishing guides who provide public access to our fisheries.”

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

Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far

How it’s measured
0.51· expected 1.41

Below expectations

Rank 254 of 433 in the House ┃ expected = average of 195 majority-party members without a committee lead

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

  1. Introduced 6
  2. Action in committee 2
  3. Action beyond committee 2
  4. Passed chamber 1
  5. Became law 0

6 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 1 significant (got a roll call vote), 5 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House

How Gallagher’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 Gallagher.

94/ 100

Chamber median 98 ┃ 6 missed of 98

Voted on 92 of 98 roll calls; missed 6. Lower than 88% of House members.

15% 100%

Party loyalty

How it’s measured
93/ 100

House R median 98 ┃ Rank 208 of 219

Sided with the Republican majority on 58 votes that split the parties. Lower than 89% of House members.

45% 100%
22/ 100

Chamber median 12 ┃ +10

Average agreement with members of the other party on contested votes. Higher than 97% of House members.

0% 70%
+0.34

Republican middle 80%: 0.32 to 0.71

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

Liberal Conservative

Bills, 119th Congress

Sponsored 6 (House median 25) · cosponsored 58 (median 289), 12 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Environmental Protection, Water Resources Development, Transportation and Public Works.

Votes by issue

How votes are tagged
IssueVotesYea shareWith party
Armed Forces and National Security23 65% Pro
Congress14 93% Pro
Economics and Public Finance9 56% Pro
Government Operations and Politics9 89% Pro
Finance and Financial Sector7 71% Pro
Environmental Protection4 100% Pro
Crime and Law Enforcement3 100% Pro
International Affairs3 0% Pro
Commerce2 100% Pro
Education2 100% Pro
Energy2 100% Pro
Housing and Community Development2 100% Pro
Law2 100% Pro
Agriculture and Food1 100% Pro
Animals1 100% Pro
Emergency Management1 100% Pro
Health1 100% Pro
Public Lands and Natural Resources1 100% Pro
Science, Technology, Communications1 100% Pro
Social Welfare1 100% Pro
Taxation1 100% Pro
Transportation and Public Works1 100% Pro
Water Resources Development1 100% Pro

Who votes alike

Method

Agreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.

Most aligned

  1. RMike JohnsonLA-498%agreement
  2. RRyan MackenziePA-797%agreement
  3. RMike BostIL-1296%agreement
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Campaign money

Method

In the 2025–26 cycle Gallagher’s campaign raised $1.5M: $960K (64%) from individuals and $276K (19%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $333K.

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 Gallagher

The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 76.

  1. Eureka Political Action Committee Member’s leadership PAC
  2. Smith Victory Member’s leadership PAC
Amounts, the top 10 and who else they fundPro

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Gallagher’s own leadership PAC: The Fightin' Irishman PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.

Résumé and contact

Career in Congress

  • U.S. House, CA-1Republican2026–present

Seat

District
1
Current term
2026–2027
Age
45

Committees and roles

All committees

Contact

DC office
202-225-3076
408 Cannon House Office Building

Elsewhere

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