U.S. Representative for California’s 1st District
James Gallagher
Position · +0.34
- 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
- DMike McGuire$1.8M
- DAudrey Denney$904K
- RDoug Lamalfa$771K
- DJames Salegui$9K
- DKyle Wilson$5K
Bottom line
Where Gallagher has influence
Roles
No committee leadership roles.
- Foreign Affairs · 28th in seniority on the majority side
- Science, Space, and Technology · 22nd in seniority on the majority side
- Transportation and Infrastructure · 36th in seniority on the majority side
Bills on the move
- 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". · Passed a chamber
- H.R. 10304 Drone Safety Statement Modernization Act · Out of committee
Talks most about
Stories in Gallagher’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Gallagher breaks with Republicans
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Gallagher voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for House Republicans.
- Armed Forces and National Security 18% · 3 of 17 party 3%
- 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.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| 09/16/26 | 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 |
| 09/16/26 | PROOF ActOn Passage · Preventing Rip-offs and Obtaining Oversight of Funds Act or the PROOF Act | Yea |
| 09/01/26 | 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 |
| 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 | Nay |
| 07/21/26 | 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 |
| 07/21/26 | 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 | Nay |
| 07/21/26 | 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 |
| 07/15/26 | 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 |
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-
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
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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
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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.”
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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.”
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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.”
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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 measuredBelow 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.
- Introduced 6
- Action in committee 2
- Action beyond committee 2
- Passed chamber 1
- Became law 0
6 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 1 significant (got a roll call vote), 5 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House
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.
- H.R. 10304 Drone Safety Statement Modernization ActUpdates federal drone safety statement requirements and procedures. AI-readTransportation and Public Works · Introduced Sep 10, 2026 Out of committee
- 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".Overturns EPA authorization of California's commercial harbor craft emission standards. AI-readEnvironmental Protection · Introduced Aug 31, 2026 Passed a chamber
- H.R. 10154 Protect America from CARB Act of 2026Environmental Protection · Introduced Aug 27, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10089 Representation ActGovernment Operations and Politics · Introduced Aug 20, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10022 CLUSTER ActEmergency Management · Introduced Aug 3, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9512 Doug LaMalfa Sacramento River Basin Water Security and Reliability Act of 2026Water Resources Development · Introduced Jun 29, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share | With party |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armed Forces and National Security | 23 | 65% | Pro |
| Congress | 14 | 93% | Pro |
| Economics and Public Finance | 9 | 56% | Pro |
| Government Operations and Politics | 9 | 89% | Pro |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 7 | 71% | Pro |
| Environmental Protection | 4 | 100% | Pro |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 3 | 100% | Pro |
| International Affairs | 3 | 0% | Pro |
| Commerce | 2 | 100% | Pro |
| Education | 2 | 100% | Pro |
| Energy | 2 | 100% | Pro |
| Housing and Community Development | 2 | 100% | Pro |
| Law | 2 | 100% | Pro |
| Agriculture and Food | 1 | 100% | Pro |
| Animals | 1 | 100% | Pro |
| Emergency Management | 1 | 100% | Pro |
| Health | 1 | 100% | Pro |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1 | 100% | Pro |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 1 | 100% | Pro |
| Social Welfare | 1 | 100% | Pro |
| Taxation | 1 | 100% | Pro |
| Transportation and Public Works | 1 | 100% | Pro |
| Water Resources Development | 1 | 100% | Pro |
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- RMike JohnsonLA-498%agreement
- RRyan MackenziePA-797%agreement
- RMike BostIL-1296%agreement
See all twelve closest allies, the members Gallagher 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 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.
- Republican Mainstreet Partnership PAC Independent PAC
- Eureka Political Action Committee Member’s leadership PAC
- Smith Victory Member’s leadership PAC
See how much each organization gave Gallagher 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 inGallagher’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
- State
- California
- District
- 1
- Current term
- 2026–2027
- Age
- 45
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-3076
408 Cannon House Office Building - Website
- gallagher.house.gov
Elsewhere
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