U.S. Representative for Maryland’s 8th District
Jamie Raskin
Position · −0.49
- In office
- House 2017–now
9 years in CongressMore senior than 59% of the House - Breaks on
- International Affairs 7%
- Government Operations and Politics 6%
- Committees
- Judiciary
- Bills on
- Government Operations and Politics
- Law
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Age
- 63
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
Bottom line
Where Raskin has influence
Bills on the move
- H.R. 9600 Common Sense 250 Act of 2026 · Out of committee
- H.R. 6310 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3570 Olney Laytonsville Road in Olney, Maryland, as the "Edward L. Ramsey Olney Post Office Building". · Out of committee
- H.R. 5210 To make technical amendments to update statutory references to certain provisions classified to title 2, United States Code, title 50, United States Code, and title 52, United States Code, and to correct related technical errors. · Passed a chamber
Talks most about
Stories in Raskin’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Raskin breaks with Democrats
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Raskin voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for House Democrats.
- International Affairs 7% · 1 of 14 party 0%
- Government Operations and Politics 6% · 1 of 18 party 6%
- Crime and Law Enforcement 4% · 1 of 24 party 4%
Notable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Raskin broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | 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… | Nay |
| Sep 16, 2026 | PROOF ActOn Passage · Preventing Rip-offs and Obtaining Oversight of Funds Act or the PROOF Act | Nay |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 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 |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Sunshine Protection Act of 2025On Passage · This bill makes daylight saving time the new, permanent standard time.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jun 29, 2026 | KIDS ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act or the KIDS ActBroke w/ party | Nay |
| May 14, 2026 | 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 |
| May 13, 2026 | To amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes.On Motion to Recommit · Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Jan 14, 2026 | Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026On Passage · This bill provides FY2026 appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for activities and programs related to financial…Broke w/ party | Nay |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Raskin is saying
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Urged Trump to condemn China's law repressing religious minorities and critics.
“to destroy the shrines of Uyghur Muslims, remove Tibetan Buddhist statues from monasteries, censor the holy texts read in Christian churches and otherwise purge houses of worship…”
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House Natural Resources Committee unanimously advanced bill to place Thomas Paine memorial in National Mall Area 1.
“Tom Paine’s writings inspired the American people to break free from tyrannical rule and establish a new nation based on democratic self-governance.”
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Introduced bipartisan bill to install plaque at Lincoln Memorial marking Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech location.
“Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s moral clarity, rousing oratory and strategic nonviolent organizing propelled the Civil Rights Movement to the forefront of American consciousness.”
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Raskin, Panetta, McGovern Proposal Providing Tax Relief for Scam, Disaster Victims Passes House
House passed tax relief provisions for scam and disaster victims, including retroactive relief.
“I first introduced this bill when my constituent was scammed out of her retirement savings, only to be hit with a massive federal tax penalty on that stolen money. When scammers, hucksters and fraudsters cheat our people out of their hard-earned savings, the federal government shouldn’t re-victimize survivors with…”
Fraud EnforcementAI-read
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Representatives Jamie Raskin (MD-08), Don Beyer (D-VA) and Diana DeGette (D-CO) led 68 House Democrats in demanding that the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) immediately reverse the cancellation of more than 150 grants…
“Given the disastrous impact of these notices, the potential procedural defects in issuing them, and our concerns surrounding AHRQ’s use of Congressionally-appropriated funds, we ask that you immediately withdraw these notices and fully fund the grantees that have waited for committed funds for over a year.”
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Raskin voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredMeets expectations
Rank 243 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 22 minority-party ranking members
How far Raskin’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 29
- Action in committee 4
- Action beyond committee 3
- Passed chamber 1
- Became law 0
29 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 28 substantive, 1 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 38 sponsored billsSponsored 38 (House median 25) · cosponsored 337 (median 289), 148 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Government Operations and Politics, Law, Crime and Law Enforcement.
- H.Res. 1603 Expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.Introduced Oct 1, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10504 CURE ActGovernment Operations and Politics · Introduced Sep 17, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10456 Renewing the Dream ActPublic Lands and Natural Resources · Introduced Sep 16, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9874 Get Foreign Money Out of United States Elections ActGovernment Operations and Politics · Introduced Jul 22, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8124 STOP Suicide ActHealth · Introduced Jul 16, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9688 High Court Gift Ban ActLaw · Introduced Jul 14, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9600 Common Sense 250 Act of 2026Modifies federal land management policies related to public lands. AI-readPublic Lands and Natural Resources · Introduced Jul 6, 2026 Out of committee
- H.R. 9210 BLANCHE Act of 2026Law · Introduced Jun 30, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Congress | 156 | 16% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 70 | 29% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 61 | 33% |
| Energy | 38 | 32% |
| Environmental Protection | 33 | 42% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 32 | 41% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 29 | 55% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 28 | 57% |
| Commerce | 27 | 74% |
| International Affairs | 26 | 92% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Sector | 25 | 60% |
| Education | 16 | 25% |
| Immigration | 16 | 31% |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 57% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 12 | 92% |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 73% |
| Health | 8 | 75% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 88% |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 86% |
| Law | 7 | 43% |
| Taxation | 7 | 71% |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% |
| Native Americans | 5 | 100% |
| Animals | 4 | 50% |
| Families | 4 | 50% |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% |
| Procedural | 4 | 75% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% |
| Social Welfare | 2 | 50% |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 100% |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 0% |
How often Raskin voted with Democrats on each issue is part of Pro.
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- DPablo José HernándezPR-AL100%agreement
- DJoe NeguseCO-299%agreement
- DBetty McCollumMN-499%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Raskin most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Try ProCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Raskin’s campaign raised $7.4M: $6.5M (88%) from individuals and $395K (5%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $7.9M.
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 Raskin
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 174.
- American Association for Justice Membership group PAC
- Deloitte Political Action Committee Independent PAC
See how much each organization gave Raskin 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 inRaskin’s own leadership PAC: Democracy Summer Leadership PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Historical record Pro Compare Raskin’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, MD-8Democrat2017–present
Seat
- State
- Maryland
- District
- 8
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 63
Committees and roles
- Judiciary Ranking Member
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-5341
2242 Rayburn House Office Building - District offices
- Rockville
- Website
- raskin.house.gov
- repraskin
- repraskin
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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