U.S. Representative for California’s 26th District

Julia Brownley

Democrat 7th term Not filed for 2026

99LoyaltyMed 98

97AttendMed 98

11BipartMed 12

4BreaksMed 7

Position · −0.31

In office: House 2013–now
13 years in CongressMore senior than 73% of the House
Breaks on: Labor and Employment 11% · Finance and Financial Sector 8%
Committees: Natural Resources · Transportation and Infrastructure · Veterans' Affairs
Bills on: Armed Forces and National Security · Agriculture and Food · Energy
Age: 74

2026 election

Has not filed to run for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026

Running for this seat

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Bottom line

Hasn’t filed to run in 2026; 6 candidates are running for CA-26.
Moves bills further than peers: effectiveness 1.49 against 0.50 expected.
Ranking member of the Health subcommittee (Veterans' Affairs).

Where Brownley has influence

Roles

Ranking Member · Health (Veterans' Affairs)

Natural Resources · 19th in seniority on the minority side
Transportation and Infrastructure · 9th in seniority on the minority side
Veterans' Affairs · 2nd in seniority on the minority side

Bills on the move

Talks most about

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Where Brownley breaks with Democrats

Method

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

Labor and Employment 11% · 1 of 9 party 0%
Finance and Financial Sector 8% · 1 of 13 party 8%
International Affairs 8% · 1 of 13 party 0%

Notable votes

Full record (Pro)

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

Date	Measure	Title	Vote	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…	Nay	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	Nay	Passed 217–207
09/16/26	H.R. 5334	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	Passed 262–159
09/15/26	H.J.Res. 210	Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision".On Passage · This joint resolution revokes the authorization granted to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to amend its Ocean-Going Vessels…	Nay	Passed 216–211
04/22/26	H.R. 6387	FIRE ActOn Motion to Recommit · Fire Improvement and Reforming Exceptional Events Act or the FIRE Act	Not voting	Failed 206–214
04/22/26	H.Res. 1189	Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4690) to amend the Energy Conservation and Production Act to repeal certain Federal building energy efficiency performance standards, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1182) expressing support for rural communities across the United States as stewards of the environment, major suppliers of United States energy resources, critical providers of food production and manufacturing capacity, and drivers of national economic stability, and recognizing the work of the House of Representatives in the 119th Congress in support of those vital communities; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1897) to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to optimize conservation through resource prioritization, incentivize wildlife conservation on private lands, provide for greater incentives to recover listed species, create greater transparency and accountability in recovering listed species, streamline the permitting process, eliminate barriers to conservation, and restore congressional intent; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5587) to amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to waive the requirement for a Federal drilling permit for certain activities, to exempt certain activities from the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and for other purposes.On Agreeing to the Resolution · This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 4690) to amend the Energy Conservation and Production Act to repeal…	Not voting	Passed 211–206
04/22/26	H.Res. 1189	Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4690) to amend the Energy Conservation and Production Act to repeal certain Federal building energy efficiency performance standards, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1182) expressing support for rural communities across the United States as stewards of the environment, major suppliers of United States energy resources, critical providers of food production and manufacturing capacity, and drivers of national economic stability, and recognizing the work of the House of Representatives in the 119th Congress in support of those vital communities; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1897) to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to optimize conservation through resource prioritization, incentivize wildlife conservation on private lands, provide for greater incentives to recover listed species, create greater transparency and accountability in recovering listed species, streamline the permitting process, eliminate barriers to conservation, and restore congressional intent; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5587) to amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to waive the requirement for a Federal drilling permit for certain activities, to exempt certain activities from the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and for other purposes.On Ordering the Previous Question · This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 4690) to amend the Energy Conservation and Production Act to repeal…	Not voting	Passed 180–179
03/27/26	H.R. 7084	Defending American Property Abroad Act of 2026On Passage · This bill authorizes the President to prohibit the entry of a vessel into the United States if the vessel has transited any U.S.Broke w/ party	Yea	Passed 247–164

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

What Brownley is saying

Statement · Press release · Aug 19, 2026

Brownley, Sherman, Schiff, and Padilla Urge FEMA to Release Millions in Federal Funding for Wildfire Emergency Preparedness in Los Angeles County

Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA-26) joined Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA-32) and U.S. Senators Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla (both D-CA) in urging the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to quickly release more than $4…
“The issuance of this grant is essential to strengthen critical infrastructure and ensure the community remains resilient in the face of increasing risk of natural disasters”

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

Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far

How it’s measured

1.49· expected 0.50

Above expectations

Rank 92 of 433 in the House ┃ expected = average of 192 minority-party members without a committee lead

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

50 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 49 substantive, 1 commemorative. Compare the House

How Brownley’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 Brownley.

Attendance

How it’s measured

97/ 100

Chamber median 98 ┃ 20 missed of 674

Voted on 654 of 674 roll calls; missed 20. Lower than 69% of House members.

Party loyalty

How it’s measured

99/ 100

House D median 98 ┃ Rank 79 of 214

Sided with the Democratic majority on 461 votes that split the parties. Higher than 70% of House members.

Bipartisan

How it’s measured

11/ 100

Chamber median 12 ┃ −1

Average agreement with members of the other party on contested votes. Lower than 59% of House members.

Position

How it’s measured

−0.31

Democratic middle 80%: -0.52 to -0.23

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

Bills, 119th Congress

All 55 sponsored bills

Sponsored 55 (House median 25) · cosponsored 605 (median 289), 61 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Armed Forces and National Security, Agriculture and Food, Energy.

H.Res. 1592 Expressing support for the designation of October 2026 as "National Learning Disabilities Awareness Month".Introduced Oct 1, 2026 In committee
H.R. 6780 Producing Real Opportunities for Technology and Entrepreneurs Investing in Nutrition ActEstablishes nutrition-focused technology and entrepreneur support programs. AI-readAgriculture and Food · Introduced Sep 10, 2026 In committee
H.R. 1288 DRIVE Act of 2025Armed Forces and National Security · Introduced Sep 2, 2026 In committee
H.R. 210 Dental Care for Veterans ActExpands or establishes dental care coverage for veterans. AI-readArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Aug 10, 2026 In committee
H.R. 219 Improving Menopause Care for Veterans Act of 2025Armed Forces and National Security · Introduced Aug 6, 2026 In committee
H.R. 4876 Reproductive Freedom for Veterans ActAllows the Department of Veterans Affairs to cover reproductive health services for veterans. AI-readArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Jul 20, 2026 In committee
H.R. 8496 Marine Mammal Climate Change Protection Act of 2026Animals · Introduced Apr 27, 2026 In committee
H.R. 5545 Katie Meyer’s LawEducation · Introduced Apr 14, 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	30%	Pro
Armed Forces and National Security	61	36%	Pro
Crime and Law Enforcement	33	39%	Pro
Energy	33	30%	Pro
Environmental Protection	31	39%	Pro
Government Operations and Politics	28	54%	Pro
Public Lands and Natural Resources	28	57%	Pro
Commerce	24	79%	Pro
Finance and Financial Sector	24	63%	Pro
International Affairs	24	96%	Pro
Immigration	17	35%	Pro
Education	16	25%	Pro
Agriculture and Food	14	57%	Pro
Labor and Employment	11	82%	Pro
Science, Technology, Communications	9	100%	Pro
Taxation	8	75%	Pro
Transportation and Public Works	8	100%	Pro
Emergency Management	7	86%	Pro
Health	7	71%	Pro
Law	7	43%	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

Method

Agreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.

Most aligned

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See all twelve closest allies, the members Brownley most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.

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Campaign money

Method

In the 2025–26 cycle Brownley’s campaign raised $593K: $241K (41%) from individuals and $311K (52%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $888K.

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