U.S. Representative for Arizona’s 9th District
Paul A. Gosar
Position · +0.70
- In office
- House 2011–now
15 years in CongressMore senior than 79% of the House - Breaks on
- Agriculture and Food 13%
- Armed Forces & National Security 11%
- Committees
- Natural Resources
- Oversight and Government Reform
- Bills on
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Immigration
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Age
- 67
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
Bottom line
Where Gosar has influence
Roles
- Chair · Oversight and Investigations (Natural Resources)
- Natural Resources · 4th in seniority on the majority side
- Oversight and Government Reform · 4th in seniority on the majority side
Bills on the move
- H.R. 8686 To amend the Military Land Withdrawals Act of 2013 to withdraw and reserve certain public land in the vicinity of Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona. · Out of committee
- H.R. 5183 District of Columbia Home Rule Improvement Act of 2025 · Out of committee
- H.R. 4255 Enhancing Safety for Animals Act of 2025 · Out of committee
Talks most about
Stories in Gosar’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Gosar breaks with Republicans
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Gosar voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for House Republicans.
- Agriculture and Food 13% · 1 of 8 party 13%
- Armed Forces & National Security 11% · 3 of 28 party 3%
- Environmental Protection 4% · 1 of 23 party 0%
Every issue Pro See all 4 issues where Gosar has broken with Republicans, and filter the voting record to those votes.
Try ProNotable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Gosar broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · This bill reauthorizes through FY2029 a diesel emissions reduction program under which the Environmental Protection Agency provides grants,…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jul 15, 2026 | 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 | 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 | TRIA Program Reauthorization Act of 2026On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · This bill reauthorizes the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program through 2034. The program covers a portion of the losses incurred by private…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 |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 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 bill extends the authorities of Title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) until July 2, 2026.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jun 3, 2026 | Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2025On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · This bill revises and reauthorizes for seven years the Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative and its Northwest Straits Advisory…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| May 15, 2026 | Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.On Agreeing to the Amendment · Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027Broke w/ party | Yea |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Gosar is saying
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Gosar Introduces VA Hiring Integrity Act to Keep Convicted Fraudsters Off VA Payroll
Introduced bill to prohibit VA from hiring individuals convicted of federal fraud.
“Veterans have tremendous potential to continue serving and strengthening their communities long after they leave the military, and they deserve a VA that helps them do just that.”
Veterans Affairs IntegrityAI-read
Mentions H.R. 10556
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Gosar voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredBelow expectations
Rank 232 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 195 majority-party members without a committee lead
How far Gosar’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 27
- Action in committee 7
- Action beyond committee 3
- Passed chamber 0
- Became law 0
27 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 27 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 27 sponsored billsSponsored 27 (House median 25) · cosponsored 271 (median 289), 140 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Public Lands and Natural Resources, Immigration, Crime and Law Enforcement.
- H.R. 10669 To require congressional approval for Federal land withdrawals over 5,000 acres, and for other purposes.Introduced Oct 1, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10556 VA Hiring Integrity Act of 2026Introduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 34 LASSO ActBill title and summary unavailable; cannot determine bill's content or effects. AI-readPublic Lands and Natural Resources · Introduced Jun 29, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8686 To amend the Military Land Withdrawals Act of 2013 to withdraw and reserve certain public land in the vicinity of Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona.Withdraws and reserves public land near Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona for military use. AI-readPublic Lands and Natural Resources · Introduced Jun 24, 2026 Out of committee
- H.J.Res. 193 Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Body-Worn Camera Transparency for Use of Force Temporary Amendment Act of 2026.Crime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Jun 11, 2026 In committee
- H.J.Res. 192 Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Full Accountability in Arrest Reporting Temporary Amendment Act of 2026.Crime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Jun 4, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 1769 Local Zoning Decisions Protection Act of 2025Housing and Community Development · Introduced Apr 20, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8300 Swalwell ActCongress · Introduced Apr 15, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Congress | 152 | 87% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 69 | 70% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 46 | 74% |
| Energy | 38 | 76% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 32 | 84% |
| Environmental Protection | 30 | 60% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 28 | 86% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 26 | 77% |
| International Affairs | 25 | 36% |
| Commerce | 24 | 67% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Sector | 22 | 77% |
| Immigration | 17 | 76% |
| Education | 16 | 63% |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 79% |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 45% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 10 | 70% |
| Taxation | 8 | 100% |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 71% |
| Health | 7 | 43% |
| Law | 7 | 71% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 7 | 57% |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% |
| Native Americans | 5 | 60% |
| Families | 4 | 50% |
| Procedural | 4 | 25% |
| Animals | 3 | 33% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 33% |
| Housing and Community Development | 3 | 67% |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 100% |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 100% |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 100% |
How often Gosar voted with Republicans on each issue is part of Pro.
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- RElijah CraneAZ-298%agreement
- RAndy BiggsAZ-598%agreement
- REric BurlisonMO-798%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Gosar most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Try ProCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Gosar’s campaign raised $580K: $490K (84%) from individuals and $85K (15%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $303K.
Through Jul 1, 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 Gosar
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 21.
- Associated Builders and Contractors Trade association PAC
- Anti-Woke Fund Independent PAC
- Buckeye Victory Fund Member’s leadership PAC
See how much each organization gave Gosar 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 inGosar’s own leadership PAC: Protecting America Under Law Political Action Committee. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Historical record Pro Compare Gosar’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, AZ-9Republican2023–present
- U.S. House, AZ-4Republican2013–2023
- U.S. House, AZ-1Republican2011–2013
Seat
- State
- Arizona
- District
- 9
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 67
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-2315
2057 Rayburn House Office Building - District offices
- Goodyear
- Website
- gosar.house.gov
- repgosar
- REPGOSAR
- YouTube
- repgosar
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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