U.S. Representative for Texas’s 13th District
Ronny Jackson
Position · +0.78
- In office
- House 2021–now
5 years in CongressMore senior than 36% of the House - Breaks on
- Agriculture and Food 13% · Commerce 13%
- Committees
- Agriculture · Armed Services · Foreign Affairs
- Bills on
- Armed Forces and National Security · International Affairs · Agriculture and Food
- Age
- 59
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
- DMark Nair$102K
- RChasity Wedgeworth$7K
Bottom line
Where Jackson has influence
Roles
- Chairman · Intelligence and Special Operations (Armed Services)
- Chairman · Oversight and Investigations (Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence)
- Agriculture · 19th in seniority on the majority side
- Armed Services · 12th in seniority on the majority side
- Foreign Affairs · 9th in seniority on the majority side
- Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence · 10th in seniority on the majority side
Bills on the move
- H.R. 6444 Blast Overpressure Research and Mitigation Task Force Act · Out of committee
- H.R. 7616 Transatlantic Academic Security and Risk Mitigation Act · Out of committee
- H.R. 1316 Maintaining American Superiority by Improving Export Control Transparency Act · Became law
- H.R. 2633 U.S.-South Africa Bilateral Relations Review Act of 2025 · Out of committee
Talks most about
Stories in Jackson’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Jackson breaks with Republicans
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Jackson voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for House Republicans.
- Agriculture and Food 13% · 1 of 8 party 13%
- Commerce 13% · 1 of 8 party 0%
- Environmental Protection 4% · 1 of 26 party 0%
See all 4 issues where Jackson has broken with Republicans, and filter the voting record to those votes.
Start with a free account Log inNotable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Jackson broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| 09/15/26 | 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 |
| 09/14/26 | Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · This bill provides statutory authority for the Urban Bird Treaty Program, which is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 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 |
| 07/15/26 | 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 | Yea |
| 06/03/26 | 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 |
| 05/13/26 | To amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes.On Passage · Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 04/30/26 | Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill (commonly known as the farm bill) reauthorizes through FY2031 and modifies Department of Agriculture programs that addressBroke w/ party | Nay |
| 03/24/26 | American Water Stewardship ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · This bill reauthorizes several water quality protection and restoration programs of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and makes…Broke w/ party | Nay |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Jackson is saying
All 12 statements and posts-
ANNOUNCEMENT: Staff Office Hours
Announced mobile office hours in Dickens and Matador for constituent assistance.
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ICYMI: President Trump to Visit Denton, Highlighting the Resurgence of American Manufacturing
Highlighted President Trump's visit to Peterbilt Motors factory showcasing American manufacturing resurgence.
“President Trump is delivering on his promise to put American workers and American manufacturing first.”
CommerceAI-read
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Led 86 colleagues in letter urging Trump administration to prioritize MV-75 Cheyenne aircraft program.
“The MV-75 Cheyenne represents the kind of transformational capability our warfighters need to meet the challenges of the future battlefield.”
Military ReadinessAI-read
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Texas Set to Receive $7.5 Billion for Border Security after Rep. Ronny Jackson’s Push
Announced Texas will receive $7.5 billion federal reimbursement for border security costs.
“Texas taxpayers stepped up when President Biden failed to secure our southern border, and Texans should not be forced to foot the bill for the federal government now.”
Immigration EnforcementAI-read
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Rep. Ronny Jackson Honors World War II POW John T. Wilkerson
Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) honored the life and sacrifice of Parmer County, Texas, native Private First Class John T. Wilkerson, presenting Wilkerson’s family with a flag and shadow box at the Panhandle War Memorial, recognizing…
“Private First Class John T. Wilkerson represents the courage, sacrifice, and devotion to duty of the Greatest Generation.”
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ICYMI: Rep. Ronny Jackson Highlights Need to Accelerate U.S. Drone Testing
In an opinion editorial published by The Defense Post, Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) warned that America cannot afford to test and field drone technology at peacetime speed while our adversaries innovate at wartime speed.
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Jackson voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredMeets expectations
Rank 72 of 433 in the House ┃ expected = average of 195 majority-party members without a committee lead
How far Jackson’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
32 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 30 substantive, 2 commemorative. Compare the House
Became law (1)
1 national policy
- H.R. 1316 Maintaining American Superiority by Improving Export Control Transparency ActBecame law Aug 19, 2025 · Foreign Trade and International FinanceNational policy
Scope tags come from an AI reading of each bill where available, otherwise from its title and policy area. They don’t change the score. How scope is tagged
Bills, 119th Congress
All 35 sponsored billsSponsored 35 (House median 25) · cosponsored 178 (median 289), 10 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Armed Forces and National Security, International Affairs, Agriculture and Food.
- H.R. 10126 DEMAND Act of 2026Armed Forces and National Security · Introduced Aug 20, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9909 Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operational Test, Evaluation, and Training Corridor ActArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Aug 13, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 7466 SAFE CATTLE ActEstablishes safety standards and requirements for cattle production and handling. AI-readAgriculture and Food · Introduced Jul 20, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8689 Strategic Export Controls and Border Security Enhancement ActInternational Affairs · Introduced Jul 16, 2026 In committee
- H.Res. 1303 Recognizing the critical importance of the United States Special Operations Forces community and expressing support for the designation of SOF Week.Armed Forces and National Security · Introduced May 19, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8334 Taxpayer Protection and Somalia Accountability Act of 2026International Affairs · Introduced Apr 16, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 6444 Blast Overpressure Research and Mitigation Task Force ActEstablishes task force to research and mitigate blast overpressure effects on military personnel. AI-readArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Apr 14, 2026 Out of committee
- H.R. 7616 Transatlantic Academic Security and Risk Mitigation ActEstablishes security protocols for transatlantic academic research partnerships. AI-readInternational Affairs · Introduced Mar 12, 2026 Out of committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share | With party |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congress | 157 | 89% | Pro |
| Economics and Public Finance | 68 | 71% | Pro |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 60 | 73% | Pro |
| Energy | 36 | 75% | Pro |
| Environmental Protection | 33 | 55% | Pro |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 31 | 84% | Pro |
| Government Operations and Politics | 30 | 87% | Pro |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 28 | 79% | Pro |
| Commerce | 27 | 85% | Pro |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 25 | 80% | Pro |
| International Affairs | 25 | 44% | Pro |
| Immigration | 17 | 76% | Pro |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 64% | Pro |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 12 | 100% | Pro |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 45% | Pro |
| Education | 10 | 70% | Pro |
| Health | 8 | 63% | Pro |
| Taxation | 8 | 100% | Pro |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 88% | Pro |
| Law | 7 | 71% | Pro |
| Emergency Management | 6 | 100% | Pro |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% | Pro |
| Native Americans | 5 | 60% | Pro |
| Animals | 4 | 50% | Pro |
| Families | 4 | 50% | Pro |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% | Pro |
| Procedural | 4 | 25% | Pro |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 100% | Pro |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% | Pro |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 50% | Pro |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1 | 100% | Pro |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 100% | Pro |
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- RMike JohnsonLA-498%agreement
- RBeth Van DuyneTX-2497%agreement
- RJeff CrankCO-597%agreement
See all twelve closest allies, the members Jackson most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
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MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Jackson’s campaign raised $4.0M: $2.6M (65%) from individuals and $241K (6%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $5.4M.
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 Jackson
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 122.
- The Farm Credit Council Trade association PAC
- Dell Technologies, Inc. Political Action Committee Corporate PAC
- Plains Cotton Growers Inc. PAC Corporate PAC
See how much each organization gave Jackson 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 inJackson’s own leadership PAC: Texas Red. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Compare Jackson’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, TX-13Republican2021–present
Seat
- State
- Texas
- District
- 13
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 59
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-3706
125 Cannon House Office Building - District offices
- Denton, Wichita Falls, Amarillo
- Website
- jackson.house.gov
- RepRonnyJackson
- RepRonnyJackson
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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