U.S. Representative for Arizona’s 3rd District
Yassamin Ansari
Position · −0.43
- In office
- House 2025–now
1 year in CongressMore senior than 3% of the House - Breaks on
- Finance and Financial Sector 8%
- International Affairs 7%
- Committees
- Natural Resources
- Oversight and Government Reform
- Bills on
- Immigration
- Health
- International Affairs
- Age
- 34
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
- AAlan Aversa$523
Bottom line
Where Ansari has influence
Roles
- Ranking Member · Energy and Mineral Resources (Natural Resources)
- Natural Resources · 12th in seniority on the minority side
- Oversight and Government Reform · 14th in seniority on the minority side
Bills on the move
- H.R. 5617 Geothermal Gold Book Development Act · Out of committee
Talks most about
Stories in Ansari’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Ansari breaks with Democrats
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Ansari voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for House Democrats.
- Finance and Financial Sector 8% · 1 of 13 party 8%
- International Affairs 7% · 1 of 14 party 0%
Notable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Ansari broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026On Passage · This bill provides statutory authority for the National Fraud Enforcement Division within the Department of Justice (DOJ).Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendments · This bill provides continuing FY2027 appropriations for federal agencies and extends various expiring programs and authorities.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 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 |
| Jun 4, 2026 | Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from Lebanon.On Agreeing to the Resolution · This concurrent resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from Lebanon within seven days of the resolution's adoption.Broke w/ party | Yea |
| May 20, 2026 | Community Bank Deposit Access Act of 2025On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · This bill changes the treatment of certain types of deposits so they are no longer classified as brokered deposits.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 Passage · Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 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 |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Ansari is saying
All 11 statements and posts-
Introduced legislation requiring oil and gas companies to clean up abandoned wells on public lands.
“Trump asked oil and gas executives to bankroll his campaign with a $1 billion contribution in exchange for a big payback. Meanwhile, Americans are left footing the bill for the damage they leave behind.”
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Led 65 House Democrats urging State Department to confront Turkey's anti-LGBTQI+ crackdown.
“The United States must be a leader in defending human rights and what is happening in Turkey demands an urgent diplomatic response. It’s absolutely appalling to see LGBTQI+ people and the organizations that stand up for their rights be targeted by the Erdogan regime.”
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Congresswoman Ansari and Local Climate Groups Host No Denying Climate Change Town Hall
Hosted town hall with climate groups on climate change impacts and action.
“Arizona is on the front lines of climate change, and the consequences are impossible to ignore. I’ve spent my career working to address this defining challenge, and in Congress, I’m working to deliver the federal resources Arizona communities need and protect the progress we’ve made.”
Environmental ProtectionAI-read
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Urged federal appropriators to fund Grand Canyon restoration after flooding and wildfires.
“Over the past year, Grand Canyon National Park and the surrounding landscapes have suffered a devastating series of disasters that have damaged critical infrastructure and disrupted communities across the region.”
Grand Canyon Flooding and Wildfires RecoveryDisaster ResponseAI-read
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Demanded Law School Admission Council restore accounts restricted based on Iranian nationality.
“At its core, this is about equal access to legal education and the danger of treating Iranian nationality as a proxy for sanctions risk. Institutions should determine whether a restriction is legally required based on each person’s individual circumstances, not impose sweeping restrictions and place the burden on…”
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Ansari Leads House in Demanding Trump Act Now on AI Global Security
Led 40+ House members in letter demanding Trump establish global AI security rules.
“True global security in the untested and fast-advancing field of AI requires stability, predictability, and strategic restraint. Without deliberate multilateral mechanisms for coordinated restraint and calculated risk reduction, the race by multibillion dollar companies to deploy ever-more powerful models risks…”
AI Infrastructure ImpactAI-read
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Ansari voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredMeets expectations
Rank 333 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 192 minority-party members without a committee lead
How far Ansari’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 22
- Action in committee 3
- Action beyond committee 1
- Passed chamber 0
- Became law 0
22 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 22 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 32 sponsored billsSponsored 32 (House median 25) · cosponsored 572 (median 289), 252 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Immigration, Health, International Affairs.
- H.R. 8740 Iranian Temporary Immigration Relief ActImmigration · Introduced May 12, 2026 Introduced
- H.Res. 1177 Impeaching Peter B. Hegseth, Secretary of Defense of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.Government Operations and Politics · Introduced Apr 15, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8160 Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder Awareness and Research Act of 2026Health · Introduced Mar 30, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8159 Gynecologic Pain Management Study ActHealth · Introduced Mar 30, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8158 Reproductive Healthcare Leave ActLabor and Employment · Introduced Mar 30, 2026 In committee
- H.Res. 1147 Recognizing the United States legacy of dismissed pain and denied autonomy in women's health care, and affirming the Federal Government's duty to protect individual dignity and advance patient-centered care in women's health.Health · Introduced Mar 30, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 7483 Dual Hatting Limitation Act of 2026Government Operations and Politics · Introduced Feb 11, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 7347 Stop Inhumane Conditions in ICE Detention Act of 2026Establishes standards for conditions in ICE detention facilities. AI-readImmigration · Introduced Feb 4, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Congress | 158 | 15% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 70 | 24% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 61 | 33% |
| Energy | 36 | 33% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 33 | 33% |
| Environmental Protection | 33 | 42% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 30 | 50% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 28 | 57% |
| Commerce | 26 | 77% |
| International Affairs | 26 | 96% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Sector | 25 | 60% |
| Immigration | 17 | 35% |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 57% |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 73% |
| Education | 10 | 30% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 10 | 90% |
| Health | 8 | 75% |
| Taxation | 8 | 88% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 88% |
| Law | 7 | 43% |
| Emergency Management | 6 | 83% |
| 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% |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 67% |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 100% |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 0% |
How often Ansari 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
- DGreg CasarTX-3599%agreement
- DAdelita S. GrijalvaAZ-799%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Ansari most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Try ProCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Ansari’s campaign raised $1.4M: $1.1M (78%) from individuals and $226K (16%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $547K.
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 Ansari
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 74.
- International Association of Fire Fighters Labor union PAC
- International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Labor union PAC
See how much each organization gave Ansari 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 inAnsari’s own leadership PAC: Win the Future PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Résumé and contact
Career in Congress
- U.S. House, AZ-3Democrat2025–present
Seat
- State
- Arizona
- District
- 3
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 34
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-4065
1432 Longworth House Office Building - District offices
- Phoenix
- Website
- ansari.house.gov
- RepYassAnsari
- RepYassAnsari
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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