U.S. Representative for California’s 31st District
Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr.
Position · −0.46
- In office
- House 2019–now
3 years in CongressMore senior than 18% of the House - Breaks on
- Government Operations and Politics 17%
- Education 17%
- Committees
- Armed Services
- Small Business
- Bills on
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Commerce
- Immigration
- Age
- 55
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
- REric J Ching$82K
Bottom line
Where Cisneros has influence
Roles
- Ranking Member · Contracting and Infrastructure (Small Business)
- Armed Services · 19th in seniority on the minority side
- Small Business · 5th in seniority on the minority side
Bills on the move
- H.R. 4491 SBA IT Modernization Reporting Act · Passed a chamber
Talks most about
Stories in Cisneros’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Cisneros breaks with Democrats
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Cisneros voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for House Democrats.
- Government Operations and Politics 17% · 3 of 18 party 6%
- Education 17% · 2 of 12 party 0%
- Crime and Law Enforcement 8% · 2 of 24 party 4%
Every issue Pro See all 7 issues where Cisneros has broken with Democrats, and filter the voting record to those votes.
Try ProNotable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Cisneros 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 3, 2026 | Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026On Passage · This bill prohibits institutions of higher education (IHEs) that participate in federal student aid programs from engaging in boycotts…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 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 | 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 |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration ActOn Passage · Foreign Intelligence Accountability Act and the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State ActBroke w/ party | Yea |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026On Passage · This bill provides appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for the remainder of FY2026 and provides continuing FY2026…Broke w/ party | Nay |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Cisneros is saying
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Reps. Cisneros, Chu Introduce Bill to Fund Clean Drinking Water
Introduced bill to reauthorize $250 million for San Gabriel Basin groundwater restoration.
“The San Gabriel Valley relies on the clean drinking water provided by the San Gabriel Basin.”
Water InfrastructureAI-read
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Introduced bill to strengthen federal oversight of small business subcontracting opportunities.
“Small businesses are critical to our economy and they deserve a fair shot in the federal marketplace.”
CommerceAI-read
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Rep. Cisneros Leads Letter to HUD Demanding Action For Families at Risk of Homelessness
Rep. Gil Cisneros led his Democratic colleagues in a letter to the Department of Housing And Urban Development (HUD) demanding action to protect families receiving Emergency Housing Vouchers (EHV) from the risk of homelessness.
“Tenants, landlords, and public housing authorities all rely on HUD’s implementation notice to ensure a smooth continuation of housing assistance payments.”
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Rep. Cisneros Introduces Legislation to Reauthorize Water Resilience and Cybersecurity Funding
Congressman Gil Cisneros (CA-31) and Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (LA-02) introduced the Water Technology and Resilience Reauthorization Act, which would reauthorize an EPA technology grant program for small and disadvantaged water…
“Water is one of our most vital resources, especially here in California.”
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Rep. Cisneros Introduces Legislation to Protect Minority Owned Small Businesses
Congressman Gil Cisneros (CA-31) and Small Business Ranking Member Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez (NY-07) introduced the 8(a) Small Business Integrity and Stability Act of 2026, legislation that protects current participants in the 8(a)…
“The SBA’s core mission is to help our small businesses succeed, but recent decisions by the Administrator have left business owners—especially minority business owners—to fend for themselves.”
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Cisneros voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredMeets expectations
Rank 325 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 192 minority-party members without a committee lead
How far Cisneros’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 16
- Action in committee 2
- Action beyond committee 1
- Passed chamber 1
- Became law 0
16 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 16 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 17 sponsored billsSponsored 17 (House median 25) · cosponsored 411 (median 289), 77 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Armed Forces and National Security, Commerce, Immigration.
- H.R. 10652 To reauthorize the San Gabriel Basin Restoration Fund.Introduced Oct 1, 2026 In committee
- H.Res. 1594 Recognizing the outstanding contributions of Hispanics and Latinos in film, television, and streaming and their enduring impact on the United States.Introduced Oct 1, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10083 Water Technology and Resilience Reauthorization ActEnvironmental Protection · Introduced Sep 15, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10071 8(a) Small Business Integrity and Stability Act of 2026Commerce · Introduced Aug 10, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 6958 PROTECT Military Families ActImmigration · Introduced Jun 22, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 7154 Streamlining Small Business Contracts Act of 2026Commerce · Introduced Feb 20, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 6976 Duty Status Reform ActReforms duty status provisions for armed forces personnel. AI-readArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Feb 2, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 6384 Defense Health Agency Prevention Services Enhancement ActArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Dec 3, 2025 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Congress | 157 | 15% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 70 | 27% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 61 | 38% |
| Energy | 38 | 34% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 33 | 45% |
| Environmental Protection | 33 | 42% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 30 | 60% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 28 | 57% |
| Commerce | 27 | 78% |
| International Affairs | 26 | 92% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Sector | 25 | 60% |
| Immigration | 17 | 35% |
| Education | 16 | 38% |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 57% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 12 | 100% |
| 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 Cisneros 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
- DEleanor Holmes NortonDC-AL99%agreement
- DPablo José HernándezPR-AL99%agreement
- DJerrold NadlerNY-1298%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Cisneros most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Try ProCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Cisneros’s campaign raised $705K: $240K (34%) from individuals and $454K (64%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $260K.
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 Cisneros
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 94.
- Votevets Independent PAC
- Ernst & Young Political Action Committee Independent PAC
- Laborers' International Union of North America Labor union PAC
See how much each organization gave Cisneros this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, CA-31Democrat2025–present
- U.S. House, CA-39Democrat2019–2021
Seat
- State
- California
- District
- 31
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 55
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-5256
2463 Rayburn House Office Building - District offices
- Covina
- Website
- cisneros.house.gov
- RepGilCisneros
- repgilcisneros
Elsewhere
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