U.S. Representative for California’s 16th District
Sam T. Liccardo
Position · −0.35
- In office
- House 2025–now
1 year in CongressMore senior than 3% of the House - Breaks on
- Finance and Financial Sector 23%
- Labor and Employment 11%
- Committees
- Financial Services
- Bills on
- Housing and Community Development
- Finance and Financial Sector
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Age
- 56
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
Bottom line
Where Liccardo has influence
Bills on the move
None of Liccardo’s bills has left committee this Congress.
Talks most about
Stories in Liccardo’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Liccardo breaks with Democrats
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Liccardo voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for House Democrats.
- Finance and Financial Sector 23% · 3 of 13 party 8%
- Labor and Employment 11% · 1 of 9 party 0%
- Immigration 7% · 1 of 15 party 0%
Every issue Pro See all 6 issues where Liccardo has broken with Democrats, and filter the voting record to those votes.
Try ProNotable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Liccardo 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 |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Main Street Capital Access ActOn Passage · Main Street Capital Access Act or the Main Street ActBroke 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 |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Sunshine Protection Act of 2025On Passage · This bill makes daylight saving time the new, permanent standard time.Broke 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 |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the Department of Homeland Security.On Agreeing to the Resolution, as Amended · This resolution recognizes the importance of fully funding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).Broke w/ party | Yea |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Liccardo is saying
All 14 statements and posts-
Tower Development with Alleged Kremlin-Linked Owner Hits Roadblock
Called on Treasury to review property owner's alleged Kremlin ties and financing.
“We need more housing, but our housing shortage cannot turn our communities into safe harbors to avoid sanctions or launder illicit funds.”
Foreign Investment SecurityAI-read
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Liccardo’s Push for Federal Approval Helps Santa Clara Valley Healthcare Open New Clinic
Helped expedite federal approval for Santa Clara Valley Healthcare's new clinic opening.
“Federal red tape shouldn’t delay a new health center or put access to affordable medications and health coverage payments at risk.”
HealthAI-read
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City of San José and Monterey County Advance Protections Restricting ICE Facility Construction
Praised San José and Monterey County for restricting ICE detention facility construction.
“Local communities cannot control ICE rogue agents, but federal courts have upheld the authority of cities and towns to determine how and where DHS can build the infrastructure that enables this cruelty and chaos, namely ICE detention centers and processing facilities.”
Immigration EnforcementAI-read
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City of San José and Monterey County Advance Protections Preventing ICE Facility Construction
Praised San José and Monterey County for restricting ICE detention facility construction.
“Local communities cannot control ICE rogue agents, but federal courts have upheld the authority of cities and towns to determine how and where DHS can build the infrastructure that enables this cruelty and chaos, namely ICE detention centers and processing facilities.”
Immigration EnforcementAI-read
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Demanded federal investigation and potential sanctions against Russian owner of Menlo Park real estate development.
“I urge immediate review of the source of funding behind a real estate development at 80 Willow Road in Menlo Park, California, owned by a Russian citizen, Vitaly Yusufov.”
International AffairsAI-read
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New Bipartisan AI Safety Bill Will Move U.S. and China Beyond the “Red Phone”
Introduced bipartisan bill to establish U.S.-China coordination on artificial intelligence safety.
“The AI industry has focused on running faster, but no human wins a race to superintelligence that exceeds human control.”
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Liccardo voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredBelow expectations
Rank 395 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 192 minority-party members without a committee lead
How far Liccardo’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 17
- Action in committee 0
- Action beyond committee 0
- Passed chamber 0
- Became law 0
17 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 17 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 17 sponsored billsSponsored 17 (House median 25) · cosponsored 196 (median 289), 52 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Housing and Community Development, Finance and Financial Sector, Armed Forces and National Security.
- H.R. 8338 SAFER Act of 2026Finance and Financial Sector · Introduced Oct 1, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8013 Keep Innovators in America ActImmigration · Introduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9557 Ounce of Prevention ActHousing and Community Development · Introduced Jun 30, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9438 SKILL ActTaxation · Introduced Jun 24, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8450 Save Willy Act of 2026Animals · Introduced Apr 22, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 6533 Military in Law Enforcement Accountability ActArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Dec 9, 2025 In committee
- H.R. 6010 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the enhanced premium tax credit, and for other purposes.Health · Introduced Dec 5, 2025 In committee
- H.R. 4568 Supporting Upgraded Property Projects and Lending for Yards (SUPPLY) ActHousing and Community Development · Introduced Nov 25, 2025 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Congress | 158 | 16% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 70 | 29% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 61 | 34% |
| Energy | 37 | 30% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 33 | 42% |
| Environmental Protection | 31 | 45% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 28 | 54% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 28 | 61% |
| Commerce | 27 | 78% |
| International Affairs | 26 | 88% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Sector | 25 | 72% |
| Immigration | 16 | 38% |
| Education | 15 | 27% |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 57% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 12 | 92% |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 82% |
| Health | 8 | 75% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 88% |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 86% |
| Law | 7 | 43% |
| Taxation | 7 | 86% |
| 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 Liccardo 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
- DJames R. WalkinshawVA-1199%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Liccardo most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Try ProCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Liccardo’s campaign raised $3.5M: $1.5M (43%) from individuals and $663K (19%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $2.2M.
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 Liccardo
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 232.
- Ernst & Young Political Action Committee Independent PAC
- CHC Bold PAC Independent PAC
- United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Labor union PAC
See how much each organization gave Liccardo 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 inLiccardo’s own leadership PAC: Innovation for Good PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Résumé and contact
Career in Congress
- U.S. House, CA-16Democrat2025–present
Seat
- State
- California
- District
- 16
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 56
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-8104
1117 Longworth House Office Building - District offices
- Half Moon Bay
- Website
- liccardo.house.gov
- repliccardo
Elsewhere
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