U.S. Representative for Texas’s 38th District
Wesley Hunt
Position · +0.60
- In office
- House 2023–now
3 years in CongressMore senior than 18% of the House - Breaks on
- Agriculture and Food 25%
- Armed Forces & National Security 3%
- Committees
- Natural Resources
- Judiciary
- Bills on
- Immigration
- Energy
- Law
- Age
- 44
2026 election
Not on the November ballot
General election Nov 3, 2026
On the ballot for this seat
- DJames Talarico$68.6M
- RKen Paxton$9.2M
Bottom line
Where Hunt has influence
Roles
No committee leadership roles.
- Natural Resources · 13th in seniority on the majority side
- Judiciary · 16th in seniority on the majority side
Bills on the move
- H.R. 6194 Protecting Americans from Russian Litigation Act of 2025 · Out of committee
- H.R. 3592 Protect LNG Act of 2025 · Out of committee
- H.R. 2556 CORE Act of 2025 · Out of committee
Talks most about
Not enough statements yet.
Where Hunt breaks with Republicans
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Hunt voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for House Republicans.
- Agriculture and Food 25% · 2 of 8 party 13%
- Armed Forces & National Security 3% · 1 of 37 party 3%
Notable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Hunt 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 21, 2026 | 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 | Yea |
| Jul 21, 2026 | 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 | Yea |
| Jul 21, 2026 | 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 | Yea |
| Jul 21, 2026 | 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 | 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 | Yea |
| 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 Hunt is saying
No recent press releases or posts on file.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredBelow expectations
Rank 297 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 195 majority-party members without a committee lead
How far Hunt’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 16
- Action in committee 4
- Action beyond committee 3
- Passed chamber 0
- 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 209 (median 289), 61 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Immigration, Energy, Law.
- H.R. 9219 National Defense Infrastructure Protection Act of 2026Armed Forces and National Security · Introduced Jun 9, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 6194 Protecting Americans from Russian Litigation Act of 2025Limits Russian entities' ability to sue Americans in U.S. courts. AI-readLaw · Introduced Mar 26, 2026 Out of committee
- H.R. 6035 Second Amendment Restoration Act of 2025Crime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Mar 25, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 7431 Congressional Civics Act of 2026Congress · Introduced Feb 9, 2026 In committee
- H.J.Res. 146 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring Members of Congress to demonstrate competence in American civics.Congress · Introduced Jan 30, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 7105 Guaranteeing the States Protection Against Invasion Act of 2026Immigration · Introduced Jan 15, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 6946 Temporary Protected Status Reform Act of 2026.Immigration · Introduced Jan 6, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 6865 American Dream Protection Act of 2025Immigration · Introduced Dec 18, 2025 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Congress | 131 | 89% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 54 | 87% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 45 | 69% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 28 | 82% |
| Energy | 27 | 81% |
| Environmental Protection | 23 | 65% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 23 | 83% |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 22 | 82% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 20 | 80% |
| International Affairs | 19 | 32% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Commerce | 17 | 82% |
| Education | 14 | 64% |
| Agriculture and Food | 13 | 77% |
| Immigration | 13 | 77% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 7 | 100% |
| Emergency Management | 6 | 83% |
| Health | 6 | 67% |
| Law | 6 | 67% |
| Taxation | 5 | 100% |
| Animals | 4 | 75% |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 4 | 75% |
| Labor and Employment | 4 | 50% |
| Native Americans | 4 | 100% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 4 | 100% |
| Procedural | 4 | 25% |
| Housing and Community Development | 3 | 100% |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% |
| Families | 2 | 50% |
| Social Welfare | 2 | 100% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1 | 100% |
| Water Resources Development | 1 | 100% |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 100% |
How often Hunt 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
- RMike JohnsonLA-499%agreement
- RMike CollinsGA-1098%agreement
- RAaron BeanFL-498%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Hunt most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Try ProCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Hunt’s campaign raised $4.3M: $2.9M (67%) from individuals and $333K (8%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $58K.
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 Hunt
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 56.
- Blackrock Funds Services Group Corporate PAC
- El Sueno Americano Member’s leadership PAC
- Koch Corporate PAC
See how much each organization gave Hunt 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 inHunt’s own leadership PAC: Hellfire PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Historical record Pro Compare Hunt’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, TX-38Republican2023–present
Seat
- State
- Texas
- District
- 38
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 44
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-5646
1520 Longworth House Office Building - District offices
- Houston, Tomball
- Website
- hunt.house.gov
- RepWesleyHunt
- repwph
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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