U.S. Representative for California’s 36th District
Ted Lieu
Position · −0.37
- In office
- House 2015–now
11 years in CongressMore senior than 66% of the House - Breaks on
- Finance and Financial Sector 23%
- Law 17%
- Committees
- Foreign Affairs
- Judiciary
- Bills on
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- International Affairs
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Age
- 57
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
Bottom line
Where Lieu has influence
Roles
No committee leadership roles.
- Foreign Affairs · 7th in seniority on the minority side
- Judiciary · 6th in seniority on the minority side
Bills on the move
- H.R. 2004 Tyler’s Law · Passed a chamber
Talks most about
Stories in Lieu’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Lieu breaks with Democrats
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Lieu voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for House Democrats.
- Finance and Financial Sector 23% · 3 of 13 party 8%
- Law 17% · 1 of 6 party 0%
- Public Lands and Natural Resources 7% · 1 of 14 party 0%
Every issue Pro See all 7 issues where Lieu has broken with Democrats, and filter the voting record to those votes.
Try ProNotable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Lieu broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Monitor Accountability ActOn Passage · This bill requires the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts to establish conditions on the appointment of monitors to oversee state and…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 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 Passage · Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Apr 30, 2026 | A bill to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, and for other purposes.On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · This act extends the authorities of Title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) until June 12, 2026.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Mar 27, 2026 | Providing for disposition of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 7147) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.On Agreeing to the Resolution | Not voting |
| Mar 27, 2026 | Providing for disposition of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 7147) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.On Ordering the Previous Question | Not voting |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Lieu is saying
All 7 statements and posts-
Secured $2 million in federal funding for Miraleste Intermediate School infrastructure improvements.
“I’m pleased to have secured $2 million in federal funding for much-needed infrastructure improvements for Miraleste’s campus.”
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Urged President Trump to secure China commitment on human control of nuclear weapons.
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REP LIEU’S BILL TO PREVENT FENTANYL OVERDOSES PASSES THE HOUSE
Passed bipartisan bill requiring HHS study on fentanyl testing in hospital emergency rooms.
“No family should have to endure the devastating loss that Tyler’s family experienced, especially when a simple fentanyl test could save a life. It is a privilege to work alongside Juli, Rep. Latta, and Rep. Kamlager-Dove to honor Tyler’s memory and advance this important legislation.”
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REP LIEU STATEMENT ON THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE 9/11 TERRORIST ATTACKS
Today, Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) issued the following statement commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
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REPS LIEU, SUBRAMANYAM, AND NEGUSE INTRODUCE THE NO PARDON PAYDAYS ACT
Yesterday, Representatives Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA), Ted Lieu (D-Los Angeles County), and Joe Neguse (D-CO) introduced the No Pardon Paydays Act.
“Time and time again, trump uses pardons as favors for his pals and donors. This blatant corruption is dangerous to our democracy and our communities.”
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On August 26, 2026, Congresswoman Laura Friedman (D-Los Angeles) convened a panel of the region’s top transportation officials alongside U.S. Representatives Ted Lieu (D-Los Angeles), Maxine Waters (D-Los Angeles), Judy Chu (D-Los Angeles),…
“I am honored to represent California’s 36th Congressional District, which will host the Olympic Athletes Village at UCLA and the first LA 28 medal event, the Women’s Triathlon in Venice Beach. Ahead of the Olympics, we must ensure that athletes are able to get to and from their events safely and efficiently. Just as…”
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Lieu voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredMeets expectations
Rank 238 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 192 minority-party members without a committee lead
How far Lieu’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 40
- Action in committee 3
- Action beyond committee 1
- Passed chamber 1
- Became law 0
40 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 40 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 46 sponsored billsSponsored 46 (House median 25) · cosponsored 635 (median 289), 208 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Crime and Law Enforcement, International Affairs, Science, Technology, Communications.
- H.R. 6149 FAIR ActImmigration · Introduced Oct 1, 2026 In committee
- H.Res. 1544 Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.Congress · Introduced Sep 16, 2026 Passed a chamber
- H.R. 9917 AI Kill Switch ActEstablishes procedures for disabling artificial intelligence systems in emergencies. AI-readGovernment Operations and Politics · Introduced Sep 15, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 3243 Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act of 2025Commerce · Introduced Aug 17, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10055 Congressional Authorization for Federal Building Names ActGovernment Operations and Politics · Introduced Aug 6, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9558 21st Century Federal Writers’ Project ActArts, Culture, Religion · Introduced Jun 30, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9319 Keeping Pets and Families Together ActAnimals · Introduced Jun 25, 2026 In committee
- H.Res. 1375 Reaffirming the importance of the United States promoting the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons in the United States and around the world.International Affairs · Introduced Jun 18, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Congress | 154 | 16% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 68 | 28% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 61 | 34% |
| Energy | 38 | 32% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 33 | 42% |
| Environmental Protection | 32 | 41% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 28 | 61% |
| Commerce | 27 | 78% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 26 | 62% |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 25 | 64% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| International Affairs | 25 | 92% |
| Education | 16 | 25% |
| Immigration | 16 | 38% |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 57% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 12 | 92% |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 73% |
| Health | 8 | 75% |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 86% |
| Law | 7 | 57% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 7 | 100% |
| Taxation | 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% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 67% |
| Procedural | 3 | 100% |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 100% |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 0% |
How often Lieu 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
- DHakeem S. JeffriesNY-899%agreement
- DPete AguilarCA-3399%agreement
- DKatherine M. ClarkMA-598%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Lieu most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Try ProCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Lieu’s campaign raised $1.8M: $963K (53%) from individuals and $570K (31%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $1.2M.
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 Lieu
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 177.
- American Israel Public Affairs Committee Membership group PAC
- Air Line Pilots Association Labor union PAC
- American Crystal Sugar Compay Cooperative PAC
See how much each organization gave Lieu 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 inLieu’s own leadership PAC: Blue Momentum PAC, Progressive PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Historical record Pro Compare Lieu’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, CA-36Democrat2023–present
- U.S. House, CA-33Democrat2015–2023
Seat
- State
- California
- District
- 36
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 57
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-3976
2454 Rayburn House Office Building - District offices
- Manhattan Beach, Los Angeles
- Website
- lieu.house.gov
- RepTedLieu
- RepTedLieu
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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