U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 13th District
Brad Knott
Position · +0.82
- In office
- House 2025–now
1 year in CongressMore senior than 3% of the House - Breaks on
- Armed Forces & National Security 5%
- Environmental Protection 4%
- Committees
- Ethics
- Homeland Security
- Transportation and Infrastructure
- Bills on
- Transportation and Public Works
- Immigration
- Government Operations and Politics
- Age
- 40
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
Bottom line
The 7th most conservative member of the House by voting record.
Where Knott has influence
Roles
No committee leadership roles.
- Ethics · 5th in seniority on the majority side
- Homeland Security · 15th in seniority on the majority side
- Transportation and Infrastructure · 30th in seniority on the majority side
- Judiciary · 20th in seniority on the majority side
Bills on the move
- H.R. 6267 Aviation Supply Chain Safety and Security Digitization Act of 2025 · Passed a chamber
- H.R. 4070 Tren de Aragua Border Security Threat Assessment Act · Passed a chamber
Talks most about
Stories in Knott’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Knott breaks with Republicans
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Knott voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for House Republicans.
- Armed Forces & National Security 5% · 2 of 37 party 3%
- Environmental Protection 4% · 1 of 26 party 0%
- Economics and Public Finance 2% · 1 of 50 party 7%
Notable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Knott 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 22, 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 | 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 |
| 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 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 | Nay |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill (commonly known as the farm bill) reauthorizes through FY2031 and modifies Department of Agriculture programs that addressBroke w/ party | Yea |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Knott is saying
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Knott, Hudson Bill to Deliver a New Veterans’ Home in Harnett County Heads to President Trump’s Desk
Celebrated Senate passage of bill transferring land for new veterans home in Harnett County.
“It was my privilege to work with Congressman Hudson and take this important step in serving some of North Carolina’s very finest. Today, the Senate moved swiftly to pass our bill aiming to facilitate the construction of a new veterans' home in Harnett County. North Carolina's 13th District is home to tens of thousands…”
Military Health CareAI-read
Mentions H.R. 10159
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Knott, Hudson Bill to Advance a New Veterans’ Home in Harnett County Passes the House
Congressman Brad Knott (NC-13) issued the following statement after the House passed H.R. 10159, a bill he co-led with Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-09) to transfer land facilitating the construction of a new state veterans' home in…
“Tens of thousands of veterans call North Carolina’s 13th District home, and they’ve earned care worthy of their service.”
Mentions H.R. 10159
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Knott Votes to Condemn Socialism, Slams Democrats for Refusing to Do the Same
Congressman Brad Knott (NC-13) issued the following statement after voting for H.Res 1490, to condemn and denounce socialism in all its forms.
“This shouldn’t be a hard vote to take. Every time socialism has been tried, it has failed miserably, and failed the people it claims to help.”
Mentions H.Res. 1490 · voted Yea Sep 1, 2026, roll 649
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Knott, Suozzi Introduce the Right to Worship Act to Stop Harassment at Houses of Worship
Congressman Brad Knott (NC-13), alongside Congressman Tom Suozzi (NY-03), introduced the Right to Worship Act, a bill that would establish a 100‑foot buffer zone around houses of worship during services and make it unlawful to knowingly…
“Today, many Americans are unable to worship without fear of harassment, assault, or other forms of intimidation. The right to worship freely is foundational to our nation and was one of the motivations for its founding. No American should ever feel that their choice is between worshiping in fear and not worshiping at…”
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Knott voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredBelow expectations
Rank 277 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 195 majority-party members without a committee lead
How far Knott’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 6
- Action in committee 3
- Action beyond committee 2
- Passed chamber 2
- Became law 0
6 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 6 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
Sponsored 6 (House median 25) · cosponsored 90 (median 289), 15 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Transportation and Public Works, Immigration, Government Operations and Politics.
- H.R. 8267 SAFER Transport ActModifies transportation safety requirements related to border security and enforcement. AI-readTransportation and Public Works · Introduced Sep 28, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10052 Right to Worship ActCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues · Introduced Sep 10, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9653 Limiting Excessive Government Obstruction ActGovernment Operations and Politics · Introduced Jul 13, 2026 Introduced
- H.R. 6267 Aviation Supply Chain Safety and Security Digitization Act of 2025Requires digitization and safety standards for aviation supply chain operations. AI-readTransportation and Public Works · Introduced Dec 17, 2025 Passed a chamber
- H.R. 4070 Tren de Aragua Border Security Threat Assessment ActRequires assessment of Tren de Aragua gang as border security threat. AI-readImmigration · Introduced Jul 23, 2025 Passed a chamber
- H.R. 3242 Punishing Illegal Immigrant Felons Act of 2025Immigration · Introduced May 7, 2025 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Congress | 156 | 88% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 69 | 64% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 60 | 75% |
| Energy | 37 | 76% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 33 | 85% |
| Environmental Protection | 33 | 58% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 29 | 86% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 28 | 82% |
| Commerce | 26 | 73% |
| International Affairs | 26 | 42% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Sector | 24 | 79% |
| Immigration | 17 | 76% |
| Education | 16 | 56% |
| Agriculture and Food | 13 | 69% |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 45% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 10 | 90% |
| Taxation | 8 | 100% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 100% |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 86% |
| Health | 7 | 43% |
| Law | 7 | 71% |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% |
| Native Americans | 5 | 80% |
| Animals | 4 | 50% |
| Families | 4 | 50% |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% |
| Procedural | 4 | 25% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 100% |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 50% |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 100% |
How often Knott 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-497%agreement
- RPat HarriganNC-1096%agreement
- RRonny JacksonTX-1396%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Knott most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Try ProCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Knott’s campaign raised $1.3M: $486K (36%) from individuals and $656K (49%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $708K.
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 Knott
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 226.
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Membership group PAC
- Altria Group Corporate PAC
- Smith Victory Member’s leadership PAC
See how much each organization gave Knott 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 inKnott’s own leadership PAC: Building a Republic America Deserves. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Résumé and contact
Career in Congress
- U.S. House, NC-13Republican2025–present
Seat
- State
- North Carolina
- District
- 13
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 40
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-4531
1239 Longworth House Office Building - District offices
- Garner
- Website
- knott.house.gov
- 61571474013264
- repknott
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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