Congress is out of session until Monday, November 9 for the midterm campaign. No new roll-call votes until then; the last were the House on Sep 16 and the Senate on Sep 30.

From public records: votes from Voteview, bills from congress.gov, money from FEC filings · votes updated Nov 5, 2026 · How we measure

Background

4 facts · all sourced · last checked Oct 6, 2026. How we check

Background

  • Advocate1Official record
  • EducationBachelor of Arts, California State University, Fresno, 19741Official record

Offices held

  • 1994–2002State Senate of California1Official record
  • 1978–1994California State Assembly1Official record

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Résumé and contact

Career in Congress

  • U.S. House, CA-21Democrat2023–present
  • U.S. House, CA-16Democrat2013–2023
  • U.S. House, CA-20Democrat2005–2013

Seat

District
21
Current term
2025–2027
Age
74

Committees and roles

All committees

Contact

DC office
202-225-3341
2081 Rayburn House Office Building
District offices
Visalia, Fresno
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Elsewhere

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