Julia Brownley
U.S. Representative · CA-26 · Democrat
From public records: votes from Voteview, bills from congress.gov, money from FEC filings · votes updated Nov 10, 2026 · How we measure
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredAbove expectations
Rank 93 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 192 minority-party members without a committee lead
How far Brownley’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 50
- Action in committee 27
- Action beyond committee 2
- Passed chamber 2
- Became law 0
50 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 49 substantive, 1 commemorative. Compare the House
Brownley’s bills that got action in committee or further
All bills27 bills and joint resolutions sponsored in the 119th Congress, furthest along first. These are the bills counted in Brownley’s effectiveness score.
- H.R. 658 To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish qualifications for the appointment of a person as a marriage and family therapist, qualified to provide clinical supervision, in the Veterans Health Administration.Establishes qualifications for marriage and family therapists in the Veterans Health Administration. AI-readArmed Forces and National Security · Passed a chamber Feb 3, 2026 Passed a chamber
- H.R. 659 Veterans Law Judge Experience Act of 2025Modifies experience or qualification requirements for veterans law judges. AI-readArmed Forces and National Security · Passed a chamber Jan 26, 2026 Passed a chamber
- H.R. 210 Dental Care for Veterans ActExpands VA dental care eligibility to all enrolled veterans over four years. AI-readArmed Forces and National Security · In committee May 20, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 6780 Producing Real Opportunities for Technology and Entrepreneurs Investing in Nutrition ActEstablishes nutrition-focused technology and entrepreneur support programs. AI-readAgriculture and Food · In committee May 20, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 4876 Reproductive Freedom for Veterans ActAllows the Department of Veterans Affairs to cover reproductive health services for veterans. AI-readArmed Forces and National Security · In committee Mar 18, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 6376 Supporting Military Families Exposed to Toxic Substances ActProvides support and benefits for military families exposed to toxic substances. AI-readArmed Forces and National Security · In committee Jan 5, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 6377 This act may be cited as the “Gold Star Siblings Educational Benefits ActExtends educational benefits to siblings of deceased military service members. AI-readArmed Forces and National Security · In committee Jan 5, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 1404 CHAMPVA Children’s Care Protection Act of 2025Extends CHAMPVA medical care eligibility for children to age 26 regardless of marital status. AI-readArmed Forces and National Security · In committee Dec 19, 2025 In committee
- H.R. 4637 Veterans’ Surviving Spouse Equity Act of 2025Modifies survivor benefits for spouses of deceased military members and veterans. AI-readArmed Forces and National Security · In committee Dec 19, 2025 In committee
- H.R. 5995 Have You Served ActGrants states and tribes funds to train professionals to identify veterans and connect them to suicide prevention resources. AI-readArmed Forces and National Security · In committee Dec 9, 2025 In committee
- H.R. 6129 Bidirectional Electric Vehicle Charging Act of 2025Establishes standards and incentives for bidirectional electric vehicle charging technology. AI-readEnergy · In committee Nov 20, 2025 In committee
- H.R. 5996 Veterans Healthcare Improvement ActModifies veterans healthcare services and benefits. AI-readArmed Forces and National Security · In committee Nov 17, 2025 In committee
- H.R. 5997 Helping Homeless Veterans Act of 2025Establishes programs to assist homeless veterans. AI-readArmed Forces and National Security · In committee Nov 17, 2025 In committee
- H.R. 5423 Predatory Truck Leasing Prevention Act of 2025Unknown; bill summary not yet available. AI-readTransportation and Public Works · In committee Sep 18, 2025 In committee
- H.R. 3710 Loved Ones Interment ActAllows military families to inter loved ones at Arlington National Cemetery. AI-readArmed Forces and National Security · In committee Jun 4, 2025 In committee
- H.R. 1288 DRIVE Act of 2025Increases VA mileage reimbursement rates for veterans traveling to VA facilities and requires payment within 90 days. AI-readArmed Forces and National Security · In committee Apr 11, 2025 In committee
- H.R. 2535 FEMA Temporary Housing Assistance Improvement ActRemoves insurance status as factor in FEMA temporary housing assistance eligibility determinations. AI-readEmergency Management · In committee Apr 1, 2025 In committee
- H.R. 1904 Improving Coordination of Agriculture Research and Data ActEstablishes USDA advisory committee and network to coordinate agricultural climate research and data. AI-readAgriculture and Food · In committee Mar 28, 2025 In committee
- H.R. 1853 CALL ActDirects USDA to study conservation practices on leased agricultural land. AI-readAgriculture and Food · In committee Mar 28, 2025 In committee
- H.R. 1854 Climate Agricultural Conservation Practices ActRequires NRCS to consider climate benefits when reviewing conservation practice standards. AI-readAgriculture and Food · In committee Mar 28, 2025 In committee
- H.R. 657 VA CPE Modernization ActExpands VA continuing professional education reimbursement to more health care professionals and increases amounts. AI-readArmed Forces and National Security · In committee Mar 4, 2025 In committee
- H.R. 660 WISER Act of 2025Provides discharge upgrades and $25,000 compensation to women involuntarily separated from military service 1951-1976. AI-readArmed Forces and National Security · In committee Mar 4, 2025 In committee
- H.R. 1593 Disaster Displacement Assistance Improvement Act of 2025Allows FEMA to provide disaster displacement assistance without considering insurance coverage. AI-readEmergency Management · In committee Feb 26, 2025 In committee
- H.R. 1594 Sustainable Aviation Fuel ActEstablishes EPA low carbon fuel standard for aviation and requires DOD sustainable aviation fuel purchases. AI-readEnergy · In committee Feb 26, 2025 In committee
- H.R. 220 Veterans Infertility Treatment Act of 2025Requires the VA to provide infertility treatments and fertility preservation services to eligible veterans. AI-readArmed Forces and National Security · In committee Feb 11, 2025 In committee
- H.R. 219 Improving Menopause Care for Veterans Act of 2025Requires GAO study and VA strategic plan on menopause care services for veterans. AI-readArmed Forces and National Security · In committee Feb 11, 2025 In committee
- H.R. 211 Equal Access to Contraception for Veterans ActProhibits VA from charging veterans for contraceptive items covered by health insurance. AI-readArmed Forces and National Security · In committee Feb 6, 2025 In committee
Stage comes from each bill’s latest action on congress.gov; the full history is on each bill page.
