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Running forU.S. House, District 36

Ted W. Lieu

DemocratHas the job now

Overview

How to reach them
Source: unitedstates/congress-legislators
Offices held
  • U.S. House, California's 36th District · 2023–now
  • U.S. House, California's 33rd District · 2015–2023
Source: unitedstates/congress-legislators
Leadership roles
  • House Democratic Caucus Vice Chair
Source: unitedstates/congress-legislators

Campaign money

  • Raised $2.2 million and spent $1.6 million since Jan 2025.
  • Of the money donors gave, 61% came from individual people and 39% from PACs (groups that collect money to give to candidates).
  • Since 2025, 166 PACs gave $570,229 to their campaign.
  • Since 2025, outside groups like super PACs spent $106,358 to help them.
Source and every donor: FEC
PACs that gave to their campaign since 2025166 PACs · $570,229
Outside groups that spent to help them since 20253 groups · $106,358

Bills they wrote

Bills and joint resolutions where they're the main author, since 2023. Laws first, then the ones that got furthest.

Wrote

90 bills

Became law

None became law. 1 passed the House or Senate but didn't become law.

  • Introduced Mar 10, 2025H.R. 2004: Tyler’s Law
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Aug 6, 2026H.R. 10055: Congressional Authorization for Federal Building Names Act
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jul 23, 2026H.R. 9917: AI Kill Switch Act
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jun 30, 2026H.R. 9558: 21st Century Federal Writers’ Project Act
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jun 15, 2026H.R. 9319: Keeping Pets and Families Together Act
    Introduced
  • Introduced May 14, 2026H.R. 8819: Federal Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Act of 2026
    Introduced
  • Introduced May 7, 2026H.R. 8696: Russia is a State Sponsor of Terrorism Act
    Introduced
  • Introduced Apr 27, 2026H.R. 8516: American Leadership in AI Act
    Introduced
  • Introduced Apr 22, 2026H.R. 8451: Prevent the Misuse of Federal Law Enforcement Act
    Introduced
  • Introduced Apr 2, 2026H.R. 8178: Protecting Americans from Unauthorized Surveillance Act
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 26, 2026H.R. 7738: Government Surveillance Transparency Act of 2026
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 9, 2026H.R. 7434: AI Grand Challenges Act of 2026
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 15, 2026H.R. 7111: Correctional Facility Disaster Preparedness Act of 2026
    Introduced
  • Introduced Dec 3, 2025H.R. 6405: Arms Sale Oversight Act
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 25, 2025H.R. 6306: AI Fraud Deterrence Act
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 21, 2025H.R. 6268: LEAD Act of 2025
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 19, 2025H.R. 6149: FAIR Act
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 18, 2025H.R. 6098: Climate Solutions Act of 2025
    Introduced
  • Introduced Sep 11, 2025H.R. 5323: To enhance subnational diplomacy efforts within the Department of State, and for other purposes.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Aug 29, 2025H.R. 5065: Preventing Sexual Abuse of K–12 Students Act of 2025
    Introduced
  • Introduced Aug 26, 2025H.R. 5045: HEALTH AI Act
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jul 29, 2025H.R. 4811: Cell-Site Simulator Warrant Act of 2025
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jul 23, 2025H.R. 4695: Facial Recognition Act of 2025
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jul 22, 2025H.R. 4599: Protections and Transparency in the Workplace Act
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jul 10, 2025H.R. 4339: Renewable Energy for U.S. Territories Act
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jun 26, 2025H.R. 4187: Stop Hate Crimes Act of 2025
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jun 25, 2025H.R. 4137: Transparency in Security Clearance Denials Act
    Introduced
  • Introduced May 7, 2025H.R. 3243: Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act of 2025
    Introduced
  • Introduced May 6, 2025H.R. 3218: Reproductive Data Privacy and Protection Act
    Introduced
  • Introduced Apr 29, 2025H.R. 3071: Increasing Penalties for Offshore Polluters Act
    Introduced
  • Introduced Apr 17, 2025H.R. 2945: Housing for All Act of 2025
    Introduced
  • Introduced Apr 9, 2025H.R. 2787: Warrant for Metadata Act
    Introduced
  • Introduced Apr 2, 2025H.R. 2604: Protecting Data at the Border Act
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 31, 2025H.R. 2508: ENCRYPT Act of 2025
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 27, 2025H.R. 2447: New Collar Jobs Act of 2025
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 26, 2025H.R. 2372: DEVICE Act of 2025
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 18, 2025H.R. 2206: Prevent Homelessness Act of 2025
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 6, 2025H.R. 1934: ProTECT Act of 2025
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 12, 2025H.R. 1258: Improving Contractor Cybersecurity Act
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 23, 2025H.R. 669: Restricting First Use of Nuclear Weapons Act of 2025
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 14, 2024H.R. 10125: AI Fraud Deterrence Act
    Introduced
  • Introduced Sep 12, 2024H.R. 9567: Protecting Data at the Border Act
    Introduced
  • Introduced Sep 10, 2024H.R. 9524: Enhancing Subnational Diplomacy Act
    Introduced
  • Introduced Sep 6, 2024H.R. 9475: AI Grand Challenges Act of 2024
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 29, 2024H.R. 7841: Reproductive Data Privacy and Protection Act
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 20, 2024H.R. 7751: Transparency in Security Clearance Denials Act
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 29, 2024H.R. 7499: Empower Act of 2024
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 15, 2024H.R. 7381: HEALTH AI
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 13, 2024H.R. 7331: Protecting Americans from Undue Surveillance Act of 2024
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 17, 2024H.R. 7018: Glue Trap Prohibition Act of 2024
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 10, 2024H.R. 6936: Federal Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Act of 2024
    Introduced
  • Introduced Dec 6, 2023H.R. 6632: Timely Review of SNAP Online Retailer Applications Act of 2023
    Introduced
  • Introduced Dec 5, 2023H.R. 6600: Tyler’s Law
    Introduced
  • Introduced Dec 4, 2023H.R. 6577: Protecting Americans from Unauthorized Surveillance Act
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 2, 2023H.R. 6194: Cell-Site Simulator Warrant Act of 2023
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 1, 2023H.R. 6157: Protections and Transparency in the Workplace Act
    Introduced
  • Introduced Oct 26, 2023H.R. 6092: Facial Recognition Act of 2023
    Introduced
  • Introduced Sep 18, 2023H.R. 5542: Accountability in Assignment Restrictions and Reviews Act of 2023
    Introduced
  • Introduced Sep 14, 2023H.R. 5496: Climate Solutions Act of 2023
    Introduced
  • Introduced Sep 8, 2023H.R. 5373: Increasing Penalties for Offshore Polluters Act
    Introduced
  • Introduced Sep 1, 2023H.R. 5331: Government Surveillance Transparency Act of 2023
    Introduced
  • Introduced Sep 1, 2023H.R. 5332: SWAMP Act of 2023
    Introduced
  • Introduced Aug 29, 2023H.R. 5311: ENCRYPT Act of 2023
    Introduced
  • Introduced Aug 29, 2023H.R. 5310: Improving Contractor Cybersecurity Act
    Introduced
  • Introduced Aug 29, 2023H.R. 5309: Warrant for Metadata Act
    Introduced
  • Introduced Aug 25, 2023H.R. 5278: Preventing Presidential Election Interference Act
    Introduced
  • Introduced Aug 25, 2023H.R. 5276: Preventing Sexual Abuse of K–12 Students Act of 2023
    Introduced
  • Introduced Aug 25, 2023H.R. 5279: Correctional Facility Disaster Preparedness Act of 2023
    Introduced
  • Introduced Aug 25, 2023H.R. 5281: LEAD Act of 2023
    Introduced
  • Introduced Aug 25, 2023H.R. 5282: Arms Sale Oversight Act
    Introduced
  • Introduced Aug 25, 2023H.R. 5280: Expediting Civil Litigation Against the Executive Act of 2023
    Introduced
  • Introduced Aug 25, 2023H.R. 5277: Prevent Homelessness Act of 2023
    Introduced
  • Introduced Aug 22, 2023H.R. 5254: Housing for All Act of 2023
    Introduced
  • Introduced Aug 18, 2023H.R. 5240: Protect Peaceful Protests Act
    Introduced
  • Introduced Aug 11, 2023H.R. 5192: 21st Century Federal Writers’ Project Act
    Introduced
  • Introduced Aug 11, 2023H.R. 5191: Renewable Energy for U.S. Territories Act
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jul 27, 2023H.R. 5017: Space Infrastructure Act
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jul 20, 2023H.R. 4797: Beilenson Trailhead Designation Act
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jul 13, 2023H.R. 4623: Cyber Shield Act of 2023
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jun 23, 2023H.R. 4340: Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act of 2023
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jun 20, 2023H.R. 4223: National AI Commission Act
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jun 13, 2023H.R. 4072: Methane Emissions Research Act
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jun 9, 2023H.R. 3979: Russia is a State Sponsor of Terrorism Act
    Introduced
  • Introduced May 25, 2023H.R. 3709: Keeping Pets and Families Together Act
    Introduced
  • Introduced May 17, 2023H.R. 3429: New Collar Jobs Act of 2023
    Introduced
  • Introduced Apr 26, 2023H.R. 2894: Block Nuclear Launch by Autonomous Artificial Intelligence Act of 2023
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 17, 2023H.R. 1091: Stop Hate Crimes Act of 2023
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 17, 2023H.R. 1090: DEVICE Act of 2023
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 31, 2023H.R. 669: Restricting First Use of Nuclear Weapons Act of 2023
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 25, 2023H.R. 516: Fighting Homelessness Through Services and Housing Act
    Introduced

Source: Congress.gov

How they voted

Final votes on bills that passed the U.S. House or Senate, since 2023. Votes on amendments, committees, and procedure are left out.

Votes shown

671 votes on bills that passed at least one chamber.

Attendance

Didn't vote on 79 of 1,909 votes (4%).

By topic
Agriculture and Food6 votes
    Animals6 votes
      Armed Forces and National Security46 votes
        Arts, Culture, Religion3 votes
          Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues4 votes
            Commerce38 votes
              Congress5 votes
                Crime and Law Enforcement43 votes
                  Economics and Public Finance44 votes
                    Education22 votes
                      Emergency Management10 votes
                        Energy48 votes
                          Environmental Protection37 votes
                            Families5 votes
                              Finance and Financial Sector38 votes
                                Foreign Trade and International Finance10 votes
                                  Government Operations and Politics58 votes
                                    Health22 votes
                                      Housing and Community Development3 votes
                                        Immigration26 votes
                                          International Affairs58 votes
                                            Labor and Employment12 votes
                                              Law9 votes
                                                Native Americans10 votes
                                                  Public Lands and Natural Resources39 votes
                                                    Science, Technology, Communications27 votes
                                                      Social Welfare4 votes
                                                        Taxation15 votes
                                                          Transportation and Public Works18 votes
                                                            Water Resources Development5 votes

                                                              Source: Congress.gov, Voteview (UCLA). Topics from Congress.gov.