Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr.

Democrat Representative, District 31, California

7 bills252 cosponsored643 votes recorded

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Roots

“Born and raised, in Southern California” source

Education

“Gilbert received a B.A. in Political Science from George Washington University, an M.B.A. from Regis University, and a master’s degree in urban education policy from Brown University.” source
“In 2015, he founded The Cisneros Hispanic Leadership Institute at his alma mater, The George Washington University” source

Military service

“Gilbert enlisted in the United States Navy in 1989 after graduating from high school.” source
“he received a Navy R.O.T.C. scholarship and commissioned as an officer in the United States Navy in 1994.” source

Public service

“He serves on the House Armed Services and House Committee on Small Business.” source
“He was later confirmed by the Senate and sworn in on August 24, 2021.” source

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Legislation

HR 10083sponsor

Water Technology and Resilience Reauthorization Act

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2026-08-13

HR 10071sponsor

To direct the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to reinstate and extend participation in the 8(a) Program for certain concerns, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.

2026-08-10

HR 9904cosponsor

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the trafficking in catalytic converters.

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-07-23

HR 9929cosponsor

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4640 Cass Street in San Diego, California, as the "Mary Wilding Memorial Post Office Building".

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

2026-07-23

Voting Record

277 yea361 nay4 missed1 present

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran

Passed (214-208)

yea2026-07-23

Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

Passed (232-188)

nay2026-07-23

H R 8800

Agreed to (221-210)

nay2026-07-22

H R 8800

Failed (207-224)

nay2026-07-22

The 2026 race

Full race

FEC Form 2 filers for this seat. Filing is not ballot access, and this list does not establish who remains in the race.

Gilbert CisnerosDemocratic
$705K raised
Eric J ChingRepublican
$82K raised

Source: Federal Election Commission. FEC filing fallback. Synced daily.

Committees

House Committee on Armed Services

Intelligence and Special Operations
Military Personnel

House Committee on Small Business

Contracting and Infrastructure
Oversight, Investigations, and Regulations

Activity Timeline

LegislationVotes

HR 10083: Water Technology and Resilience Reauthorization Act

sponsor

2026-08-13

legislation

HR 10071: To direct the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to reinstate and extend participation in the 8(a) Program for certain concerns, and for other purposes.

sponsor

2026-08-10

legislation

HR 9929: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4640 Cass Street in San Diego, California, as the "Mary Wilding Memorial Post Office Building".

cosponsor

2026-07-23

legislation

HR 9904: To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the trafficking in catalytic converters.

cosponsor

2026-07-23

legislation

Service History

House, Dist. 312025-01-03, 2027-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 392019-01-03, 2021-01-03Democrat

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Show 12 more bills

HRES 1432cosponsor

Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Secretary of Health and Human Services to transmit, respectively, certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the freeze on State-based Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Child Care and Development Fund, and Social Services Block Grant payments for California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, and New York.

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

2026-07-15

HRES 1415cosponsor

Celebrating the country's history of church-state separation and recognizing the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

2026-07-02

HR 9448cosponsor

To ensure the accessibility of reproductive healthcare for Federal employees, and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2026-06-24

HR 9440cosponsor

To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide for grants for State firearms dealer licensing programs, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-06-24

HRES 1380cosponsor

Commemorating 50 years of women at the service academies.

Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2026-06-23

HR 9365cosponsor

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish an office to assist communities in providing mental health services to individuals experiencing fear-based trauma related to immigration law enforcement actions taken by Federal agencies, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2026-06-18

HR 9355cosponsor

To amend title 28, United States Code, to reform the process for payment of certain compromise settlements, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-06-18

HRES 1357cosponsor

Acknowledging and apologizing for the mistreatment of, and discrimination against, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals who served the United States in the uniformed services, the Foreign Service, and the Federal civil service and committing to the pursuit of equal rights, protections, and respect for all LGBT servicemembers and Federal civil servants.

Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Veterans' Affairs, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2026-06-11

HRES 1291cosponsor

Expressing support for the recognition of May 3 through May 9, 2026, as Wildfire Preparedness Week, the national event educating the public on fire safety and preparedness, and supporting the goals of a Wildfire Preparedness Week.

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

2026-05-14

HR 8802cosponsor

To provide compensation to law enforcement officers who defended the United States Capitol during the events that occurred at or near the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-05-13

HR 8707cosponsor

No Funds for Iran War Act

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2026-05-07

HR 8654cosponsor

To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to reauthorize the Nita M. Lowey Community Learning Centers program for fiscal years 2026 through 2035, and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2026-05-04

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Stop Insider Trading Act

Failed (211-218)

yea2026-07-22

Stop Insider Trading Act

Passed (232-198)

nay2026-07-22

Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036

Passed (216-214)

nay2026-07-22

Value Over Cost Act

Passed (421-1)

yea2026-07-21

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

Passed (213-209)

nay2026-07-21

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

Passed (214-211)

nay2026-07-21

H R 8800

Failed (65-361)

nay2026-07-21

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HR 9875: Protecting Childcare from Private Equity Act

cosponsor

2026-07-22

legislation

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-22

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-22

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-22

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-22

vote

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

yea

2026-07-22

vote

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

nay

2026-07-22

vote

Stop Insider Trading Act

yea

2026-07-22

vote

Stop Insider Trading Act

nay

2026-07-22

vote

Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036

nay

2026-07-22

vote

HR 9803: To provide for punishments for immigration-related fraud, and for other purposes.

cosponsor

2026-07-21

legislation

Value Over Cost Act

yea

2026-07-21

vote

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

nay

2026-07-21

vote

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

yea

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote