Ted Lieu

Democrat Representative, District 36, California

27 bills428 cosponsored$1.8M raised643 votes recorded

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Official biography

Congressional source

Roots

“They live in Torrance and have two sons, Brennan and Austin.” source

Education

“Georgetown University, where he received his law degree magna cum laude” source

Military service

“He retired from the Reserve in 2021 with the rank of Colonel.” source
“Ted is a veteran, having served on active duty and then in the Reserve for the Air Force.” source

Public service

“Ted served as a California State Senator from 2011 to 2014” source
“Ted started his elected service as a Member of the Torrance City Council in 2002.” source

Legislation

HR 10045cosponsor

To provide that no Federal funds may be used to carry out the final rule of the Department of Homeland Security entitled "Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility", and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-08-06

HR 10055sponsor

To amend titles 5, 18, and 40, United States Code, to prohibit the renaming of Federal property except through a provision of law enacted by Congress, and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Oversight and Government Reform, 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.

2026-08-06

HR 10063cosponsor

To provide economic empowerment opportunities in the United States through the modernization of public housing, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

2026-08-06

HR 9914cosponsor

Voting Record

271 yea354 nay16 missed2 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

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Ted LieuDemocratic· this member
$1.8M raised
Claire Ragge AndersonNon-party
$40K raised
Leah Melissa ToomimRepublican
$31K raised
Marianne ShammaDemocratic
$5K raised
Houston BrignanoRepublican
$5K raised
Rustin KnudtsonDemocratic
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Campaign Finance

2026 cycle$1.8M

Small donors $35KLarge individual $928KPACs $570K

Spent $1.3MCash $1.2M

2024 cycle$2.6M

Small donors $75KLarge individual $1.5MPACs $765K

Spent $2.7MCash $675K

2022 cycle$1.5M

Small donors $109K

Top Contributors

NOT-EMPLOYED$255K

NOT-EMPLOYED$188K

ANTHROPIC$30K

GOOGLE$21K

CONCORD USA$14K

TRENDNET$13K

NETFLIX$13K

COTCHETT, PITRE & MCCARTHY, LLP$13K

PAFCO$11K

ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY$11K

Committees

House Committee on Foreign Affairs

House Committee on the Judiciary

Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet

Activity Timeline

LegislationVotes

HR 10045: To provide that no Federal funds may be used to carry out the final rule of the Department of Homeland Security entitled "Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility", and for other purposes.

cosponsor

2026-08-06

legislation

HR 10055: To amend titles 5, 18, and 40, United States Code, to prohibit the renaming of Federal property except through a provision of law enacted by Congress, and for other purposes.

sponsor

2026-08-06

legislation

HR 10063: To provide economic empowerment opportunities in the United States through the modernization of public housing, and for other purposes.

cosponsor

2026-08-06

legislation

HR 9914: Collaboration on Adversarial Threats and Security Risks Act

cosponsor

2026-07-23

legislation

Service History

House, Dist. 362025-01-03, 2027-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 362023-01-03, 2025-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 332021-01-03, 2023-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 332019-01-03, 2021-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 332017-01-03, 2019-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 332015-01-06, 2017-01-03Democrat

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BillsTracked · 455
Sponsored or cosponsored bills tracked from Congress.gov.
VotesTracked · 643
Roll-call positions parsed from official chamber XML.
CommitteesTracked · 3
Standing assignments from the @unitedstates project.
Campaign financeTracked · 7
Top-line FEC numbers per election cycle.
Press releasesTracked · 6
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“Ted W. Lieu represents California's 36th Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives.” source

Also stated

“as a State Assemblyman from 2005 to 2010” source
“attend Stanford for his undergraduate degrees in Computer Science and Political Science” source
“Ted and his family immigrated to the United States when he was three years old.” source

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Collaboration on Adversarial Threats and Security Risks Act

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

HR 9917sponsor

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require certain entities to maintain a technical capability with respect to shutting down certain technology, and for other purposes.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.

2026-07-23

HR 9941cosponsor

To protect and expand nationwide access to assisted reproductive technology, including in vitro fertilization.

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs, Armed Services, Education and Workforce, Ways and Means, and Oversight and Government Reform, 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.

2026-07-23

HR 9877cosponsor

To improve the health of minority individuals, and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Agriculture, Oversight and Government Reform, Education and Workforce, the Judiciary, the Budget, Veterans' Affairs, Natural Resources, Armed Services, Homeland Security, Financial Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.

2026-07-22

HR 9874cosponsor

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to apply the ban on contributions and expenditures by foreign nationals under such Act to foreign-controlled, foreign-influenced, and foreign-owned domestic business entities, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

2026-07-22

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HR 9745cosponsor

To require certain protections for any dependent child whose parent is a detained alien, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-07-16

HR 9712cosponsor

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide coverage under the Medicaid program for services provided by doulas, midwives, and lactation support providers, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2026-07-15

HR 9688cosponsor

To prohibit Federal judges from receiving gifts valued over $50 in an instance or $100 in the aggregate in a year from a source unless excepted, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-07-14

HR 9631cosponsor

Bear Poaching Elimination Act

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and 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.

2026-07-09

HRES 1402cosponsor

Supporting the goals and ideals of Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month.

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2026-06-30

HR 9558sponsor

To establish a grant program in the National Endowment for the Arts to document the American experience.

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

2026-06-30

HR 9432cosponsor

To amend the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 and an Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14 (Public Law 119-21) to provide certain benefits to noncitizens, and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Education and Workforce, Energy and Commerce, the Judiciary, and Financial 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.

2026-06-24

HR 9374cosponsor

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop and maintain an online detainee locator system, and for other purposes.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.

2026-06-18

HRES 1372cosponsor

Remembering kindness in the United States and affirming our commitment to fostering community and building resiliency through every day acts of kindness.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

2026-06-18

HRES 1375sponsor

Reaffirming the importance of the United States promoting the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons in the United States and around the world.

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.

2026-06-18

HR 9319sponsor

To amend the Animal Welfare Act to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to enter into cooperative agreements to support the microchipping of dogs and cats in the care of animal shelters or similar establishments, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

2026-06-15

HR 9270cosponsor

To address the enforcement of the immigration laws with respect to unaccompanied minors.

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.

2026-06-11

H R 8800

Agreed to (232-199)

H R 8800

Failed (175-254)

nay2026-07-22

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

Failed (213-216)

yea2026-07-22

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

Passed (216-212)

nay2026-07-22

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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

Large individual $852K

Spent $2.7MCash $794K

2020 cycle$1.7M

Small donors $124KLarge individual $986KPACs $517K

Spent $1.6MCash $1.9M

2018 cycle$1.8M

Small donors $96KLarge individual $1.2MPACs $476K

Spent $974KCash $1.9M

2016 cycle$2.1M

Small donors $72KLarge individual $1.5MPACs $495K

Spent $1.1MCash $1.1M

2014 cycle$2.5M

Small donors $89KLarge individual $1.6MPACs $543K

Spent $2.3MCash $122K

HR 9917: To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require certain entities to maintain a technical capability with respect to shutting down certain technology, and for other purposes.

sponsor

2026-07-23

legislation

HR 9941: To protect and expand nationwide access to assisted reproductive technology, including in vitro fertilization.

cosponsor

2026-07-23

legislation

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

yea

2026-07-23

vote

Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

nay

2026-07-23

vote

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HR 9877: To improve the health of minority individuals, and for other purposes.

cosponsor

2026-07-22

legislation

HR 9874: To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to apply the ban on contributions and expenditures by foreign nationals under such Act to foreign-controlled, foreign-influenced, and foreign-owned domestic business entities, and for other purposes.

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

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

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