Christian D. Menefee

Democrat Representative, District 18, Texas

4 bills64 cosponsored$3.6M raised233 votes recorded

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Roots

“Christian grew up in Houston’s public schools” source

Education

“He was the first in his family to graduate from college.” source

Career

“Christian lives in Houston with his wife Kaitlyn, an attorney, their sons Gabriel and Malcolm, and their rescue dogs Howie and Kennedy.” source

Public service

“Before coming to Congress, Christian made history as the youngest person and first Black attorney ever elected Harris County Attorney” source
“Christian serves on the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.” source
“Congressman Christian D. Menefee represents Texas’s 18th Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives.” source

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Legislation

HRES 1481cosponsor

Honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Kay Granger, a Representative from the State of Texas.

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

2026-08-13

HR 10040cosponsor

No TSA Data for ICE Act

Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, 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.

2026-08-03

HRES 1463cosponsor

Expressing support for July to be designated as "Disability Pride Month".

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

2026-07-27

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.

Voting Record

101 yea123 nay9 missed

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.

Amanda EdwardsDemocratic
$1.9M raised
Alexander GreenDemocratic· filed as incumbent
$1.7M raised
Stephen HueyDemocratic
$38K raised
Gretchen BrownDemocratic
$18K raised
Allen D BerryRepublican
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Christian MenefeeDemocratic· this member
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Sylvester TurnerDemocratic· filed as incumbent
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Source: Federal Election Commission. FEC filing fallback. Synced daily.

Campaign Finance

2026 cycle$3.6M

Small donors $701KLarge individual $2.7MPACs $235K

Spent $3.5MCash $156K

Top Contributors

AZA$51K

KIRKLAND & ELLIS LLP$46K

NORTON ROSE FULBRIGHT US LLP$43K

KIRKLAND & ELLIS$37K

HARRIS COUNTY$31K

NORTON ROSE FULBRIGHT$25K

ARNOLD VENTURES$21K

MUKERJI LAW FIRM$19K

MCMILLAN LAW FIRM$18K

YETTER COLEMAN$17K

Committees

House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology

Activity Timeline

LegislationVotes

HRES 1481: Honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Kay Granger, a Representative from the State of Texas.

cosponsor

2026-08-13

legislation

HR 10040: No TSA Data for ICE Act

cosponsor

2026-08-03

legislation

HRES 1463: Expressing support for July to be designated as "Disability Pride Month".

cosponsor

2026-07-27

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

Service History

House, Dist. 182026-02-02, 2027-01-03Democrat

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VotesTracked · 233
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CommitteesTracked · 2
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Show 12 more bills

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

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

HRES 1375cosponsor

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 9320sponsor

To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to allow local educational agencies to use Federal funds for programs and activities that address chronic absenteeism, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

2026-06-15

HRES 1361cosponsor

Expressing support for the recognition of July 3 through July 10, 2026, as "National Extreme Heat Awareness Week", a national event educating the public on the dangers of extreme heat and the risks of extreme heat events to public safety, infrastructure, agriculture, and much more, and supporting the goals of a National Extreme Heat Awareness Week.

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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

HR 9289cosponsor

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the tax credit for contributions of individuals to scholarship granting organizations, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

2026-06-11

HRES 1342cosponsor

Expressing support for the designation of June 5, 2026, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and June 2026 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month".

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-06-04

HR 8968cosponsor

To prohibit the President from filing a civil action against the United States.

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-05-21

HR 8807cosponsor

To authorize appropriations for data collection, surveillance, and research on maternal health outcomes during public health emergencies, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2026-05-14

HR 8811cosponsor

To address maternal mental health conditions and substance use disorders, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2026-05-14

HR 8798cosponsor

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 and the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to make breakfasts and lunches free for all children, and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and Science, Space, and Technology, 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.

2026-05-13

HR 8619sponsor

Kimberly Vaughan Firearm Safe Storage Act

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3541)

2026-04-30

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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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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 9816: To amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to improve Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program for low-income mothers.

cosponsor

2026-07-21

legislation

HCONRES 114: Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.

cosponsor

2026-07-21

legislation

HR 9817: To end the shackling of pregnant individuals, 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

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote