Pete Sessions

Republican Representative, District 17, Texas

16 bills206 cosponsored$1.1M raised643 votes recorded

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Official biography

Congressional source

Roots

“A native of Waco, Texas, Pete attended local public schools” source

Education

“He also devoted twelve years to serving on the Board of Trustees at his alma mater, Southwestern University.” source
“he graduated from Southwestern University in 1978.” source
“Pete attended Winston Churchill High School in San Antonio.” source

Career

“Over his 16-year career, Pete never missed a day of work before retiring as District Manager.” source

Public service

“Congressman Sessions lives in Waco, Texas, and is married to Karen Sessions.” source

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 9972sponsor

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to adjust payment for skin substitute products under the Medicare program.

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.

2026-07-27

HR 9892cosponsor

To require the United States Trade Representative to initiate an investigation under section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 with respect to the European Union, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

2026-07-23

HRES 1451cosponsor

Recognizing Charleston as the appropriate host city for the 2027 annual meeting of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly.

Voting Record

495 yea144 nay3 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)

nay2026-07-23

Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

Passed (232-188)

yea2026-07-23

H R 8800

Agreed to (221-210)

yea2026-07-22

H R 8800

Failed (207-224)

yea2026-07-22

The 2026 race

Full race

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Pete SessionsRepublican· this member
$1.1M raised
Casey ShepardDemocratic
$9K raised
James Gordon MitchellDemocratic
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Campaign Finance

2026 cycle$1.1M

Small donors $4KLarge individual $495KPACs $516K

Spent $557KCash $934K

2024 cycle$1.2M

Small donors $8KLarge individual $583KPACs $627K

Spent $890KCash $441K

Top Contributors

ELEMENTS MASSAGE$12K

BANKERS LIFE$12K

DEASON CAPITAL SERVICES$12K

HIGHLANDER PARTNERS$10K

VIVALDI LIFESTYLES$8K

BANKERS LIFE$8K

SUGAR & SPICE BAKERY$8K

US ENERGY STREAM, INC.$8K

FISHER INVESTMENTS$7K

ELLIOTT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT$7K

Committees

House Committee on Financial Services

Capital Markets
National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions

House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

Government Operations
Health Care and Financial Services

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 9972: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to adjust payment for skin substitute products under the Medicare program.

sponsor

2026-07-27

legislation

HRES 1451: Recognizing Charleston as the appropriate host city for the 2027 annual meeting of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly.

cosponsor

2026-07-23

legislation

HR 9892: To require the United States Trade Representative to initiate an investigation under section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 with respect to the European Union, and for other purposes.

cosponsor

2026-07-23

legislation

Service History

House, Dist. 172025-01-03, 2027-01-03Republican

House, Dist. 172023-01-03, 2025-01-03Republican

House, Dist. 172021-01-03, 2023-01-03Republican

House, Dist. 322017-01-03, 2019-01-03Republican

House, Dist. 322015-01-06, 2017-01-03Republican

House, Dist. 322013-01-03, 2015-01-03Republican

House, Dist. 322011-01-05, 2013-01-03Republican

House, Dist. 322009-01-06, 2011-01-03

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VotesTracked · 643
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CommitteesTracked · 6
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Campaign financeTracked · 2
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“From 2013 to 2019, Congressman Sessions served as Chairman of the HouseCommittee on Rules” source

“He was first elected to Congress in 1996.” source

“Pete was Chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee from 2009 through 2012” source

“the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Government Operations on the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform” source

Family

“is married to Karen Sessions. They are the proud parents of five sons.” source

Also stated

“He is currently a senior Member on the House Financial Services Committee” source

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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

HR 9720cosponsor

D.C. Taxing Authority Review Act

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 18.

2026-07-16

HR 9535cosponsor

To modernize the process for the admission of H-2A workers, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-06-30

HCONRES 111sponsor

Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memory of the victims, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call to serve, acknowledging the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families, and reaffirming the enduring commitment of the United States to defend freedom and never forget.

Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Armed Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, Veterans' Affairs, Homeland Security, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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.

2026-06-30

HR 9452cosponsor

To implement reforms to the budget and appropriations process in the House of Representatives, and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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

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HR 9329cosponsor

To make improvements to the securities laws, and for other purposes.

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 23.

2026-06-18

HRES 1350sponsor

Expressing support of the goal of celebrating a "National Day of Honor and Respect" in conjunction with "Constitution Day and Citizenship Day".

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-06-09

HR 9156cosponsor

To designate Tiananmen Square Memorial Boulevard in Washington, District of Columbia, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

2026-06-04

HRES 1335cosponsor

Condemning actors seeking to defraud the United States Government, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that governmentwide fraud and improper payment prevention reforms will meaningfully improve the financial prosperity of the United States, and that Federal program eligibility should be verified before payment.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

2026-06-03

HJRES 192cosponsor

Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Full Accountability in Arrest Reporting Temporary Amendment Act of 2026.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

2026-06-03

HJRES 193cosponsor

Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Body-Worn Camera Transparency for Use of Force Temporary Amendment Act of 2026.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

2026-06-03

HRES 1320cosponsor

Calling upon all Americans on this Memorial Day, 2026, to honor the men and women of the Armed Forces who have died in the pursuit of freedom and peace.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

2026-05-22

HRES 1314cosponsor

America 250 Commemorative Flag Act.

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-05-21

HR 8930cosponsor

To assess the biotechnology workforce needs of certain Federal agencies, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

2026-05-20

HRES 1273cosponsor

Honoring mothers, and recognizing the significance of motherhood and the impact mothers have on raising the next generation, on the occasion of Mother's Day.

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

2026-05-11

HR 8340cosponsor

Taxpayer Funds Oversight and Accountability Act

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

2026-04-16

HR 8290sponsor

Exchange Rate Accountability Act of 2026

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 611.

2026-04-15

H R 8800

Agreed to (232-199)

H R 8800

Failed (175-254)

yea2026-07-22

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

Failed (213-216)

nay2026-07-22

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

Passed (216-212)

yea2026-07-22

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Stop Insider Trading Act

Failed (211-218)

nay2026-07-22

Stop Insider Trading Act

Passed (232-198)

yea2026-07-22

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)

yea2026-07-22

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)

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 (214-211)

yea2026-07-21

H R 8800

Failed (65-361)

nay2026-07-21

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

nay

2026-07-23

vote

Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

yea

2026-07-23

vote

H R 8800

yea

2026-07-22

vote

H R 8800

yea

2026-07-22

vote

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H R 8800

yea

2026-07-22

vote

H R 8800

yea

2026-07-22

vote

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

nay

2026-07-22

vote

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

yea

2026-07-22

vote

Stop Insider Trading Act

nay

2026-07-22

vote

Stop Insider Trading Act

yea

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

yea

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)

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)

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

yea

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

yea

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

yea

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

yea

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

yea

2026-07-21

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House, Dist. 322007-01-04, 2009-01-03Republican

House, Dist. 322005-01-04, 2007-01-03Republican

House, Dist. 322003-01-07, 2005-01-03Republican

House, Dist. 52001-01-03, 2003-01-03Republican

House, Dist. 51999-01-06, 2001-01-03Republican

House, Dist. 51997-01-07, 1999-01-03Republican

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