Texas
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Chip Roy

R

U.S. Representative · Texas

Last updated

May 11, 2026

Next election

November 2026

Votes cast

964

On record

Bills sponsored

0

Including co-sponsored

Ledger entries

964

All actions

Policy pillars — derived from activity record

Electoral integrity

16 actions

Roy supports electoral integrity measures focused on citizenship verification, congressional oversight of elections, and removal of fraudulently elected officials, reflecting a priority on preventing non-citizen participation and enhancing transparency in electoral processes.

Criminal justice

50 actions

Roy demonstrates a mixed approach to criminal justice, strongly supporting law enforcement priorities and enhanced penalties for specific crimes while opposing measures that expand victim protections in human trafficking cases and restrict police tactics or juvenile sentencing practices.

Fiscal policy

89 actions

Roy demonstrates a pro-fiscal restraint ideology by supporting executive authority to reduce government spending and opposing measures that would increase federal borrowing or tax obligations while showing flexibility on routine appropriations and procedural matters.

Healthcare

34 actions

Roy opposes expansive federal healthcare programs and regulatory mandates on providers while supporting targeted healthcare initiatives for specific populations and localized service delivery.

Education

27 actions

Roy opposes federal education initiatives and funding expansions while supporting policies that restrict federal education department authority and block student debt relief programs, reflecting a consistent skepticism toward centralized federal involvement in educational policy and spending.

Economy and labor

48 actions

Roy opposes expansions of regulatory oversight, labor protections, and government-directed economic interventions while supporting measures that prioritize financial returns and reduce regulatory constraints on business investment.

Environment and energy

166 actions

Roy opposes expansive environmental regulations and federally-directed conservation initiatives while favoring expedited resource development and permitting processes that prioritize economic extraction over regulatory environmental protections.

Immigration

53 actions

Roy consistently opposes expansive immigration policies and supports restrictive enforcement measures including stricter border controls, expanded detention protocols, and limitations on asylum access and immigrant accommodations.

National security and foreign policy

190 actions

Roy supports direct sanctions and financial restrictions targeting Iran's nuclear and missile programs while opposing multilateral institutional approaches, information-sharing mechanisms, and domestic security infrastructure investments that rely on international cooperation or expanded government authorities.

Civil rights and liberties

47 actions

Roy supports expansions of Second Amendment rights and protections against discrimination and political violence, but shows inconsistency on civil liberties by supporting both restrictions on legislative speech rights and parental authority over student autonomy while opposing some consumer safety regulations.

Social policy

25 actions

Roy opposes expansions of government social programs and benefits across vulnerable populations including veterans, homeless individuals, children in care systems, and Native Americans, while selectively supporting measures that honor military service or involve private-sector alternatives like international adoption.

Technology and data

35 actions

Roy opposes expansive federal regulation and investment in technology infrastructure, data privacy protections, and digital innovation frameworks, while supporting only narrowly targeted measures against foreign data access and emergency communications gaps.

Civil liberties and government power

7 actions

Roy demonstrates consistent support for constraining federal government power over speech and information, favoring transparency measures and restrictions on state censorship authority.

Government accountability and transparency

142 actions

Roy demonstrates a mixed approach to government accountability, strongly supporting congressional oversight mechanisms and impeachment procedures to check executive power while inconsistently opposing transparency measures that would require federal agencies to publicly disclose their regulatory decisions and operational justifications to the public.

Infrastructure and public investment

30 actions

Roy opposes federal funding and management of infrastructure projects, preferring to limit public investment in urban development, water systems, transit, broadband, space exploration, and regional conservation initiatives, while supporting localized or land-transfer arrangements that enable infrastructure development without direct federal expenditure or control.

Activity ledger — most recent first

Apr 21, 2026

Roy called up House Resolution 1189 by direction of the Committee on Rules and asked for its immediate consideration.

On the record

Mar 5, 2026

Roy spoke for 60 minutes about a shooting in Austin, Texas, describing the incident, the shooter's background including his immigration status and citizenship timeline, and questioning U.S. immigration policies.

On the record

Feb 11, 2026

Roy called up House Resolution 1057 by direction of the Committee on Rules and asked for its immediate consideration.

On the record

Jan 13, 2026

Roy yielded 60 minutes of speaking time to the gentlewoman from South Carolina (Mrs. Biggs) and thanked her for recognizing the South Carolina National Guard deployed to Washington, D.C.

On the record

Dec 12, 2025

Roy spoke for 60 minutes on the House floor about healthcare policy and Judeo-Christian heritage, arguing that Republicans have an opportunity to transform healthcare to make it affordable and increase patient choice while reducing the role of insurance and government bureaucrats.

On the record

Dec 1, 2025

Roy moved to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 2159, the Count the Crimes to Cut Act, which directs the Attorney General to submit a report on Federal criminal offenses to Congress.

On the record

Nov 20, 2025

Roy spoke for 30 minutes to state that Congress had returned after a 43-day delay caused by Democratic opposition, and he outlined Republican legislative achievements including government funding through January and executive actions by President Trump on issues such as defunding UNRWA, the UN Human Rights Council, and the World Health Organization.

On the record

Sep 18, 2025

Roy spoke for 60 minutes on the House floor addressing what he characterized as flawed policies, including government funding for research, energy subsidies, and Democratic energy mandates.

On the record

Sep 9, 2025

Roy spoke for 60 minutes on the House floor discussing public safety concerns, citing the case of Iryna Zartuska, a Ukrainian refugee who was killed on public transit in North Carolina, and attributed such crimes to policies he characterized as lenient toward criminals.

On the record

Jul 15, 2025

Roy addressed the House for 1 minute to mourn the loss of life in Texas, including deaths at Camp Mystic and during flooding, and asked for a moment of silence.

On the record

Jun 27, 2025

Roy spoke for 60 minutes under the Speaker's announced policy to discuss the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a reconciliation package designed to reconcile current tax and spending policies to reduce deficits.

On the record

May 15, 2025

Roy recognized Monica Martinez, a Comal County Sheriff's Office employee who served for nearly 25 years before being diagnosed with Bulbar Onset ALS in 2023, during National Police Week and ALS Awareness Month.

On the record

May 14, 2025

Roy called up House Resolution 405 by direction of the Committee on Rules and asked for its immediate consideration.

On the record

May 1, 2025

Roy spoke for 30 minutes on the House floor to explain the reconciliation process, describing it as a Budget Control Act procedure designed to reconcile current policies with spending, debt, and deficits, and criticized Congress for using arcane procedures to avoid accountability rather than doing "basic math" on federal finances.

On the record

Apr 29, 2025

Roy called up House Resolution 354 by direction of the Committee on Rules and asked for its immediate consideration.

On the record

Dec 18, 2024

Beagle Brigade Act of 2023 — This bill advances government transparency by requiring the Department of Agriculture to report to Congress on threats to agriculture and natural resources.

Government accountability and transparencyEthics and financial disclosure↗ Source
Voted no

Dec 18, 2024

DETECT Fentanyl and Xylazine Act of 2024 — This bill supports national security by authorizing the Department of Homeland Security to develop better technology for detecting dangerous drugs at borders and ports of entry.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 18, 2024

Jamul Indian Village Land Transfer Act — This bill advances Native American sovereignty and self-determination by transferring land to tribal control, supporting the civil right of indigenous peoples to govern their own territories.

Civil rights and libertiesVoting rights↗ Source
Voted no

Dec 17, 2024

Never Again Education Reauthorization Act of 2023 — This bill supports Holocaust education programs by extending federal authorization and funding for educational initiatives through 2030.

EducationK-12 funding and standards↗ Source
Voted no

Dec 17, 2024

Midnight Rules Relief Act — This bill makes it easier for Congress to overturn multiple regulations at once during presidential transitions, which could reduce executive branch accountability by allowing rapid reversal of rules without individual scrutiny.

Government accountability and transparencyEthics and financial disclosure↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 11, 2024

Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 — This bill extends and updates federal programs that protect endangered wildlife species and their habitats through conservation funding and partnerships.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted no

Nov 19, 2024

Roy spoke on the House floor for 30 minutes about the need to cut federal spending, stating that the national debt is approaching $36 trillion and that Republicans must deliver on campaign promises to address fiscal spending.

On the record

Mar 21, 2024

Creating Confidence in Clean Water Permitting Act — This bill streamlines the permitting process for dredging and filling activities in U.S. waters, potentially making it easier to conduct these projects but risking reduced environmental protections.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 21, 2024

Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023 — This bill strengthens national security by reducing Chinese government influence over U.S. shipping infrastructure and giving federal authorities more power to prevent foreign manipulation of maritime commerce.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted no

Mar 21, 2024

Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy. — This bill opposes a carbon tax as economically harmful, taking a stance against a potential revenue-raising or economy-regulating tax policy.

Fiscal policyFederal and state taxation↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 21, 2024

Denouncing the harmful, anti-American energy policies of the Biden administration, and for other purposes. — This bill opposes environmental regulations on energy production and federal lands while promoting increased domestic fossil fuel development.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 20, 2024

Restoring American Energy Dominance Act — This bill would block new environmental protections and climate provisions for oil and gas leasing on public lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over energy transition goals.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 20, 2024

Restoring American Energy Dominance Act — This bill would block new environmental protections and climate provisions for oil and gas leasing on public lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over energy transition goals.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted no

Mar 20, 2024

Protecting American Energy Production Act — This bill would protect fossil fuel extraction through fracking by preventing the President from restricting it without Congress approval and prioritizing state over federal environmental regulation.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 20, 2024

Protecting American Energy Production Act — This bill would protect fossil fuel extraction through fracking by preventing the President from restricting it without Congress approval and prioritizing state over federal environmental regulation.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted no

Mar 19, 2024

Condemning the illegal abduction and forcible transfer of children from Ukraine to the Russian Federation. — This bill strengthens the U.S. position on a major foreign conflict by formally condemning Russian actions against Ukrainian children and supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted no

Mar 19, 2024

Upholding the Dayton Peace Agreement Through Sanctions Act — This bill uses sanctions to protect the stability and democracy of Bosnia and Herzegovina, advancing U.S. foreign policy interests in maintaining peace in a strategically important region.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted no

Mar 13, 2024

Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act — This bill would restrict or ban applications controlled by foreign adversaries like China from operating in the United States to protect national security and prevent foreign surveillance of Americans.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Feb 29, 2024

Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2024 — This bill extends federal funding and authorization for airport infrastructure programs and aviation services, supporting continued public investment in transportation infrastructure.

Infrastructure and public investmentTransportation and roads↗ Source
Voted no

Feb 29, 2024

Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024 — This bill authorizes federal spending to keep government operating and funds student aid programs, representing a decision to maintain current spending levels rather than make cuts or increases.

Fiscal policyFederal and state taxation↗ Source
Voted no

Jan 11, 2024

DOE and SBA Research Act — This bill would advance the economy and labor pillar by fostering collaboration between federal agencies to support research and development activities that include small businesses, potentially creating innovation and job opportunities.

Economy and laborMinimum wage↗ Source
Voted no

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