Texas
KS

Keith Self

R

U.S. Representative · Texas

Last updated

May 13, 2026

Next election

November 2026

Votes cast

950

On record

Bills sponsored

0

Including co-sponsored

Ledger entries

950

All actions

Policy pillars — derived from activity record

Electoral integrity

16 actions

Self demonstrates a mixed approach to electoral integrity, consistently supporting citizenship verification requirements and measures against fraudulent candidacies while opposing restrictions on voting access in D.C. elections and ballot tracking transparency mechanisms.

Criminal justice

50 actions

Self demonstrates a pro-law enforcement criminal justice orientation, consistently supporting measures that increase penalties for specific crimes, expand consequences for non-citizens, lower barriers to adult prosecution of juveniles, and strengthen protections and support for law enforcement officers.

Fiscal policy

88 actions

Self demonstrates mixed fiscal policy preferences, supporting government spending and appropriations measures while opposing revenue-enhancing proposals and mechanisms for reducing federal spending authority.

Healthcare

35 actions

Self opposes federal healthcare expansion initiatives including rural health infrastructure funding, pediatric research expansion, mental health and substance abuse program funding, and veteran care access in underserved territories, while supporting targeted health tracking and research efforts.

Education

27 actions

Self demonstrates consistent support for education initiatives that emphasize ideological instruction, veteran educational benefits and protections, and funding for specific student populations, while opposing broad debt forgiveness policies and workforce development programs that connect students with employers.

Economy and labor

47 actions

Self consistently opposes measures to expand small business access to capital and support while resisting labor protections and economic resilience initiatives, instead favoring deregulation of investment mechanisms.

Environment and energy

165 actions

Self opposes expansive environmental regulations and coordinated federal ecosystem management efforts while supporting expedited resource extraction and energy infrastructure projects that prioritize economic development over environmental protection mandates.

Immigration

52 actions

Self consistently opposes expansive immigration policies and supports restrictive enforcement measures including deportation provisions and border security strengthening, while opposing asylum protections and humanitarian immigration accommodations.

National security and foreign policy

186 actions

Self demonstrates strong support for unilateral economic and financial containment measures against adversarial nations while opposing multilateral security cooperation frameworks and domestic security initiatives.

Civil rights and liberties

46 actions

Self demonstrates a strong commitment to civil rights protections centered on religious liberty and freedom from discrimination, particularly regarding antisemitism and Jewish American protections, while also prioritizing Second Amendment rights and legislative free speech protections over certain restrictions on expression and assembly.

Social policy

24 actions

Self demonstrates a mixed approach to social policy by supporting select veteran benefits and child welfare initiatives while consistently opposing expansions of government assistance programs, homeless services, and protective regulations for vulnerable populations.

Technology and data

35 actions

Self supports technology innovation and consumer protections in data privacy and cybersecurity matters but opposes federal regulatory expansion and streamlined oversight mechanisms in telecommunications and broadband policy.

Civil liberties and government power

7 actions

Self consistently favors constraining government surveillance powers and limiting state capacity to suppress speech through direct or indirect means.

Government accountability and transparency

139 actions

Self demonstrates strong support for government accountability through mechanisms that enhance legislative oversight of executive agencies, increase transparency in regulatory decision-making, and strengthen congressional authority to check presidential and administrative power.

Infrastructure and public investment

29 actions

Self demonstrates mixed support for public infrastructure investment, backing federal funding for utilities, broadband expansion, and hydroelectric projects while opposing urban development initiatives, water affordability programs, transit planning, space exploration funding, and regional heritage conservation efforts.

Activity ledger — most recent first

Mar 26, 2026

Self rose to speak for 60 minutes as designee of the majority leader about the Sharia-Free America Caucus, which he co-chairs with Congressman Chip Roy, and discussed concerns about Sharia law and cultural assimilation.

On the record

Nov 19, 2025

Self spoke for 5 minutes on the House floor to address what he characterized as fundamental differences between Sharia law and the United States Constitution and Western values.

On the record

Sep 16, 2025

Self removed his name as cosponsor of H.R. 4700.

On the record

Jun 25, 2025

Self honored 32 academy students from Texas's Third Congressional District who were appointed to or accepted as preparatory candidates to five U.S. service academies.

On the record

Mar 26, 2025

Self stated that America and its European Union allies are at an inflection point, that China, Russia, and Iran pose major threats, that NATO partners must increase defense spending to 5 percent of their GDP, and that the Europe Subcommittee will work to advance policies that put America's interests first while building alliances against common adversaries.

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 yes

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

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 yes

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 yes

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 yes

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 yes

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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