California
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Judy Chu

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U.S. Representative · California

Last updated

May 11, 2026

Next election

November 2026

Votes cast

951

On record

Bills sponsored

0

Including co-sponsored

Ledger entries

951

All actions

Policy pillars — derived from activity record

Electoral integrity

16 actions

Chu opposes electoral integrity measures that impose citizenship or residency restrictions on voting access, viewing such requirements as barriers to participation rather than safeguards against fraud.

Criminal justice

50 actions

Chu demonstrates a mixed approach to criminal justice by supporting law enforcement funding and officer wellness initiatives while consistently opposing measures that expand prosecutorial tools, increase penalties, restrict judicial discretion, or broaden enforcement capabilities against vulnerable populations.

Fiscal policy

87 actions

Chu opposes fiscal policy measures that would reduce federal spending authority or constrain government's ability to fund programs across departments, while supporting revenue-generating mechanisms and maintaining spending allocations for domestic agencies.

Healthcare

34 actions

Chu demonstrates strong support for healthcare expansion through targeted funding increases, disease prevention research, and service access for vulnerable populations including rural communities, veterans, and those with substance use or mental health needs, while opposing market-based cost transparency measures.

Education

27 actions

Chu demonstrates strong support for expanding educational access and quality through targeted funding for underserved populations including veterans, rural communities, and student borrowers, while prioritizing institutional accountability and practical workforce development initiatives.

Economy and labor

48 actions

Chu demonstrates a consistent commitment to expanding small business access to capital and labor protections while favoring strategic government intervention in supply chain resilience and worker organizing rights.

Environment and energy

163 actions

Chu demonstrates strong support for environmental protection through consistent backing of conservation measures, ecosystem restoration, wildlife safeguards, and climate-related initiatives while opposing efforts to weaken pollution and endangered species protections.

Immigration

53 actions

Chu demonstrates a pro-immigration stance by consistently opposing restrictive enforcement measures and deportation expansions while supporting humanitarian pathways for vulnerable populations and family reunification.

National security and foreign policy

191 actions

Chu supports targeted foreign policy measures addressing specific security threats like Iran's missile programs and China's financial practices, along with strengthening domestic infrastructure and maritime defenses, while opposing broader unilateral sanctions regimes and interventionist approaches to human rights promotion.

Civil rights and liberties

46 actions

Chu demonstrates strong support for civil rights protections focused on combating discrimination and violence against marginalized groups, particularly religious and ethnic minorities, while opposing expansions of gun rights and legislative restrictions on speech and assembly.

Social policy

25 actions

Chu demonstrates consistent support for expansive social safety net policies, particularly advocating for enhanced benefits and protections for vulnerable populations including veterans, children in state care, Native American families, and low-income retirees.

Technology and data

34 actions

Chu demonstrates support for technology policy that prioritizes consumer protection, data privacy, and government oversight of digital infrastructure, while opposing regulatory streamlining that lacks explicit privacy safeguards or consumer protections.

Civil liberties and government power

7 actions

Chu's voting pattern on civil liberties reflects competing priorities between protecting privacy rights and constraining government power in some contexts while accepting judicial and transparency limitations in others.

Government accountability and transparency

138 actions

Chu demonstrates mixed commitment to government accountability, supporting transparency mechanisms like formal censure and agency performance reporting while consistently opposing congressional oversight tools including impeachment proceedings, regulatory review votes, and investigations into executive branch decisions.

Infrastructure and public investment

28 actions

Chu demonstrates consistent support for public investment across diverse infrastructure sectors, from transportation and utilities to parks, broadband, water systems, and space exploration, reflecting a governing philosophy that prioritizes federal funding and management of shared resources to serve community needs and advance long-term economic and social development.

Activity ledger — most recent first

May 11, 2026

Chu rose to recognize and commend the Foothill Family organization on their 100th anniversary, detailing their history since 1926 and their community services in the San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys.

On the record

Feb 9, 2026

Chu submitted a proclamation recognizing the San Marino City Club on the occasion of its 100th Anniversary on February 9, 2026.

On the record

Jan 7, 2026

Chu introduced a resolution with Representative Sherman and Senators Schiff and Padilla to commemorate and honor all the lives lost in the Eaton fire that struck Altadena and Pasadena one year prior.

On the record

Sep 3, 2025

Chu presented a proclamation in the House of Representatives recognizing and commending the Claremont Graduate University on its 100th anniversary.

On the record

Jul 29, 2025

Chu introduced a proclamation recognizing and commending The Claremont Colleges on their 100th anniversary, citing their founding on October 14, 1925, and their contributions to education, research, and public service.

On the record

May 20, 2025

Chu spoke in opposition to the GOP tax plan, stating it would cut Medicaid and SNAP programs while providing tax breaks to wealthy individuals, and cited her constituent Nancy from Pasadena as an example of someone who relies on these programs.

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 yes

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 yes

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 no

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

Dec 11, 2024

Increasing Baseline Updates Act — This bill would advance government transparency by requiring the Congressional Budget Office to publish more frequent budget projections and disclose the economic data behind their calculations.

Government accountability and transparencyEthics and financial disclosure↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 10, 2024

SHIELD Against CCP Act — This bill strengthens U.S. national security by establishing a coordinated effort within the Department of Homeland Security to identify and counter security threats posed by China across multiple critical areas including terrorism, cyber attacks, and border protection.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ 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 no

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 no

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

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

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 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 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 yes

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