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Zoe Lofgren

Zoe Lofgren

DDemocratCA-18 · Representative
54
/ 100
Average
Attendance98
Avg: 96
Independence2
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone25
Avg: 15
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency28
Avg: 53

Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.

Methodology
OverviewStatementsBillsFinanceVotesElections
40
Total Statements
32
Floor Speeches
8
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered

What They Talk About

Taxes: 18Environment: 15Trade: 12Infrastructure: 8Immigration: 6Defense: 6Foreign Policy: 5Healthcare: 5Labor: 5Agriculture: 5Crime & Justice: 3Veterans: 3Education: 3Housing: 3Economy: 2

Speech Tone

Neutral: 18Ceremonial: 10Bipartisan: 8Urgent: 4

Statements (40)

Floor Speech2026-10-01TaxesEnvironmentDefense
HONORING SALVADOR "SAL" LICCARDO

HONORING SALVADOR "SAL" LICCARDO Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E1005-E1006] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office…

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Floor Speech2026-10-01Taxes
HONORING HEIKYUNG CHUN MIN

HONORING HEIKYUNG CHUN MIN Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1010] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-09-16UrgentHealthcareEconomyTaxesHRES1530HJRES213
PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF THE RULE ISSUED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY RELATING TO THE "CALIFORNIA STATE NONROAD ENGINE…

PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF THE RULE ISSUED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY RELATING TO THE "CALIFORNIA STATE NONROAD ENGINE POLLUTION CONTROL STANDARDS; COMMERCIAL HARBOR... Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 146 (Wednesday, September 16, 2026) [Congressional Record…

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Floor Speech2026-09-16TaxesEnvironmentTradeHR7889
ADVANCING WATER RESEARCH AND COLLABORATION ACT OF 2025

ADVANCING WATER RESEARCH AND COLLABORATION ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 146 (Wednesday, September 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 146 (Wednesday, September 16, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E944] From the Congressional Record Online through the…

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Floor Speech2026-09-16BipartisanEnvironmentTradeHR2406
NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND ASSAULT PREVENTION IMPROVEMENTS ACT OF 2025

NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND ASSAULT PREVENTION IMPROVEMENTS ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 146 (Wednesday, September 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 146 (Wednesday, September 16, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page…

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Floor Speech2026-09-15UrgentTaxesEnvironmentForeign PolicyHRES1530HJRES210
PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY RELATING TO CALIFORNIA STATE NONROAD ENGINE…

PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY RELATING TO CALIFORNIA STATE NONROAD ENGINE POLLUTION CONTROL STANDARDS; OCEAN-GOING VESSELS AT... Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 145 (Tuesday, September 15, 2026) [Congressional Record…

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Floor Speech2026-09-08Ceremonial
CELEBRATING DOUG STOCKS' 48-YEAR BOOKSELLING CAREER

CELEBRATING DOUG STOCKS' 48-YEAR BOOKSELLING CAREER Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 142 (Tuesday, September 8, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 142 (Tuesday, September 8, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E885-E886] From the Congressional Record Online through the…

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Floor Speech2026-09-02Ceremonial
SWEARING IN OF THE HONORABLE AISHA WAHAB, OF CALIFORNIA, AS A MEMBER OF THE HOUSE

SWEARING IN OF THE HONORABLE AISHA WAHAB, OF CALIFORNIA, AS A MEMBER OF THE HOUSE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 139 (Wednesday, September 2, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 139 (Wednesday, September 2, 2026)] [House] [Page H5440] From the Congressional Record Online through…

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Floor Speech2026-09-02BipartisanImmigrationHealthcareEconomy
WELCOMING THE HONORABLE AISHA WAHAB TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

WELCOMING THE HONORABLE AISHA WAHAB TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 139 (Wednesday, September 2, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 139 (Wednesday, September 2, 2026)] [House] [Page H5440] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2026-08-17CeremonialTaxes
CELEBRATING SHANTANU NARAYEN'S ESTEEMED CAREER

CELEBRATING SHANTANU NARAYEN'S ESTEEMED CAREER Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 133 (Monday, August 17, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 133 (Monday, August 17, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E790] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Floor Speech2026-08-03Education
HONORING MARY CHAN SEID

HONORING MARY CHAN SEID Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 126 (Monday, August 3, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 126 (Monday, August 3, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E768] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-08-03CeremonialHealthcareAgriculture
HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF ANDREW "ANDY" D'ARRIGO

HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF ANDREW "ANDY" D'ARRIGO Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 126 (Monday, August 3, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 126 (Monday, August 3, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E757] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2026-07-22CeremonialImmigration
CELEBRATING THE CHRISTOPHER FAMILY AND THE GILROY GARLIC FESTIVAL

CELEBRATING THE CHRISTOPHER FAMILY AND THE GILROY GARLIC FESTIVAL Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 120 (Wednesday, July 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 120 (Wednesday, July 22, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E725-E726] From the Congressional Record Online through the…

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Floor Speech2026-07-22
HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF SUNNY DIANNE CLAGGETT

HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF SUNNY DIANNE CLAGGETT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 120 (Wednesday, July 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 120 (Wednesday, July 22, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E727] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2026-07-20BipartisanEnvironmentForeign PolicyDefense
NATIONAL SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF STATE, AND RELATED PROGRAMS APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2027

NATIONAL SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF STATE, AND RELATED PROGRAMS APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2027 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 118 (Monday, July 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 118 (Monday, July 20, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E708] From the Congressional Record Online…

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Floor Speech2026-06-10TaxesEnvironmentTrade
WELCOMING THE HONORABLE JAMES GALLAGHER TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

WELCOMING THE HONORABLE JAMES GALLAGHER TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 98 (Wednesday, June 10, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 98 (Wednesday, June 10, 2026)] [House] [Page H4076] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2026-06-10Ceremonial
SWEARING IN OF THE HONORABLE JAMES GALLAGHER, OF CALIFORNIA, AS A MEMBER OF THE HOUSE

SWEARING IN OF THE HONORABLE JAMES GALLAGHER, OF CALIFORNIA, AS A MEMBER OF THE HOUSE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 98 (Wednesday, June 10, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 98 (Wednesday, June 10, 2026)] [House] [Page H4076] From the Congressional Record Online through the…

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Floor Speech2026-06-08CeremonialEnvironment
HONORING THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LICK OBSERVATION

HONORING THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LICK OBSERVATION Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 96 (Monday, June 8, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 96 (Monday, June 8, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E537] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Floor Speech2026-04-29UrgentDefenseS1318HRES1224
FALLEN SERVICEMEMBERS RELIGIOUS HERITAGE RESTORATION ACT

FALLEN SERVICEMEMBERS RELIGIOUS HERITAGE RESTORATION ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3160-H3168] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Floor Speech2026-04-14ImmigrationEnvironmentDefense
HONORING RODNEY "ROD" DIRIDON, SR.

HONORING RODNEY "ROD" DIRIDON, SR. Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 65 (Tuesday, April 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 65 (Tuesday, April 14, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E322] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-03-16ImmigrationEnvironmentDefenseS3971
SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION AND ECONOMIC SECURITY ACT

SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION AND ECONOMIC SECURITY ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 47 (Monday, March 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 47 (Monday, March 16, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2491-H2497] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-02-04EnvironmentTradeHousing
HONORING RETIRING CITY MANAGER STEVEN ADAMS

HONORING RETIRING CITY MANAGER STEVEN ADAMS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 25 (Wednesday, February 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 25 (Wednesday, February 4, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E101] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Floor Speech2026-01-22BipartisanHealthcareTaxesEnvironmentHR7148HR7006
CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026

CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 15 (Thursday, January 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 15 (Thursday, January 22, 2026)] [House] [Pages H1185-H1297] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-01-08CeremonialTaxesEnvironmentTrade
IN REMEMBRANCE OF THE HONORABLE DOUG LaMALFA

IN REMEMBRANCE OF THE HONORABLE DOUG LaMALFA Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026)] [House] [Pages H231-H238] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-01-07TaxesAgriculture
IN MEMORY OF CONGRESSMAN DOUG LaMALFA

IN MEMORY OF CONGRESSMAN DOUG LaMALFA Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 4 (Wednesday, January 7, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 4 (Wednesday, January 7, 2026)] [House] [Pages H121-H122] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov…

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Floor Speech2025-05-21CeremonialTaxesTradeVeterans
RECOGNIZING LIFE AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF ALCARIO "AL" CASTELLANO

RECOGNIZING LIFE AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF ALCARIO "AL" CASTELLANO Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 86 (Wednesday, May 21, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 86 (Wednesday, May 21, 2025)] [House] [Pages H2202-H2203] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Floor Speech2025-04-29UrgentTaxesEnvironmentInfrastructureHR22HR2753
PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.J. RES. 60, PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE RELATING TO…

PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.J. RES. 60, PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE RELATING TO "GLEN CANYON NATIONAL RECREATION AREA: MOTOR... Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 71 (Tuesday, April 29, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171,…

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Floor Speech2025-03-11BipartisanTaxesForeign PolicyChinaHRES211HJRES25
PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE RELATING TO "GROSS PROCEEDS REPORTING BY BROKERS THAT…

PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE RELATING TO "GROSS PROCEEDS REPORTING BY BROKERS THAT REGULARLY PROVIDE SERVICES EFFECTUATING DIGITAL... Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 45 (Tuesday, March 11, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume…

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Floor Speech2024-12-10BipartisanTaxesForeign PolicyTrade
HONORING CARRIE ROWELL

HONORING CARRIE ROWELL Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 183 (Tuesday, December 10, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 183 (Tuesday, December 10, 2024)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1245] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov…

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Floor Speech2023-09-26CeremonialHealthcareTaxes
HONORING REYMUNDO ESPINOZA

HONORING REYMUNDO ESPINOZA Congressional Record, Volume 169 Issue 156 (Tuesday, September 26, 2023) [Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 156 (Tuesday, September 26, 2023)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E886] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Press Release2023-04-20Immigration
Standing Up for American Values

Standing Up for American Values Standing Up for American Values Image or Video Image admin Thu, 04/20/2023 - 10:42 Summary Rep. Lofgren is a leader on commonsense immigration policy solutions that are practical and will help America thrive. Link Learn More.

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Press Release2023-04-20Immigration
Standing Up for American Values

Standing Up for American Values Standing Up for American Values Image or Video Image admin Thu, 04/20/2023 - 10:42 Summary Rep. Lofgren is a leader on commonsense immigration policy solutions that are practical and will help America thrive. Link Learn More.

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Press Release2023-04-12
Leading on Science & Innovation

Leading on Science & Innovation Leading on Science & Innovation Image or Video Image admin Tue, 04/11/2023 - 22:45 Summary Rep. Lofgren currently serves as the top Democrat on the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee. Link Read More

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Press Release2023-04-12
Defending our Democracy

Defending our Democracy Defending our Democracy Image or Video Image admin Tue, 04/11/2023 - 23:58 Summary Rep. Lofgren has been a longtime leader on pro-democracy initiatives that keep power in the hands of people – not special interests. Link Read More

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Press Release2023-04-12
Leading on Science & Innovation

Leading on Science & Innovation Leading on Science Innovation Image or Video Image admin Tue, 04/11/2023 - 22:45 Summary Rep. Lofgren currently serves as the top Democrat on the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee. Link Read More

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Press Release2023-04-12
Here for You

Here for You Here for You Image or Video Image admin Tue, 04/11/2023 - 22:37 Summary Rep. Lofgren's office may be able to help resolve a problem with a federal agency or get you the information you need. Link Read More

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Press Release2023-04-12
Here for You

Here for You Here for You Image or Video Image admin Tue, 04/11/2023 - 22:37 Summary Rep. Lofgren's office may be able to help resolve a problem with a federal agency or get you the information you need. Link Read More

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Press Release2023-04-12
Defending our Democracy

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Floor Speech1996-07-10BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentHR3754HRES473
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1997

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1997 Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 101 (Wednesday, July 10, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 101 (Wednesday, July 10, 1996)] [House] [Pages H7196-H7206] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech1996-07-10BipartisanTaxesLaborHR3754HR26
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1997

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1997 Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 101 (Wednesday, July 10, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 101 (Wednesday, July 10, 1996)] [House] [Pages H7171-H7196] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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