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Ted Lieu

Ted Lieu

DDemocratCA-36 · Representative
47
/ 100
Below Average
Attendance98
Avg: 96
Independence2
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone0
Avg: 15
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency17
Avg: 53

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

Methodology
OverviewStatementsBillsFinanceVotesElections
20
Total Statements
11
Floor Speeches
9
Press Releases
9
Topics Covered

What They Talk About

Taxes: 8Technology: 5Veterans: 5Environment: 4Housing: 3Immigration: 1Israel: 1Labor: 1Healthcare: 1

Speech Tone

Neutral: 14Ceremonial: 5Urgent: 1

Statements (20)

Press Release2026-08-21Technology
NEWSWEEK: The AI We’re Building Needs a Kill Switch

NEWSWEEK: The AI We’re Building Needs a Kill Switch NEWSWEEK: The AI We’re Building Needs a Kill Switch By Reps. Jenna.Bushnell… Fri, 08/21/2026 - 10:40 August 21, 2026

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Press Release2026-08-15EnvironmentLaborTechnology
FOX NEWS: AI is already too powerful. We need a kill switch before disaster strikes

FOX NEWS: AI is already too powerful. We need a kill switch before disaster strikes FOX NEWS: AI is already too powerful. We need a kill switch before disaster strikes OpenAI recently asked its most advanced artificial intelligence model to complete a cybersecurity test inside what is known as a…

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Press Release2026-06-27Technology
AI isn’t just standing by. It’s doing things — without guardrails

AI isn’t just standing by. It’s doing things — without guardrails AI isn’t just standing by. It’s doing things — without guardrails Ted W. Lieu Jenna.Bushnell… Sat, 06/27/2026 - 15:51 August 7, 2026

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Press Release2026-06-27Technology
AI isn’t just standing by. It’s doing things — without guardrails

AI isn’t just standing by. It’s doing things — without guardrails AI isn’t just standing by. It’s doing things — without guardrails Ted W. Lieu Jenna.Bushnell… Sat, 06/27/2026 - 15:51 August 7, 2026

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Floor Speech2026-06-18CeremonialTaxes
CELEBRATING THE UCLA WOMEN'S BEACH VOLLEYBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

CELEBRATING THE UCLA WOMEN'S BEACH VOLLEYBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 103 (Thursday, June 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 103 (Thursday, June 18, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E586] From the Congressional Record…

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Floor Speech2026-06-09UrgentTaxesVeteransHRES1352
ELECTING MEMBERS TO CERTAIN STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

ELECTING MEMBERS TO CERTAIN STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 97 (Tuesday, June 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 97 (Tuesday, June 9, 2026)] [House] [Page H4037] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2026-05-20HR8365
PERSONAL EXPLANATION

PERSONAL EXPLANATION Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 86 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 86 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E473] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PERSONAL…

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Floor Speech2026-05-07CeremonialTaxes
CELEBRATING UCLA WOMEN'S BASKETBALL FOR WINNING THE 2026 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

CELEBRATING UCLA WOMEN'S BASKETBALL FOR WINNING THE 2026 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 78 (Thursday, May 7, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 78 (Thursday, May 7, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E419-E420] From the Congressional Record Online…

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Floor Speech2026-02-03ImmigrationTaxesEnvironment
HONORING THE LIFE OF DAN WALKER

HONORING THE LIFE OF DAN WALKER Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 24 (Tuesday, February 3, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 24 (Tuesday, February 3, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E95-E96] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-01-12
HONORING THE LIFE OF BENJAMIN SOO RHEE

HONORING THE LIFE OF BENJAMIN SOO RHEE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 8 (Monday, January 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 8 (Monday, January 12, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E26] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-01-08CeremonialTaxesIsrael
HONORING THE LIFE OF FRANK O. GEHRY

HONORING THE LIFE OF FRANK O. GEHRY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E16-E17] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Press Release2025-07-21Technology
LOS ANGELES TIMES: AI isn’t just standing by. It’s doing things — without guardrails

LOS ANGELES TIMES: AI isn’t just standing by. It’s doing things — without guardrails LOS ANGELES TIMES: AI isn’t just standing by. It’s doing things — without guardrails Ted W. Lieu Jenna.Bushnell… Mon, 07/21/2025 - 10:43 August 21, 2026

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Floor Speech2025-03-18CeremonialHealthcareTaxesEnvironment
HONORING THE LIFE OF ALAN M. SCHWARTZ

HONORING THE LIFE OF ALAN M. SCHWARTZ Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 50 (Tuesday, March 18, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 50 (Tuesday, March 18, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E222-E223] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2025-02-21
HONORING THE LIFE OF JANET BASZILE

HONORING THE LIFE OF JANET BASZILE Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 35 (Friday, February 21, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 35 (Friday, February 21, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E147] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2024-12-19CeremonialTaxesEnvironmentHousing
CELEBRATING STEPHEN PECK

CELEBRATING STEPHEN PECK Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 189 (Thursday, December 19, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 189 (Thursday, December 19, 2024)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1307] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2024-12-12TaxesHR7840
PERMISSION FOR MEMBER TO BE CONSIDERED AS FIRST SPONSOR OF H.R. 7840

PERMISSION FOR MEMBER TO BE CONSIDERED AS FIRST SPONSOR OF H.R. 7840 Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 185 (Thursday, December 12, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 185 (Thursday, December 12, 2024)] [House] [Page H7124] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Press Release2023-05-02HousingVeterans
LA Daily News: Ted Lieu: More veteran housing is opening at the West LA VA. It’s been a long time coming.

LA Daily News: Ted Lieu: More veteran housing is opening at the West LA VA. It’s been a long time coming. LA Daily News: Ted Lieu: More veteran housing is opening at the West LA VA. It’s been a long time coming. In 2015, the year I was sworn into Congress, the West LA VA was a mess. Because of…

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Press Release2023-05-02HousingVeterans
LA Daily News: Ted Lieu: More veteran housing is opening at the West LA VA. It’s been a long time coming.

LA Daily News: Ted Lieu: More veteran housing is opening at the West LA VA. It’s been a long time coming. LA Daily News: Ted Lieu: More veteran housing is opening at the West LA VA. It’s been a long time coming. In 2015, the year I was sworn into Congress, the West LA VA was a mess. Because of…

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Press Release2023-04-12
Representing the 36th District of California

Representing the 36th District of California Representing the 36th District of California Image or Video Image admin Tue, 04/11/2023 - 22:37 Link /node/15

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Press Release2023-04-12
Representing the 36th District of California

Representing the 36th District of California Representing the 36th District of California Image or Video Image admin Tue, 04/11/2023 - 22:37 Link /node/15

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