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Christian D. Menefee

Christian D. Menefee

DDemocratTX-18 · Representative
54
/ 100
Average
Attendance94
Avg: 96
Independence3
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone16
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency44
Avg: 57

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

Methodology
OverviewStatementsBillsFinanceVotesElections
25
Total Statements
16
Floor Speeches
9
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered

What They Talk About

Taxes: 14Foreign Policy: 8Environment: 8Trade: 6Defense: 5Immigration: 5Labor: 4Healthcare: 4Infrastructure: 3Civil Rights: 3Economy: 2Voting Rights: 2Israel: 2Housing: 2Social Security: 2

Speech Tone

Neutral: 15Bipartisan: 4Urgent: 4Ceremonial: 2

Statements (25)

Floor Speech2026-05-15Gun PolicyTaxesEducation
SAFE FIREARM STORAGE

SAFE FIREARM STORAGE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 83 (Friday, May 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 83 (Friday, May 15, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3541-H3542] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SAFE FIREARM STORAGE…

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Floor Speech2026-05-14UrgentImmigrationTaxesTradeHR6260HRES1275
KEEPING VIOLENT OFFENDERS OFF OUR STREETS ACT OF 2025

KEEPING VIOLENT OFFENDERS OFF OUR STREETS ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3474-H3480] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-05-13BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentForeign Policy
DIRECTING THE PRESIDENT, PURSUANT TO SECTION 5(C) OF THE WAR POWERS RESOLUTION, TO REMOVE THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES FROM HOSTILITIES AGAINST THE…

DIRECTING THE PRESIDENT, PURSUANT TO SECTION 5(C) OF THE WAR POWERS RESOLUTION, TO REMOVE THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES FROM HOSTILITIES AGAINST THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 81 (Wednesday, May 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 81 (Wednesday,…

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Floor Speech2026-05-12TaxesForeign PolicyLabor
ANOTHER BLIGHT ON AMERICAN HISTORY

ANOTHER BLIGHT ON AMERICAN HISTORY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 80 (Tuesday, May 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 80 (Tuesday, May 12, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3379-H3385] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] ANOTHER…

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Floor Speech2026-04-23CeremonialTaxesCivil Rights
COMMEMORATING 160TH ANNIVERSARY OF ANTIOCH MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

COMMEMORATING 160TH ANNIVERSARY OF ANTIOCH MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 72 (Thursday, April 23, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 72 (Thursday, April 23, 2026)] [House] [Page H3073] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2026-04-21TaxesIsraelInfrastructure
REMEMBERING AMBASSADOR ARTHUR SCHECHTER

REMEMBERING AMBASSADOR ARTHUR SCHECHTER Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 70 (Tuesday, April 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 70 (Tuesday, April 21, 2026)] [House] [Page H3028] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-04-21BipartisanHealthcareTaxesEnvironmentS2027
2027 PRESIDENTIAL BUDGET REQUEST WILL MAKE LIFE HARDER

2027 PRESIDENTIAL BUDGET REQUEST WILL MAKE LIFE HARDER Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 70 (Tuesday, April 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 70 (Tuesday, April 21, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3029-H3033] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office…

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Floor Speech2026-04-20UrgentHealthcareAbortionTaxes
CELEBRATING BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH

CELEBRATING BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 69 (Monday, April 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 69 (Monday, April 20, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2988-H2993] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-04-15BipartisanEconomyEnvironmentTradeHR6398HRES1174
REDUCING AND ELIMINATING DUPLICATIVE ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS ACT

REDUCING AND ELIMINATING DUPLICATIVE ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 66 (Wednesday, April 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 66 (Wednesday, April 15, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2909-H2913] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2026-04-15UrgentImmigrationHealthcareTaxesHR6409HR6398
FOREIGN EMISSIONS AND NONATTAINMENT CLARIFICATION FOR ECONOMIC STABILITY ACT

FOREIGN EMISSIONS AND NONATTAINMENT CLARIFICATION FOR ECONOMIC STABILITY ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 66 (Wednesday, April 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 66 (Wednesday, April 15, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2902-H2909] From the Congressional Record Online through the…

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Floor Speech2026-04-14CeremonialTaxesForeign PolicyTrade
COMMEMORATING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF THE REVEREND JESSE LOUIS JACKSON, SR.

COMMEMORATING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF THE REVEREND JESSE LOUIS JACKSON, SR. Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 65 (Tuesday, April 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 65 (Tuesday, April 14, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2877-H2879] From the Congressional Record Online through the…

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Floor Speech2026-03-27BipartisanImmigrationEnvironmentForeign PolicyHR7147HRES1142
PROVIDING FOR DISPOSITION OF SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 7147, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026

PROVIDING FOR DISPOSITION OF SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 7147, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 58 (Friday, March 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 58 (Friday, March 27, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2793-H2813] From the…

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Floor Speech2026-03-24ImmigrationInfrastructure
FULLY FUND TSA

FULLY FUND TSA Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 55 (Tuesday, March 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 55 (Tuesday, March 24, 2026)] [House] [Page H2669] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] FULLY FUND TSA (Mr. MENEFEE…

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Floor Speech2026-03-18UrgentImmigrationHealthcareTaxes
MAKING LIFE MORE AFFORDABLE

MAKING LIFE MORE AFFORDABLE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2589-H2591] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] {time}…

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Floor Speech2026-03-18EconomyForeign Policy
BETRAYAL OF TRUST

BETRAYAL OF TRUST Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2586-H2587] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] BETRAYAL OF…

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Floor Speech2026-03-05TaxesVoting Rights
HONORING THE LATE CONGRESSMAN SYLVESTER TURNER

HONORING THE LATE CONGRESSMAN SYLVESTER TURNER Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 42 (Thursday, March 5, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 42 (Thursday, March 5, 2026)] [House] [Page H2454] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov…

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Press Release2025-01-03
Internships

Internships Internships Image admin Fri, 01/03/2025 - 18:02 Please complete and submit the form below to apply for an internship in one of our offices. Ensure that you have your cover letter and resume ready to upload at the end of this form. Submitting these documents is required. Current Page 1…

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Press Release2025-01-03TaxesEnvironmentSocial Security
Help with a Federal Agency

Help with a Federal Agency Help with a Federal Agency Image admin Fri, 01/03/2025 - 18:02 If you can't get an answer from a federal agency in a timely fashion, or if you feel you have been treated unfairly, our office may be able to help resolve a problem or get you the information you need. While…

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Press Release2025-01-03
Grant Applicants

Grant Applicants Grant Applicants Image admin Fri, 01/03/2025 - 18:02 The following resources are for people seeking information or assistance applying for Federal Grants. Please contact our office for additional information or assistance. USA.gov Benefits, Grants and Loans pages The following is…

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Press Release2025-01-03Environment
Flags

Flags Flags Image admin Fri, 01/03/2025 - 18:02 Flag Order Form If you would like to order a U.S. flag from our office, please use the flag order form to calculate the price and shipping costs. Flags are available in different sizes and fabrics. All flag purchases include a dedication message,…

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Press Release2025-01-03
119th United States Congress Convenes

119th United States Congress Convenes 119th United States Congress Convenes Image or Video Image admin Fri, 01/03/2025 - 18:02 Summary The 119th Congress convened in January of 2025, and will conclude in January of 2027. Link Read More

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Press Release2025-01-03
Taking the Oath of Office

Taking the Oath of Office Taking the Oath of Office Image or Video Image admin Fri, 01/03/2025 - 18:02 Summary The Newest Member of the 119th Congress to participate In the oath of office ceremony. Link Read More

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Press Release2025-01-03
Newest Member of Congress

Newest Member of Congress Newest Member of Congress Image or Video Image admin Fri, 01/03/2025 - 18:02 Summary Newly elected Member joins seated Members in the 119th United States Congress. Link Read More

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Press Release2025-01-03TaxesTrade
Tours and Tickets

Tours and Tickets Tours and Tickets Image admin Fri, 01/03/2025 - 18:02 All tickets are provided to constituents on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to the large number of visitors, please request them as early as possible in order to maximize your chances. Obtaining a White House tour can be…

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Press Release2025-01-03Defense
Military Academy Nominations

Military Academy Nominations Military Academy Nominations Image admin Fri, 01/03/2025 - 18:02 Instructions The honor of attending a service academy comes with the obligation and commitment to serve in the military for a minimum of five years upon graduation. For more information, please review the…

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