RepublicanU.S. Representative, TX-17
Pete Sessions
In the House since Jan 7, 1997 (14 terms). Current term ends Jan 3, 2027. Born Mar 22, 1955.
Official website · DC office 202-225-6105 · @PeteSessions
At a glance
19Bills and joint resolutions sponsored (119th)
0Sponsored bills that became law
244Bills cosponsored
0.3%Roll-call votes missed (2 of 674)
98.5%Votes with own party's majority
$1,323,420Raised, 2025 to 2026 cycle
Sources: GovInfo Bill Status (Congress.gov data); Voteview roll-call data; FEC. Party-unity counts only votes where the party majority took a side; independents who caucus with Democrats are compared with Democrats.
Bills sponsored
| Bill | Title | Introduced | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| H.R. 9972 | American Patients First Act of 2026 Health · 0 cosponsors | Jul 27, 2026 | Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. Jul 27, 2026 |
| H.R. 8312 | Fraud Prevention and Accountability Act Government Operations and Politics · 1 cosponsors | Apr 15, 2026 | Received in the Senate. Jun 11, 2026 |
| H.R. 8290 | China Exchange Rate Accountability Act of 2026 International Affairs · 0 cosponsors | Apr 15, 2026 | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 611. Jun 18, 2026 |
| H.R. 7953 | FAIR ACT Health · 4 cosponsors | Mar 17, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Mar 17, 2026 |
| H.R. 7270 | Stop Identity Fraud and Identity Theft Act of 2026 Finance and Financial Sector · 2 cosponsors | Jan 27, 2026 | Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. Jan 27, 2026 |
| H.R. 7050 | Homeopathic Drug Product Safety, Quality, and Transparency Act Health · 6 cosponsors | Jan 14, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Jan 14, 2026 |
| H.R. 6412 | Independence Investment Fund Act Finance and Financial Sector · 6 cosponsors | Dec 3, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. Dec 3, 2025 |
| H.R. 5125 | District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act of 2025 Law · 2 cosponsors | Sep 4, 2025 | Received in the Senate. Sep 18, 2025 |
| H.R. 4863 | Fairness for Khobar Act of 2025 Crime and Law Enforcement · 46 cosponsors | Aug 1, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. Aug 1, 2025 |
| H.R. 3420 | Words Matter Act of 2025 Health · 15 cosponsors | May 15, 2025 | Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. Mar 26, 2026 |
| H.R. 3416 | Accessibility Constituent Communication Act of 2025 Government Operations and Politics · 0 cosponsors | May 14, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. May 14, 2025 |
| H.R. 3417 | Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act of 2025 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues · 11 cosponsors | May 14, 2025 | Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. May 14, 2025 |
| H.R. 3092 | Electrodiagnostic Medicine Patient Protection and Fraud Elimination Act of 2025 Health · 2 cosponsors | Apr 30, 2025 | Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. Apr 30, 2025 |
| H.R. 3080 | Health Care Fairness for All Act Health · 0 cosponsors | Apr 29, 2025 | Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. Apr 29, 2025 |
| H.R. 2277 | FACT Act Government Operations and Politics · 4 cosponsors | Mar 21, 2025 | Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0. Mar 25, 2025 |
| H.R. 1175 | Blind Americans Return to Work Act of 2025 Social Welfare · 54 cosponsors | Feb 10, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. Feb 10, 2025 |
| H.R. 572 | RED TAPE Act Government Operations and Politics · 1 cosponsors | Jan 21, 2025 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Small Business, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. Jan 21, 2025 |
| H.R. 242 | MANAGER Act Government Operations and Politics · 0 cosponsors | Jan 9, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Jan 9, 2025 |
| H.R. 216 | SEC Act of 2025 Finance and Financial Sector · 0 cosponsors | Jan 7, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. Jan 7, 2025 |
Showing the 19 most recent. Full list: Congress.gov member page. Bill data: GovInfo Bill Status bulk data.
Recent roll-call votes
| Date | Vote | Question | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 674 S2403 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Retire through Ownership Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 673 HR9497 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Water Resources Development Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 672 HR9340 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Ratepayer Protection Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 671 HJRES213 | On Passage Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision” Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 670 HR10326 | On Passage PROOF Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 669 HR9576 | On Passage National Fraud Enforcement Division Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 668 HR5334 | On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 667 HCONRES93 | On Agreeing to the Resolution Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran Result: Passed | Nay |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 666 HJRES210 | On Passage Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision” Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 665 HR9500 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 664 HR2140 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Diesel Emissions Reduction Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 663 HR4646 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Whistleblower Protection Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 662 HR8278 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 661 HR2978 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended GUARD Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 660 HRES1530 | On Agreeing to the Resolution Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334 Result: Passed | Yea |
Source: Voteview (UCLA), built from official House Clerk and Senate roll calls. Full record: GovTrack.
Committees
- House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
- House Committee on Financial Services
Source: unitedstates/congress-legislators committee membership
Earmarks (Community Project Funding / Congressionally Directed Spending)
Draft: project-level earmark requests are not loaded yet. Members post their requests publicly; see the House Appropriations Committee list and the member's own website.
Sources: House Appropriations Committee · member website
Campaign money
$1,323,420Total raised
$620,688From individuals
$730,788Spent
$1,033,567Cash on hand
Source: FEC candidate summary, H2TX03126, coverage through Oct 14, 2026. Top donors: OpenSecrets.
Positions and background
Read the member's stated positions, ratings from interest groups, and biography from independent sources:
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Data refreshed Oct 29, 2026.