
Judy Chu
Sourced recordU.S. House - CA District 28 · Congressional District 28
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Profile Snapshot
Judy May Chu is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for California's 28th congressional district. A member of the Democratic Party, she has held a seat in Congress since 2009, representing California's 32nd congressional district until redistricting. Chu is the first Chinese American woman elected to Congress. (Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0)
Five-pillar framework
Right for Office Score
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
Freedom of Speech
Religious Liberty
Second Amendment
Due Process
Separation of Powers
Limited Government
Federalism / States' Rights
Judicial Philosophy
Protection of Individual Rights
Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
Sanctity of Life
Marriage
Gender & Biological Reality
Parental Rights
School Choice
Child Protection
Human Trafficking
Adoption & Foster Care
Family Stability
Integrity & Public Leadership
20%The public record on promises, ethics, transparency, consistency, accountability, and use of public power.
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Integrity & Public Leadership
20%The public record on promises, ethics, transparency, consistency, accountability, and use of public power.
Promise Keeping
Honesty
Transparency
Ethics
Corruption Record
Financial Accountability
Abuse of Power
Consistency
Leadership Character
National Security, Law & Elections
20%The public record on national defense, borders, elections, law enforcement, public safety, and foreign policy.
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National Security, Law & Elections
20%The public record on national defense, borders, elections, law enforcement, public safety, and foreign policy.
Border Security
Immigration Policy
National Defense
Veterans
Law & Order
Support for Law Enforcement
Election Integrity
Public Safety
Foreign Policy
Economic Stewardship
20%The public record on taxes, debt, spending, regulation, energy, growth, and small business.
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Economic Stewardship
20%The public record on taxes, debt, spending, regulation, energy, growth, and small business.
Fiscal Responsibility
Balanced Budget
National Debt
Tax Policy
Inflation
Government Spending
Regulatory Reform
Energy Independence
Economic Growth
Small Business
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Ratings & Endorsements
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Evidence & Sources
48/49 verifiedEvery item below is a stored record. 48 have a named source with a working link, 1 have partial sourcing.
- PartialJudy Chu is a candidate for U.S. House - CA District 28profile identity· OpenFEC
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on EARLY Act Reauthorization
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the “Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic”
- VerifiedVoted Nay on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted No on On Agreeing to the Amendment
- VerifiedVoted Yea on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Sunshine Protection Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Improving Travel for American Families Act
- VerifiedVoted No on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records relating to monetary settlements involving acts of sexual harassment
- VerifiedVoted Yea on TRIA Program Reauthorization Act
- VerifiedRaised $2,502,170.51 in the 2026 cycle
- VerifiedPublic statement: Rep. Chu’s Statement on 4th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade Reversal
- VerifiedPublic statement: Chu, Torres, Sherman & Lofgren Lead CA Democratic Delegation in Demanding Disaster Aid for January 2025 LA Wildfires
- VerifiedPublic statement: Reps. Chu and Morrison Lead Democratic Women’s Caucus to Demand Trump Admin Reinstate Terminated Funds for Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program Grants
- VerifiedPublic statement: Rep. Judy Chu Requests Information from Home Depot and Lowe’s Regarding Immigration Enforcement Activity
- VerifiedPublic statement: Rep. Chu Commends FEMA Extension of Financial and Housing Assistance for Eaton Fire Survivors
- VerifiedNews coverage: Where Are The Federal Relief Funds? with Rep. Judy Chu - Los Angeles Times
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Judy Chu Commends Vital FEMA Extension of Financial and Housing Assistance for Eaton Fire Survivors - South Pasadena News
- VerifiedNews coverage: Press Release: Rep. Judy Chu Seeks Information on Immigration Enforcement Near Home Depot and Lowe’s Stores - Quiver Quantitative
- VerifiedNews coverage: Judy Chu doesn’t know much about Woodrow Wilson — but here’s why you should - New York Post
- VerifiedNews coverage: Democrat Judy Chu advances to the general election for U.S. House in California's 28th Congressional District - KTVB
- VerifiedNews coverage: 2026 Election Results: In CA-28, D-Judy Chu holds sizable lead over her opponents - Pasadena Star News
- VerifiedNews coverage: Judy Chu, U.S. Representative for California - The Presidential Prayer Team
- VerifiedNews coverage: Chinese agent Eileen Wang honored as ‘Woman of the Year’ by lefty Congresswoman Judy Chu - New York Post
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Chu Announces Winners of 17th Annual Artistic Discovery Competition - Representative Judy Chu | (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Judy Chu, CA-28 candidate, 2026 primary election questionnaire - Orange County Register
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Judy Chu on Iran War and Congressional News of the Day - C-SPAN
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Chu Introduces Bill to Protect Pets During Wildfires and Disasters - Representative Judy Chu | (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Chu Announces Winners of 2025 Congressional App Challenge - Representative Judy Chu | (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: One Year After the Eaton Fire, Rep. Chu Remembers Victims and Continues Fight for Disaster Aid - Representative Judy Chu | (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: A conversation with California Rep. Judy Chu - Spectrum News
- VerifiedNews coverage: Judy Chu — the first Chinese-American woman elected to Congress — reflects on history-making career - The 19th News
- VerifiedNews coverage: GOP congressman questions her 'loyalty.' Rep. Judy Chu, House Democrats blast 'racist' rhetoric - Los Angeles Times
Bills & Legislative Work
2026-06-23: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
2026-05-26: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on 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.
2026-05-26: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
2026-05-07: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2026-04-30: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
2026-04-27: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
2026-03-30: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
2026-02-25: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
2026-02-20: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2026-05-07: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 555.
Voting Record Feed
Public Statements
eholds Program (IHP) for survivors of the 2025 Los Angeles Wildfires. Under the approved extension, eligible homeowners can receive assistance through July 9, 2027, and eligible renters can receive assistance through October 9, 2026. Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28), who worked with Governor Newsom and congressional colleagues to advocate for this extension, released the following statement: Read More June 24, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-28) released the followin
breadcrumb"> Home Media Press Releases July 8, 2026 Press Release Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Judy Chu (CA-28), Norma Torres (CA-35), Brad Sherman (CA-32), and California Democratic Congressional Delegation Chair Zoe Lofgren (CA-18) led the California Democratic Congressional Delegation in sending a letter to congressional leadership urging that no supplemental funding package move forward until Congress passes long overdue federal disaster assistance for California communiti
Los Angeles wildfires and other communities across the country recovering from major disasters. Issues : Congress Read More July 7, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Thursday, July 2, Reps. Judy Chu (CA-28) and Kelly Morrison (MN-03), Reproductive Healthcare Task Force Co-Chairs, led 79 members of the Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC) and the Democratic Caucus in sending a letter to Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, demanding the immediate reversal
ffix mr-2">: Congress Women's Rights Health Care Read More June 25, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) led 25 Democratic colleagues in sending a letter to the Home Depot Inc. and Lowe’s Home Improvement executive leadership requesting information regarding the growing number of federal immigration enforcement operations occurring at or near Home Depot and Lowe’s store locations nationwide. Issues : Congress Immigration Read More Rep. Chu Commends FEMA Ex
nwide. Issues : Congress Immigration Read More June 24, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved the State of California’s request to extend financial assistance under the Individuals and Households Program (IHP) for survivors of the 2025 Los Angeles Wildfires. Under the approved extension, eligible homeowners can receive assistance through July 9, 2027, and eligible renters can receive assistance through October 9, 2026. Rep. Judy Chu
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