Sam Liccardo
Sourced recordU.S. House - CA District 16 · Congressional District 16
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Samuel Theodore Liccardo is an American attorney and politician currently serving as the U.S. representative from California's 16th congressional district. Previously, he served as the 65th mayor of San Jose from 2015 to 2023. A member of the Democratic Party, Liccardo was elected mayor in November 2014. He was reelected in 2018 with 75.8% of the vote. As the leader of the California Big City Mayors Coalition, Liccardo advocated on statewide issues including homelessness and COVID-19 response. (Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0)
Office sought
U.S. House - CA District 16
District
Congressional District 16
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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
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Freedom of Speech
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Religious Liberty
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Second Amendment
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Due Process
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Separation of Powers
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Limited Government
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Federalism / States' Rights
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Judicial Philosophy
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Protection of Individual Rights
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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
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Sanctity of Life
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Marriage
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Gender & Biological Reality
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Parental Rights
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School Choice
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Child Protection
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Human Trafficking
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Adoption & Foster Care
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Family Stability
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Integrity & Public Leadership
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Integrity & Public Leadership
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Honesty
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Ethics
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Financial Accountability
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Consistency
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Leadership Character
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National Security, Law & Elections
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National Security, Law & Elections
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Immigration Policy
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National Defense
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Veterans
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Law & Order
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Election Integrity
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Public Safety
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Foreign Policy
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Economic Stewardship
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Economic Stewardship
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Fiscal Responsibility
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Energy Independence
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Economic Growth
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Small Business
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Ratings & Endorsements
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Evidence & Sources
39/40 verifiedEvery item below is a stored record. 39 have a named source with a working link, 1 have partial sourcing.
- PartialSam Liccardo is a candidate for U.S. House - CA District 16profile 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 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 Nay on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Yea on EARLY Act Reauthorization
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA 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 Yea on Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted No on On Agreeing to the Amendment
- VerifiedVoted Nay on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Sunshine Protection Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Improving Travel for American Families Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness 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 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 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 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 $6,226,443.41 in the 2026 cycle
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Sam Liccardo unveils AI workforce tax credit bill - Politico
- VerifiedNews coverage: Congressman Sam Liccardo to hold public town hall in Half Moon Bay Monday - Coastside News
- VerifiedNews coverage: Sam Liccardo defends District 16 seat against 3 challengers - San Mateo Daily Journal
- VerifiedNews coverage: Press Release: Rep. Sam Liccardo and Bay Area Congressional Delegation Request Explanation for DACA Processing Delays - Quiver Quantitative
- VerifiedNews coverage: Press Release: Congressman Sam Liccardo Leads Coalition Warning Against Paramount's Warner Bros. Acquisition - Quiver Quantitative
- VerifiedNews coverage: Press Release: Congressman Sam Liccardo Introduces "Save Willy Act" to Protect Whales in San Francisco Bay - Quiver Quantitative
- VerifiedNews coverage: Press Release: House Republicans Pass Resolution Celebrating H.R. 1; Rep. Sam Liccardo Critiques Proposed Budget Cuts and Debt Increase - Quiver Quantitative
- VerifiedNews coverage: Fellow California Congressman Rep. Sam Liccardo says rumors of Eric Swalwell sexual misconduct swirled for years - ABC7 Los Angeles
- VerifiedNews coverage: Press Release: Congressman Sam Liccardo Comments on U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire and Calls for 25th Amendment Invocation - Quiver Quantitative
- VerifiedNews coverage: Press Release: Rep. Sam Liccardo Issues Statement on U.S. Strikes in Iran | Stock News - Quiver Quantitative
- VerifiedNews coverage: Sam Liccardo Sworn In to Serve California’s 16th Congressional District in Congress - Congressman Sam Liccardo (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Sam Liccardo defeats Evan Low in California's 16th Congressional District race, CBS News projects - CBS News
- VerifiedNews coverage: Who will run against Sam Liccardo in race for California's Congressional District 16 seat? Here are latest election results - ABC7 Bay Area
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Bills & Legislative Work
Congress.govOpenStates / official state sourcesMatched official legislative record
HR 9557Sponsor
Ounce of Prevention Act
Congress 119Introduced 2026-06-30National Security
2026-06-30: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
HR 9438Sponsor
SKILL Act
Congress 119Introduced 2026-06-24
2026-06-24: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
HR 8450Sponsor
Save Willy Act of 2026
Congress 119Introduced 2026-04-22
2026-04-22: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
HR 8338Sponsor
SAFER Act of 2026
Congress 119Introduced 2026-04-16National Security
2026-04-16: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
HR 8013Sponsor
Keep Innovators in America Act
Congress 119Introduced 2026-03-19National Security
2026-03-19: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 6533Sponsor
Military in Law Enforcement Accountability Act
Congress 119Introduced 2025-12-09Crime
2025-12-09: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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.
HR 6010Sponsor
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the enhanced premium tax credit, and for other purposes.
Congress 119Introduced 2025-11-10Fiscal Responsibility
2025-11-10: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on 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.
HR 5591Sponsor
RESIDE Act
Congress 119Introduced 2025-09-26National Security
2025-09-26: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
HR 5105Sponsor
UNLOCK Act
Congress 119Introduced 2025-09-03National Security
2025-09-03: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
HR 4998Sponsor
SUN Act
Congress 119Introduced 2025-08-19
2025-08-19: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Voting Record Feed
Congress.gov / official roll-call linksStored voting records
H R 8884National Security
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
House · 2026-07-23
NaySource
H CON RES 89National Security
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
House · 2026-07-23
YeaSource
H CON RES 113Fiscal Responsibility
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
House · 2026-07-22
NaySource
H R 7008
Stop Insider Trading Act
House · 2026-07-22
NaySource
H R 7008
Stop Insider Trading Act
House · 2026-07-22
YeaSource
H R 6955National Security
Main Street Act
House · 2026-07-21
YeaSource
H R 6955National Security
Main Street Act
House · 2026-07-21
YeaSource
H R 9770Fiscal Responsibility
Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
House · 2026-07-21
NaySource
H R 4541Education
EARLY Act Reauthorization
House · 2026-07-20
YeaSource
H R 8823Technology
Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act
House · 2026-07-20
YeaSource
H R 5362National Security
To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the “Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic”
House · 2026-07-16
YeaSource
H R 9237National Security
Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
House · 2026-07-16
YeaSource
Public Statements
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News They Are In
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Rep. Sam Liccardo unveils AI workforce tax credit bill - Politico
1.00Politico · 2026-06-22
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Congressman Sam Liccardo to hold public town hall in Half Moon Bay Monday - Coastside News
1.00Coastside News · 2026-06-12
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Sam Liccardo defends District 16 seat against 3 challengers - San Mateo Daily Journal
0.82San Mateo Daily Journal · 2026-06-08
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Press Release: Rep. Sam Liccardo and Bay Area Congressional Delegation Request Explanation for DACA Processing Delays - Quiver Quantitative
1.00Quiver Quantitative · 2026-05-21
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Press Release: Congressman Sam Liccardo Leads Coalition Warning Against Paramount's Warner Bros. Acquisition - Quiver Quantitative
1.00Quiver Quantitative · 2026-05-14
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Press Release: Congressman Sam Liccardo Introduces "Save Willy Act" to Protect Whales in San Francisco Bay - Quiver Quantitative
1.00Quiver Quantitative · 2026-04-22
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Press Release: House Republicans Pass Resolution Celebrating H.R. 1; Rep. Sam Liccardo Critiques Proposed Budget Cuts and Debt Increase - Quiver Quantitative
0.82Quiver Quantitative · 2026-04-17
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Fellow California Congressman Rep. Sam Liccardo says rumors of Eric Swalwell sexual misconduct swirled for years - ABC7 Los Angeles
0.82ABC7 Los Angeles · 2026-04-15
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Press Release: Congressman Sam Liccardo Comments on U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire and Calls for 25th Amendment Invocation - Quiver Quantitative
1.00Quiver Quantitative · 2026-04-08
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Press Release: Rep. Sam Liccardo Issues Statement on U.S. Strikes in Iran | Stock News - Quiver Quantitative
1.00Quiver Quantitative · 2026-03-02
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Sam Liccardo Sworn In to Serve California’s 16th Congressional District in Congress - Congressman Sam Liccardo (.gov)
0.82Congressman Sam Liccardo (.gov) · 2025-01-07
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Sam Liccardo defeats Evan Low in California's 16th Congressional District race, CBS News projects - CBS News
0.82CBS News · 2024-11-07
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