Ted Lieu
Sourced recordU.S. House - CA District 36 · Congressional District 36
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Profile Snapshot
Ted Win-Ping Lieu is an American lawyer and politician. He is a member of the Democratic Party and has represented California's 36th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives since 2023. He represented the 33rd congressional district from 2015 to 2023. The district includes South Bay and Westside regions of Los Angeles, as well as Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, the Palos Verdes Peninsula, and Beach Cities. (Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0)
Five-pillar framework
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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
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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
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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.
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Tax Policy
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Regulatory Reform
Energy Independence
Economic Growth
Small Business
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Ratings & Endorsements
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Evidence & Sources
46/47 verifiedEvery item below is a stored record. 46 have a named source with a working link, 1 have partial sourcing.
- PartialTed Lieu is a candidate for U.S. House - CA District 36profile 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 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 Nay on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay 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 $2,587,897.61 in the 2026 cycle
- VerifiedPublic statement: Press Release Archive
- VerifiedPublic statement: REP LIEU PRESENTS $1,040,000 FEDERAL CHECK TO THE CITY OF MANHATTAN BEACH TO ENSURE CYBERSECURITY OF CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT
- VerifiedPublic statement: CELEBRATING AMERICA'S 250th ANNIVERSARY BY HONORING OUR NATION'S VETERANS
- VerifiedPublic statement: REP LIEU VOTES IN FAVOR OF PREVENTING UNILATERAL MILITARY ACTION IN LEBANON
- VerifiedPublic statement: REPS LIEU AND LEGER FERNÁNDEZ RE-INTRODUCE 21st CENTURY FEDERAL WRITERS’ PROJECT ACT
- VerifiedNews coverage: Midterm Mission: South Bay Congressman Ted Lieu takes on President "trump" (with a lower "t") - easyreadernews.com
- VerifiedNews coverage: Ted Lieu, U.S. Representative for California - The Presidential Prayer Team
- VerifiedNews coverage: Ted Lieu, Houston Brignano win 36th district representative primary - Daily Bruin
- VerifiedNews coverage: 2026 Election Results: In CA-36, D-Ted Lieu leads in the primary race - Los Angeles Daily News
- VerifiedNews coverage: Transcript: Rep. Ted Lieu on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 10, 2026 - CBS News
- VerifiedNews coverage: RELEASE: AI Commission Co-Chairs Lieu, Foushee, Gottheimer Travel to California’s Bay Area on Fact-Finding Mission - House.gov
- VerifiedNews coverage: Press Release: Congressman Ted Lieu Secures $13.7 Million in Federal Funding for California's 36th District Community Projects - Quiver Quantitative
- VerifiedNews coverage: Ted Lieu, CA-36 candidate, 2026 primary election questionnaire - Orange County Register
- VerifiedNews coverage: Provost Brazill and Dr. Hsu Engage with Rep. Ted Lieu on AI and Financial Innovation - York College
- VerifiedNews coverage: Press Release: Congressman Ted Lieu and House Democratic Veterans Caucus Criticize Trump's Threatening Statement on Civilization - Quiver Quantitative
- VerifiedNews coverage: Did Ted Lieu play recording in Congress of Kash Patel admitting he was told to 'bury' Epstein investigation? - Snopes.com
- VerifiedNews coverage: Press Release: Reps. Ted Lieu and Dan Goldman Urge Special Counsel Investigation into AG Pam Bondi's Alleged Perjury - Quiver Quantitative
- VerifiedNews coverage: REP LIEU ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF 2025 CONGRESSIONAL APP CHALLENGE - Congressman Ted Lieu (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: REP LIEU SWORN INTO SIXTH TERM IN CONGRESS - Congressman Ted Lieu (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Interview: California Congressman Ted Lieu on what you can do about existential threats - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
Bills & Legislative Work
2026-06-30: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
2026-06-18: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.
2026-06-15: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
2026-06-09: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2026-05-14: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
2026-05-07: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2026-04-30: Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.
2026-04-27: Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Agriculture, Oversight and Government Reform, Education and Workforce, the Judiciary, and 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.
2026-04-22: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
2026-04-02: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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.
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Public Statements
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Press Releases July 9, 2026 Press Release MANHATTAN BEACH, CA — On Tuesday, July 7, The City of Manhattan Beach in partnership with Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D – Los Angeles County) hosted a ceremonial check presentation recognizing $1,040,000 in federal funding secured for the Ensuring Cybersecurity of Critical Infrastructure Project. Issues : Local Issues CELEBRATING AMERICA'S 250th ANNIVERSARY BY HONORING OUR NATION'S VETERANS
ip with Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D – Los Angeles County) hosted a ceremonial check presentation recognizing $1,040,000 in federal funding secured for the Ensuring Cybersecurity of Critical Infrastructure Project. Issues : Local Issues July 1, 2026 Press Release As we celebrate our nation's 250th birthday, we honor generations of Americans who helped make our country great. This month, we asked community members of California's 36th Congressional District to submit photos and short tributes of t
ional District to submit photos and short tributes of their loved ones who served in the United States military. Thank you to everyone who submitted, and thank you to everyone who served our country. Abraham Boyarsky Issues : Veterans June 30, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) issued the following statement after voting in favor of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon. "The Constitution cle
"The Constitution clearly grants Congress the authority to declare war, but I don’t trust this administration to follow the Constitution. Issues : National Security and Foreign Affairs June 30, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON D.C. — Congressman Ted W. REP LIEU’S BILL TO PREVENT FENTANYL OVERDOSES MOVES THROUGH HOUSE June 25, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON D.C. — On Wednesday, June 25, bipartisan legislation designed to prevent fentanyl overdoses in the United States was included in a Health Subcom
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