Zoe Lofgren
Sourced recordU.S. House - CA District 18 · Congressional District 18
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Susan Ellen "Zoe" Lofgren is an American politician and lawyer serving as a U.S. representative from California. A member of the Democratic Party, Lofgren is in her 16th term in Congress, having been first elected in 1994. Lofgren has long served on the House Judiciary Committee, and chaired the House Administration Committee in the 116th and 117th Congresses. (Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0)
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- PartialZoe Lofgren is a candidate for U.S. House - CA District 18profile 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 $2,327,179.93 in the 2026 cycle
- VerifiedPublic statement: Ranking Member Lofgren Applauds Passage of Ten AI Bills, Commits to Fighting for Democratic AI Priorities
- VerifiedPublic statement: Ranking Member Lofgren Demands Reversal of Changes Made to NSF Award Policies
- VerifiedPublic statement: Ranking Member Lofgren's Opening Statement at Full Committee Markup of 10 AI Bills
- VerifiedPublic statement: Lofgren, Torres, Chu, & Sherman Lead CA Democratic Delegation in Demanding Disaster Aid for January 2025 LA Wildfires
- VerifiedPublic statement: Lofgren, Warren, Wyden, Van Hollen Lead New Probe Into Cantor Fitzgerald, USAR After $1.6 Billion Trump Administration Deal
- VerifiedNews coverage: Press Release: Zoe Lofgren and California Delegation Urge Disaster Aid for Los Angeles Wildfire Recovery - Quiver Quantitative
- VerifiedNews coverage: Brownley Joins Lofgren, Tran, and California Delegation in Opposition to Shielding Rideshare Companies from Liability - Congresswoman Julia Brownley (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Lofgren Celebrates Lick Observatory's 150th Anniversary - Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Democrat Zoe Lofgren advances to the general election for U.S. House in California's 18th Congressional District - WKYC
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Zoe Lofgren lands nearly $1 million grant for Watsonville health center - Santa Cruz Sentinel
- VerifiedNews coverage: Lofgren Secures $900K for Substance Use Disorder Treatment Center in Watsonville - Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Lofgren Presents $1.2 Million Check to Renovate Watsonville Veterans Hall - Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Lofgren Delivers Over $1 Million to Replace Watsonville's Wastewater Infrastructure - Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren Proclamation [Image 4 of 8] - DVIDS
Bills & Legislative Work
2026-06-24: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
2026-06-25: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 0.
2026-06-11: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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.
2026-06-08: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
2026-03-26: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2026-03-26: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2026-03-19: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Science, Space, and Technology, 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.
2026-03-05: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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.
2025-12-18: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2025-11-20: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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
> Ranking Member Lofgren Demands Reversal of Changes Made to NSF Award Policies "Ultimately, the downfall of the proposed OMB rule would be a victory for American science, but an indictment of the Trump Administration’s competence and respect for the rule of law.” "I’m thankful to my colleagues, both Democratic and Republican, who worked so hard to get these bills to this finish line.” Ranking Member Lofgren's Opening Statement at Full Committee Markup of 10 AI Bills "These are all smart a
ews-row evo-views-row views-row-1"> Lofgren, Warren, Wyden, Van Hollen Lead New Probe Into Cantor Fitzgerald, USAR After $1.6 Billion Trump Administration Deal "The circumstances around how this deal came together raise serious questions about Secretary Lutnick’s exposure to federal conflicts of interest and bribery laws.” "Ultimately, the downfall of the proposed OMB rule would be a victory for American science, but an indictment of the Trump Administration’s competence and respect for the rul
ct for the rule of law.” Ranking Member Lofgren Applauds Passage of Ten AI Bills, Commits to Fighting for Democratic AI Priorities "I’m thankful to my colleagues, both Democratic and Republican, who worked so hard to get these bills to this finish line.” "These are all smart and essential bills that reflect the bipartisan, future-looking nature of this committee." Lofgren Introduces Legislation Aimed at Improving AI Labeling Practices "This legislation will bring together experts to evaluate ho
e58-zoe-lofgren-breadcrumbs"> Home Media Press Releases President Trump’s June 24, 2026, supplemental request included $67.1 billion for the Iran War, ignoring the $34 billion needed by CA and the billions more desperately needed by over 30 other States, Tribes, and Territories to rebuild their communities after natural disasters. Lofgren, Warren, Wyden, Van Hollen Lead New Probe Into Cantor Fitzgerald, USAR After $1.6 Billion Trump Administration Deal "The circumstances around how this deal ca
Lofgren, Torres, Chu, & Sherman Lead CA Democratic Delegation in Demanding Disaster Aid for January 2025 LA Wildfires President Trump’s June 24, 2026, supplemental request included $67.1 billion for the Iran War, ignoring the $34 billion needed by CA and the billions more desperately needed by over 30 other States, Tribes, and Territories to rebuild their communities after natural disasters. "The circumstances around how this deal came together raise serious questions about Secretary Lutnick’s
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