Judy Chu
Democrat Representative, District 28, California
30 bills505 cosponsored$1.3M raised674 votes recorded
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Official biography
Congressional sourcePublic service
- “Chu was first elected to the Board of Education for Garvey School District in 1985.” source
- “In 2009, she became the first Chinese American woman elected to Congress in history.” source
- “Judy Chu was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in July 2009.” source
- “She represents the 28th Congressional District, which includes Pasadena and the west San Gabriel Valley of southern California.” source
- “She then was elected to the State Assembly and then California’s elected tax board, known as the State Board of Equalization.” source
- “she was elected to the Monterey Park City Council, where she served as Mayor three times.” source
Family
- “Chu lives with her husband, Michael Eng, in the city of Monterey Park” source
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Legislation
HRES 1627cosponsor
Reaffirming the commitment of the House of Representatives to preserve and expand pathways to citizenship.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HRES 1608sponsor
Expressing support for the designation of October 5, 2026, as the "National Beyond the Milky Way Day" and celebrating a transformative achievement in American science.
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
HRES 1610cosponsor
Expressing support for the recognition of October 2026, as "World Menopause Awareness Month" and for global awareness and access to care during menopausal transition and post-menopause.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Veterans' Affairs, 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 10652cosponsor
To reauthorize the San Gabriel Basin Restoration Fund.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
HRES 1593cosponsor
Recognizing the month of October 2026 as Filipino American History Month and celebrating the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the United States.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
HRES 1597cosponsor
Expressing support for designation of the week of October 4, 2026, through October 10, 2026, as "World Space Week".
Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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.
HR 10651sponsor
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat transfers of appreciated property to certain tax-exempt organizations the same as transfers of appreciated property to political organizations.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
HRES 1603cosponsor
Expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
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.
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HR 10563cosponsor
To prohibit biometric surveillance by the Federal Government without explicit statutory authorization and to withhold certain Federal public safety grants from State and local governments that engage in biometric surveillance.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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 10582cosponsor
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit for American film and television productions, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
HR 10557cosponsor
To restore protections for Social Security, Railroad retirement, and Black Lung benefits from administrative offset.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
HR 10597cosponsor
To require group health plans and group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for over-the-counter contraceptives.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, 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.
HRES 1574sponsor
Expressing support for the recognition of September 27, 2026, to October 3, 2026, as "Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Week".
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HRES 1580cosponsor
Supporting the designation of the week of September 21 through September 25, 2026, as "National Hazing Awareness Week".
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HRES 1585cosponsor
Expressing support for "National Public Lands Day" and encouraging the people of the United States to visit public lands on this fee-free day and recognize their spiritual and cultural value, as well as their contribution to the economy of the United States.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
HRES 1582cosponsor
Recognizing that the United States needs to support and strengthen mothers in the workforce by investing in the Mom Economy.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 10518cosponsor
Diversify Act
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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.
HR 10455cosponsor
Debt-Free College Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HRES 1557cosponsor
Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the rollout of Space Shuttle Enterprise from the Rockwell International plant in Palmdale, California.
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
HR 10426cosponsor
To improve the processing of samples of sexual assault evidence, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Voting Record
283 yea387 nay3 missed1 present
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
Passed (262-159)
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
Passed (352-72)
PROOF Act
Passed (217-207)
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”
Passed (214-208)
Ratepayer Protection Act
Passed (417-3)
Water Resources Development Act
Passed (415-9)
Retire through Ownership Act
Passed (401-14)
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
Passed (232-147)
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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
Passed (214-208)
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
Passed (214-211)
GUARD Act
Passed (414-7)
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act
Passed (417-7)
Whistleblower Protection Act
Passed (424-0)
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
Passed (343-79)
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
Passed (408-17)
The 2026 race
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- Judy ChuDemocratic· this member$1.3M raised
Source: Federal Election Commission. FEC filing fallback. Synced daily.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$1.3M
Small donors $44KLarge individual $771KPACs $474K
Spent $1.2MCash $3.7M
2024 cycle$1.9M
Small donors $61KLarge individual $1.1MPACs $722K
Spent $1.7MCash $3.6M
2022 cycle$1.6M
Small donors $68KLarge individual $896KPACs $623K
Spent $1.0MCash $3.3M
2020 cycle$1.2M
Small donors $46KLarge individual $582KPACs $592K
Spent $963KCash $2.8M
2018 cycle$1.4M
Small donors $64KLarge individual $743KPACs $583K
Spent $937KCash $2.5M
2016 cycle$1.2M
Small donors $63KLarge individual $714KPACs $403K
Spent $821KCash $2.1M
2014 cycle$1.2M
Small donors $65KLarge individual $723KPACs $374K
Spent $738KCash $1.7M
2012 cycle$1.5M
Small donors $119KLarge individual $990KPACs $351K
Spent $858KCash $1.3M
2010 cycle$2.5M
Small donors $276KLarge individual $1.5MPACs $672K
Spent $1.9MCash $592K
Top Contributors
MEBO INTERNATIONAL$13K
GARFIELD HEALTH CENTER$13K
MANHATTAN HOTEL GROUP$10K
APEX GLOBAL GROUPS INC$10K
EDI MEDIA$10K
SHIHLIN ELECTRIC USA$9K
GRUEN ASSOCIATES$8K
AMERICAN LENDING CENTER$8K
ALLIED PACIFIC$8K
ROYAL BUSINESS BANK$8K
Committees
House Committee on Ways and Means
- Health
- Oversight
- Work and Welfare
House Committee on the Budget
Activity Timeline
LegislationVotes
HRES 1627: Reaffirming the commitment of the House of Representatives to preserve and expand pathways to citizenship.
cosponsor2026-10-15
legislation
HRES 1608: Expressing support for the designation of October 5, 2026, as the "National Beyond the Milky Way Day" and celebrating a transformative achievement in American science.
sponsor2026-10-05
legislation
HRES 1610: Expressing support for the recognition of October 2026, as "World Menopause Awareness Month" and for global awareness and access to care during menopausal transition and post-menopause.
cosponsor2026-10-05
legislation
HR 10652: To reauthorize the San Gabriel Basin Restoration Fund.
cosponsor2026-10-01
legislation
HRES 1593: Recognizing the month of October 2026 as Filipino American History Month and celebrating the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the United States.
cosponsor2026-10-01
legislation
HRES 1597: Expressing support for designation of the week of October 4, 2026, through October 10, 2026, as "World Space Week".
cosponsor2026-10-01
legislation
HR 10651: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat transfers of appreciated property to certain tax-exempt organizations the same as transfers of appreciated property to political organizations.
sponsor2026-10-01
legislation
HRES 1603: Expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
cosponsor2026-10-01
legislation
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HR 10563: To prohibit biometric surveillance by the Federal Government without explicit statutory authorization and to withhold certain Federal public safety grants from State and local governments that engage in biometric surveillance.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
HR 10582: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit for American film and television productions, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
HR 10557: To restore protections for Social Security, Railroad retirement, and Black Lung benefits from administrative offset.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
HR 10597: To require group health plans and group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for over-the-counter contraceptives.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
HRES 1574: Expressing support for the recognition of September 27, 2026, to October 3, 2026, as "Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Week".
sponsor2026-09-24
legislation
HRES 1580: Supporting the designation of the week of September 21 through September 25, 2026, as "National Hazing Awareness Week".
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
HRES 1585: Expressing support for "National Public Lands Day" and encouraging the people of the United States to visit public lands on this fee-free day and recognize their spiritual and cultural value, as well as their contribution to the economy of the United States.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
HRES 1582: Recognizing that the United States needs to support and strengthen mothers in the workforce by investing in the Mom Economy.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
HR 10518: Diversify Act
cosponsor2026-09-21
legislation
HR 10455: Debt-Free College Act of 2026
cosponsor2026-09-16
legislation
HRES 1557: Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the rollout of Space Shuttle Enterprise from the Rockwell International plant in Palmdale, California.
cosponsor2026-09-16
legislation
HR 10426: To improve the processing of samples of sexual assault evidence, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-16
legislation
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
nay2026-09-16
vote
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
nay2026-09-16
vote
PROOF Act
nay2026-09-16
vote
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”
nay2026-09-16
vote
Ratepayer Protection Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Water Resources Development Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Retire through Ownership Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
HRES 1542: Designating September 2026 as "National Voting Rights Month".
cosponsor2026-09-15
legislation
HJRES 216: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit the use of slavery and involuntary servitude as a punishment for a crime.
cosponsor2026-09-15
legislation
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
nay2026-09-15
vote
Service History
House, Dist. 282025-01-03, 2027-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 282023-01-03, 2025-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 272021-01-03, 2023-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 272019-01-03, 2021-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 272017-01-03, 2019-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 272015-01-06, 2017-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 272013-01-03, 2015-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 322011-01-05, 2013-01-03Democrat
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House, Dist. 322009-07-16, 2011-01-03Democrat
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- VotesTracked · 674
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- CommitteesTracked · 5
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