Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr.
Democrat Representative, District 31, California
9 bills268 cosponsored674 votes recorded
Website202-225-5256
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Official biography
Congressional sourceRoots
- “Born and raised, in Southern California” source
Education
- “Gilbert received a B.A. in Political Science from George Washington University, an M.B.A. from Regis University, and a master’s degree in urban education policy from Brown University.” source
- “In 2015, he founded The Cisneros Hispanic Leadership Institute at his alma mater, The George Washington University” source
Military service
Public service
- “He serves on the House Armed Services and House Committee on Small Business.” source
- “He was later confirmed by the Senate and sworn in on August 24, 2021.” source
- “In 2018, the voters of California’s 39th Congressional District elected Gilbert to the U.S. House of Representatives.” source
- “In November of 2024, Gilbert was once again elected to the House of Representatives in California’s 31st Congressional District.” source
Family
- “In 2010, Gilbert and his wife Jacki established The Gilbert & Jacki Cisneros Foundation” source
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Legislation
HCONRES 123cosponsor
Recognizing the disparity in wages paid to Latinas and the impact of that disparity on women, families, the economy, and the United States.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 10686cosponsor
To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, to establish a pilot program to award grants to covered entities to support the design, development, facilitation, or implementation of community-based catastrophe insurance.
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
HR 10652sponsor
To reauthorize the San Gabriel Basin Restoration Fund.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
HRES 1594sponsor
Recognizing the outstanding contributions of Hispanics and Latinos in film, television, and streaming and their enduring impact on the United States.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 10622cosponsor
To amend the Small Business Act to require the Administrator to conduct compliance reviews for subcontracting plans, submit a report on subcontracting plans, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
HRES 1559cosponsor
Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on September 14, 2026, as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week".
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 10446cosponsor
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to enhance the deduction for expenditures to remove architectural and transportation barriers to certain individuals and to extend and enhance the work opportunity credit, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
HRES 1511cosponsor
Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memory of the victims, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call to serve, acknowledging the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families, and reaffirming the enduring commitment of the United States to never forget.
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Armed Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, Veterans' Affairs, Homeland Security, and 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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HR 10083sponsor
Water Technology and Resilience Reauthorization Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 10071sponsor
To direct the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to reinstate and extend participation in the 8(a) Program for certain concerns, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
HR 9904cosponsor
To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the trafficking in catalytic converters.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 9929cosponsor
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4640 Cass Street in San Diego, California, as the "Mary Wilding Memorial Post Office Building".
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
HR 9943cosponsor
To amend the Small Business Act to help owners and employees of small business concerns understand their rights and responsibilities with respect to immigration enforcement, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
HR 9902cosponsor
To prohibit the naming of any Federal building, facility, or program after any elected official or political appointee for a certain period or while using their name commercially, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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 9875cosponsor
Protecting Childcare from Private Equity Act
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, 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 9803cosponsor
To provide for punishments for immigration-related fraud, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HRES 1432cosponsor
Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Secretary of Health and Human Services to transmit, respectively, certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the freeze on State-based Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Child Care and Development Fund, and Social Services Block Grant payments for California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, and New York.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
HRES 1415cosponsor
Celebrating the country's history of church-state separation and recognizing the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
HR 9448cosponsor
To ensure the accessibility of reproductive healthcare for Federal employees, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on 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.
HR 9440cosponsor
To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide for grants for State firearms dealer licensing programs, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Voting Record
295 yea374 nay4 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
Full raceFEC Form 2 filers for this seat. Filing is not ballot access, and this list does not establish who remains in the race.
- Eric J ChingRepublican$97K raised
- Gilbert CisnerosDemocratic—
- Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr.Democrat· filed as incumbent—
Source: Federal Election Commission. FEC filing fallback. Synced daily.
Committees
House Committee on Armed Services
- Intelligence and Special Operations
- Military Personnel
House Committee on Small Business
- Contracting and Infrastructure
- Oversight, Investigations, and Regulations
Activity Timeline
LegislationVotes
HCONRES 123: Recognizing the disparity in wages paid to Latinas and the impact of that disparity on women, families, the economy, and the United States.
cosponsor2026-10-06
legislation
HR 10686: To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, to establish a pilot program to award grants to covered entities to support the design, development, facilitation, or implementation of community-based catastrophe insurance.
cosponsor2026-10-01
legislation
HR 10652: To reauthorize the San Gabriel Basin Restoration Fund.
sponsor2026-10-01
legislation
HRES 1594: Recognizing the outstanding contributions of Hispanics and Latinos in film, television, and streaming and their enduring impact on the United States.
sponsor2026-10-01
legislation
HR 10622: To amend the Small Business Act to require the Administrator to conduct compliance reviews for subcontracting plans, submit a report on subcontracting plans, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-28
legislation
HRES 1559: Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on September 14, 2026, as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week".
cosponsor2026-09-17
legislation
HR 10446: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to enhance the deduction for expenditures to remove architectural and transportation barriers to certain individuals and to extend and enhance the work opportunity credit, 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
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National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
yea2026-09-16
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
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
nay2026-09-15
vote
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
nay2026-09-15
vote
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
nay2026-09-15
vote
GUARD Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Whistleblower Protection Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision”
nay2026-09-15
vote
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
yea2026-09-15
vote
National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act
yea2026-09-14
vote
Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act
yea2026-09-14
vote
HRES 1511: Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memory of the victims, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call to serve, acknowledging the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families, and reaffirming the enduring commitment of the United States to never forget.
cosponsor2026-09-03
legislation
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
yea2026-09-03
vote
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices
nay2026-09-02
vote
Protecting Domestic Mining Act
nay2026-09-02
vote
Service History
House, Dist. 312025-01-03, 2027-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 392019-01-03, 2021-01-03Democrat
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