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Official biography
Congressional sourceEducation
- “He holds a Juris Doctorate from Wake Forest University School of Law and a bachelor’s degree from Baylor University.” source
Public service
Family
- “Brad and his wife Joanna are both lifelong North Carolinians and have two daughters.” source
Also stated
- “Prior to serving in Congress, Brad proudly worked alongside law enforcement at all levels to prosecute organized crime” source
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Legislation
HR 10159cosponsor
To authorize the Secretary of the Army to convey to the State of North Carolina a certain parcel of real property located at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, on which the State shall construct a veterans' State home, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
HR 10052sponsor
To protect the right to the free exercise of religion.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 9653sponsor
Limiting Excessive Government Obstruction Act
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4422)
HRES 1387cosponsor
Congratulating the Carolina Hurricanes for winning the 2026 Stanley Cup Final.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
HRES 1252cosponsor
Resolution memorializing law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HR 8267sponsor
SAFER Transport Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
HRES 1137cosponsor
Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the creation of the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute, Inc., and commending its work establishing industry standards that ensure the safe interoperability of firearms and ammunition.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 7834cosponsor
Safe Cloud Storage Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 0.
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HR 7613cosponsor
ALERT Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
HR 6955cosponsor
Main Street Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
HR 6267sponsor
Aviation Supply Chain Safety and Security Digitization Act of 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
HR 5800cosponsor
SAFE Drivers Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
HR 5688cosponsor
Non-Domiciled CDL Integrity Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 26.
HRES 719cosponsor
Honoring the life and legacy of Charles Charlie James Kirk.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HR 4620cosponsor
To amend title 18, United States Code, to include rioting in the definition of racketeering activity.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 4398cosponsor
Veteran Burial Timeliness and Death Certificate Accountability Act
Subcommittee Hearings Held
HR 4145cosponsor
Ensuring Justice for Camp Lejeune Victims Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 4081cosponsor
Foreign Adversary Federal Offense Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 4070sponsor
Tren de Aragua Border Security Threat Assessment Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
HR 3699cosponsor
Energy Choice Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 412.
Voting Record
481 yea160 nay12 missed2 present
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
Passed (237-169)
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
Failed (212-206)
Protecting Domestic Mining Act
Passed (218-201)
AGOA Extension Act
Passed (370-48)
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
Passed (212-205)
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
Passed (210-208)
Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes
Passed (220-192)
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
Failed (202-212)
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To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
Passed (219-196)
In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards
Passed (413-2)
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
Passed (376-8)
Local Access to Courts Act
Passed (378-10)
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
Passed (214-208)
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
Passed (232-188)
H R 8800
Agreed to (221-210)
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.
- Anthony Bailey AguilarGreen$50K raised
- Alexander NicholiDemocratic$7K raised
- Josh McConkeyRepublican—
- Brad KnottRepublican· this member—
- Paul BarringerDemocratic—
Source: Federal Election Commission. FEC filing fallback. Synced daily.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$1.3M
Small donors $28KLarge individual $458KPACs $656K
Spent $649KCash $708K
2024 cycle$2.5M
Small donors $39KLarge individual $1.3MPACs $369K
Spent $2.5MCash $17K
Top Contributors
RETIRD$16K
FLOW COMPANIES$13K
ANDERSON AUTO GROUP$11K
KANE REALTY$11K
ARNOLD VENTURES$11K
CISCO SYSTEMS$10K
ANDERSON AUTOMOTIVE GROUP$10K
WALL RECYCLING$10K
CISCO$10K
ABDIEL CAPITAL ADVISORS, LP$10K
Committees
House Committee on Ethics
House Committee on Homeland Security
- Border Security and Enforcement
- Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability
House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
- Aviation
- Highways and Transit
- Water Resources and Environment
House Committee on the Judiciary
- Crime and Federal Government Surveillance
- Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement
Activity Timeline
LegislationVotes
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
yea2026-09-02
vote
Protecting Domestic Mining Act
yea2026-09-02
vote
AGOA Extension Act
yea2026-09-01
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
yea2026-09-01
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
yea2026-09-01
vote
Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes
yea2026-09-01
vote
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
nay2026-09-01
vote
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To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
yea2026-09-01
vote
In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards
yea2026-09-01
vote
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
yea2026-08-31
vote
Local Access to Courts Act
yea2026-08-31
vote
HR 10159: To authorize the Secretary of the Army to convey to the State of North Carolina a certain parcel of real property located at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, on which the State shall construct a veterans' State home, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-08-27
legislation
HR 10052: To protect the right to the free exercise of religion.
sponsor2026-08-06
legislation
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
nay2026-07-23
vote
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
yea2026-07-23
vote
H R 8800
yea2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
yea2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
yea2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
nay2026-07-22
vote
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
nay2026-07-22
vote
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
yea2026-07-22
vote
Stop Insider Trading Act
nay2026-07-22
vote
Stop Insider Trading Act
yea2026-07-22
vote
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
yea2026-07-22
vote
Value Over Cost Act
yea2026-07-21
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)
yea2026-07-21
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)
yea2026-07-21
vote
H R 8800
yea2026-07-21
vote
H R 8800
nay2026-07-21
vote
Service History
House, Dist. 132025-01-03, 2027-01-03Republican
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