Pete Sessions
Republican Representative, District 17, Texas
16 bills215 cosponsored$1.3M raised674 votes recorded
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Official biography
Congressional sourceRoots
- “A native of Waco, Texas, Pete attended local public schools” source
Education
Career
- “Over his 16-year career, Pete never missed a day of work before retiring as District Manager.” source
Public service
- “From 2013 to 2019, Congressman Sessions served as Chairman of the HouseCommittee on Rules” source
- “He was first elected to Congress in 1996.” source
- “Pete was Chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee from 2009 through 2012” source
- “the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Government Operations on the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform” source
Family
Also stated
- “He is currently a senior Member on the House Financial Services Committee” source
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Legislation
HR 10643cosponsor
H–1B Visa Fraud Crackdown Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 10556cosponsor
To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the appointment or retention of Department of Veterans Affairs employees who knowingly committed fraud involving Federal funds.
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
HR 10443cosponsor
To amend title 41, United States Code, to build upon and strengthen the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled to ensure it continues as an essential procurement and employment program, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
HR 10241cosponsor
I–47 Future Interstate Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
HR 10222cosponsor
No HUD Funding for Sanctuary Cities Act
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
HR 10184cosponsor
Consumer Financial Protection Accountability and Reform Act of 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 21.
HRES 1481cosponsor
Honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Kay Granger, a Representative from the State of Texas.
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
HR 9972sponsor
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to adjust payment for skin substitute products under the Medicare program.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
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HR 9892cosponsor
To require the United States Trade Representative to initiate an investigation under section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 with respect to the European Union, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
HRES 1451cosponsor
Recognizing Charleston as the appropriate host city for the 2027 annual meeting of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
HR 9720cosponsor
D.C. Taxing Authority Review Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 18.
HR 9535cosponsor
To modernize the process for the admission of H-2A workers, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HCONRES 111sponsor
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 defend freedom and 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.
HR 9452cosponsor
To implement reforms to the budget and appropriations process in the House of Representatives, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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 9329cosponsor
To make improvements to the securities laws, and for other purposes.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 694.
HRES 1350sponsor
Expressing support of the goal of celebrating a "National Day of Honor and Respect" in conjunction with "Constitution Day and Citizenship Day".
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 9156cosponsor
To designate Tiananmen Square Memorial Boulevard in Washington, District of Columbia, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
HRES 1335cosponsor
Condemning actors seeking to defraud the United States Government, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that governmentwide fraud and improper payment prevention reforms will meaningfully improve the financial prosperity of the United States, and that Federal program eligibility should be verified before payment.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HJRES 192cosponsor
Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Full Accountability in Arrest Reporting Temporary Amendment Act of 2026.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
HJRES 193cosponsor
Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Body-Worn Camera Transparency for Use of Force Temporary Amendment Act of 2026.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Voting Record
522 yea148 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
Full raceFEC Form 2 filers for this seat. Filing is not ballot access, and this list does not establish who remains in the race.
- James Gordon MitchellDemocratic$19K raised
- Casey ShepardDemocratic$15K raised
- Pete SessionsRepublican· this member—
Source: Federal Election Commission. FEC filing fallback. Synced daily.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$1.3M
Small donors $6KLarge individual $590KPACs $643K
Spent $683KCash $1.0M
2024 cycle$1.2M
Small donors $8KLarge individual $583KPACs $627K
Spent $890KCash $441K
Top Contributors
ELEMENTS MASSAGE$12K
BANKERS LIFE$12K
DEASON CAPITAL SERVICES$12K
HIGHLANDER PARTNERS$10K
VIVALDI LIFESTYLES$8K
BANKERS LIFE$8K
SUGAR & SPICE BAKERY$8K
US ENERGY STREAM, INC.$8K
FISHER INVESTMENTS$7K
ELLIOTT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT$7K
Committees
House Committee on Financial Services
- Capital Markets
- National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions
House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
- Government Operations
- Health Care and Financial Services
Activity Timeline
LegislationVotes
HR 10643: H–1B Visa Fraud Crackdown Act
cosponsor2026-10-01
legislation
HR 10556: To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the appointment or retention of Department of Veterans Affairs employees who knowingly committed fraud involving Federal funds.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
HR 10443: To amend title 41, United States Code, to build upon and strengthen the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled to ensure it continues as an essential procurement and employment program, 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
yea2026-09-16
vote
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
PROOF Act
yea2026-09-16
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”
yea2026-09-16
vote
Ratepayer Protection Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
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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
yea2026-09-15
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
yea2026-09-15
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
yea2026-09-15
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”
yea2026-09-15
vote
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
nay2026-09-15
vote
National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act
yea2026-09-14
vote
Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act
yea2026-09-14
vote
HR 10241: I–47 Future Interstate Act of 2026
cosponsor2026-09-03
legislation
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
yea2026-09-03
vote
HR 10222: No HUD Funding for Sanctuary Cities Act
cosponsor2026-09-02
legislation
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
nay2026-09-01
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
nay2026-09-01
vote
Service History
House, Dist. 172025-01-03, 2027-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 172023-01-03, 2025-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 172021-01-03, 2023-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 322017-01-03, 2019-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 322015-01-06, 2017-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 322013-01-03, 2015-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 322011-01-05, 2013-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 322009-01-06, 2011-01-03Republican
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House, Dist. 322007-01-04, 2009-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 322005-01-04, 2007-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 322003-01-07, 2005-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 52001-01-03, 2003-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 51999-01-06, 2001-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 51997-01-07, 1999-01-03Republican
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