U.S. House of Representatives
Pete Sessions
U.S. Representative for Texas's 17th District
- Party
- Republican
- Current term
- Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027
- Profile updated
- Oct 29, 2026
At a glance
Pete Sessions represents Texas's 17th District in the U.S. House. Sessions first took office in this chamber on Jan 7, 1997, and the current term runs to Jan 3, 2027. We've loaded 300 of Sessions's recent roll-call votes. Sessions sponsored at least 19 bills or resolutions in recent sessions.
Committees: Financial Services; Oversight and Government Reform
Source: congress-legislators, Biographical Directory of Congress · checked Oct 29, 2026
Deeper analysis
MEMBERSMembers see analysis computed from the public records on this page:
- How often Sessions voted, and how often their vote matched the outcome and their party
- How often they voted the same way as Texas's other representatives
- Their votes grouped by topic
- Campaign money by donation size, in-state vs. out-of-state, and compared with past elections
- What this means for you: how this district compares with Texas and the country
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Promises and progress
Recent votes
Full voting history (300 votes) →100% voted on 300 recent roll calls
- Sep 16, 2026 S. 2403 · Retire through Ownership Act Final passage On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass. Result: Passed (401–14). This vote decided whether the bill passes this chamber. Office of the Clerk, U.S. House ↗ Voted Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 H.R. 9497 · Water Resources Development Act of 2026 Final passage On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended. Result: Passed (415–9). This vote decided whether the bill passes this chamber. Office of the Clerk, U.S. House ↗ Voted Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 H.R. 9340 · Ratepayer Protection Act Final passage On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended. Result: Passed (417–3). This vote decided whether the bill passes this chamber. Office of the Clerk, U.S. House ↗ Voted Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 H.J.Res. 213 · 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". Final passage On Passage. Result: Passed (214–208). This vote decided whether the bill passes this chamber. Office of the Clerk, U.S. House ↗ Voted Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 H.R. 10326 · PROOF Act Final passage On Passage. Result: Passed (217–207). This vote decided whether the bill passes this chamber. Office of the Clerk, U.S. House ↗ Voted Yes
Bills Sessions sponsored
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Fraud Prevention and Accountability Act
Latest action (Jun 11, 2026): Received in the Senate.
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China Exchange Rate Accountability Act of 2026
Latest action (Jun 18, 2026): Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 611.
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American Patients First Act of 2026
Latest action (Jul 27, 2026): 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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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.
Latest action (Jun 30, 2026): 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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Expressing support of the goal of celebrating a "National Day of Honor and Respect" in conjunction with "Constitution Day and Citizenship Day".
Latest action (Jun 9, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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FAIR ACT
Latest action (Mar 17, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Showing the 6 most recent of the bills loaded. Introducing a bill is not the same as passing it.
Campaign finance
Principal campaign committee · 2026 election · reported Jan 1, 2025 through Oct 14, 2026
Total reported receipts
$1,323,420
Money the campaign reported receiving for this election. Not personal wealth or government spending.
A contribution shows who gave money, not why a representative voted a certain way. Source: Federal Election Commission ↗
Recent filings
- Statement of Candidacy 2025 · filed Feb 13, 2025 · Original filing ↗
- Disavowal Notice 2025 · filed Feb 4, 2025 · Original filing ↗
- Statement of Candidacy 2024 · filed Apr 22, 2024 · Original filing ↗
Other public disclosures
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How this may affect your community
Texas's 17th District
People
791,966 residents
Household income
Median $68,232 a year
Rent
Median $1,212 a month
Internet
7.8% of households have no internet access
What's uncertain
These numbers describe the district. They don't show that any representative caused them, and survey estimates have margins of error. Source: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates.