Zoe Lofgren
- Previous profession
- Attorney; Immigration law instructor, University of Santa Clara School of Law, 1978; Partner, Webber & Lofgren, 1978
- First public office
- 1979Member, San Jose Evergreen Community College Board of Trustees, 1979 to 1981
- Years in public office
- 46
Confirmed from the official recordSource: Congressional Directory for the 119th Congress (2025-2026), February 20, 2026. We saved our copy on October 8, 2026.
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The saved record holds 1,830 recorded votes by Zoe Lofgren, from 1995 to 2026.
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114th Congress, 2015 and 2016
69 Yes · 8 No · 2 Did not vote on 79 laws of this Congress.
What this member says about laws and orders
This section has two lists: statements in the official record, and excerpts from this member’s own press releases. Together they name 2 laws and 1 executive order.
From the official record
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From this member’s press releases
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4 excerpts
- Restoring Gold Standard ScienceJune 10, 2026
Ranking Member Lofgren's Opening Statement at Hearing on DOE's FY2027 Budget Request
“So much for “restoring gold standard science.” This all might be funny if it weren’t true.”
- Small Business Innovation and Economic Security ActMarch 17, 2026
“WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed S. 3971, the Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act, under suspension, favorably out of the chamber. The bill will now head to the President’s desk.”
- One Big Beautiful Bill ActOctober 24, 2025
Lofgren Joins House Democrats in Urging USDA to Take Immediate Action to Fund SNAP
“Republican-passed H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, eliminates $187 billion from the SNAP program and imposes undue barriers to farmers in the Ag industry. The reluctance of this Administration to step in and fund the program builds upon previous efforts at weakening SNAP and other federal nutrition assistance programs.”
- One Big Beautiful Bill ActSeptember 18, 2025
Lofgren, Padilla Re-Introduce Redistricting Reform Act
“When Democrats held the House, we passed independent redistricting in H.R. 1, but Senate Republicans killed it. It can't be just one side that agrees to stop gerrymandering; it needs to be both.”
Member-requested spending
Congress printed 14 spending items this member requested, $11,076,000 in all, in the lists read for 4 laws.
Laws read: Public Law 119-37, Public Law 119-74, Public Law 119-75, Public Law 119-86.
| Recipient | Law | Purpose | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resource Conservation District of Monterey County | Public Law 119-37 | Salinas River Watershed ImprovementsNatural Resources Conservation Service · Conservation Operations | CA | $1,000,000 |
| Encompass Community Services | Public Law 119-74 | Encompass Addiction Treatment ExpansionDOJ · OJP--Byrn e | None printed | $900,000 |
| on STAG--Clean Water Stat Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | e CA City of Watson Station FacilEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $1,092,000 |
| on STAG--Drinking Water S Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | tate CA City of San Ju Drinking Wate RegionalizatiEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $1,092,000 |
| on STAG--Drinking Water S Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | tate CA County of Mont Lucas Water T ProjectEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $1,092,000 |
| Encompass Community Services | Public Law 119-74 | Encompass Addiction Treatment ExpansionDOJ · OJP--Byrne | None printed | $900,000 |
| City of Soledad | Public Law 119-75 | City of Soledad Streetscape Enhancement ProjectDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | CA | $250,000 |
| City of King City | Public Law 119-75 | City of King City Downtown StreetscapeDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | CA | $850,000 |
| County of Santa Clara | Public Law 119-75 | Agricultural Resource Center DevelopmentDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | CA | $850,000 |
| San Benito County Office of Education | Public Law 119-75 | Renewable Energy Infrastructure and ImprovementsDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | CA | $850,000 |
Show all 14
| Recipient | Law | Purpose | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| County of Monterey | Public Law 119-75 | Salinas Regional Soccer Complex ExpansionDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | CA | $500,000 |
| Hartnell Community College District | Public Law 119-75 | Hartnell College Child Development Center Outdoor Learning Environment RenovationDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | CA | $250,000 |
| City of Gonzales | Public Law 119-75 | Dennis and Janice Caprara Community Center ComplexDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | CA | $250,000 |
| County of Santa Cruz, Department of Parks | Public Law 119-75 | Watsonville Veterans HallDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | CA | $1,200,000 |
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Campaign promises
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- Campaign website: the Federal Election Commission’s record of LOFGREN FOR CONGRESS gives none.Confirmed from the official record
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