Official portrait of Julia Brownley
U.S. House · California, District 26

Julia Brownley

DDemocratIn this seat since January 3, 2013Term ends January 3, 2027This seat is on the ballot November 3, 2026.

Since the current Congress began on January 3, 2025, Brownley has a recorded vote on 60 laws that passed, and 1 vote on a resolution that passed a law.

28 Yes · 30 No · 2 Did not vote
Confirmed from the official record

The tally counts votes on passage. 1 vote on a resolution that passed a law is listed apart.

This record covers laws that passed. Votes on bills that did not become law are not included yet.

The record in plain language

Of the 118 laws passed since January 3, 2025, 60 came to a recorded vote on passage in the House while Brownley is a member. On 1 more, the recorded House vote is on a resolution. Brownley votes No on H.Res. 590, the resolution that passed the Rescissions Act of 2025 in the House. The rest passed the House by voice vote or without objection, which records no individual votes.

Brownley votes Yes on the GENIUS Act on stablecoins (digital tokens pegged to the dollar), the Epstein Files Transparency Act, the defense policy law for fiscal year 2026, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act and the Russia and Iran sanctions law.

On funding the government, Brownley votes Yes on the January 2026 funding law for science, energy, Interior and the EPA, and the September 2026 funding extension, and No on the March 2025 full-year funding law, the November 2025 law that ended the 43-day shutdown and the February 2026 funding law for a further group of agencies.

Brownley votes No on the Laken Riley Act on immigration detention; the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the 2025 tax and spending law; the HALT Fentanyl Act; and the Secure America Act, a 2026 budget law.

Congress cancelled 24 federal rules by recorded vote in the House in that time. Brownley votes to cancel 0 and against cancelling 23, and did not vote on 1.

Brownley votes differently from most House Democrats on 3 of 58 Yes and No votes: Yes on the Russia and Iran sanctions law, Yes on the GENIUS Act on stablecoins (digital tokens pegged to the dollar) and No on the HALT Fentanyl Act.

Brownley did not vote on the law that gives certain licensed hydropower projects more time to start construction and the law that cancels an Energy Department efficiency standard for walk-in coolers and freezers used by stores and restaurants.

Votes on laws that passed

Most recent

Public Law 119-111 · Signed September 18, 2026Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026

Authorizes and expands sanctions and tariffs on Russia and extends existing sanctions on Iran.

House 262–159Senate 86–11Votes Yes
Public Law 119-110 · Signed September 16, 2026Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act

Requires the federal prison system to act on sexual harassment and assault of its staff by incarcerated people.

House 376–8Senate: without objectionVotes Yes
Public Law 119-109 · Signed September 16, 2026Local Access to Courts Act

Adds College Station, Texas, and El Centro, California, to the places where federal court can sit.

House 378–10Senate: without objectionVotes Yes
Public Law 119-103 · Signed September 2, 2026Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027

Keeps the federal government funded at about last year's levels through December 11, 2026.

House 370–48Senate 90–6Votes Yes

Most recent No votes

Public Law 119-98 · Signed June 10, 2026Secure America Act

Gives the Department of Homeland Security extra money for border and immigration enforcement, in seven amounts that add up to $69.545 billion.

House 214–212Senate 52–47Votes No
H.J.Res. 140 · Signed April 27, 2026Public Law 119-85

Cancels a federal order that had closed about 225,000 acres of national forest in northeastern Minnesota, near the Boundary Waters, to new mining leases for 20 years.

House 214–208Senate 50–49Votes No

Votes on a resolution that passed a law

Public Law 119-28 · Signed July 24, 2025Rescissions Act of 2025

Cancels about $9 billion that Congress had already approved: roughly $8 billion in foreign aid and about $1 billion for public broadcasting.

House adopted H.Res. 590, 216–213Senate 51–48Votes No on H.Res. 590, the resolution that passed this law in the House

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 6 laws and 2 executive orders.

From the official record

Statements from the official record: Not checked yet. A statement appears here after a person reviews our account of the law or order it is about.

From this member’s press releases

From a secondary source

These are excerpts from press releases on this member’s official website that name a law or an executive order. We save a copy of each one.

15 excerpts

  1. WIIN ActApril 30, 2026

    Brownley Secures Additional Critical Federal Funding for Ventura County and the Conejo Valley

    “In 2016, Congresswoman Brownley authored a provision in the Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (P.L. 114-322) that ensured the Port of Hueneme would be eligible to receive donor port funds. Since coming to Congress, Brownley has been a leading advocate for California’s donor ports, including the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.”

    Named by: public law number · Saved October 7, 2026 · Fingerprint 4031b9911d2700ec

  2. Brownley, Democratic Women’s Caucus Colleagues Demand Dept of Education Withdraw Rule that Threatens Support for Women Graduate Students

    “The Members explained that the proposed rule worsens Trump and Republicans’ attacks on women graduate students’ ability to pay for school, which Trump and Republicans’ launched in their so-called One Big Beautiful Bill Act.”

    Named by: law name · Saved October 7, 2026 · Fingerprint 4b28f13084325f14

  3. Brownley Secures over $19.7M for Ventura County and the Conejo Valley in FY26 Funding Bill

    “Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) announced the inclusion of funding totaling more than $19,792,000 that she secured for California’s 26th Congressional District in the Fiscal Year 2026 Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act (H.R. 6938). This funding ensures continued federal investments in important infrastructure and public safety initiatives across the”

    Named by: bill number · Saved October 7, 2026 · Fingerprint 94ec8c345e1ee6f2

  4. Brownley, Whitesides Lead Push for Stronger Landfill Emission Standards to Protect California Communities

    “We were disappointed that the so-called ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’ rescinded unobligated balances from the methane reduction program and delayed implementation of the methane emissions fee. While President Trump and Congressional Republicans are taking us backwards, continued state leadership is critical to demonstrating the feasibility and impact of ambitious climate action, delivering swift and comprehensive protections for communities living”

    Named by: law name · Saved October 7, 2026 · Fingerprint 3dfe4e372ca841f1

  5. Brownley Statement on House Passage of the Republican Continuing Resolution

    “Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) issued the following statement after House passage of the Senate Amendment to H.R. 5371, the Republican spending bill.”

    Named by: bill number · Saved October 7, 2026 · Fingerprint 80b1ecff5f036109

  6. Brownley, Ventura County Leaders Call for End to Government Shutdown and Protection of Health Care Access

    “More than 217,000 residents in California’s 26th Congressional District rely on Medicaid, and an estimated 34,000 could lose their coverage under H.R. 1, the House Republican plan that would gut Medicaid and other critical health care programs.”

    Named by: bill number · Saved October 7, 2026 · Fingerprint d31b96af59ef3f4e

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  1. Brownley Statement on House Passage of the Republican Continuing Resolution

    “Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) issued the following statement after House passage of H.R. 5371, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026. Instead of responsibly using a Continuing Resolution (CR) to keep the government open, House Republicans chose to surrender Congress’ constitutional power of the purse to the Trump administration and push through reckless, unconstitutional cuts to”

    Named by: bill number · Saved October 7, 2026 · Fingerprint 78c706ec29fab98c

  2. Brownley, House Natural Resources Democrats Demand Answers on Trump’s Whitewashing of American History in National Parks

    “The lawmakers raised concerns about widespread censorship stemming from Secretarial Order No. 3431 and Executive Order 14253, a directive issued by President Trump that aims to reshape the way historical narratives are presented on public lands to conform to a narrow ideological agenda.”

    Named by: order number · Saved October 7, 2026 · Fingerprint bf089715bcb7ded9

  3. Brownley Statement on Final Passage of Republican Tax Scam

    “Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) issued the following statement following final passage of H.R. 1, Republicans’ sweeping tax reconciliation bill, which enacts the largest cuts to Medicaid and food assistance in American history.”

    Named by: bill number · Saved October 7, 2026 · Fingerprint d1b8a860ecd392cb

  4. Brownley Statement on House Passage of the Republican Tax Scam

    “Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) issued the following statement following House passage of H.R. 1, Republicans’ sweeping tax reconciliation bill, which includes the largest cuts to Medicaid and food assistance in American history.”

    Named by: bill number · Saved October 7, 2026 · Fingerprint 4f5b223ef3e82a99

  5. Brownley Introduces Legislation to Improve Federal Government Use of Renewable Energy Certificates

    “Under requirements in the Energy Policy Act of 2005 and the Biden Administration’s Executive Order on Catalyzing Clean Energy Industries and Jobs Through Federal Sustainability, federal agencies have worked to increase the percentage of energy they procured from climate-friendly sources. To accomplish these goals, many federal agencies turned to RECs.”

    Named by: order title · Saved October 7, 2026 · Fingerprint 9b230ea549e40645

  6. Brownley Statement on Senate Passage of Republican Continuing Resolution

    “Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) issued the following statement after Senate passage of H.R. 1968, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025:”

    Named by: law name · Saved October 7, 2026 · Fingerprint 8050164031cdb105

  7. Brownley Statement on Senate Passage of Republican Continuing Resolution

    “Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) issued the following statement after Senate passage of H.R. 1968, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025:”

    Named by: bill number · Saved October 7, 2026 · Fingerprint 8050164031cdb105

  8. Brownley Statement on House Passage of the Republican Continuing Resolution

    “Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) issued the following statement following House passage of H.R. 1968, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025. This government funding bill, commonly referred to as a Continuing Resolution (CR), is being used by House Republicans to appease Donald Trump and his billionaire allies by ceding Congress’ constitutional authority over government funding and”

    Named by: law name · Saved October 7, 2026 · Fingerprint 9b125125eb57fdb7

  9. Brownley Statement on House Passage of the Republican Continuing Resolution

    “Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) issued the following statement following House passage of H.R. 1968, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025. This government funding bill, commonly referred to as a Continuing Resolution (CR), is being used by House Republicans to appease Donald Trump and his billionaire allies by ceding Congress’ constitutional authority over government funding and”

    Named by: bill number · Saved October 7, 2026 · Fingerprint 9b125125eb57fdb7

Member-requested spending

Confirmed from the official record

Congress printed 16 spending items this member requested, $14,842,288 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.

RecipientLawPurposeStateAmount
Ventura County Sheriff's Forensic Services BureauPublic Law 119-74Ventura County Sheriff's Department DNA Automated Workflow ProjectDOJ · OJP--Byrn eNone printed$900,000
Ventura County District Attorney's OfficePublic Law 119-74Ventura County District Attorney's Office East County Family Justice Center ProjectDOJ · OJP--Byrn eNone printed$1,031,000
on STAG--Drinking Water S Revolving FundPublic Law 119-74tate CA Calleguas Muni District for Station ProjeEnvironmentAgency · al ProtectiNone printed$1,092,000
on STAG--Drinking Water S Revolving FundPublic Law 119-74tate CA City of Oxnard Pipe ReplacemEnvironmentAgency · al ProtectiNone printed$1,092,000
Ventura County Sheriff's Forensic Services BureauPublic Law 119-74Ventura County Sheriff's Department DNA Automated Workflow ProjectDOJ · OJP--ByrneNone printed$900,000
Ventura County District Attorney's OfficePublic Law 119-74Ventura County District Attorney's Office East County Family Justice Center ProjectDOJ · OJP--ByrneNone printed$1,031,000
Southern California Regional Rail AuthorityPublic Law 119-75Southern California Regional Railroad Authority (Metrolink) Arroyo Simi Bridges Scour Mitigation ProjectDepartment of Transportation · Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety ImprovementsCA$250,000
City of Simi ValleyPublic Law 119-75City of Simi Valley Additional In-Route Charges for the Simi Valley Transit Hub ProjectDepartment of Transportation · Transit Infrastructure GrantsCA$1,120,000
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation AuthorityPublic Law 119-75Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority's (Metro) Regional Bus Stop Enhancement ProgramDepartment of Transportation · Transit Infrastructure GrantsCA$2,600,000
Clean Power AlliancePublic Law 119-75Clean Power Alliance Power Ready Program for Critical Public Facilities ImprovementsDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development FundCA$250,000
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RecipientLawPurposeStateAmount
City of CalabasasPublic Law 119-75Citywide Green Street ProjectDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development FundCA$850,000
City of Agoura HillsPublic Law 119-75City of Agoura Hills Affordable Housing MicrogridDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development FundCA$850,000
County of VenturaPublic Law 119-75Ventura County Agricultural Training, Resource, and Community Center Development and ReconstructionDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development FundCA$250,000
City of CamarilloPublic Law 119-86City of Camarillo Hybrid Microgrid Standby Power Resiliency ProjectFEMA · Federal Assistance-PDMCA$1,145,144
City of Thousand OaksPublic Law 119-86City of Thousand Oaks Community Resilience Center ProjectFEMA · Federal Assistance-PDMCA$1,145,144
City of Westlake VillagePublic Law 119-86City of Westlake Village Emergency Operations Center Resilience ProjectFEMA · Federal Assistance-EOCCA$336,000

2 rows here have the same law, recipient, purpose and amount as another row. The Congressional Record may print one item more than once. The count and the total include each row.

Read from the lists Congress printed for 4 laws. An item requested by several members appears under each of them, so sums across members count such an item more than once. A requester is tied to a member only when exactly one member serving in that chamber on that day has the printed name.

Online ads

No advertiser in the ad libraries we read is tied to this member by an FEC number or an exact name.

Read from Google Ads Transparency Center, its data file of October 6, 2026. Meta Ad Library: Not started. An ad counts when the library last shows it on or after January 3, 2025.

Campaign money

For the 2026 election cycle, Brownley's campaign reports receiving $593,205.07 and reports spending $647,359.17, as of June 30, 2026.

Confirmed from the official record
What the filing reports2026 cycleFEC number H2CA00120as of June 30, 20262024 cycleFEC number H2CA00120as of December 31, 2024
Money raised (total receipts)$593,205.07$1,599,723.30
Money spent (total disbursements)$647,359.17$1,006,558.68
Cash on hand (at the end of the period)$888,203.03$942,357.13
Debts (owed by the committee)$0.00$0.00

Where it comes from

Reported as received from2026 cycleFEC number H2CA00120as of June 30, 20262024 cycleFEC number H2CA00120as of December 31, 2024
Individuals, itemized$198,789.00$715,334.61
Individuals, unitemized$42,475.54$87,173.79
Other political committees$310,500.00$756,412.51
Party committees$0.00$0.00
The candidate, contributions$0.00$0.00
The candidate, loans$0.00$0.00

Committees

Every figure is copied from the Federal Election Commission. The campaign's committee reports each one.

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Where this comes from

We saved our own copy of each official House vote file listed here before writing this page. A code beside a file is its fingerprint, a short code that changes if the file's contents change.

Official portraitCongress.gov member directory · saved October 5, 2026 · Image courtesy of the Member
09098d2ab87425c4Confirmed from the official record
House roll call 308 of 2026 (Russia and Iran sanctions law)clerk.house.gov · saved October 5, 2026
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House roll call 284 of 2026 (Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act)clerk.house.gov · saved October 5, 2026
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House roll call 285 of 2026 (Local Access to Courts Act)clerk.house.gov · saved October 5, 2026
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