Julia Brownley
- Previous profession
- Sales manager, Burroughs Corporation, 1976 to 1981; Sales manager, Pitney Bowes, 1981 to 1984; Product manager, Steelcase, 1984 to 1992
- First public office
- 1994Vice president, Santa Monica-Malibu School Board, 1994 to 2006 (president, 2004 to 2006)
- Years in public office
- 30of 50 years since 1976, the first year the biography gives for any work
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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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.
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
Gives the Department of Homeland Security extra money for border and immigration enforcement, in seven amounts that add up to $69.545 billion.
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.
Cancels a District of Columbia law that changed how D.C.'s income and business taxes follow federal tax rules.
Full-year fiscal 2026 funding for a further group of federal agencies.
Cancels a land agency decision that limited oil and gas leasing on the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
Cancels a land agency plan for northeastern Wyoming that ended new federal coal leasing in the Buffalo area.
Cancels a land agency plan for central Alaska that set aside large areas for conservation and limited development.
Cancels a land agency plan for federal lands in North Dakota that limited where coal, oil and gas could be leased.
Cancels a land agency plan for eastern Montana that ended new federal coal leasing in the Miles City area.
Cancels a land agency plan that limited oil and gas leasing in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska.
Ends the 43-day government shutdown of fall 2025.
Permanently places fentanyl-related substances in the most restricted drug category, which carries the strictest criminal penalties, and eases registration for researchers who study them.
Cancels an EPA rule that had stopped certain large sources of toxic air pollution from being moved into a less strictly regulated category.
Cancels a bank regulator's rule that changed how proposed bank mergers are reviewed, restoring the earlier, faster process.
Cancels the EPA approval that let California set stricter smog-pollution limits for heavy-duty truck engines.
Cancels the EPA approval that let California phase out sales of new gasoline-only cars by 2035.
Cancels the EPA approval that let California require truck makers to sell a rising share of zero-emission trucks.
Cancels an EPA rule that tightened limits on toxic air emissions from tire manufacturing plants.
Cancels a National Park Service rule that restricted where off-road vehicles could drive in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.
Cancels a rule that would have put the largest digital payment apps under the consumer bureau's regular supervision.
Cancels a consumer bureau rule that would have limited overdraft fees at the largest banks and credit unions.
Cancels an Energy Department efficiency standard for commercial refrigerators and freezers.
Cancels an Energy Department rule on how appliance makers certify, label and report the energy use of their products.
Cancels an Energy Department efficiency standard for tankless gas water heaters.
Cancels an IRS rule that would have required decentralized finance platforms to report their customers' digital asset sales the way stockbrokers do.
Funds the federal government through September 30, 2025, mostly at the prior year's levels, with more for defense and less for non-defense programs.
Cancels a rule that required offshore oil and gas leaseholders to submit archaeological surveys of the seabed before drilling.
Cancels an EPA rule that set up how oil and gas facilities would be charged a fee for excess methane emissions.
Requires immigration authorities to detain non-citizens without legal status who are charged with, arrested for or convicted of theft-related crimes, assaulting a police officer, or crimes causing death or serious injury.
Votes on a resolution that passed a law
Cancels about $9 billion that Congress had already approved: roughly $8 billion in foreign aid and about $1 billion for public broadcasting.
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
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From this member’s press releases
From a secondary sourceThese 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
- 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.”
- One Big Beautiful Bill ActMarch 3, 2026
“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.”
- Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026January 9, 2026
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”
- One Big Beautiful Bill ActNovember 20, 2025
“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”
- Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026November 12, 2025
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.”
- One Big Beautiful Bill ActOctober 24, 2025
“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.”
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- Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026September 19, 2025
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”
- Restoring Truth and Sanity to American HistoryAugust 7, 2025
“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.”
- One Big Beautiful Bill ActJuly 3, 2025
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.”
- One Big Beautiful Bill ActMay 22, 2025
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.”
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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.”
- Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025March 14, 2025
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:”
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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:”
- Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025March 11, 2025
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”
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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”
Member-requested spending
Congress printed 14 spending items this member requested, $12,911,288 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.
| Recipient | Law | Purpose | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| on STAG--Drinking Water S Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | tate CA Calleguas Muni District for Station ProjeEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $1,092,000 |
| on STAG--Drinking Water S Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | tate CA City of Oxnard Pipe ReplacemEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $1,092,000 |
| Ventura County Sheriff's Forensic Services Bureau | Public Law 119-74 | Ventura County Sheriff's Department DNA Automated Workflow ProjectDOJ · OJP--Byrne | None printed | $900,000 |
| Ventura County District Attorney's Office | Public Law 119-74 | Ventura County District Attorney's Office East County Family Justice Center ProjectDOJ · OJP--Byrne | None printed | $1,031,000 |
| Southern California Regional Rail Authority | Public Law 119-75 | Southern California Regional Railroad Authority (Metrolink) Arroyo Simi Bridges Scour Mitigation ProjectDepartment of Transportation · Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements | CA | $250,000 |
| City of Simi Valley | Public Law 119-75 | City of Simi Valley Additional In-Route Charges for the Simi Valley Transit Hub ProjectDepartment of Transportation · Transit Infrastructure Grants | CA | $1,120,000 |
| Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority | Public Law 119-75 | Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority's (Metro) Regional Bus Stop Enhancement ProgramDepartment of Transportation · Transit Infrastructure Grants | CA | $2,600,000 |
| Clean Power Alliance | Public Law 119-75 | Clean Power Alliance Power Ready Program for Critical Public Facilities ImprovementsDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | CA | $250,000 |
| City of Calabasas | Public Law 119-75 | Citywide Green Street ProjectDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | CA | $850,000 |
| City of Agoura Hills | Public Law 119-75 | City of Agoura Hills Affordable Housing MicrogridDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | CA | $850,000 |
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| Recipient | Law | Purpose | State | Amount |
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| County of Ventura | Public Law 119-75 | Ventura County Agricultural Training, Resource, and Community Center Development and ReconstructionDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | CA | $250,000 |
| City of Camarillo | Public Law 119-86 | City of Camarillo Hybrid Microgrid Standby Power Resiliency ProjectFEMA · Federal Assistance-PDM | CA | $1,145,144 |
| City of Thousand Oaks | Public Law 119-86 | City of Thousand Oaks Community Resilience Center ProjectFEMA · Federal Assistance-PDM | CA | $1,145,144 |
| City of Westlake Village | Public Law 119-86 | City of Westlake Village Emergency Operations Center Resilience ProjectFEMA · Federal Assistance-EOC | CA | $336,000 |
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 list the Congressional Record printed on two days is counted once, from the later printing. A requester is tied to a member only when exactly one member serving in that chamber on that day has the printed name.
Campaign promises
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- 1 page of www.juliabrownley.com saved on October 8, 2026.From a secondary source
Online ads
No advertiser in the ad libraries we read is tied to this member by an FEC number or an exact name.
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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 reports | 2026 cycleFEC number H2CA00120as of June 30, 2026 | 2024 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 from | 2026 cycleFEC number H2CA00120as of June 30, 2026 | 2024 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
- JULIA BROWNLEY FOR CONGRESS Principal campaign committee · 2024 and 2026 · FEC committee C00513077
- JULIA BROWNLEY VICTORY FUND Joint fundraising committee · 2024 · FEC committee C00528547
- DEFEAT EVERY REPUBLICAN Leadership PAC · 2026 · FEC committee C00955377
- JOBS UNITE LABOR AND INDUSTRY IN AMERICA PAC (JULIA PAC) Leadership PAC · 2024 and 2026 · FEC committee C00567495
- PROTECT DEMOCRACY NOW Leadership PAC · 2024 and 2026 · FEC committee C00868307
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Reported stock trades
Confirmed from the official recordThe Clerk's index for 2025 and 2026 lists no Periodic Transaction Report under this member's name and district.
Source: Periodic Transaction Reports filed with the Clerk of the House. The Clerk's index for 2025 and 2026 was saved October 8, 2026.
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