Rashida Tlaib
- Previous profession
- Lawyer
- First public office
- 2009Member, Michigan House of Representatives, 2009 to 2014
- Years in public office
- 12
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, Tlaib has a recorded vote on 60 laws that passed, and 1 vote on a resolution that passed a law.
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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 Tlaib is a member. On 1 more, the recorded House vote is on a resolution. Tlaib 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.
Tlaib votes Yes on the Epstein Files Transparency Act and the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act.
On funding the government, Tlaib votes No on the March 2025 full-year funding law; the November 2025 law that ended the 43-day shutdown; the January 2026 funding law for science, energy, Interior and the EPA; the February 2026 funding law for a further group of agencies; and the September 2026 funding extension.
Tlaib 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; the GENIUS Act on stablecoins (digital tokens pegged to the dollar); the defense policy law for fiscal year 2026; the Secure America Act, a 2026 budget law; and the Russia and Iran sanctions law.
Congress cancelled 24 federal rules by recorded vote in the House in that time. Tlaib votes to cancel 0 and against cancelling 24.
Tlaib votes differently from most House Democrats on 4 of 57 Yes and No votes: No on the September 2026 funding extension; No on the January 2026 funding law for science, energy, Interior and the EPA; No on the defense policy law for fiscal year 2026; and No on the HALT Fentanyl Act.
Tlaib did not vote on the law that extends again the surveillance authority that lets intelligence agencies collect the communications of foreigners abroad from U.S. providers without individual warrants, the Congressional Award Program Reauthorization Act and the Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge Act.
Votes on laws that passed
Most recent
Authorizes and expands sanctions and tariffs on Russia and extends existing sanctions on Iran.
Requires the federal prison system to act on sexual harassment and assault of its staff by incarcerated people.
Adds College Station, Texas, and El Centro, California, to the places where federal court can sit.
Keeps the federal government funded at about last year's levels through December 11, 2026.
Most recent No votes
Authorizes and expands sanctions and tariffs on Russia and extends existing sanctions on Iran.
Keeps the federal government funded at about last year's levels through December 11, 2026.
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
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From the official record
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From this member’s press releases
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6 excerpts
- One Big Beautiful Bill ActMarch 5, 2026
Tlaib Introduces the Medicines for the People Act
“We are already seeing our patients ration their medications to make it last, and the cuts to health care programs from HR 1 will undoubtedly make it harder to afford medications. We’re grateful to Representative Rashida Tlaib for introducing the Medicines for the People Act.”
- 21st Century ROAD to Housing ActFebruary 10, 2026
House Passes Tlaib’s Housing Our Communities Act in Bipartisan Legislative Package
“WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) announced that the House of Representatives passed her legislation Housing Our Communities Act as part of a bipartisan legislative package H.R. 6644 – Housing for the 21st Century Act, by a vote of 390 to 9. Rep. Tlaib’s Housing Our Communities Act will help communities across the country plan for and deliver”
- Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026November 13, 2025
Tlaib Slams Shutdown Deal That Fails to Protect Health Care
“WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) released the following statement after voting NO on the Senate Amendment to H.R. 5371:”
- One Big Beautiful Bill ActOctober 24, 2025
Tlaib Joins House Democrats in Urging USDA to Take Immediate Action to Fund SNAP
“When Republicans passed H.R. 1, the so-called One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Democrats sounded the alarm on its devastating impact on SNAP. The legislation eliminates $187 billion from the SNAP program and imposes undue barriers to farmers in the Ag industry.”
- One Big Beautiful Bill ActJuly 3, 2025
Tlaib Slams Passage of Trump’s Big Budget Betrayal
“WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) released the following statement after voting NO on the Senate Amendment to H.R. 1:”
- One Big Beautiful Bill ActMay 22, 2025
Tlaib Votes NO on Harmful Republican Budget Reconciliation Package
“WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) released the following statement after voting NO on H.R. 1, the harmful Republican budget reconciliation package:”
Member-requested spending
Congress printed 16 spending items this member requested, $16,322,000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Detroit | Public Law 119-74 | City of Detroit Pathway to EmploymentDOJ · OJP--Byrn e | None printed | $600,000 |
| on STAG--Clean Water Stat Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | e MI Garden City fo RehabilitatioEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $1,092,000 |
| on STAG--Drinking Water S Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | tate MI City of Lathru Eldorado Wate ReplacementEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $880,000 |
| City of Detroit | Public Law 119-74 | City of Detroit Pathway to EmploymentDOJ · OJP--Byrne | None printed | $600,000 |
| City of Livonia | Public Law 119-75 | Bike/Walk Livonia Stark Road Widening and Active Transportation InfrastructureDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | MI | $850,000 |
| City of Southfield | Public Law 119-75 | Hope Apartments-- Supportive Housing and Site Development and Construction for Youth Aging out of Foster CareDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | MI | $850,000 |
| Redford Charter Township | Public Law 119-75 | Redford Charter Township Lead Service Lines ReplacementDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | MI | $2,000,000 |
| School District of the City of Dearborn | Public Law 119-75 | Michael Berry Career Center and Green Schoolyards Facilities and Site ImprovementsDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | MI | $1,200,000 |
| City of Southfield | Public Law 119-75 | City of Southfield Aging in Place Critical Home RepairsDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | MI | $3,150,000 |
| City of Westland | Public Law 119-75 | City of Westland New Fire Station No. 4 Development and Construction and New Fire Engine AcquisitionDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | MI | $2,000,000 |
Show all 16
| Recipient | Law | Purpose | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Public Schools Community District | Public Law 119-75 | Cooley High School Redevelopment and ConstructionDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | MI | $1,000,000 |
| Charter County of Wayne | Public Law 119-75 | Wayne County Youth Facility Capital ImprovementsDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | MI | $850,000 |
| City of Inkster | Public Law 119-75 | Harvest River Square Revitalization, City of InksterDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | MI | $500,000 |
| City of Southfield | Public Law 119-75 | Mt. Vernon Street Reconstruction and StreetscapingDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | MI | $250,000 |
| Village of Beverly Hills | Public Law 119-75 | Village of Beverly Hills Beverly Park ImprovementsDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | MI | $250,000 |
| Village of Franklin | Public Law 119-75 | Village of Franklin Irving Apple Tree Lane Pathway Development and ConstructionDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | MI | $250,000 |
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