Pete Sessions

U.S. Representative · Texas's 17th district

RepublicanTerm 2025

Official site: sessions.house.gov
Washington office phone: (202) 225-6105
Office: 2204 Rayburn House Office Building
Profile source: Congress.gov

What this office does

Representatives serve a single district for two-year terms. They write and vote on federal legislation, originate revenue and spending bills, and oversee federal agencies through committees.

Recent recorded votes

Yea-and-Nay
HRES 1499
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-09-01
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
HR 6500
Position recorded: Nay · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-09-01
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
S 32
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-08-31
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
S 307
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-08-31
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
HR 5201
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-21
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
S 1020
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-21
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
HR 5200
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-20
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Recorded Vote
HRES 1175
Position recorded: Aye · Chamber outcome: Failed · 2026-04-17
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Yea-and-Nay
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Failed · 2026-04-17
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Yea-and-Nay
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-17
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Yea-and-Nay
HRES 1156
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-16
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HR 1689
Position recorded: Nay · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-16
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Yea-and-Nay
HCONRES 40
Position recorded: Nay · Chamber outcome: Failed · 2026-04-16
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Recorded Vote
HRES 1174
Position recorded: Aye · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-15
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
HR 1011
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-14
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
HR 7613
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-14
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Yea-and-Nay
HCONRES 38
Position recorded: Nay · Chamber outcome: Failed · 2026-03-05
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
HRES 1099
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-03-05
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Yea-and-Nay
HR 7744
Position recorded: Nay · Chamber outcome: Failed · 2026-03-05
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HR 7744
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-03-05
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Legislation

Cosponsored · HR 10643
H–1B Visa Fraud Crackdown Act
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 10183
SRBIJA Act
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 10542
Combating Pasture Mealybug Act
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 7548
SCAM Act
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 7598
VALOR Act
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 10556
VA Hiring Integrity Act of 2026
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 10443
American Procurement Improvement Act of 2026
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 9350
No 9/11 Family Left Behind Act of 2026
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 10166
Foreign Propaganda Disclosure Act
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 10241
I–47 Future Interstate Act of 2026
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 10222
No HUD Funding for Sanctuary Cities Act
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 8101
Ensuring Better Interest Treatment and Deductibility Act (EBITDA)
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 2166
Safe Routes Act of 2025
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 10184
Consumer Financial Protection Accountability and Reform Act of 2026
Latest action: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 21.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 2442
Freedom from Unfair Gun Taxes Act of 2025
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 8538
Save America’s Family Forests Act of 2026
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 5874
Firearm Access During Shutdowns Act
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HRES 1481
Honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Kay Granger, a Representative from the State of Texas.
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Bill on Congress.gov
Sponsored · HR 9972
American Patients First Act of 2026
Latest action: 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.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 3981
To amend title 36, United States Code, to grant a Federal charter to the Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals.
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Bill on Congress.gov

Service history

House · 2025–present · TX
House · 2023–2025 · TX
House · 2021–2023 · TX
House · 2017–2019 · TX
House · 2015–2017 · TX
House · 2013–2015 · TX
House · 2011–2013 · TX
House · 2009–2011 · TX
House · 2007–2009 · TX
House · 2005–2007 · TX
House · 2003–2005 · TX
House · 2001–2003 · TX
House · 1999–2001 · TX
House · 1997–1999 · TX

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