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

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HCONRES 40
Position recorded: Nay · Chamber outcome: Failed · 2026-04-16
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HRES 965
Position recorded: Nay · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-15
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Recorded Vote
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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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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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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HRES 1095
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-03-04
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HRES 1100
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-03-04
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
S 723
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-03-04
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HR 4758
Position recorded: Nay · Chamber outcome: Failed · 2026-02-25
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HR 4758
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-02-25
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Recorded Vote
HRES 1075
Position recorded: Aye · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-02-24
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
S 2503
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Failed · 2026-02-24
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
HR 6329
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-02-24
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HRES 1075
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-02-24
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HR 4626
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-02-24
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HR 4626
Position recorded: Nay · Chamber outcome: Failed · 2026-02-24
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Legislation

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
Cosponsored · HR 9892
Stop EU Overreach Act
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HRES 1451
Recognizing Charleston as the appropriate host city for the 2027 annual meeting of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly.
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 9720
D.C. Taxing Authority Review Act
Latest action: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 18.
Bill on Congress.gov
Sponsored · HCONRES 111
Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memory of the victims, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call to serve, acknowledging the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families, and reaffirming the enduring commitment of the United States to defend freedom and never forget.
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Armed Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, Veterans' Affairs, Homeland Security, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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 8781
Title IX Clarification Act of 2026
Latest action: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 15.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 9535
Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act of 2026
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 9298
Stopping Harmful and Outrageous Torts Act
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Bill on Congress.gov
Sponsored · HRES 1350
Expressing support of the goal of celebrating a "National Day of Honor and Respect" in conjunction with "Constitution Day and Citizenship Day".
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HRES 1273
Honoring mothers, and recognizing the significance of motherhood and the impact mothers have on raising the next generation, on the occasion of Mother's Day.
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HRES 1252
Resolution memorializing law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.
Latest action: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 6467
National Museum of the Blind People’s Movement Act
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 1137
No Kill Switches in Cars Act
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 2555
Freedom of Association in Higher Education Act of 2025
Latest action: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 15.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 7235
Protecting Motherhood Act
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 7312
No More SCAMS Act
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 8340
Taxpayer Funds Oversight and Accountability Act
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 8205
Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Reauthorization Act of 2026
Latest action: Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 466.
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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