At a Glance

Seat

Representative for California District 16

Born

April 16, 1970

Age 56

Phone

(202) 225-8104

Office

1117 Longworth House Office Building, Washington 20515

Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|California District 16

Sam T. Liccardo

Samuel Theodore Liccardo is an American attorney and politician currently serving as the U.S. representative from California's 16th congressional district. Previously, he served as the 65th mayor of San Jose from 2015 to 2023. A member of the Democratic Party, Liccardo was elected mayor in November 2014. He was reelected in 2018 with 75.8% of the vote. As the leader of the California Big City Mayors Coalition, Liccardo advocated on statewide issues including homelessness and COVID-19 response.

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Voting Record — 496

Yes42%

No56%

Present0%

Not Voting1%

Party align98%

Cross-party1%

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District Map

Congressional District 16

U.S. Census Bureau boundary data.

Social & Web

Official site Bluesky X @repliccardo Instagram

External Resources

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Sam T. Liccardo

U.S. RepresentativeDemocratCalifornia District 16

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Sam T.'s ATmosphere Activity

20 recent posts · 15 sponsored · 37 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Rep. Sam Liccardo@liccardo.house.govNov 6(source)

We joined Ayduando Latinos A Soñar to help distribute food to seniors. Even with the Trump Administration equivocating over its legal and moral obligation to provide SNAP, our community refuses to let anyone fall through the cracks. When we show up for each other, there’s strength in numbers.

Rep. Sam Liccardo@liccardo.house.govNov 6(source)

Of all of the advice I ever received about working on Capitol Hill, the best came from Nancy Pelosi: “always remember your ‘why.’” www.cnn.com/2025/11/06/p...

Nancy Pelosi announces she will not seek reelection to Congress after nearly 40 years in Washington | CNN Politics

Nancy Pelosi, the first and only female speaker of the US House of Representatives and one of the most powerful figures in Democratic politics for decades, has announced she will not seek reelection.

Rep. Sam Liccardo@liccardo.house.govNov 6(source)

In times of trouble, there’s strength in numbers. Thank you, Second Harvest, for all the work you're doing to feed our community.

Rep. Sam Liccardo@liccardo.house.govNov 6(source)

Spring internship applications for our office close on Friday! If you are interested in learning more about public service and gaining hands-on government experience, apply today: liccardo.house.gov/services/int...

Internships

Apply for an internship in one of our offices.

Rep. Sam Liccardo@liccardo.house.govNov 5(source)

Big assist from the Golden State Warriors 🙌 Thank you, Trayce Jackson-Davis, for encouraging our community to step up to support struggling neighbors endangered by the Administration’s recent cuts in SNAP food assistance.

Rep. Sam Liccardo@liccardo.house.govNov 4(source)

Holding food for children hostage—Trumpian cruelty meets new depths.

Ron Filipkowski

@ronfilipkowski.bsky.social

Open post ↗

Trump announces he will refuse to follow the court order to provide SNAP benefits to needy families.

Rep. Sam Liccardo@liccardo.house.govNov 2(source)

Wow! Big shout-out to Menlo Park’s Hillview Middle School for raising over $100,000 for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. They put time, creativity, and most importantly, their hearts into this–thanks, Hawks! Read more about it here: inmenlo.com/2025/10/28/h...

Hillview students raise over $100K for Relay for Life

If you live in Menlo Park, you may have noticed a few extra bake sales this month — and for good reason. Over the past four weeks, 220 Hillview Middle School students and nine staff members rallied…

Rep. Sam Liccardo@liccardo.house.govNov 2(source)

Thank you to everyone who joined our town hall at Foothill College on Thursday. These gatherings play a vital role in ensuring we’re working together through these difficult times. Thank you for your thoughtful questions and for staying engaged—I’m proud to be part of this community.

Rep. Sam Liccardo@liccardo.house.govNov 1(source)

No one in our community should have to worry about where their next meal is coming from. If you or someone you know needs support, call any of these organizations, ready to lend a helping hand…and please support them in your giving!

Rep. Sam Liccardo@liccardo.house.govOct 31(source)

If you're looking for a last-minute Halloween costume, we've got you covered.

Rep. Sam Liccardo@liccardo.house.govOct 31(source)

While Donald Trump withholds the funds needed to keep 42 million Americans from going hungry, Second Harvest is helping fill the gap. Check out how you can help: www.shfb.org/give-help/vo... [2/2]

Volunteer | Second Harvest of Silicon Valley

Last year, volunteers contributed 315,000 hours of service valued at $8.6M, the equivalent of 152 full-time employees. Volunteer to Build a Hunger-Free Community Volunteers power our work. You…

Rep. Sam Liccardo@liccardo.house.govOct 31(source)

Earlier this week, I met Luis. He works full-time, but rent and groceries outpace his paycheck, making it impossible to keep up. This pain is felt all over the country by 1 in 8 Americans who rely on SNAP to put food on the table—many of them working. [1/2]

Rep. Sam Liccardo@liccardo.house.govOct 30(source)

✅ Shrimp’n Ain’t Eazy, San Jose 🍤SNAP recipients under the age of 16 can get a free meal (SNAP card required to receive) & families can get five burritos free per week, plus discounts for parents. 🔗https://www.instagram.com/shrimpn_aint_eazy/ [4/4]

Rep. Sam Liccardo@liccardo.house.govOct 30(source)

✅ DoorDash – Emergency Food Response 🚗 Dashers deliver food on behalf of food banks and pantries. 🔗 about.doordash.com/en-us/news/s... [3/4]

Rep. Sam Liccardo@liccardo.house.govOct 30(source)

✅ Second Harvest of Silicon Valley 📞 Call 800-984-3663 or visit shfb.org ✅ Tony & Alba’s Pizza and Pasta 🍕 SNAP recipients & families can receive discounts and a free kids’ meal. 🔗 tonyandalbaspizza.com [2/4]

Home | Second Harvest of Silicon Valley

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Rep. Sam Liccardo@liccardo.house.govOct 30(source)

If you rely on CalFresh (SNAP), please know you are not alone during this difficult time — our community is behind you. While I continue fighting in Congress to fund this lifeline, there are options to help keep you and your loved ones fed ↩️ [1/4]

Rep. Sam Liccardo@liccardo.house.govOct 30(source)

Her project, Peel to Purify, turns discarded fruit peels into powerful water filters — a sustainable approach to providing millions of people in developing nations with access to potable water. Christine shows that Silicon Valley’s best innovators come in all ages! [2/2]

Rep. Sam Liccardo@liccardo.house.govOct 30(source)

Congratulations to Christine Wang from San José on being named a 2025 Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge Finalist! 🍊 [1/2]

Rep. Sam Liccardo@liccardo.house.govOct 29(source)

With the government shutdown, uncertainty surrounding CalFresh, and worries about health care costs, I’m hosting a town hall to discuss what comes next. Join me tomorrow, Thursday, October 30, at Foothill College’s Smithwick Theater in Los Altos Hills. RSVP here ⬇️⬇️⬇️ forms.gle/sjKHdindwZNA...

RSVP for Sam's Town Hall

Thursday, October 30 from 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM (Doors Open at 6:30 PM) Foothill College Smithwick Theater, 12345 El Monte Rd, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022 - For accessible parking, please use Lots 5 and 6...

Rep. Sam Liccardo@liccardo.house.govOct 28(source)

@Donald Trump, don’t cry for Argentina — cry for the 42 million Americans going hungry.

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Sponsored Bills(15)

H.R. 8450 (119th)
To require a pilot program to enhance existing efforts to mitigate vessel impacts on large c…
H.R. 8338 (119th)
To prevent the premature seizure of an individual's securities, digital assets, or investmen…
H.R. 8013 (119th)
Keep Innovators in America Act
H.R. 6533 (119th)
To amend title 10, United States Code, to limit the authority of the Department of Defense a…
H.R. 6010 (119th)
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the enhanced premium tax cre…

Cosponsored Bills(37)

H.R. 8395 (119th)
To provide for the regulation of registered covered providers, and for other purposes.
Joined: 2026-04-21
H.R. 7792 (119th)
Property Improvement and Manufactured Housing Loan Modernization Act of 2026
Joined: 2026-03-04
H.R. 7769 (119th)
MINT Act
Joined: 2026-03-03
H.R. 7696 (119th)
To establish a grant program to provide awards to National Laboratories and institutions of …
Joined: 2026-02-25
H.R. 7697 (119th)
To establish an international strategy for AI research and development to improve outdated e…
Joined: 2026-02-25

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Voting History

496 total votes

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Recent roll calls with party-majority context so it is easier to scan how this member tends to vote.

Date	Bill	Question	Position	Party Maj	Align?	Result
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-09	H. Res. 682 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-09	H. Res. 682 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-08	H.R. 3425 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-09-08	H.R. 3424 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.J. Res. 105 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-04	H.J. Res. 106 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-04	H.J. Res. 104 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-03	H. Res. 539 (119th)	Kill the motion	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-09-03	H. Res. 672 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-03	H. Res. 672 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-02	H.R. 747 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-09-02	H.R. 4216 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-07-23	H.R. 4275 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-07-23	H.R. 3357 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-07-22	H.R. 1917 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-07-22	H.R. 3937 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-07-21	H.R. 3351 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-07-21	H.R. 3095 (119th)	Fast-track passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-07-18	H.R. 4016 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-07-18	H.R. 4016 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-07-18	H.R. 4016 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-07-18	H.R. 4016 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-07-18	H.R. 4016 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-07-18	H.R. 4016 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-07-18	H.R. 4016 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-07-18	H.R. 4016 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-07-18	H.R. 4016 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-07-18	H. Res. 590 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-07-18	H. Res. 590 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-07-17	H.R. 1919 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-07-17	S. 1582 (119th)	Final passage	YES	NO	✕↔	Passed
2025-07-17	H.R. 3633 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-07-17	H. Res. 580 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-07-16	H. Res. 580 (119th)	Motion to Reconsider	NO	NO	✓	Passed

Alignment stats consider only votes where a clear yes/no majority existed for the legislator's party. Cross-party marks divergence where the vote matched the opposite party majority. ↔ indicates cross-party divergence.

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