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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 — 534

Yes42%

No56%

Present0%

Not Voting2%

Party align98%

Cross-party1%

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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.govJun 7(source)

The Constitution is not negotiable. My statement on recent ICE activity in California:

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

While Congress abdicates its responsibility to act– a recent House vote to reduce the fees on silencers for criminals sadly says it all–too many American families mourn.

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

This Gun Violence Awareness Month, we mourn the friends, family, and neighbors we’ve lost to gun violence–most painfully, we remember those we have lost in mass shootings in Half Moon Bay, San Jose, and Gilroy. In their honor, we #WearOrange.

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

Just wrapped a full day of committee meetings on rules of the road for crypto. What's coming next? I'm breaking it down on #SipWithSam

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

Team Liccardo is now on TikTok! Follow @sip_with_sam at the link below to stay up to date on our work in Washington and our community. www.tiktok.com/@sip_with_sam

Rep. Sam Liccardo on TikTok

@sip_with_sam 74 Followers, 70 Following, 543 Likes - Watch awesome short videos created by Rep. Sam Liccardo

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

Regret is setting in for many of my colleagues who backed the budget reconciliation bill. Wondering why? Let’s get into it on #SipWithSam.

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

Owning the libs isn’t part of the “Warrior Ethos." The Defense Secretary should spend more time focusing on supporting the troops than fueling culture wars. www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...

Hegseth moves to rename Navy ship honoring gay rights icon Harvey Milk

The directive could be expanded to include other military vessels named for prominent American civil rights figures, said people familiar with internal discussions.

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

We all have a duty to look before we jump...especially into another $3.8 trillion in debt.

Some House Republicans Have Regrets After Passing Trump’s Domestic Policy Bill

The sprawling legislation carrying President Trump’s domestic agenda squeaked through the House with one vote to spare, but some Republicans now say they didn’t realize what they voted for.

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

Trump’s tariffs have had another unintended—but foreseeable—effect: U.S. manufacturing moving back to China. www.wsj.com/business/aut...

Automakers Race to Find Workaround to China’s Stranglehold on Rare-Earth Magnets

Major manufacturers, fearful they will have to shut down assembly lines, are considering moving some production of parts to China.

Rep. Sam Liccardo@liccardo.house.govJun 3(source)

A NBER economist doesn’t fall for the latest DOGE-ball head-fake:“This is just taking money from households and transferring it to banks and credit card companies, and to water and power utility companies.”

How Trump’s Regulatory Rollbacks Are Increasing Costs on Americans

A new DOGE tally claims that erasing rules on credit card fees, appliance standards and health insurance “saves the American people” money. Data show the opposite.

Rep. Sam Liccardo@liccardo.house.govJun 3(source)

Congratulations to Palo Alto’s own Magnefy for taking home 1st place at DOE’s Spring 2025 #EPICPitch Competition! Their AI-powered grid monitoring tech is building an innovative, more resilient energy future.

Rep. Sam Liccardo@liccardo.house.govJun 3(source)

Congratulations to Stanford for rowing to victory in the NCAA Women’s Rowing National Championship! #GoStanford buff.ly/TI5dTXG

Stanford women’s rowing secures second national championship in three years

Stanford women’s rowing clinched a third NCAA crown, piling up 129 points in New Jersey to outdistance Yale and dethrone defending-champion Texas.

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

Before returning to Washington, I had the joy of celebrating two of our amazing team members, Gisella and Victoria, on their graduation from San José State University. I’m excited to see them continue to grow and thrive on our team. Congratulations to all the graduates in our community!

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

Watch the interview on my YouTube channel: buff.ly/iyWh5Ri

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

ICYMI: I recently spoke with KRON 4 News at Columbus Park about my work to lower skyrocketing housing costs and help people find stable homes.

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

Amid the attack on LGBTQ+ rights, the community’s courage inspires me—and millions of others—to keep fighting for the dignity and legal rights which we all share. As a member of the ‪@equality.house.gov‬, I’m proud to stand up for equality this month and every day. #Pride2025

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

Great meeting with Portola Valley’s Mayor and City Manager this week for a discussion on wildfire resilience, housing, and how federal partnerships can support local innovation. It’s inspiring to hear their leadership and commitment to building a safer, more sustainable Portola Valley.

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

Thank you for the warm welcome, Pacifica! Two hundred of us gathered to discuss the issues facing our country and our community. We’ll gather again for a town hall in Campbell in June – stay tuned for details! #TownHall

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

Subscribe to our newsletter to find out when we’re coming to your neighborhood, and let us know about your favorite local “hot spot” for our next convening! buff.ly/J8cgeSw

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

We brought #SipWithSam to Menlo Park this week, and I’m so grateful for the meaningful one-on-one conversations with our neighbors, hosted by Cafe Zoe. These sessions are a great way to connect, listen, and share what matters most to our community.

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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

534 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
2026-04-20	H.R. 1681 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-04-17	H. Res. 1175 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-04-17	H. Res. 1175 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-04-17	H. Res. 1175 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-16	H. Res. 1156 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-16	H.R. 1689 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-04-16	H. Res. 965 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-04-16	H.R. 6398 (119th)	Final passage	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Passed
2026-04-16	H.R. 6398 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-04-16	H.R. 6409 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-16	H.R. 6409 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-04-16	H. Con. Res. 40 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-04-15	H. Res. 965 (119th)	Motion to Discharge	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-04-15	H. Res. 1174 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-15	H. Res. 1174 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-14	H.R. 7613 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-04-14	H.R. 1011 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-03-28	H. Res. 1142 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-28	H. Res. 1142 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-28	—	Motion to Adjourn	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-27	H.R. 7084 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-26	H.R. 8029 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-26	H.R. 8029 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-03-26	H. Res. 1128 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	NO	✕↔	Passed
2026-03-25	H.R. 5103 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-25	H.R. 5103 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-03-25	H. Res. 1131 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-25	H. Res. 1131 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-24	H.R. 6422 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-03-19	H.R. 4638 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-18	H.J. Res. 139 (119th)	Fast-track passage	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-03-18	H.R. 1958 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-18	H.R. 556 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-18	H.R. 556 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-03-17	H. Res. 1115 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-17	H. Res. 1115 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-17	S. 3971 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-03-17	H.R. 4294 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-03-05	H.R. 7744 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-05	H.R. 7744 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-03-05	H. Con. Res. 38 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-03-05	H. Res. 1099 (119th)	Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-03-04	H. Res. 1100 (119th)	Motion to Refer	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-03-04	H.R. 6472 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-03-04	S. 723 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-03-04	H. Res. 1095 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-04	H. Res. 1095 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-25	H.R. 4758 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-25	H.R. 4758 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-02-24	H.R. 4626 (119th)	Final passage	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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