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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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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.govMay 5(source)

This is not a president who cares about whether the Constitution is upheld – we should take him at his word.

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

Our country and our communities are stronger and more vibrant because of our AANHPI neighbors. This month, we proudly celebrate your achievements and express our deep gratitude for the vital role you play in shaping our nation's story. #AANHPIHeritageMonth

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

We all ran on helping reduce the choking cost of living – it’s past time to follow through.

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

100 days later...#SipWithSam

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

California’s clean air waivers: ⛽ Lower gas costs ⚕️ Reduce healthcare bills ☀️ Deliver cleaner skies Why roll them back when they’re working? #SipWithSam buff.ly/DQGlu1f

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

Donald Trump, our Constitution is non-negotiable. #NationalLawDay

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

House Republicans have no agenda to lower costs for the American people, so they’re attacking California’s clean air protections for political gain. youtu.be/vppR3aFZa9Y?...

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

The Trump Slump has commenced. www.cbsnews.com/news/gdp-rep...

U.S. economy went into reverse in the first quarter, new GDP data shows

The economy shrank 0.3% in the first three months of the year, a steep downturn from the pace of growth in 2024.

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

Here’s the 🫖: with his latest White House dinner for top $TRUMP meme coin holders, Donald Trump makes the Teapot Dome scandal look like a tempest in a teapot…

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

We reintroduced the #EqualityAct, and I’m proud to be an original cosponsor. Our nation was founded on the promise of equality, and it’s long past time we fulfill that promise by guaranteeing full protections for our LGBTQ+ neighbors under the law.

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

2/2 And we must live up to the promise of America — the promise that so many believed in deeply enough to place their children in unfamiliar waters — by fulfilling our democratic values and protecting this great American experiment.

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

Today marks the 50th anniversary of Black April, or Tháng Tư Đen. We must honor those lost after the fall of Saigon by pressing forward toward a more peaceful and just future. 1/2

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

Indeed, in these 100 days, 93 Republican and Democratic-appointed judges have now issued injunctions against this Administration — a perilous record of lawlessness.

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

Rather than lowering the cost of living for millions of American families struggling to pay their bills, Trump spent his first 100 days violating laws and our Constitution. buff.ly/KZYtRQ1

Trump has targeted more than 100 opponents and institutions, NPR analysis finds

President Trump campaigned promising "retribution." An NPR analysis has found that during the first 100 days of his second term Trump has taken action against more than 100 people and institutions.

Rep. Sam Liccardo@liccardo.house.govApr 26(source)

This week, I joined a group of Tarana Wireless employees for a town hall. CEO Basil Alwan and his team have pioneered and scaled a remarkable technology that will accelerate our efforts to close the digital divide—they’re already serving almost one million residents.

Rep. Sam Liccardo@liccardo.house.govApr 25(source)

Channeling my professor days, I hosted office hours at Ada’s Cafe in Palo Alto and had some great conversations with constituents. This is just the first of many community meetups—be sure to subscribe to my newsletter so we don’t miss a chance to connect in your neighborhood!

Rep. Sam Liccardo@liccardo.house.govApr 25(source)

I have no idea what a sitting judge could do to get arrested while at work, but I do know what we call those regimes that arrest judges: authoritarian.

Rep. Sam Liccardo@liccardo.house.govApr 25(source)

La vivienda asequible fortalece a las comunidades. Gracias a las madres de MVCLT por su liderazgo en crear un “community land trust” organización dedicado de preservar vivienda en nuestra comunidad, y a Google por su generosidad.

Rep. Sam Liccardo@liccardo.house.govApr 24(source)

Dozens of talented local teens poured their hearts into this year’s Congressional Art Competition – it was spectacular to see their creative display at our reception. Congratulations to all the artists—and to our winner, Yuri — we’ll proudly display her work in the U.S. Capitol!

Rep. Sam Liccardo@liccardo.house.govApr 23(source)

Let’s all do our part locally for the environment while we fight the national battle to protect our planet for our kids, and theirs. 2/2 abcnews.go.com/Politics/ear...

Earth Day 2025: How the Trump administration's policies will impact global decarbonization

The actions of the Trump administration will significantly decelerate the race to decarbonize economies around the world, according to energy and climate change experts.

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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
2025-11-13	H.R. 5371 (119th)	Accept Senate changes	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-12	H. Res. 873 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-19	H. Res. 719 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-09-19	H.R. 5371 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-19	H.R. 5371 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-09-18	H.R. 1047 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-18	H.R. 3015 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-18	H.R. 3062 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-17	H. Res. 713 (119th)	Kill the motion	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-09-17	H.R. 5143 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-17	H.R. 5125 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-17	H. Res. 722 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-17	H. Res. 722 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-16	H.R. 5140 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-16	H.R. 4922 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-16	H.R. 2721 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-09-16	H. Res. 707 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-16	H. Res. 707 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-15	H.R. 3400 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-09-15	H.J. Res. 117 (119th)	Kill the motion	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-11	H.R. 3486 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-11	H.R. 3944 (119th)	Instruct negotiators	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
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	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
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	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	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

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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