Pete Sessions
U.S. Representative
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TX - District 17
Republican
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Service: 1997-present
Biography
A Representative from Texas. Born in Waco, McLennan County, Tex. , March 22, 1955. Graduated from Churchill High School, San Antonio, Tex. , 1973. B. S. , Southwestern University, Georgetown, Tex. , 1978. Business executive. Professional advocate. Elected as a Republican to the One Hundred Fifth and to the ten succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1997-January 3, 2019). Unsuccessful candidate for reelection to the One Hundred Sixteenth Congress in 2018. Chair, Committee on Rules (One Hundred Thirteenth through One Hundred Fifteenth Congresses). Elected as a Republican to the One Hundred Seventeenth and to the succeeding two Congresses (January 3, 2021-present).
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Voting History
S 2403
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Voted Yea on Sep 16, 2026
HR 9497
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Voted Yea on Sep 16, 2026
HR 9340
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Voted Yea on Sep 16, 2026
HJRES 213
On Passage
Voted Yea on Sep 16, 2026
HR 10326
On Passage
Voted Yea on Sep 16, 2026
Sponsored Bills
HR 9972: American Patients First Act of 2026
Status: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means
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.
Status: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on t
HR 8290: China Exchange Rate Accountability Act of 2026
Status: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 611.
HR 8312: Fraud Prevention and Accountability Act
Status: Received in the Senate.
HRES 1350: Expressing support of the goal of celebrating a "National Day of Honor and Respect" in conjunction with "Constitution Day and Citizenship Day".
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Cosponsored Bills
HR 7548: SCAM Act
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 10183: SRBIJA Act
Status: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for
HR 10542: Combating Pasture Mealybug Act
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
HR 10643: H–1B Visa Fraud Crackdown Act
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 7598: VALOR Act
Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Committee Memberships
