Retiring
Darrell Issa
House
Republican
California 48th District
In office sinceJan 3, 200125 years · 12 terms
Term endsJan 20273 months away
378Bills sponsored
2491Bills co-sponsored
15Signed into law
25Years in office
State
District info
48th Congressional District
48 / 52 districts
Leans–
Population–
State officials
Delegation unavailable right now.
2026 Race
On the ballot | Nov 3, 2026
Darrell Issa is running for reelection.
Filed so far
- Darrell IssaIncumbentRepublican
- Brandon RikerDemocratic
- Marni Von WilpertDemocratic
- Abel ChavezDemocratic
- Ferguson PorterDemocratic
Focus issue areas
From 378 bills sponsored since the 107th Congress
Justice24%
Government19%
Security18%
Planet10%
Commerce10%
Leadership roles
9 total- House Committee on Foreign AffairsThe House Committee on Foreign Affairs considers legislation that impacts the diplomatic community, which includes the Department of State, the Agency for International Development, the Peace Corps, the United Nations, and the enforcement of the Arms Export Control Act.+42Member
House Committee on Science, Space, and TechnologyThe Committee on Science, Space, and Technology has a jurisdiction over a range of matters related to energy research and development, federally owned or operated non-military energy laboratories, astronautical research and development, civil aviation, environmental research and development; marine research, and more. The Committee oversees the National Institute of Standards and Technology, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, National Science Foundation, and National Weather Service. It also reviews laws, programs, and Government activities relating to non-military research and development to report back to the House.+31Member- House Committee on the JudiciaryThe Committee on the Judiciary has jurisdiction over matters relating to the administration of justice in federal courts, administrative bodies, and law enforcement agencies. Its role in impeachment proceedings has also brought it much attention. The committee’s jurisdiction also includes a range of issues such as bankruptcy, espionage, terrorism, the protection of civil liberties, constitutional amendments, and more. The Committee oversees the Departments of Justice and Homeland Security.+34Member
Voting alignment
666 votes cast97%With party
With own party97%
Bipartisan bills12%
Against own party3%
How often Issa voted with their own caucus. Roll-call records don't break votes down by party, so this isn't a measure of agreement with either side.
Signed into law
View all →15Their bills
218Bills they cosponsored
Of 378 bills sponsored and 2,491 cosponsored, since the 107th Congress
- H.R. 1505|118th CongressPublic Law 118-137No Stolen Trademarks Honored in America Act of 2023
- H.R. 423|118th CongressPublic Law 118-11Pala Band of Mission Indians Land Transfer Act of 2023
- H.R. 3996|115th CongressPublic Law 115-332Protecting Access to the Courts for Taxpayers Act
- H.R. 136|114th CongressPublic Law 114-166To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1103 USPS Building 1103 in Camp Pendleton, California, as the "Camp Pendleton Medal of Honor Post Office".
- H.R. 4193|113th CongressPublic Law 113-255Smart Savings Act
Recent bills sponsored
Recent votes
- S2403LaborRetire through Ownership Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassYea9.16.26
- HR9497WaterWater Resources Development Act of 2026 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYea9.16.26
- HR9340EnergyRatepayer Protection Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYea9.16.26
- HJRES213EnvironmentBlocks EPA Rule On PassageYea9.16.26
- HR10326Government OperationsPreventing Rip-offs and Obtaining Oversight of Funds Act On PassageYea9.16.26
- HR9576CrimeNational Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026 On PassageYea9.16.26
- HR5334TaxesLindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 On Motion to Concur in the Senate AmendmentsYea9.16.26
- HCONRES93Foreign AffairsWithdraws Forces From Iran On Agreeing to the ResolutionNay9.16.26
- HJRES210EnvironmentBlocks EPA Rule On PassageYea9.16.26
- HR9500TaxesTax Relief for Fraud Victims Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYea9.16.26
- HR2140EnvironmentDiesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassYea9.16.26
- HR4646HousingWhistleblower Protection Act of 2025 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYea9.16.26
- HR8278BankingFostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYea9.16.26
- HR2978CrimeGuarding Unprotected Aging Retirees from Deception Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYea9.16.26
- HRES1530CongressSets Debate Rules On Agreeing to the ResolutionYea9.15.26
- HRES1530CongressSets Debate Rules On Ordering the Previous QuestionYea9.15.26
- HRES1486CrimeImpeaches Donald Trump On Motion to TableYea9.15.26
- HR3276EnvironmentLocal Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYea9.14.26
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