
119th Congress
James R. Walkinshaw
Representative, VA-11, Virginia
- Democrat
- Born
- October 22, 1982 (age 43)
- In Congress
- House since 2025
- Term Ends
- January 3, 2027
- Votes With Party
- 97%
- Missed Votes
- 0%
- Office Phone
- 202-225-1492
- Website
- walkinshaw.house.gov
Committees
- Homeland Security
- Oversight and Government Reform
Who Is James R. Walkinshaw?
James R. Walkinshaw is a Democratic representative from VA-11 in the 119th Congress. In Congress: House since 2025. Born October 22, 1982, Walkinshaw is 43. On the 199 bills their chamber decided by roll call, Walkinshaw voted on 199 and missed 0. Walkinshaw voted with the majority of their party 97% of the time. Walkinshaw sponsored 25 bills and resolutions this Congress.
How James R. Walkinshaw Voted
- NayProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".
- NayPROOF Act
- NayLindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
- YeaRatepayer Protection Act
- YeaWater Resources Development Act of 2026
- YeaNational Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026
- YeaRetire through Ownership Act
- YeaDirecting the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
- NayProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision".
- YeaDiesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025
- YeaGUARD Act
- YeaWhistleblower Protection Act of 2025
Bills James R. Walkinshaw Sponsored
- Federal Employee Records Relief Act (H.R. 10718, In Committee)
- CISA Force Structure Assessment Act (H.R. 10474, In Committee)
- Justice for Ukrainian Children Act (H.R. 10473, In Committee)
- To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 10660 Page Avenue in Fairfax, Virginia, as the "Congressman Gerald E. Connolly Post Office Building". (H.R. 6332, Passed the House)
- Telehealth Reporting and Transparency Act of 2026 (H.R. 10376, In Committee)
- Military Installation Readiness and Resilience Act of 2026 (H.R. 9888, In Committee)
- Swatting Registry Best Practices Act (H.R. 9887, In Committee)
- Federal Facilities Indoor Air Quality Assessment Act (H.R. 9886, In Committee)
- Measuring Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking Act (H.R. 8535, Passed the House)
- Cybersecurity Logging Enforcement and Accountability Reporting Act (H.R. 9492, In Committee)
- Department of Homeland Security Accountability Act of 2026 (H.R. 9113, In Committee)
- Federal Workforce Reproductive Rights Protection Act (H.R. 9448, In Committee)
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- Commending Taiwan on the 30th anniversary of its first direct presidential election in 1996, and expressing support for Taiwan in the preservation of its democratic institutions. (H.Res. 1366, Introduced)
- Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. (H.Con.Res. 110, In Committee)
- Complete America’s Great Trails Act (H.R. 9168, In Committee)
- Capitol Police Retirement Reform Act of 2026 (H.R. 8949, In Committee)
- Streamline Upgrades for Veterans Act (H.R. 7952, In Committee)
- Veteran Technology Employment Success Act (H.R. 7643, In Committee)
- Postal Supervisors, Managers, and Postmasters Fairness Act of 2026 (H.R. 7600, In Committee)
- FAIR Act (H.R. 7480, In Committee)
- True Shutdown Fairness Act (H.R. 7322, In Committee)
- NeighborWorks Accountability Act (H.R. 6483, In Committee)
- Commemorating the seventh anniversary of the murder of Jamal Khashoggi and calling for accountability. (H.Res. 854, Introduced)
- FAST Justice Act (H.R. 5724, In Committee)
- Limit on Sweeping Executive Reorganization Act (H.R. 5249, In Committee)
Floor Speeches
Walkinshaw spoke on the floor 35 times on 21 session days in the 119th Congress.
- House, September 3, 2026, 105 wordsPut American Families First
My constituents can't catch a break. They are paying more for groceries, electricity, housing, and healthcare, and President Trump's war of choice in Iran is making life more expensive.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, July 22, 2026, 454 wordsNational Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
I rise today in support of Amendment No. 309 to the FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act. My amendment would establish a pilot program to enable the Department of Defense (DoD) to more efficiently deploy modern cybersecurity solutions by accelerating the security verification of solutions that have already received FedRAMP High certification.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, July 15, 2026, 177 wordsNational Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
America's strength in the world has never been that we are perfect. It is that, unlike our adversaries, we have consistently aspired to lead by example and with our values.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, July 13, 2026, 809 wordsCongressman Gerald E. Connolly Post Office Building
This legislation is a tribute to a giant of public service, a man whose legacy is written across Northern Virginia and across this institution.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, July 13, 2026, 343 wordsUlysses S. Grant Post Office Building
Some of my Virginia ancestors are rolling over in their graves today, but I am very happy to be here to speak in support of H.R. 7809 to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 201 East Grant Avenue in Georgetown, Ohio, as the Ulysses S. Grant Post Office Building.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, July 13, 2026, 470 wordsSpending Aviation Fees for Equipment, Guaranteeing Upgraded and Advanced Risk Detection and Safety Act of 2026
Since the Transportation Security Administration was created after the 9/11 attacks, the agency has been working to deploy the latest innovative security screening technology to ensure prohibited items carried inside bags and on individuals do not make it past a security checkpoint and onto an aircraft.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, July 13, 2026, 197 wordsImproving Travel for Military Members Act
I rise in support of H.R. 9328, the Improving Travel for Military Members Act.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, July 13, 2026, 189 wordsHomeland Security Capabilities Preservation Reporting Act of 2026
UASI grants have played a critical role in my region, the D.C. metropolitan region, in protecting Northern Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia, including this Capitol complex. This bill that will improve transparency, strengthen congressional oversight, and ensure that important security investments made over many years are not lost is a wonderful piece of legislation.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, July 13, 2026, 211 wordsReimbursable Screening Services Program Extension Act of 2026
I rise in support of H.R. 9391, the Reimbursable Screening Services Program Extension Act of 2026.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, July 13, 2026, 207 wordsOne-Stop Pilot Program Extension Act
TSA's one-stop pilot program enables passengers arriving from certain foreign airports to be exempt from rescreening by TSA prior to connecting to domestic flights.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗
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- Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act of 2025 (House, July 13, 2026)
- Improving Travel for American Families Act (House, July 13, 2026)
- Major Non-Nato Ally Terror Threat Assessment Act (House, July 13, 2026)
- Measuring Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking Act (House, July 13, 2026)
- Elo Realignment and Strategic Engagement Reform Act of 2026 (House, July 13, 2026)
- Condemning Actors Seeking to Defraud the United States Government, and Expressing the Sense of the House of Representatives That Governmentwide Fraud and Improper Payment Prevention Reforms Will... (House, June 11, 2026)
- Fraud Prevention and Accountability Act (House, June 10, 2026)
- Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act (House, June 10, 2026)
- Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act (House, June 10, 2026)
- Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 (House, May 14, 2026)
- Permission for Member to Be Considered as First Sponsor of H.R. 3317 (House, April 27, 2026)
- Honoring Chuck Conlon Upon His Retirement (House, April 21, 2026)
- Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act of 2025 (House, March 25, 2026)
- No New Wars (House, March 4, 2026)
- Honoring the Life of David Elliot Meyer (House, January 12, 2026)
- Permission for Member to Be Considered as First Sponsor of H.R. 1600, H.R. 1601, and H.R. 670 (House, January 8, 2026)
- Protect America's Workforce Act (House, December 11, 2025)
- Destroying Unnecessary, Misaligned, and Prohibitive Red Tape Act (House, December 2, 2025)
- Permission for Member to Be Considered as First Sponsor of H.R. 2180, H.R. 759, H.R. 1560, and H.R. 1559 (House, November 20, 2025)
- Repeal of Senate Notification Requirements Relating to Legal Process on Disclosures of Senate Data (House, November 19, 2025)
- District of Columbia Cash Bail Reform Act of 2025 (House, November 19, 2025)
- Epstein Files Transparency Act (House, November 18, 2025)
- Delivering for the American People (House, September 17, 2025)
- Permission for Member to Be Considered as First Sponsor of H.R. 491, H.R. 492, H.R. 493, and H.R. 1670 (House, September 16, 2025)
- Welcoming the Honorable James Walkinshaw to the House of Representatives (House, September 10, 2025)
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Questions About James R. Walkinshaw
Is James R. Walkinshaw still in Congress?
Yes. James R. Walkinshaw is serving as representative from VA-11 in the 119th Congress.
What party is James R. Walkinshaw?
James R. Walkinshaw is a Democrat.
When is James R. Walkinshaw up for reelection?
Walkinshaw's current term ends January 3, 2027, so the seat is on the ballot in November 2026.
How old is James R. Walkinshaw?
James R. Walkinshaw was born October 22, 1982 and is 43.
How often does James R. Walkinshaw vote with their party?
On the roll calls that decided bills this Congress, Walkinshaw voted with the majority of their party 97% of the time.
What committees is James R. Walkinshaw on?
House Committee on Homeland Security; House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.