119th Congress
Pete Sessions
Representative, TX-17, Texas
Party
- Republican
- Born
- March 22, 1955 (age 71)
- In Congress
- House since 1997
- Term Ends
- January 3, 2027
- Votes With Party
- 99%
- Missed Votes
- 0%
- Office Phone
- 202-225-6105
- Website
- sessions.house.gov
Committees
- Financial Services
- Oversight and Government Reform
Who Is Pete Sessions?
Pete Sessions is a Republican representative from TX-17 in the 119th Congress. In Congress: House since 1997. Born March 22, 1955, Sessions is 71. On the 310 bills their chamber decided by roll call, Sessions voted on 309 and missed 1. Sessions voted with the majority of their party 99% of the time. Sessions sponsored 21 bills and resolutions this Congress.
How Pete Sessions Voted
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- YeaProviding 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".
- YeaPROOF Act
- YeaLindsey 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
- NayDirecting the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
- YeaProviding 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 Pete Sessions Sponsored
- American Patients First Act of 2026 (H.R. 9972, In Committee)
- 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. (H.Con.Res. 111, In Committee)
- China Exchange Rate Accountability Act of 2026 (H.R. 8290, Out of Committee)
- Fraud Prevention and Accountability Act (H.R. 8312, Passed the House)
- Expressing support of the goal of celebrating a "National Day of Honor and Respect" in conjunction with "Constitution Day and Citizenship Day". (H.Res. 1350, Introduced)
- Words Matter Act of 2025 (H.R. 3420, In Committee)
- FAIR ACT (H.R. 7953, In Committee)
- Stop Identity Fraud and Identity Theft Act of 2026 (H.R. 7270, In Committee)
- Homeopathic Drug Product Safety, Quality, and Transparency Act (H.R. 7050, In Committee)
- Independence Investment Fund Act (H.R. 6412, In Committee)
- District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act of 2025 (H.R. 5125, Passed the House)
- Fairness for Khobar Act of 2025 (H.R. 4863, In Committee)
See All (21)
- Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act of 2025 (H.R. 3417, In Committee)
- Accessibility Constituent Communication Act of 2025 (H.R. 3416, In Committee)
- Electrodiagnostic Medicine Patient Protection and Fraud Elimination Act of 2025 (H.R. 3092, In Committee)
- Health Care Fairness for All Act (H.R. 3080, In Committee)
- FACT Act (H.R. 2277, In Committee)
- Blind Americans Return to Work Act of 2025 (H.R. 1175, In Committee)
- RED TAPE Act (H.R. 572, In Committee)
- MANAGER Act (H.R. 242, In Committee)
- SEC Act of 2025 (H.R. 216, In Committee)
Floor Speeches
Sessions spoke on the floor 8 times on 7 session days in the 119th Congress.
- House, July 14, 2026, 562 wordsSunshine Protection Act of 2025
I thank Mr. Bilirakis and the Energy and Commerce Committee for bringing this bill forward.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, July 13, 2026, 695 wordsCongressman Gerald E. Connolly Post Office Building
Today, I rise in support of a bill which would rename a post office in Fairfax, Virginia, for one of our former colleagues, Congressman Gerald E. Connolly, a father, a husband, friend of mine and to this body, and a lifelong civil public servant, one that dedicated his life to his constituents, his community, and to his country.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, July 13, 2026, 460 wordsUlysses S. Grant Post Office Building
I rise today in support of this bill, which would rename a post office in Georgetown, Ohio, for Ulysses S. Grant.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, June 11, 2026, 2,842 wordsCondemning 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...
Pursuant to House Resolution 1345, I call up the resolution (H.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, June 10, 2026, 1,037 wordsFraud Prevention and Accountability Act
I thank the distinguished gentleman, the chairman of the Government Reform and Oversight Committee, for yielding.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, September 17, 2025, 876 wordsDistrict of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act
I thank the young chairman of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform from Kentucky (Mr. Comer) for yielding time.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, May 14, 2025, 211 wordsRecognizing Kathleen Spillane
I stand on a bipartisan basis with one of my fellow colleagues, Lloyd Doggett, from Travis County, Texas.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, March 5, 2025, 98 wordsMoment of Silence Honoring and Remembering Congressman Sylvester Turner
You see gathered together Texans but friends, friends of not only a man who was with us last night but we were shocked to hear of his demise today.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗
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Questions About Pete Sessions
Is Pete Sessions still in Congress?
Yes. Pete Sessions is serving as representative from TX-17 in the 119th Congress.
What party is Pete Sessions?
Pete Sessions is a Republican.
When is Pete Sessions up for reelection?
Sessions's current term ends January 3, 2027, so the seat is on the ballot in November 2026.
How old is Pete Sessions?
Pete Sessions was born March 22, 1955 and is 71.
How often does Pete Sessions vote with their party?
On the roll calls that decided bills this Congress, Sessions voted with the majority of their party 99% of the time.
What committees is Pete Sessions on?
House Committee on Financial Services; House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.