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Darrell Issa

Darrell Issa

U.S. Representative, California

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2108 Rayburn House Office Building

Summary

Darrell Edward Issa is an American businessman and politician serving as the U.S. representative for California's 48th congressional district. He represented the 50th congressional district from 2021 to 2023. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served in the United States House of Representatives from 2001 to 2019, representing two districts primarily covering North County in the San Diego area: first the 48th district for one term and then the 49th district for eight terms. From January 2011 to January 2015, he chaired the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee.

Views on the Issues

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Sponsored Legislation

396 bills total

HR 8974 · Introduced May 21, 2026

May 21, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

HR 8973 · Introduced May 21, 2026

May 21, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

HJRES 186 · Introduced May 14, 2026

May 14, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

HR 8546 · Introduced Apr 28, 2026 · Native Americans

Apr 28, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

HRES 1211 · Introduced Apr 23, 2026 · Congress

Apr 23, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

HR 8483 · Introduced Apr 23, 2026 · Native Americans

May 12, 2026: Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.

HR 8285 · Introduced Apr 15, 2026 · Foreign Trade and International Finance

Apr 22, 2026: Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.

HR 7311 · Introduced Feb 2, 2026 · International Affairs

Feb 2, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

HR 7054 · Introduced Jan 14, 2026 · International Affairs

Jan 14, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

HR 7015 · Introduced Jan 12, 2026 · Law

Jan 12, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Landmark Legislation

Major bills from recent Congresses — outcomes and party vote breakdowns. For Rep. Issa's individual votes, view their full record on Congress.gov.

Inflation Reduction Act

Enacted2022 · H.R. 5376

Largest climate investment in U.S. history; allowed Medicare to negotiate drug prices; reduced the federal deficit.

D: 50 yeaR: 0 yeaFinal: 51–50

CHIPS Act

Enacted2022 · H.R. 4346

Invested $52 billion in domestic semiconductor manufacturing to reduce dependence on foreign chip supply chains.

D: 47 yeaR: 17 yeaFinal: 64–33

Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

2021 · H.R. 3684

$1.2 trillion for roads, bridges, broadband, rail, water systems, and the electric grid.

D: 49 yeaR: 19 yeaFinal: 69–30

American Rescue Plan

Enacted2021 · H.R. 1319

$1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief: stimulus checks, extended unemployment, school reopening funds, and vaccine distribution.

D: 50 yeaR: 0 yeaFinal: 50–49

CARES Act

Enacted2020 · H.R. 748

$2.2 trillion COVID-19 economic relief including $1,200 checks, expanded unemployment, and Paycheck Protection Program.

D: 46 yeaR: 50 yeaFinal: 96–0

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

Enacted2017 · H.R. 1

Cut the corporate tax rate from 35% to 21% and reduced individual income tax rates across most brackets.

D: 0 yeaR: 51 yeaFinal: 51–48

Safer Communities Act

Enacted2022 · S. 2938

First significant federal gun safety legislation in nearly 30 years: enhanced background checks for buyers under 21 and red flag law incentives.

D: 49 yeaR: 15 yeaFinal: 65–33

Respect for Marriage Act

Enacted2022 · H.R. 8404

Provided federal statutory protection for same-sex and interracial marriages, repealing the Defense of Marriage Act.

D: 48 yeaR: 12 yeaFinal: 61–36

Debt Ceiling Deal (2023)

Enacted2023 · H.R. 3746

Suspended the debt ceiling through January 2025, averting a U.S. default, in exchange for caps on discretionary spending.

D: 44 yeaR: 17 yeaFinal: 63–36

Foreign Aid Supplemental

Enacted2024 · H.R. 8035

$95 billion in security assistance for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan; passed after months of delay in the House.

D: 46 yeaR: 31 yeaFinal: 79–18

George Floyd Policing Act

Did not pass2021 · H.R. 1280

Would have banned chokeholds and no-knock warrants federally, reformed qualified immunity, and created a national police misconduct registry. Passed the House twice; died in the Senate.

D: 220 yeaR: 0 yeaFinal: 220–212