
U.S. Representative, Texas
1318 Longworth House Office Building
Summary
Christian Dashaun Menefee is an American politician and attorney serving as the U.S. representative for Texas's 18th congressional district since February 2026. A member of the Democratic Party, Menefee previously served as County Attorney for Harris County, Texas, from 2021 to 2026. He was the youngest person and the first African-American to hold the office.
See where Rep. Menefee stands — alongside Democratic and Republican positions.
HR 8619 · Introduced Apr 30, 2026 · Crime and Law Enforcement
May 15, 2026: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3541)
HR 8618 · Introduced Apr 30, 2026 · Education
Apr 30, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 8581 · Introduced Apr 29, 2026 · Congress
Apr 29, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Major bills from recent Congresses — outcomes and party vote breakdowns. For Rep. Menefee's individual votes, view their full record on Congress.gov.
Inflation Reduction Act
Enacted2022 · H.R. 5376Largest climate investment in U.S. history; allowed Medicare to negotiate drug prices; reduced the federal deficit.
CHIPS Act
Enacted2022 · H.R. 4346Invested $52 billion in domestic semiconductor manufacturing to reduce dependence on foreign chip supply chains.
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Enacted$1.2 trillion for roads, bridges, broadband, rail, water systems, and the electric grid.