At a Glance

Seat

Representative for California District 16

Born

April 16, 1970

Age 56

Phone

(202) 225-8104

Office

1117 Longworth House Office Building, Washington 20515

Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|California District 16

Sam T. Liccardo

Samuel Theodore Liccardo is an American attorney and politician currently serving as the U.S. representative from California's 16th congressional district. Previously, he served as the 65th mayor of San Jose from 2015 to 2023. A member of the Democratic Party, Liccardo was elected mayor in November 2014. He was reelected in 2018 with 75.8% of the vote. As the leader of the California Big City Mayors Coalition, Liccardo advocated on statewide issues including homelessness and COVID-19 response.

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Voting Record — 534

Yes42%

No56%

Present0%

Not Voting2%

Party align98%

Cross-party1%

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District Map

Congressional District 16

U.S. Census Bureau boundary data.

Social & Web

Official site Bluesky X @repliccardo Instagram

External Resources

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Sam T. Liccardo

U.S. RepresentativeDemocratCalifornia District 16

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Sam T.'s ATmosphere Activity

20 recent posts · 15 sponsored · 37 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Rep. Sam Liccardo@liccardo.house.govJun 23(source)

In just 24 hours, so much has changed—making our Campbell town hall a timely and essential moment to come together and discuss the path ahead. Thank you to the 500 neighbors who came with thoughtful questions—it’s always a pleasure to have these dialogues with you.

Rep. Sam Liccardo@liccardo.house.govJun 22(source)

It is urgent that we refrain from taking any further military action, avoid provocation that could escalate this war, and get parties back to the negotiating table immediately. www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/0...

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Rep. Sam Liccardo@liccardo.house.govJun 21(source)

We met with the California Alliance for Retired Americans to discuss how we're fighting to protect Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security. These aren’t just programs—they’re lifelines.

Rep. Sam Liccardo@liccardo.house.govJun 20(source)

Today, we honored the remarkable young leaders from the Bay Area nominated to our nation’s service academies. Their courage, character, and commitment will represent the best of America—at home and around the world.

Rep. Sam Liccardo@liccardo.house.govJun 20(source)

We joined Multifaith Voices for Peace & Justice—faith leaders standing bravely for dignity, nonviolence, and humanity. In the face of fear and rising hate, we must stay united—thank you for your advocacy and passion for a better future.

Rep. Sam Liccardo@liccardo.house.govJun 20(source)

Our hospitals face major threats from proposed Medicaid cuts in Congress—we must fight to keep them open to continue this life-saving work. Thank you to @stanfordmedicine.bsky.social and Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital for hosting our roundtable and for all they do for hundreds of kids every day!

Rep. Sam Liccardo@liccardo.house.govJun 19(source)

I condemn in the strongest terms the vile attack on Congressman Max Miller. I’m grateful that he was not harmed. We must end this the political violence that has become all too common in our country.

Rep. Sam Liccardo@liccardo.house.govJun 19(source)

It has been 105 years since women fought for the right to vote–for 80 of those years, the League of Women Voters has been a crucial pillar in American democracy. Thank you, League of Women Voters San Jose/Santa Clara, for inviting me to join you in celebrating this milestone.

Rep. Sam Liccardo@liccardo.house.govJun 19(source)

On Juneteenth, we honor the long, unfinished fight for Black freedom in America. It’s a day of remembrance, resilience, and joy—and a call to keep building a future rooted in social justice.

Rep. Sam Liccardo@liccardo.house.govJun 18(source)

I'm hosting a town hall in Campbell on June 22nd at 2:30 PM. Fill out the form via the link below to let us know if you can make it. buff.ly/qnADlBw

Rep. Sam Liccardo@liccardo.house.govJun 16(source)

Yesterday, I joined Los Gatos chapter of #RunForTheirLives—members of which were horribly attacked in Boulder, Colorado while peacefully advocating for those held captive by Hamas. We’ll keep showing up in the face of hate and terror—and we’ll do so together as a community.

Rep. Sam Liccardo@liccardo.house.govJun 15(source)

ICYMI: Yesterday’s Juneteenth celebration in Downtown San Jose was lit– and provided a welcome breath of joy and community amid all of the tough news of recent weeks. #Juneteenth

Rep. Sam Liccardo@liccardo.house.govJun 15(source)

We’re fired up for FIFA! In one year, World Cup will come to the South Bay – counting down the days until we welcome the world to our community. #FIFA #WorldCup

Rep. Sam Liccardo@liccardo.house.govJun 15(source)

Feliz Dia de Portugal, San Jose!

Rep. Sam Liccardo@liccardo.house.govJun 15(source)

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads, father figures, and mentors who show up, lift up, and love unconditionally. Today, we celebrate you.

Rep. Sam Liccardo@liccardo.house.govJun 15(source)

Thank you to everyone all who shouted, waved, protested, cheered, and shared community on #NoKingsDay! In Palo Alto, thousands of us had an impromptu town hall at Rinconada Park – this is what democracy looks like!

Rep. Sam Liccardo@liccardo.house.govJun 13(source)

After Trump spent $138 million to deploy more troops to LA than to Iraq & Syria combined, a judge has confirmed he’s violating federal law. apnews.com/article/cali...

Judge says Trump illegally deployed National Guard to help with LA protests, must return control

A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order directing President Donald Trump to return control of the National Guard to California.

Rep. Sam Liccardo@liccardo.house.govJun 12(source)

We are in a whole new world of authoritarianism and someone has to stand up against fascism. #SipWithSam

Rep. Sam Liccardo@liccardo.house.govJun 12(source)

Shameful. @padilla.senate.gov is a calm, constructive, and collaborative public servant. This is what authoritarianism looks like…

Phil Lewis

@phillewis.bsky.social

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Sen. Alex Padilla was just removed from Kristi Noem's press conference in Los Angeles (video: Bill Melugin/Fox News)

Rep. Sam Liccardo@liccardo.house.govJun 12(source)

I voted “no” because we didn’t reach an agreement, but this process isn’t over — and I hope between now and the House floor vote, we can make enough progress for me to support the final product.

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Sponsored Bills(15)

H.R. 8450 (119th)
To require a pilot program to enhance existing efforts to mitigate vessel impacts on large c…
H.R. 8338 (119th)
To prevent the premature seizure of an individual's securities, digital assets, or investmen…
H.R. 8013 (119th)
Keep Innovators in America Act
H.R. 6533 (119th)
To amend title 10, United States Code, to limit the authority of the Department of Defense a…
H.R. 6010 (119th)
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the enhanced premium tax cre…

Cosponsored Bills(37)

H.R. 8395 (119th)
To provide for the regulation of registered covered providers, and for other purposes.
Joined: 2026-04-21
H.R. 7792 (119th)
Property Improvement and Manufactured Housing Loan Modernization Act of 2026
Joined: 2026-03-04
H.R. 7769 (119th)
MINT Act
Joined: 2026-03-03
H.R. 7696 (119th)
To establish a grant program to provide awards to National Laboratories and institutions of …
Joined: 2026-02-25
H.R. 7697 (119th)
To establish an international strategy for AI research and development to improve outdated e…
Joined: 2026-02-25

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Voting History

534 total votes

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Recent roll calls with party-majority context so it is easier to scan how this member tends to vote.

Date	Bill	Question	Position	Party Maj	Align?	Result
2025-11-13	H.R. 5371 (119th)	Accept Senate changes	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-12	H. Res. 873 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-19	H. Res. 719 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-09-19	H.R. 5371 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-19	H.R. 5371 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-09-18	H.R. 1047 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-18	H.R. 3015 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-18	H.R. 3062 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-17	H. Res. 713 (119th)	Kill the motion	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-09-17	H.R. 5143 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-17	H.R. 5125 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-17	H. Res. 722 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-17	H. Res. 722 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-16	H.R. 5140 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-16	H.R. 4922 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-16	H.R. 2721 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-09-16	H. Res. 707 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-16	H. Res. 707 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-15	H.R. 3400 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-09-15	H.J. Res. 117 (119th)	Kill the motion	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-11	H.R. 3486 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-11	H.R. 3944 (119th)	Instruct negotiators	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-09	H. Res. 682 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-09	H. Res. 682 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-08	H.R. 3425 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-09-08	H.R. 3424 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed

Alignment stats consider only votes where a clear yes/no majority existed for the legislator's party. Cross-party marks divergence where the vote matched the opposite party majority. ↔ indicates cross-party divergence.

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