Representative Kevin Kiley, Independent from California

Kevin Kiley

Representative · California · Independent

Kevin Kiley

Biography
Kevin Kiley represents California’s 3rd congressional district in the House, first elected in 2022 and now serving as an independent after leaving the Republican Party in 2026 over what he described as frustration with partisanship. A two-term member and former California state assemblyman, he has focused his congressional work on wildfire prevention, education policy, and government oversight. He serves on the House Judiciary and Education and the Workforce committees, where his stated priorities have included wildfire response resources and scrutiny of government spending. Explaining the move, Kiley said, "I answer to my constituents, not to party leaders in Washington, D.C."
Education
  • J.D., Yale University, New Haven, CT
    2012
  • M.A., Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA
    2009
  • A.B., Harvard University, Cambridge, MA
    2007
Professional History

  • U.S. Representative

    2023-Present

    Representing California's 3rd district

  • Member, California Assembly

    2016–22

  • Deputy Attorney General, California Department of justice

    2015–16

  • Teacher

  • Lawyer, Private Practice

  • Business Owner

  • Adjunct Professor

Policy Focus
Education14%
Government Operations and Politics11%
Labor and Employment11%
Crime and Law Enforcement8%
Notable Legislation

Key legislative actions from Kevin Kiley's record in Congress.

  • Wildfire Prevention Funding

    Secured federal funding to support wildfire prevention and forest management efforts in Northern California.

  • Opposition to High-Speed Rail Mismanagement

    Led legislative efforts highlighting cost overruns and accountability issues in California’s high-speed rail project.

  • COVID-19 Emergency Powers Oversight

    Authored legislation to increase legislative oversight of executive emergency powers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Education Transparency

    Sponsored measures to increase transparency and parental involvement in California public school curriculum decisions.

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