Representative Ted Lieu, Democratic from California

Ted Lieu

Representative · California · Democrat

Ted Lieu

House Floor

Recent comments in the House

Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 2004, Tyler's Law. This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to conduct a study and then to issue guidance to hospitals to test for fentanyl in emergency room screenings. This may come as a surprise to many. Right now many hospitals do not test for fentanyl in emergency room screenings. This leads to cases where people who walk in the emergency room may not know that they ingested a drug laced with fentanyl, or they may walk out of the emergency room not knowing that they had taken fentanyl and not gotten the right resources.
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Biography
Ted Lieu, a former active-duty Air Force officer, brings a background in military service and law to his role as U.S. Representative for California’s 36th Congressional District, first elected in 2014. He is a leading advocate for cybersecurity, climate action, and veterans’ rights. Lieu co-authored bipartisan legislation to strengthen cyber protections and has served as Vice Chair of the House Democratic Caucus. Known for his incisive oversight and direct communication style, he works to ensure his district’s interests are represented with transparency and accountability.
Education
  • J.D., Georgetown University Law Center
    1994
  • B.A. in Political Science, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA
    1991
  • B.S. in Computer Science, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA
    1991
Professional History

  • U.S. Representative

    2015-Present

    Representing California's 36th district

  • Member, California Senate

    2011–14

  • Member, California Assembly

    2005–10

  • Member, Torrance City Council, Torrence, Ca

    2002–05

  • Admitted to the California State Bar

    1994

Policy Focus
Crime and Law Enforcement21%
International Affairs14%
Science, Technology, Communications6%
Government Operations and Politics6%
Notable Legislation

Key legislative actions from Ted Lieu's record in Congress.

  • Cloud Act Co-Author

    Co-authored the CLOUD Act, enabling cross-border data access for law enforcement under privacy safeguards.

  • Veterans' Healthcare

    Secured funding to expand mental health resources for veterans at the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center.

  • Climate Change Legislation

    Introduced the Climate Solutions Act to set ambitious renewable energy and emissions reduction targets.

  • Election Security

    Championed the Securing America's Federal Elections Act to mandate paper ballot backups for federal elections.

Committee Assignments
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  • House Committee on the Judiciary
  • House Committee on Foreign Affairs

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