Years in Office
10
Bills Sponsored
253
Bills Co-Sponsored
3815
Committees
2
Ted Lieu 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)Impact & Accomplishments
Notable contributions during Ted Lieu's congressional service.
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.
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