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Darrell Issa

Republican · U.S. House · CA-48

Darrell Issa is a Republican U.S. representative from CA's 48 congressional district. Darrell Issa serves as Chair of the House Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet. Darrell Issa has served in Congress since 2001. Paper Trail tracks organization-affiliated PAC contributions, committee assignments, legislation, and documented organization connections associated with this member.

Congressional data updated Sep 20, 2026
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Federal Election Commission

Campaign Financial Summary

FEC campaign totals are tied to this politician’s verified candidate ID and authorized committees. Contributions received are separate from independent expenditures and other outside spending.

20252026 cycle

FEC-reported campaign totals

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Total raised$2,090,221
Total spent$1,019,227
Cash on handNot reported
Debts owedNot reported
IndividualsNot reported
Receipt categories and contributing committees
Party committees
Other political committees
Candidate contributions$0
Authorized committee transfers
Other federal receipts
Operating-expense offsets
Refunded individual contributions

No itemized political-committee receipts are available for this cycle.

Money tracked by Paper Trail

Organization-Affiliated PAC Contributions

Net tracked contributions

$93,9932025–2026 cycle

Gross tracked contributions

$96,493Before refunds and offsets

Refunds / offsets

$2,500

Largest tracked PAC

AMERICAN REVIVAL PAC$10,000

Net tracked contributions equal positive contribution records minus negative refunds or offsets. These totals include only organization-affiliated PACs currently represented in Paper Trail and are not the politician’s total fundraising.

AMERICAN REVIVAL PAC

Parent organization not linked

AMERICA'S CREDIT UNIONS PAC

America's Credit Unions

TKO GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. PAC (TKO PAC)

Parent organization not linked

AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COMPANIES (ACEC/PAC)

American Council of Engineering Companies

META PLATFORMS, INC. PAC

Parent organization not linked

PINNACLE WEST CAPITAL CORPORATION PAC

Parent organization not linked

THE BOEING COMPANY PAC

The Boeing Company

Structured organization taxonomy

Tracked PAC Money by Sector

This gross-contribution distribution excludes refunds and offsets and is not total industry support. Categories use reviewed organization profiles first, then transparent parent-organization and committee-name rules. Political and ideological committees are kept separate from commercial industries.

Other / uncategorized$25,493
Political & Ideological Committees$15,000
Banking & Financial Services$15,000
Real Estate & Housing$8,500
Insurance$7,500
Media & Entertainment$4,500
Aerospace & Defense$4,000
Transportation & Logistics$4,000
Agriculture & Food$3,500
Energy & Utilities$3,500
Construction & Building Trades$3,000
Retail & Consumer Goods$1,500
Telecommunications$1,000

Institutional position

Current Committee Assignments

Paper Trail legislation records

Sponsored & Cosponsored Measures by Topic

Economy & Finance
H.R. 2442Freedom from Unfair Gun Taxes Act of 2025

Sponsor · Freedom from Unfair Gun Taxes Act of 2025 This bill prohibits a state or any political subdivision of a state from imposing or collecting an excise tax on the sale of a firearm, ammunition, or any part or component of a firearm or ammunition by a manufacture or dealer.

Other
H.Con.Res. 62Supporting the goals and ideals of a National Children and Families Day, in order to encourage adults in the United States to support and listen to children and to help children throughout the Nation achieve their hopes and dreams, and for other purposes.

Cosponsor · Supports the goals and ideals of a National Children and Families Day.

Science & TechnologyJustice & Civil Rights
H.R. 2784Stopping the Theft and Destruction of Broadband Act of 2025

Cosponsor · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Foreign Affairs
H.Con.Res. 40Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should not engage in the construction of a North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Superhighway System or enter into a North American Union with Mexico and Canada.

Cosponsor · Urges: (1) the United States not to engage in the construction of a North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Superhighway System; (2) the United States not to allow the Security and Prosperity Partnership to implement regulations that would create a North American Union with Mexico and Canada; and (3) the President to oppose these acts or any other proposals that threaten U. S. sovereignty.

Economy & Finance
H.R. 425Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act

Cosponsor · Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act This bill repeals the Corporate Transparency Act. The act requires existing companies and newly created companies to report beneficial ownership information to the Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network for purposes of addressing the financing of terrorism and money laundering.

Government & Elections
H.R. 45FIND Act

Cosponsor · Firearm Industry Non-Discrimination Act or the FIND Act This bill prohibits the federal government from entering into contracts with an entity that discriminates against firearm trade associations or businesses that deal in firearms, ammunition, or related products. Specifically, the bill requires a federal agency to include in each contract for the procurement of goods or services awarded by the agency a clause requiring the prime contractor to certify that it (1) has no policy, practice, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association; and (2) will not adopt a policy, practice, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association during the term of the contract. The bill establishes (1) a similar requirement with respect to subcontracts, and (2) penalties for violations. The bill makes such prohibition inapplicable to a contract for the procurement of goods or services that is a sole-source contract.

Public Lands
H.R. 179Proven Forest Management Act of 2025

Cosponsor · Proven Forest Management Act of 2025 This bill sets forth provisions to expedite the approval and implementation of forest management activities and establishes related requirements. First, the bill categorically excludes a forest management activity conducted on National Forest System land for reducing forest fuels from certain environmental review requirements under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 if the activity (1) does not exceed 10,000 acres (including not more than 3,000 acres of mechanical thinning), (2) is developed in a collaborative manner, and (3) is consistent with the forest plan developed for the relevant National Forest System land. Next, the bill directs the Forest Service to conduct forest management activities in a manner that attains multiple ecosystem benefits unless the costs associated with attaining such benefits are excessive. Additionally, the Forest Service must (1) establish any post-program ground condition criteria for a ground disturbance caused by a forest management activity required by the applicable forest plan, and (2) provide for monitoring to ascertain the attainment of relevant post-program conditions.

Agriculture & FoodPublic Lands
H.R. 178To require the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out activities to suppress wildfires, and for other purposes.

Cosponsor · This measure sets out requirements for wildfire suppression and management activities carried out by the Forest Service. These requirements apply to Forest Service land that (1) has a severe, extreme, or exceptional drought intensity rating; (2) has a National Wildland Fire Preparedness level of 5 (i. e. , the highest level of wildland fire activity); or (3) is located in a fireshed ranked in the top 10% of wildfire exposure.

Immigration
H.R. 134Protecting our Communities from Sexual Predators Act

Cosponsor · Protecting our Communities from Sexual Predators Act This bill requires the Department of Justice (DOJ) to detain certain non-U. S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who have been arrested for sexual assault. The bill also provides for the inadmissibility and deportability of certain individuals convicted of sexual assault.

Economy & Finance
H.R. 1340More Homes on the Market Act

Cosponsor · More Homes on the Market Act This bill increases the amount of gain from the sale of a principal residence that an individual may exclude from gross income (for federal tax purposes). Under the bill, an individual may exclude from gross income gain from the sale of a principal residence of up to $500,000 (currently $250,000), and taxpayers who are married and file a joint federal income tax return may exclude up to $1 million (currently $500. 000). The bill also requires these amounts to be adjusted annually for inflation.

Economy & Finance
H.R. 404Hearing Protection Act

Cosponsor · Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Labor & Employment
H.R. 1232National Right-to-Work Act

Cosponsor · Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Health
H.Con.Res. 85Supporting the goals and ideals of National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month.

Cosponsor · Honors the goals and ideals of National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month. Encourages early diagnosis and access to high-quality care for people with cystic fibrosis. Expresses support for research to find a cure by fostering an enhanced research program through a strong federal commitment and expanded public-private partnerships.

Other
H.Con.Res. 44Honoring and praising the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People on the occasion of its 98th anniversary.

Cosponsor · Recognizes the 98th anniversary of the historic founding of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). Honors and praises the NAACP for its work to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of all persons.

Justice & Civil Rights
H.R. 1773Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act of 2025

Cosponsor · Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act of 2025 This bill modifies criminal penalties for an offense involving the theft of a firearm from a licensed importer, manufacturer, or dealer, or from their business premises. Specifically, the bill does the following: increases from 10 to 20 years the maximum prison term, and creates a 3- or 5-year mandatory minimum prison term for an offense that occurs during the commission of a burglary or robbery. An attempt to commit an offense is subject to the same penalties as a substantive offense.

Economy & Finance
H.R. 2089Generating Retirement Ownership through Long-Term Holding

Cosponsor · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Health
H.R. 1520Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act

Cosponsor · Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act This bill expressly prohibits health care providers and other entities involved in matching donated organs with recipients from denying or restricting an individual's access to organ transplants solely on the basis of the individual's disability, except in limited circumstances. Specifically, these entities may consider an individual's disability when making decisions about transplants only if a physician finds, based on an individualized evaluation, that the individual's physical or mental disability is medically significant to the provision of the transplant. A disability shall not be considered medically significant if the individual has an adequate support system in place to comply with transplant-related medical requirements. These entities must also make reasonable changes to their policies to make transplants and related care more available to individuals with disabilities.

Labor & EmploymentGovernment & Elections
H.R. 142Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2025

Cosponsor · Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 20 25 This bill revises provisions relating to congressional review of agency rulemaking. Specifically, the bill establishes a congressional approval process for a major rule. A major rule may only take effect if Congress approves of the rule. A major rule is a rule that has resulted in or is likely to result in (1) an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more; (2) a major increase in costs or prices for consumers, individual industries, government agencies, or geographic regions; or (3) significant adverse effects on competition, employment, investment, productivity, innovation, or the ability of U.

Defense & National SecurityForeign Affairs
H.Con.Res. 50Calling on the Government of Venezuela to uphold the human rights and civil liberties of the people of Venezuela.

Cosponsor · Expresses support for the people of Venezuela in their daily struggle for freedom, democratic self-governance, and the establishment of the rule of law. Calls on the government of Venezuela to: (1) abide by its obligations under international human rights treaties and international humanitarian law to ensure the rights of all individuals, irrespective of their political views; and (2) end killings, torture, and ill treatment by the police and military. Encourages: (1) the Inter-American Commission of Human Rights (IACHR) to monitor the human rights situation in Venezuela; and (2) the President and the Secretary of State to assist democracy and human rights activists and the nonviolent democratic opposition in Venezuela. Expresses support for the Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS) for his continued attention and support for freedom of expression in Venezuela.

Economy & Finance
H.R. 987Fair Access to Banking Act

Cosponsor · Fair Access to Banking Act This bill places restrictions on certain banks, credit unions, and payment card networks if they refuse to do business with a person who complies with the law. Restrictions include prohibiting the use of electronic funds transfer systems and lending programs, termination of an institution's depository insurance, and specified civil penalties. Banks and other specified financial institutions are allowed to deny financial services to a person only if the denial is justified by a documented failure of that person to meet quantitative, impartial, risk-based standards established in advance by the institution. This justification may not be based upon reputational risks to the institution.

Economy & Finance
H.R. 1181Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act

Cosponsor · Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act This bill prohibits payment card networks from using merchant codes that distinguish firearms retailers from general-merchandise retailers or sporting-goods retailers. The Department of Justice must enforce this bill and report annually on the resulting investigations and cases.

Congressional Service History
House · CA-48

Jan 3, 2025Jan 3, 2027 · Republican

House · CA-48

Jan 3, 2023Jan 3, 2025 · Republican

House · CA-50

Jan 3, 2021Jan 3, 2023 · Republican

House · CA-49

Jan 3, 2017Jan 3, 2019 · Republican

House · CA-49

Jan 6, 2015Jan 3, 2017 · Republican

House · CA-49

Jan 3, 2013Jan 3, 2015 · Republican

House · CA-49

Jan 5, 2011Jan 3, 2013 · Republican

House · CA-49

Jan 6, 2009Jan 3, 2011 · Republican

House · CA-49

Jan 4, 2007Jan 3, 2009 · Republican

House · CA-49

Jan 4, 2005Jan 3, 2007 · Republican

House · CA-49

Jan 7, 2003Jan 3, 2005 · Republican

House · CA-48

Jan 3, 2001Jan 3, 2003 · Republican