U.S. House · Texas District 17

Rep. Pete A. Sessions

U.S. Representative · Texas District 17

Republican27.3 yrs · 14th term

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Office & Term

DistrictTexas's 17th Congressional District

RepresentingTexas

Term startedJanuary 3, 2025

Term endsJanuary 3, 2027

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2204 Rayburn House Office Building

Washington, DC 20515-4317

202-225-6105

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Service HistoryGovTrack

27Total years

14Terms served

1997First elected

⚠Non-consecutive

House1997–1999

House1999–2001

House2001–2003

House2003–2005

House2005–2007

House2007–2009

BackgroundWikidata

Born March 22, 1955 in Waco. Background: businessperson, business executive, advocate.

BornMar 22, 1955 (age 71)

BirthplaceWaco

ReligionMethodism

EducationSouthwestern UniversityWinston Churchill High School

Prior Careerbusinesspersonbusiness executiveadvocatepoliticianmember of the United States House of Representatives

Recent Votes119th Congress · GovTrack

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H.Res. 1259: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should prioritize securing the release of Pastor Jin Mingri, Pastor Gao Quanfu and his wife Pang Yu, Dr. Gulshan Abbas, and Jimmy Lai detained by the People’s Republic o

May 13

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H.Res. 1251: Calling on elected officials and civil society leaders to counter antisemitism and educate the public on the contributions of the Jewish-American community.

May 13

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H.Con.Res. 96: Expressing support for law enforcement officers.

May 13

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H.R. 1346: Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025

May 13

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On Motion to Recommit: H.R. 1346: Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025

May 13

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H.Res. 1252: Resolution memorializing law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.

May 13

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H.Res. 1274: Providing that section 11 of House Resolution 1224 shall have no force or effect.

May 13

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On Ordering the Previous Question: H.Res. 1274: Providing that section 11 of House Resolution 1224 shall have no force or …

May 13

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Accountability Scorecard

96%

Attendance

16,779 of 17,458 votes

0 / 16

Bills Enacted

0% enacted (119th Congress)

88%

Votes w/ Majority

87 of 99 recent votes

Far Right

Ideology

Political Position (GovTrack Analysis)

Ideology78/100

LiberalConservative

Leadership26/100

FollowerLeader

Stock Trading Disclosures

1 trade found

Mar 9, 2026

SELL$1,001 - $15,000

Source: Quiver Quant / Financial Modeling Prep

Interest Group Ratings

Heritage Action

94%

Fiscal · 2026

League of Conservation Voters

Environment · 2025

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