Mar 9, 2023Sponsored
No Stolen Trademarks Honored in America Act of 2023
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RepublicanCalifornia · U.S. Representative
Darrell
Issa
U.S. Representative for California
In office
5 yrsSince Jan 2021
Next election
2027Re-elected 2021
Age
72Born Nov 1, 1953
Party
Republican
What they stand for
Issa has spent time focused on a few core fights. Each is tied to bills actually introduced or votes actually cast.
- 01Opposes additional federal taxes on firearmsIssa sponsored the Freedom from Unfair Gun Taxes Act of 2024 (HR.9260), which would address federal excise taxes applied to firearms and related items. The bill attracted 62 cosponsors and was referred to committee. He also sponsored the Modern Firearm Safety Act (HR.4676), which addresses firearm safety technology standards, reflecting continued engagement with federal firearms policy.
- 02Supports intellectual property and trademark protectionsIssa sponsored the No Stolen Trademarks Honored in America Act of 2023 (HR.1505), which was enacted into law. The legislation addresses the recognition of trademarks in the United States. He has also sponsored the American Music Fairness Act of 2025 (HR.861), a reintroduced measure concerning broadcast music licensing and royalty structures, with 13 cosponsors.
- 03Supports limits on local immigration non-enforcement policiesIssa sponsored the Sanctuary City Accountability Act (HR.1928), a reintroduced bill with 6 cosponsors that would establish accountability mechanisms related to local jurisdictions that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. The bill has been referred to committee.
- 04Supports transparency requirements in civil litigation fundingIssa sponsored the Litigation Transparency Act of 2025 (HR.1109), a reintroduced measure with 24 cosponsors that would impose disclosure requirements related to third-party litigation funding arrangements in federal civil cases. The bill is currently in committee.
- 05Addresses independent contractor workforce recognitionIssa sponsored HRES.461, a reintroduced House resolution recognizing the contributions of independent workers and contractors to the American economy. He also sponsored the GAS Act (HR.337), which attracted 53 cosponsors and addresses regulatory or tax treatment relevant to independent and gig-economy workers, and is currently in committee.
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01 · Background
Who they are, where they came from
Darrell Issa represents California's 48th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives, where he has served since January 3, 2021. A member of the Republican Party, Issa has an extensive prior congressional record: he first served in the House from 2001 to 2019, representing what was then the 48th district for one term and subsequently the 49th district for eight terms, with both districts covering North County in the San Diego area. He chaired the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee from January 2011 to January 2015. After a two-year absence, he returned to Congress representing the 50th congressional district from 2021 to 2023 before transitioning to the current 48th district seat. In his current tenure, Issa has sponsored enacted legislation including the Pala Band of Mission Indians Land Transfer Act of 2023 (HR.423) and the No Stolen Trademarks Honored in America Act of 2023 (HR.1505). He has also introduced legislation addressing firearms taxes (HR.9260), firearms safety technology (HR.4676), immigration enforcement accountability (HR.1928), civil litigation transparency (HR.1109), broadcast music licensing (HR.861), fentanyl-related warnings (HR.780), independent worker recognition (HRES.461), and federal hiring for wildfire suppression (HR.435), among other measures. Prior to his congressional career, Issa established himself as a businessman.
02 · Recent significant work
What they’ve done lately
Jan 20, 2023Sponsored
Pala Band of Mission Indians Land Transfer Act of 2023
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Aug 2, 2024Sponsored
Freedom from Unfair Gun Taxes Act of 2024
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Jan 12, 2023Sponsored
GAS Act
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Nov 12, 2025Sponsored
To ensure that certain members of the Armed Forces who served in female cultural support teams receive proper credit for such service.
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03 · What's coming up
Bills they’ll vote on next
Bills that have cleared committee and are heading for a floor vote. See all upcoming votes →
House·HR.1071Reported to floor
No Censors on our Shores Act of 2025
Would bar entry and allow deportation of foreign officials who suppressed U.S. citizens' speech.
House·HR.151Reported to floor
Equal Representation Act of 2025
Would base House seat apportionment on citizen population rather than total population.
House·HR.2071Reported to floor
Save Our Shrimpers Act
Would bar U.S. funds to international institutions financing foreign shrimp operations.
House·HR.2076Reported to floor
Lulu’s Law
Would require the FCC to explicitly authorize wireless emergency alerts for shark attacks.
House·HR.2159Reported to floor
Count the Crimes to Cut Act
Would require public databases listing all federal criminal statutory and regulatory offenses.
04 · Money
Where the campaign funds come from
Issa raised $1.8M this cycle, with 41.4% from individuals and 21.0% from PACs; 37.6% of receipts came from other sources, primarily ISSA VICTORY FUND, a joint fundraising committee that alone transferred $433,247. Among other PAC contributors, COPART PAC, SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP PAC, and AMERICAN REVIVAL PAC each gave $10,000. Top employer concentrations include HARVEST SMALL BUSINESS FINANCE, INTERO DIGITAL, SOAPY JOE'S, and COPART. Outside spending in the cycle totaled $54,892 supporting Issa (Conservatives for Effective Government at $29,868, House Freedom Action at $25,024) and $1.1M opposing him (Club for Growth Action at $470,272, Patriot Majority PAC at $469,105, and American Unity PAC Inc at $171,898), all independent of contributions to his own campaign.
Total raised · 2026
$1.8M
Cash on hand
$2.8M
Spent
$693K
By source
- Individuals$765K · 41.4%
- PACs$388K · 21.0%
- Other$694K · 37.6%
Individual donor mix
Small-donor share (under $200)33.0%
Top PAC contributors
- ISSA VICTORY FUNDFEC ↗$433K
- COPART PACFEC ↗$10K
- SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP PACFEC ↗$10K
- AMERICAN REVIVAL PACFEC ↗$10K
- AICPA PACFEC ↗$5K
- BMI PACFEC ↗$5K
- UBS AMERICAS PACFEC ↗$5K
- NEW MAJORITY FEDERAL PACFEC ↗$5K
- NATIONAL ASSN OF MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANIES PACFEC ↗$5K
- AIPAC-AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS PACFEC ↗$5K
Top employer concentrations
- HARVEST SMALL BUSINESS FINANCE$25K· 10 donors
- INTERO DIGITAL$13K· 5 donors
- SOAPY JOE'S$13K· 5 donors
- PHIL'S BBQ$13K· 4 donors
- 1ST NATIONAL BANK$13K· 4 donors
- CASINO AZUL, LLC$13K· 5 donors
- RECA$13K· 4 donors
- COPART$13K· 4 donors
- MARATHON CONSTRUCTION CORP$10K· 3 donors
- HAMANN CONSTRUCTION$10K· 4 donors
Self-reported employer data. Categories like “Retired” and “Not Employed” are excluded — these reflect demographic patterns rather than industry concentrations.
Outside spending · 2020
Independent expenditures from super PACs and other groups, separate from contributions to the candidate’s own campaign. These committees may not coordinate with the campaign.
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