May 13, 2025Sponsored
Born in the USA Act of 2025
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DemocratIllinois · U.S. Representative
Delia
Ramirez
U.S. Representative for Illinois
In office
3 yrsSince Jan 2023
Next election
2027Re-elected 2021
Age
42Born Jun 2, 1983
Party
Democrat
What they stand for
Ramirez has spent time focused on a few core fights. Each is tied to bills actually introduced or votes actually cast.
- 01Supports federal action on birthright citizenshipRamirez sponsored the Born in the USA Act of 2025 (HR.3368), which addresses birthright citizenship. The bill was introduced in committee with 100 to 199 cosponsors, indicating broad support within the chamber for the measure.
- 02Seeks restrictions on certain defense article transfersRamirez sponsored HR.3565, a bill to place limitations on the transfer of defense articles and defense services. The bill was referred to committee and attracted 50 to 99 cosponsors, reflecting substantial interest in conditioning or constraining specific arms transfers.
- 03Sponsors legislation expanding veterans' benefits and educationRamirez sponsored multiple bills addressing veterans' financial and educational needs, including the Servicemember Student Loan Affordability Act of 2025 (HR.6224), the Student Veteran Benefit Restoration Act of 2025 (HR.1391), and a bill to expand the Secretary of Veterans Affairs' authority (HR.3014). All three were reintroduced measures referred to committee.
- 04Supports tenant organizing rights in housing policyRamirez sponsored the Tenants' Right to Organize Act (HR.3049), a reintroduced bill that would establish a federal framework for tenant organizing. The bill was referred to committee with 26 cosponsors.
- 05Voted against final passage of defense authorization billsRamirez voted against the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (HR.2670) and against the Recruit and Retain Act (S.546) on final passage. Both bills became law. In each case, her vote was recorded against the majority of her party.
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01 · Background
Who they are, where they came from
Delia C. Ramirez represents Illinois's 3rd congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives, a seat she has held since January 3, 2023. She is a member of the Democratic Party. In the 118th and 119th Congresses, Ramirez has sponsored legislation on immigration, housing, veterans' benefits, and foreign policy. She sponsored the Born in the USA Act of 2025 (HR.3368), which addresses birthright citizenship, and introduced a bill to restrict the transfer of defense articles and services (HR.3565). On housing, she sponsored the Tenants' Right to Organize Act (HR.3049). On veterans' issues, she sponsored the Servicemember Student Loan Affordability Act of 2025 (HR.6224), the Student Veteran Benefit Restoration Act of 2025 (HR.1391), and a bill to expand the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (HR.3014). She introduced H.Con.Res.57, honoring Wadee Alfayoumi, a Palestinian-American child. She also sponsored H.Res.207, recognizing contributions of contemporary Latinas. On final passage, she voted against the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (HR.2670) and against the Recruit and Retain Act (S.546), both of which became law. Her amendment (HAMDT.664) was agreed to by voice vote in the 118th Congress.
02 · Recent significant work
What they’ve done lately
May 21, 2025Sponsored
To provide for a limitation on the transfer of defense articles and defense services to Israel.
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May 14, 2024Voted no
(S.546)
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Dec 14, 2023Voted no
(HR.2670)
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Nov 20, 2025Sponsored
Servicemember Student Loan Affordability Act of 2025
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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
Ramirez raised $1.3M this cycle, with 71.5% from individuals and 24.2% from PACs. Top PAC contributors include Rooted in Movement ($49,850), JStreetPAC ($11,600), and several labor PACs — LOCAL 881 UNITED FOOD AND COMMERCIAL WORKERS, SMART POLITICAL ACTION LEAGUE, and CARPENTERS LEGISLATIVE IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE. Itemized contributions account for 85.4% of individual giving. Outside spending totaled $1.1M supporting Ramirez — led by Congressional Progressive Caucus PAC ($397,792), Women Vote! ($261,831), and WFP National PAC ($237,900) — and $348K opposing her, with DMFI PAC ($143,348), VoteVets.org Action Fund ($111,927), and Mainstream Democrats PAC ($63,600) as the top opposing spenders.
Total raised · 2026
$1.3M
Cash on hand
$971K
Spent
$793K
By source
- Individuals$928K · 71.5%
- PACs$314K · 24.2%
- Party committees$500 · 0.0%
- Other$50K · 3.8%
Individual donor mix
Small-donor share (under $200)14.6%
Top PAC contributors
- ROOTED IN MOVEMENTFEC ↗$50K
- JSTREETPACFEC ↗$12K
- LOCAL 881 UNITED FOOD AND COMMERCIAL WORKERS POLITICAL ACTION FUNDFEC ↗$10K
- INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SHEET METAL, AIR, RAIL AND TRANSPORTATION WORKERS POLITICAL ACTION LEAGUEFEC ↗$10K
- CARPENTERS LEGISLATIVE IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERSFEC ↗$10K
- JOBS, EDUCATION, & FAMILIES FIRST JEFF PACFEC ↗$5K
- SEIU COPE (SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION)FEC ↗$5K
- MACHINISTS NON PARTISAN POLITICAL LEAGUE OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS & AEROSPACE WORKERSFEC ↗$5K
- ILLINOIS MUSLIM POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEFEC ↗$5K
- MEDICARE FOR ALLFEC ↗$5K
Top employer concentrations
- COMMUNITY PHYSICIANS$10K· 5 donors
- COGAN & POWER$9K· 9 donors
- CHP$8K· 4 donors
- SULAIMAN LAW GROUP$7K· 5 donors
- NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY$7K· 4 donors
- REMBRAND$7K· 2 donors
- UNITY HEALTH CARE$7K· 3 donors
- NEWSWEB CORPORATION$7K· 2 donors
- PEDIATRIC HEALTH ASSOCIATES$7K· 4 donors
- KAPITAN GOMAA$7K· 2 donors
Self-reported employer data. Categories like “Retired” and “Not Employed” are excluded — these reflect demographic patterns rather than industry concentrations.
Outside spending · 2022
Supporting Ramirez
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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