Feb 1, 2024Sponsored
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 333 West Broadway in Anaheim, California, as the "Dr. William I. 'Bill' Kott Post Office Building".
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DemocratCalifornia · U.S. Representative
J.
Correa
U.S. Representative for California
In office
9 yrsSince Jan 2017
Next election
2027Re-elected 2021
Age
68Born Jan 24, 1958
Party
Democrat
What they stand for
Correa has spent time focused on a few core fights. Each is tied to bills actually introduced or votes actually cast.
- 01Supports federal recognition of Latino cultural heritageCorrea has repeatedly sponsored House resolutions recognizing the heritage, culture, and contributions of Latinas in the United States (HRES.754, HRES.1472, HRES.261) and a resolution recognizing the significance of Chicano/Chicana Heritage Month (HRES.640). He has introduced these measures across multiple Congresses, with cosponsor counts ranging from zero to over fifty.
- 02Favors technology-based border management approachesCorrea sponsored the Emerging Innovative Border Technologies Act (HR.993), which would direct the use of emerging technologies at the border. The bill has been reintroduced across Congresses, indicating sustained focus on this policy area. It is currently in committee.
- 03Supports domestic semiconductor manufacturing legislationCorrea voted in favor of the Building Chips in America Act of 2023 (S.2228), which became law. This vote was recorded against his party's majority position, placing him among a cross-party group supporting the measure.
- 04Addresses student mental health accessCorrea sponsored the Improving Mental Health Access for Students Act (HR.3624), a bill in committee that has been reintroduced across Congresses. The legislation targets mental health service availability for students, with 36 cosponsors recorded on the most recent introduction.
- 05Sponsors consumer and small business protection measuresCorrea sponsored the Deceptive Downsizing Prohibition Act of 2025 (HR.5226), which would address misleading product sizing practices, and the Business Uninterrupted Monetary Program Act of 2025 (HR.4643), aimed at business continuity support. Both bills are currently in committee and have been reintroduced from prior Congresses.
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01 · Background
Who they are, where they came from
Lou Correa represents California's 46th congressional district, which covers majority-Hispanic areas of Orange County including most of Anaheim, all of Santa Ana, and parts of Orange. He has served in this seat since January 2017. Before his election to Congress, Correa represented the 34th district in the California State Senate from 2006 to 2014, and he has a background as a businessman. His district's demographic composition is reflected in his legislative activity, which includes resolutions recognizing Latino and Vietnamese American communities (HRES.754, HRES.1003), a postal facility designation that was enacted into law (HR.7192), and sponsorship of measures addressing border technology (HR.993), student mental health access (HR.3624), and consumer protection (HR.5226). He voted in favor of the Building Chips in America Act of 2023 (S.2228), which became law, and voted in favor of a congressional disapproval resolution (HJRES.98); both votes were recorded against his party's majority position. He also sponsored a resolution recognizing the significance of Chicano/Chicana Heritage Month (HRES.640) and a resolution expressing sorrow over the death of Alexander Michel Odeh (HRES.800). An amendment he introduced in the 119th Congress was agreed to by voice vote (HAMDT.36).
02 · Recent significant work
What they’ve done lately
Sep 23, 2024Voted yes
(S.2228)
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Nov 21, 2023Sponsored
Declaring support and gratitude by the House of Representatives to food banks, food pantries, and other community-based organizations working to end food insecurity and providing other essential services in the United States.
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Oct 2, 2023Sponsored
Recognizing the heritage, culture, and contributions of Latinas in the United States.
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Mar 5, 2026Sponsored
Promoting Reduction of Emissions through Landscaping Equipment Act
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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
PACs account for 52.1% of Correa's receipts this cycle, with individual contributions making up 35.6% — almost entirely itemized ($200+). Top PAC contributors include American Israel Public Affairs Committee ($101,750), Members for Common Ground ($18,816), American Crystal Sugar Company, and Manufactured Housing Institute PAC. Top employer concentrations include KKR & Co Inc, Philatron, and Flextronics. Outside spending of $469,944 supported Correa in independent expenditures, led by National Association of Realtors Congressional Fund ($333,192) and Latino Victory Fund ($101,752).
Total raised · 2026
$1.0M
Cash on hand
$2.4M
Spent
$482K
By source
- Individuals$359K · 35.6%
- PACs$526K · 52.1%
- Other$109K · 10.8%
Individual donor mix
Small-donor share (under $200)1.0%
Top PAC contributors
- AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEEFEC ↗$102K
- MEMBERS FOR COMMON GROUNDFEC ↗$19K
- AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR COMPANYFEC ↗$10K
- MANUFACTURED HOUSING INSTITUTE PACFEC ↗$10K
- INTERNATIONAL PAPER PACFEC ↗$10K
- OSI SYSTEMS INC PACFEC ↗$5K
- LIUNA PACFEC ↗$5K
- IBEW PAC VOLUNTARY FUNDFEC ↗$5K
- FAIR ISAAC CORPORATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEFEC ↗$5K
- ASIAN AMERICAN HOTEL OWNER ASSOCIATIONFEC ↗$5K
Top employer concentrations
- KKR & CO INC$20K· 10 donors
- PHILATRON$7K· 2 donors
- ACT$7K· 2 donors
- KKR$5K· 2 donors
- FLEXTRONICS$5K· 2 donors
- TEHMINA AFZAL$5K· 2 donors
- LAW OFFICE OF JASPREET SINGH$5K· 2 donors
- CARGO SOLUTIONS$5K· 2 donors
- GUARANTY CHEVROLET$5K· 2 donors
- SANDERSON J RAY DEVELOPMENT$5K· 2 donors
Self-reported employer data. Categories like “Retired” and “Not Employed” are excluded — these reflect demographic patterns rather than industry concentrations.
Outside spending · 2016
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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