Sam Farr

Sam Farr

Democrat · CA-20 · House of Representatives

33 years in office

Quylt Score

440
Primary Score
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Party Line

Score Breakdown

Legislative Output35% of score
Laws Enacted4 bills signed into law
7415%
Bills Advanced22 of 147 bills out of committee
7512%
Federal Funding Secured$3459059M in federal obligations in district (119th Congress)
1008%
Engagement20% of score
Roll Call Attendance0 of 40 votes (0.0%)
015%
Committee Hearing ParticipationCommittee assignments not yet available
205%
Collaboration15% of score
Bipartisan Cosponsoring5 of 20 cosponsored bills cross-party
4210%
Cross-Aisle Co-Authored Bills9 of 12 sponsored bills have cross-party cosponsors
1005%
Position & Influence20% of score
Leadership RoleNo leadership role
010%
Committee SeniorityNo committee assignments
1010%
Qualifications & Integrity10% of score
Education & Credentials
Pending5%
Ethics RecordNo formal ethics violations on record
505%

Last updated: May 4, 2026

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Sponsored Legislation (147)

Introduced 2013-06-04 · By unanimous consent, the Farr amendment was withdrawn. (consideration: CR H3074)

HR 5545To reauthorize the Federal Ocean Acidification Research and Monitoring Act of 2009.

Introduced 2014-09-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 5541Exercise and Fitness For All Act

Introduced 2014-09-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.

Health

HR 1776Clear Creek National Recreation Area and Conservation Act

Introduced 2013-04-26 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 710Truth in Trials Act

Introduced 2013-02-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Introduced 2012-05-31 · On agreeing to the Farr amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 2011-06-14 · On agreeing to the Farr amendment (A006) Agreed to by recorded vote: 352 - 70 (Roll no. 422). (consideration: CR H4226-4227)

HR 6286Clear Creek National Recreation Area and Conservation Act of 2012

Introduced 2012-08-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 6134Truth in Trials Act

Introduced 2012-07-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 3641Pinnacles National Park Act

Introduced 2011-12-13 · Became Public Law No: 112-245.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 3484Travel Regional Investment Partnership Act

Introduced 2011-11-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.

Commerce

HR 1171Marine Debris Act Amendments of 2012

Introduced 2011-03-17 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 5797California Seamounts and Ridges National Marine Conservation Area Designation and Management Act

Introduced 2016-07-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Introduced 2016-05-24 · On agreeing to the Farr amendment (A029) Failed by recorded vote: 189 - 228 (Roll no. 253). (consideration: CR H3253-3254)

HJRES 94Conferring honorary citizenship of the United States on Staff Sergeant Laszlo Holovits, Jr.

Introduced 2016-05-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.

Immigration

Introduced 2015-06-16 · On agreeing to the Farr amendment (A010) Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 2717Federal Ocean Acidification Research and Monitoring Act of 2015

Introduced 2015-06-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.

Environmental Protection

HR 1838Clear Creek National Recreation Area and Conservation Act

Introduced 2015-04-16 · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 114-509.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Introduced 2006-05-19 · Mr. Walsh raised a point of order against the Farr amendment (A004). Mr. Walsh stated that the Farr amendment sought to change existing law and constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.

Introduced 2005-02-10 · On agreeing to the Farr amendment (A005) Failed by recorded vote: 179 - 243 (Roll no. 29). (text: CR H553)

HR 6433Lebanon Reconstruction and Stabilization Act of 2006

Introduced 2006-12-08 · Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

International Affairs

HR 6379Spinach Research and Recovery Act of 2006

Introduced 2006-12-06 · Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Agriculture and Food

HR 6104Reconstruction and Stabilization Civilian Management Act of 2006

Introduced 2006-09-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and International Operations.

International Affairs

HR 5323Proud to Be an American Citizen Act

Introduced 2006-05-09 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Immigration

HR 4727Disabled Veterans Tax Fairness Act of 2006

Introduced 2006-02-08 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 4272Steve McWilliams Truth in Trials Act

Introduced 2005-11-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 2323Southern Sea Otter Recovery and Research Act

Introduced 2005-05-12 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1832)

Animals

HR 1688Sportsmanship in Hunting Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-04-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 1636Clean Cruise Ship Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-04-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

Environmental Protection

HRES 955Calling for sustainable peace in the Middle East.

Introduced 2006-07-26 · Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

International Affairs

Introduced 2015-06-02 · On agreeing to the Farr amendment (A040) Failed by recorded vote: 153 - 273 (Roll no. 277). (consideration: CR H3782-3783)

HR 5434Puppy Uniform Protection and Safety Act

Introduced 2010-05-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.

Animals

HR 4676Travel Regional Investment Partnership Act

Introduced 2010-02-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.

Commerce

HR 4333Children's Fruit and Vegetable Act of 2009

Introduced 2009-12-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.

Education

HR 4195To authorize the Peace Corps Commemorative Foundation to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2009-12-03 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 4040Big Sur Forest Service Management Unit Act of 2009

Introduced 2009-11-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 3939Truth in Trials Act

Introduced 2009-10-27 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 3888Clean Cruise Ship Act of 2009

Introduced 2009-10-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

Environmental Protection

HR 3444Pinnacles National Park Act

Introduced 2009-07-31 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 2820GPCI Justice Act of 2009

Introduced 2009-06-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 2363Proud to Be an American Citizen Act

Introduced 2009-05-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.

Immigration

HR 2295Defense Communities Assistance Act of 2009

Introduced 2009-05-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 1066Peace Corps Expansion Act of 2009

Introduced 2009-02-13 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

International Affairs

HR 556Southern Sea Otter Recovery and Research Act

Introduced 2009-01-15 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Animals

HR 366Ocean Research and Exploration Enhancement Act of 2009

Introduced 2009-01-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 21Ocean Conservation, Education, and National Strategy for the 21st Century Act

Introduced 2009-01-06 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Environmental Protection

HRES 1624Recognizing the 40th anniversary of the Coastal States Organization, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2010-09-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HRES 1387Recognizing the heroic contributions of Japanese-Americans who served in the Military Intelligence Service during and after World War II.

Introduced 2010-05-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

Armed Forces and National Security

HRES 1330Recognizing June 8, 2010, as World Ocean Day.

Introduced 2010-05-05 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HCONRES 105Expressing support for designation of the week beginning on the second Saturday in May as "National Travel and Tourism Week".

Introduced 2009-04-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 7046To authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to construct a new community-based outpatient clinic at Ord Military Community, California.

Introduced 2008-09-24 · Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 6949Puppy Uniform Protection and Safety Act

Introduced 2008-09-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.

Animals

HR 6434Clean Cruise Ship Act of 2008

Introduced 2008-07-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

Environmental Protection

HR 5535Peace Corps Reauthorization Act of 2008

Introduced 2008-03-05 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

International Affairs

HR 3670Improving Public Diplomacy through International Travel Act

Introduced 2007-09-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 3639Southern Sea Otter Recovery and Research Act

Introduced 2007-09-24 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Animals

HR 2405Proud to Be an American Citizen Act

Introduced 2007-05-21 · Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

Immigration

HR 2234Disabled Veterans Tax Fairness Act of 2007

Introduced 2007-05-09 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 1084Reconstruction and Stabilization Civilian Management Act of 2008

Introduced 2007-02-15 · Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 609.

International Affairs

HR 912Spinach Research and Recovery Act of 2007

Introduced 2007-02-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Horticulture and Organic Agriculture.

Agriculture and Food

HR 21Oceans Conservation, Education, and National Strategy for the 21st Century Act

Introduced 2007-01-04 · Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 11 - 3 .

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Introduced 2004-07-15 · By unanimous consent, the Farr amendment was withdrawn.

Introduced 2004-07-07 · On agreeing to the Farr amendment (A015) Failed by recorded vote: 148 - 268 (Roll no. 334).

Introduced 2003-09-04 · On agreeing to the Farr amendment (A017) Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 5242Captive Mammal Protection Act of 2004

Introduced 2004-10-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 4101Clean Cruise Ship Act of 2004

Introduced 2004-04-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

Environmental Protection

HR 3545Southern Sea Otter Recovery and Research Act

Introduced 2003-11-20 · Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

Animals

HR 2616Winning the Peace Act of 2003

Introduced 2003-06-26 · Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

International Affairs

HR 1717Truth in Trials Act

Introduced 2003-04-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 1446California Missions Preservation Act

Introduced 2003-03-26 · Became Public Law No: 108-420.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 250Peace Corps Charter for the 21st Century Act

Introduced 2003-01-08 · Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

International Affairs

HRES 863Recognizing the importance of local capacity building within developing countries to create sustainable, long-term international development.

Introduced 2004-11-19 · Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

International Affairs

Introduced 2001-06-20 · Mr. Young (FL) raised a point of order against the Farr amendment (A006). Mr. Young of Florida stated that the amendment sought to change existing law and constituted legislation on an appropriation bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.

HR 5699California Missions Preservation Act of 2002

Introduced 2002-10-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Recreation and Public Lands.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 4979Peace Corps Charter for the 21st Century Act

Introduced 2002-06-20 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3778-3779)

International Affairs

HR 4750Big Sur Wilderness and Conservation Act of 2002

Introduced 2002-05-16 · Became Public Law No: 107-370.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 3464Captive Exotic Animal Protection Act of 2001

Introduced 2001-12-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 2949Authorizing the President of the United States, on behalf of the Congress, to present a gold medal to Sargent Shriver.

Introduced 2001-09-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic Monetary Policy, Technology and Economic Growth.

Commemorations

HR 2570Fisheries Recovery Act of 2001

Introduced 2001-07-19 · Executive Comment Requested from Commerce.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HCONRES 336Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the life and works of John Steinbeck.

Introduced 2002-02-27 · Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.

Commemorations

Introduced 2000-06-26 · Mr. Rogers raised a point of order against the Farr amendment (A025). Mr. Rogers stated that the amendment sought to provide new budget authority in excess of the relevant allocation and as such, violated the Budget Act. The Chair sustained the point of order. (consideration: CR H5107)

Introduced 2000-06-20 · Mr. Walsh raised a point of order against the Farr amendment (A014). Mr. Walsh stated that the amendment sought to provide new budget authority in excess of the relevant allocation and as such, violated the Budget Act. The Chair sustained the point of order.

Introduced 2000-03-29 · Mr. Young (FL) raised a point of order against the Farr amendment (A011). Mr. Young stated that the amendment sought to change existing law and as such, constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.

Introduced 1999-07-14 · On agreeing to the Farr amendment (A024) Agreed to by recorded vote: 259 - 166 (Roll no. 291).

Introduced 1999-05-06 · By unanimous consent, the Farr amendment was withdrawn.

HR 3295CT-43A Federal Employee Settlement Act

Introduced 1999-11-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 2929Captive Elephant Accident Prevention Act of 1999

Introduced 1999-09-23 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 2425Oceans Act of 1999

Introduced 1999-07-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 2279Pinnacles National Monument Boundary Adjustment Act of 1999

Introduced 1999-06-18 · Referred to Department of the Interior for comments.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 1950To amend the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 to improve the farmland protection program.

Introduced 1999-05-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Resource Conservation and Credit.

Agriculture and Food

HRES 252Expressing the condolences of the House on the death of the Honorable George E. Brown, Jr.

Introduced 1999-07-16 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Congress

HRES 196Urging the President to call for the United Nations to resolve the crisis in Yugoslavia.

Introduced 1999-05-27 · Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

International Affairs

HRES 146Providing for the mandatory implementation of the Office Waste Recycling Program in the House of Representatives.

Introduced 1999-04-22 · Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Congress

Introduced 1994-09-26 · On agreeing to the Farr amendment (A005) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 1994-09-26 · On agreeing to the Farr amendment (A006) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 1994-07-13 · On agreeing to the Farr amendment (A030) Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 4042To require a report on the timeliness of processing applications for naturalization.

Introduced 1994-03-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on International Law, Immigration, and Refugees.

Immigration

HR 2645To provide for the disposal of certain surplus real property located at Fort Ord, California.

Introduced 1993-07-15 · Executive Comment Requested from DOD.

Armed Forces and National Security

HJRES 423Designating February 27, 1995, as "John Steinbeck Day".

Introduced 1994-10-04 · Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

Arts, Culture, Religion

Introduced 1996-06-19 · On agreeing to the Farr amendment (A002) Failed by recorded vote: 183 - 235 (Roll no. 251).

Introduced 1995-10-18 · On agreeing to the Farr amendment (A005) Agreed to by recorded vote: 251 - 162 (Roll no. 717).

Introduced 1995-10-12 · On agreeing to the Farr amendment (A018) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 1995-09-07 · By unanimous consent, the Farr amendment was withdrawn.

Introduced 1995-07-26 · On agreeing to the Farr amendment (A018) Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 3623To require the Federal Communications Commission to revise its television duopoly rules to require public comment on certain local marketing agreements.

Introduced 1996-06-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 3505American Political Reform Act

Introduced 1996-05-22 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8538-8540)

Government Operations and Politics

HR 3090National Marine Sanctuaries Renewal Act of 1996

Introduced 1996-03-14 · Executive Comment Requested from Commerce.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 2429Farms for the Future Act Amendments of 1995

Introduced 1995-09-29 · Executive Comment Requested from USDA.

Agriculture and Food

HR 1980Proud To Be an American Act of 1995

Introduced 1995-06-30 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.

Immigration

HJRES 158To recognize the Peace Corps on the occasion of its 35th anniversary and the Americans who have served as Peace Corps volunteers.

Introduced 1996-01-31 · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 630.

International Affairs

HRES 513Providing for the mandatory implementation of the Office Waste Recycling Program in the House of Representatives.

Introduced 1996-08-02 · Referred to the House Committee on House Oversight.

Congress

HRES 266To commend the community leaders of the Monterey Peninsula on the central California coast for their encouragement, support, and sponsorship of language diversity.

Introduced 1995-11-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families.

Government Operations and Politics

Introduced 1998-08-04 · On agreeing to the Farr amendment (A018) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 1998-06-25 · On agreeing to the Farr amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 1998-04-29 · On agreeing to the Farr amendment (A004) as modified Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 1997-10-07 · On agreeing to the Farr amendment (A003) Failed by recorded vote: 200 - 226 (Roll no. 501).

Introduced 1997-06-18 · On agreeing to the Farr amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 4631Visit USA Act

Introduced 1998-09-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Finance and Hazardous Materials.

Commerce

HR 3911California Coastal Rocks and Islands Wilderness Act of 1998

Introduced 1998-05-20 · Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 2547Oceans Act of 1997

Introduced 1997-09-25 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 600American Political Reform Act

Introduced 1997-02-05 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1703-1704)

Government Operations and Politics

HRES 234Congratulating the City of Gonzales, California, on the 50th anniversary of its incorporation and recognizing the contribution of the city's residents to the Nation.

Introduced 1997-09-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.

Commemorations

HRES 251Expressing support for the goals of America Recycles Day.

Introduced 1997-09-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Finance and Hazardous Materials.

Commemorations

HRES 119Providing for the mandatory implementation of the Office Waste Recycling Program in the House of Representatives.

Introduced 1997-04-16 · Referred to the House Committee on House Oversight.

Congress