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What Ted Lieu said, and what was done

U.S. Representative, California 36th district · Democrat

18 statements quoted from the Congressional Record, each cited to the page it is printed on and set against this member’s recorded votes.

What was said, and what was done

2026-06-18

CELEBRATING THE UCLA WOMEN'S BEACH VOLLEYBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

Remarks What was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here.

House floor · Congressional Record, June 18, 2026, p. E586

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the Women's Beach Volleyball team from the University of California, Los Angeles. The Bruins Women's Beach Volleyball team took home the 2026 NCAA Women's National Collegiate Beach Volleyball National Championship on May 3, 2026.”

Ted Lieu, Congressional Record, June 18, 2026, p. E586

Remarks in the Congressional Record of June 18, 2026.

Set against the record

No vote is matched to this statement. What it refers to is named in the summary.

2026-05-07

CELEBRATING UCLA WOMEN'S BASKETBALL FOR WINNING THE 2026 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

Remarks What was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here.

House floor · Congressional Record, May 7, 2026, p. E419

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to celebrate the women's basketball team from the University of California, Los Angeles, which took home the 2025 to 2026 NCAA Division One National Championship on April 6, 2026.”

Ted Lieu, Congressional Record, May 7, 2026, p. E419

Remarks in the Congressional Record of May 7, 2026.

Set against the record

No vote is matched to this statement. What it refers to is named in the summary.

2026-02-03

HONORING THE LIFE OF DAN WALKER

Remarks What was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here.

House floor · Congressional Record, February 3, 2026, p. E95

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the life and legacy of former Torrance Mayor Dan Walker, a devoted public servant and veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve.”

Ted Lieu, Congressional Record, February 3, 2026, p. E95

Remarks in the Congressional Record of February 3, 2026.

Set against the record

No vote is matched to this statement. What it refers to is named in the summary.

2026-01-12

HONORING THE LIFE OF BENJAMIN SOO RHEE

Remarks What was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here.

House floor · Congressional Record, January 12, 2026, p. E26

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the life and legacy of Benjamin Soo Rhee. Benjamin was a respected physician, devoted family man and cherished member of his community.”

Ted Lieu, Congressional Record, January 12, 2026, p. E26

Remarks in the Congressional Record of January 12, 2026.

Set against the record

No vote is matched to this statement. What it refers to is named in the summary.

2026-01-08

HONORING THE LIFE OF FRANK O. GEHRY

Remarks What was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here.

House floor · Congressional Record, January 8, 2026, p. E16

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the remarkable life and legacy of the renowned architect Frank O. Gehry. He passed away on December 5, 2025, after a brief battle with a respiratory illness, Mr.”

Ted Lieu, Congressional Record, January 8, 2026, p. E16

Remarks in the Congressional Record of January 8, 2026.

Set against the record

No vote is matched to this statement. What it refers to is named in the summary.

2025-12-23

CELEBRATING THE UCLA DIVISION I MEN'S WATER POLO TEAM

Remarks What was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here.

House floor · Congressional Record, December 23, 2025, p. E1243

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the Men's Water Polo team from the University of California, Los Angeles. The Bruins Men's Water Polo team took home the 2025 NCAA Men's National Collegiate Water Polo Championship on December 7, 2025.”

Ted Lieu, Congressional Record, December 23, 2025, p. E1243

Remarks in the Congressional Record of December 23, 2025.

Set against the record

No vote is matched to this statement. What it refers to is named in the summary.

2025-12-09

HONORING THE LIFE OF ROBERT "BOB" FOSTER

Remarks What was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here.

House floor · Congressional Record, December 9, 2025, p. E1164

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to celebrate the life of Robert ``Bob'' Foster, a great public servant who passed away on November 30, 2025. Bob had a distinguished career in public service holding roles as a Senior California State Legislative Aide, a State University Official, and later as Mayor of Long Beach, California.”

Ted Lieu, Congressional Record, December 9, 2025, p. E1164

Remarks in the Congressional Record of December 9, 2025.

Set against the record

No vote is matched to this statement. What it refers to is named in the summary.

2025-10-21

HONORING THE 100TH BIRTHDAY OF MEYER LUSKIN

Remarks What was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here.

House floor · Congressional Record, October 21, 2025, p. E979

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the contributions of visionary philanthropist Meyer Luskin. For decades, Mr. Luskin and his wife, Renee, have been civic and philanthropic leaders supporting academic and social causes throughout Southern California.”

Ted Lieu, Congressional Record, October 21, 2025, p. E979

Remarks in the Congressional Record of October 21, 2025.

Set against the record

No vote is matched to this statement. What it refers to is named in the summary.

2025-08-19

HONORING MARC SALTZBERG

Remarks What was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here.

House floor · Congressional Record, August 19, 2025, p. E778

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the remarkable life and legacy of my friend Marc Saltzberg. He passed away peacefully on June 27, 2025, surrounded by his loving family following a prolonged battle with cancer.”

Ted Lieu, Congressional Record, August 19, 2025, p. E778

Remarks in the Congressional Record of August 19, 2025.

Set against the record

No vote is matched to this statement. What it refers to is named in the summary.

2025-08-01

HONORING SANTA MONICA'S 150TH ANNIVERSARY

Remarks What was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here.

House floor · Congressional Record, August 1, 2025, p. E745

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the City of Santa Monica, California. This milestone marks one hundred and fifty years since July 14, 1875, when the town of Santa Monica was first mapped out and the initial plots of land were sold, following its co-founding by Senator John P.”

Ted Lieu, Congressional Record, August 1, 2025, p. E745

Remarks in the Congressional Record of August 1, 2025.

Set against the record

No vote is matched to this statement. What it refers to is named in the summary.

2025-07-23

RELEASE THE EPSTEIN FILES

Remarks What was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here.

House floor · Congressional Record, July 23, 2025, p. H3625

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, in February of this year, Attorney General Pam Bondi went on national TV and told the American people that Jeffrey Epstein's client list was ``sitting on my desk right now.'' Why won't she release that client list?”

Ted Lieu, Congressional Record, July 23, 2025, p. H3625

Remarks in the Congressional Record of July 23, 2025.

Set against the record

No vote is matched to this statement. What it refers to is named in the summary.

2025-06-26

AMERICA IN DECLINE UNDER REPUBLICAN ECONOMIC POLICIES

Remarks What was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here.

House floor · Congressional Record, June 26, 2025, p. H2997

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, under the economic policies of Donald Trump and Republicans, America is now in decline. For the first time in 3 years, we have negative GDP growth.”

Ted Lieu, Congressional Record, June 26, 2025, p. H2997

Remarks in the Congressional Record of June 26, 2025.

Set against the record

No vote is matched to this statement. What it refers to is named in the summary.

2025-06-24

HONORING THE LIFE OF MORTON (MORT) ROSENBERG

Remarks What was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here.

House floor · Congressional Record, June 24, 2025, p. E613

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to offer sincere condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Morton (Mort) Rosenberg, who passed away last month. Mort stands out as one of our strongest and most astute advocates for congressional prerogatives under the Constitution.”

Ted Lieu, Congressional Record, June 24, 2025, p. E613

Remarks in the Congressional Record of June 24, 2025.

Set against the record

No vote is matched to this statement. What it refers to is named in the summary.

2025-05-01

CONGRATULATING THE WORK AND DEDICATION OF CAROL HAMILTON

Remarks What was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here.

House floor · Congressional Record, May 1, 2025, p. E373

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate the work and dedication of Carol Hamilton, who is retiring on May 1, 2025, from her role as Group President for Acquisitions, Business Development, and West Coast Headquarters at L'Oreal.”

Ted Lieu, Congressional Record, May 1, 2025, p. E373

Remarks in the Congressional Record of May 1, 2025.

Set against the record

No vote is matched to this statement. What it refers to is named in the summary.

2025-03-18

HONORING THE LIFE OF ALAN M. SCHWARTZ

Remarks What was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here.

House floor · Congressional Record, March 18, 2025, p. E222

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the life and legacy of my friend, Alan M. Schwartz who passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones.”

Ted Lieu, Congressional Record, March 18, 2025, p. E222

Remarks in the Congressional Record of March 18, 2025.

Set against the record

No vote is matched to this statement. What it refers to is named in the summary.

2025-02-21

HONORING THE LIFE OF JANET BASZILE

Remarks What was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here.

House floor · Congressional Record, February 21, 2025, p. E147

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Janet Baszile, who passed away peacefully in December of 2024. Born on January 18, 1939, in Royal Oak Township, Michigan to Willa Mae and Mamon Dean, she was the fourth of five daughters.”

Ted Lieu, Congressional Record, February 21, 2025, p. E147

Remarks in the Congressional Record of February 21, 2025.

Set against the record

No vote is matched to this statement. What it refers to is named in the summary.

2025-01-23

HONORING THE LATE CAROLYN JEAN SNYDER

Remarks What was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here.

House floor · Congressional Record, January 23, 2025, p. E62

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the life and legacy of my friend, Carolyn Jean Snyder. She passed away peacefully on Friday, December 6, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.”

Ted Lieu, Congressional Record, January 23, 2025, p. E62

Remarks in the Congressional Record of January 23, 2025.

Set against the record

No vote is matched to this statement. What it refers to is named in the summary.

2025-01-15

NO CONDITIONS ON AID

Remarks What was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here.

House floor · Congressional Record, January 15, 2025, p. H174

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, less than 4 weeks ago, Congress passed the American Relief Act, which provided disaster aid to States such as Florida, South Carolina, and Oklahoma. Did Democrats demand conditions on this aid because it went to red States?”

Ted Lieu, Congressional Record, January 15, 2025, p. H174

Remarks in the Congressional Record of January 15, 2025.

Set against the record

No vote is matched to this statement. What it refers to is named in the summary.

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