These are some of the seniors of congress, according to Ballotpedia, that are planning a run in 2026. They are currently 70 years or older for this new 119th session of Congress. When the primaries come, it is time we stand up and say no. We can start campaigning against these members right now, we just need the support. If you don’t want Congress to be a retirement home come 2026, donate today, and let’s get the job started.

Alma Adams- Currently 78 years old and first elected in 2014, she currently represents North Carolina’s 12th District and plans to run again in 2026. She earned a B.A. in 1968, graduated with a Master in Art Education in 1972, and earned her Ph.D. in Art Education and Multicultural Education in 1981, and has an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters. She has sponsored 108 Bills in her entire career, two have become law and she was able to rename post offices.

She has introduced a few Bills more than once

Fair Play for Women Act: is a piece of legislation aimed at promoting gender equity in sports, particularly in educational institutions. The legislation has received support from various advocacy groups and athletes, including the VOICEINSPORT Foundation, which has been actively involved in promoting the bill. They emphasize the need for better enforcement, data transparency, and education around Title IX to improve gender equality in sports from K-12 to college level.

Kira Johnson Act: aims to address and reduce maternal mortality and morbidity rates, especially among Black women, by investing in community-based organizations, training programs, and compliance initiatives. The legislation requires the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct studies on the effectiveness of bias and discrimination reduction programs in maternity care. Similarly, the Government Accountability Office would look into the impact of respectful maternity care compliance programs. Organizations like 4 Kira 4 Moms, founded by Charles Johnson, Kira's husband, advocate for the Act and broader maternal health reforms.

Justice for Black Farmers Act: seeks to rectify past injustices and also ensure a more equitable future for black farmers, aiming to restore land, offer economic opportunities, and reform agricultural policy to prevent future discrimination. Establishing of an independent Civil Rights Oversight Board to review civil rights complaints against the USDA, investigate discrimination reports, and oversee Farm Service Agency County Committees along with creating an Equity Commission to study and recommend actions to end systemic disparities in how Black farmers are treated by USDA.

You can see the donor record here, thanks to Opensecrets, and thanks to VoteSmart you can see her voting record here.

Brian Babin- Currently 76 and first elected in 2015, he represents Texas’ 36th District and plans to come in 2026 again. He earned a B.A. in 1973, and a doctorate of Dental Surgery in 1976. He has sponsored 69 bills, and only one has become law, where he was able to rename a post office. He has sponsored multiple bills more than once.

REDI Act - The Resident Education Deferred Interest Act, is aimed at supporting medical and dental residents by alleviating the financial burden associated with student loan interest during their residency. It has been supported by the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA Donor Profile) who commend its potential to make medical education more affordable and to support healthcare outcomes by removing financial barriers for residents.

RIDER Act- The Regional Impact of Disasters and Emergencies Relief Act, is a legislative proposal in the United States aimed at enhancing disaster relief and emergency assistance it seeks to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to expand eligibility for individual and public assistance in the aftermath of natural disasters. It particularly focuses on increasing the flexibility and effectiveness of disaster response and recovery efforts. The Act suggests broadening the definition of a "major disaster" to include scenarios where multiple smaller events collectively cause significant damage, acknowledging the reality that sometimes a series of smaller incidents can be as devastating as a single large event. Some versions of the RIDER Act have provisions or implications for providing disaster assistance to undocumented immigrants, focusing on humanitarian aid without regard to legal status, although this can be a contentious point in legislative discussions.

The Birthright Citizenship Act- aims to amend the interpretation and application of citizenship rights under the Fourteenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, specifically regarding the concept of "birthright citizenship." The Birthright Citizenship Act seeks to narrow the interpretation of "subject to the jurisdiction thereof," arguing that this clause was not intended to automatically confer citizenship to children of non-citizens, particularly undocumented immigrants.

The Dialysis-Related Amyloidosis Treatment Act - aims to address the medical condition known as dialysis-related amyloidosis (DRA), which affects individuals undergoing long-term dialysis for kidney failure. The Act seeks to enhance the treatment and management of DRA by focusing on funding, research, and improving access to new or existing therapies that could prevent, slow down, or treat the condition.

The You Must Be Alive To Vote Act - aims at addressing what its proponents see as a vulnerability in voter registration systems where deceased individuals might still be listed as eligible voters. The primary goal of this Act is to ensure that voter rolls are regularly updated to remove the names of deceased individuals, thus preventing any potential for voter fraud involving votes cast in the names of those who have passed away.

You can see his donor record here and his voting record here

James Baird - First elected in 2019 at age 73, he is currently 79 years old and planning to run for re-election in 2026 for Indiana’s 4th District. He earned a B.S. in 1963, he earned his M.A. in animal science in 1967, and received his doctorate in animal nutrition in 1969. He is a Vietnam veteran with two Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star. ( Thank you for your service). During his time in Congress, he has sponsored 24 Bills, none have been passed into law. He has attempted to sponsor a couple of bills more than once.

VA Same-Day Scheduling Act - aimed at improving access to healthcare for veterans by ensuring they can receive medical appointments more promptly. The Act requires VA medical facilities to offer same-day appointments for urgent care needs, thus reducing the wait time for veterans who need immediate medical attention. This act is part of efforts by Congress to reform and improve the VA healthcare system, alongside other pieces of legislation aimed at veterans' healthcare, mental health services, and overall system efficiency.

PART Act - aims to ensure the availability of automotive repair parts, particularly for safety systems like airbags, by addressing issues related to the Right to Repair. It seeks to combat the sale of counterfeit and substandard automotive parts, mandate manufacturers to provide access to diagnostic tools and repair information, and ensure that repair shops and independent technicians have access to the same tools and information as authorized dealers.

You can see James Baird’s donor profile here and his voting record here

Cliff Bentz - First elected in 2021, he currently represents Oregon’s 2nd district at age 73 years old and plans to run in 2026. He earned a B.S. in 1974 and a J.D. in 1977. He served in Oregon’s House and Senate before running for Congress. In his short time in Congress, he has sponsored 12 bills with one becoming law and it’s not renaming a Post Office. The Klamath Basin Water Agreement Support Act of 2024 aimed at addressing water management, conservation, and related issues in the Klamath Basin, which spans across Oregon and California. He has also sponsored a bill to codify certain regulations relating to the Endangered Species Act of 1973

His donor profile can be seen here, and his voting record here.

Donald Beyer Jr - he was first elected in 2015. At 74 years old, he currently represents Virginia’s 8th District with plans to run again in 2026. He earned a B.A. in economics in 1972 and was named a Presidential Scholar in 1968 by the sitting president Lyndon B. Johnson. He has sponsored 164 bills with one becoming law.

The Outdoor Recreation Jobs and Economic Impact Act of 2016 - aimed at quantifying the economic impact of outdoor recreation in the United States, it mandates that the Department of Commerce, specifically through the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), in conjunction with the Department of Agriculture and Interior, undertake an assessment of the outdoor recreation economy.

You can find his donor records here and his voting record here.

Sanford Bishop Jr - First elected to Congress in 1993, he currently represents Georgia’s 2nd district. At 77 years old, he is eyeing a re-election in 2026. He earned his B.A. in 1968 and a J.D. in 1971. He has sponsored 112 bills since being in office and seven have become law: four renaming buildings, one authorizing a National Historic Site in the state of Georgia, one congratulating the Army Reserve on its centennial, and one for the Jimmy Carter National Historical Park Redesignation Act. He has sponsored multiple bills more than once:

The President Jimmy Carter Congressional Gold Medal Act- 2023-2024, 2001-2022, and 1999-2000

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations Act - funds the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and other related agencies annually.

Disabled Veterans Tax Termination Act - modify provisions related to military retired pay for disabled veterans, focusing on allowing certain disabled veterans to receive concurrent receipt of both their military retired pay and their VA disability compensation without offsetting one against the other.

He pushed to amend Title 38 of the United States Code to include eligibility benefits from the Department of Veteran Affairs for children of Vietnam Vets who are born with Spina bifida

Pushed to Amend Title 10 of the United States Code to allow veterans with a service-connected disability rated at less than 50% to be eligible to receive concurrent payment of both retired pay and veterans disability compensation.

Twice he has pushed for the temporary suspension of certain portable grills and three times had pushed to temporarily suspend certain acrylic filament tow

His donor record can be found here, and his voting record is here.

Suzanne Bonamici - First elected to Congress in 2012, she is the current representative of Oregon’s 1st district. Currently 70 years old, she has plans for 2026 in the works. Her education is not easily found. All we know is she has a B.A. in Journalism and a J.D., the years she graduated are unknown. She has sponsored 142 bills with 3 becoming law: the Supporting Older Americans Act and the 21st Century Cures Act, along with renaming a post office. She has sponsored multiple bills more than once:

Safe Disposal of Opioids Act- aimed to address the safe and responsible disposal of unused prescription opioids, to facilitate the safe disposal of unwanted prescription medications, particularly opioids, to prevent misuse, abuse, and accidental ingestion, thereby reducing the opioid crisis. Wanted to authorize the Attorney General to award grants to various entities (like law enforcement, pharmacies, and treatment programs) to establish or maintain disposal sites for unwanted prescription medications along with imposing a fee on the sale of active opioids by manufacturers, producers, or importers, with provisions to ensure this fee doesn't increase costs for patients.

Elder Pride Act - aimed at improving services and support for older adults in the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex (LGBTQI+) community, particularly those living in rural areas wanted to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to enhance services for LGBTQI+ older adults, focusing on those in rural areas where access to affirming care, services, and support is often limited it wanted to implement an Office of Older LGBT Policy to coordinate federal efforts in research, policy, and services for older LGBTQI+ individuals, along with an Office of LGBTQI Inclusion, within the Department of Health and Human Services to advocate for, coordinate, and recommend policies.

SCAM Debt Act - The Securing Consumers Against Misrepresented has been introduced in various forms across different Congressional sessions to protect consumers from abusive or fraudulent debt collection practices aimed at amending the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) to provide consumers with more protections against misrepresented debts and to stop abusive debt litigation, in part by requiring evidence and notices, the Act seeks to prevent debt collectors from pursuing debts that consumers do not actually owe or that are beyond the statute of limitations for legal action.

SIMPLE Act- Streamlining Income-driven, Manageable Payments on Loans for Education Act has been introduced in several Congressional sessions with the intent to simplify and improve the student loan repayment process. It is an attempt to streamline the process of enrolling borrowers in income-driven repayment plans, especially when they are delinquent on their federal student loans or rehabilitating defaulted loans, for borrowers who are delinquent on their payments, the Act directs the Department of Education (DOE) to automatically enroll them in an income-driven repayment plan where their monthly payments are adjusted based on their income and family size.

Twice she advocated temporarily suspending the rate of duty on certain leathered footwear for women

She did the same thing for certain men’s leather footwear too. A crash course on shoe duty can be viewed via ShoemakersAcademy

Her donor record can be found here and her voter record here.

Julia Brownley - Elected in 2013, she currently represents California’s 26th District and has eyes on 2026 at 72 years old. She has a B.A. in political science and an M.A. in Business. From 1994-2006, she was on the Santa Monica-Malibu School Board and a California Assembly Member from 2006-2012. She is a member of over 50 caucuses, along with having sponsored 231 bills, with four of them becoming law. She renamed two post offices and a Department of Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic. She also sponsored the authorization of the Medal of Honor to John L. Canley, for acts of valor during the Vietnam War. She has introduced multiple bills more than twice.

The Drive Act- Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy Act has been applied to various bills in different Congresses, with different objectives ranging from commercial motor vehicle regulations to tax policy on electric vehicles, wanting to amend the Internal Revenue Code to terminate the authority of the Department of Transportation (DOT) to make certain transfers to the Mass Transit Account, redirecting these funds to the Highway Account. The newer version seek to repeal tax incentives for electric vehicles and establish a tax credit for domestic automobile manufacturing.

Elizabeth Dole Home Care Act- aimed at improving and expanding home- and community-based services for veterans through the Department of Veterans Affairs and to expand and enhance home care options for veterans, particularly those with severe disabilities or those aging, allowing them to receive care in their homes rather than in nursing facilities it was named after Senator Elizabeth Dole.

Every Veteran Counts Act- aimed at enhancing the Department of Veterans Affairs' understanding and services provision to veterans by collecting and publishing demographic data about the veteran population, seeking to amend title 38 of the United States Code, requiring the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to maintain and publish demographic information, including but not limited to age, gender, race, ethnicity, and geographic location, on veterans, thereby better understanding the changing veteran population to tailor services and benefits more effectively.

COMPOST Act- The Cultivating Organic Matter through the Promotion Of Sustainable Techniques Act is aimed at promoting composting practices across the United States. Seeking to amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to designate composting as a conservation practice and activity, and to provide grants and loan guarantees for composting facilities and programs. Requires the USDA to issue regulations designating composting as both a conservation practice and activity, thereby qualifying it for certain federal conservation programs.

Her donor record can be seen here and her voting record here.

Vern Buchanan - First elected in 2013, he is currently 73 years old and represents Florida’s 13th district, with eyes set on 2026. In 1975, he graduated with a B.A. in Business Administration and earned his Master's in Business Administration in 1986. In his tenure, he has sponsored 124 bills, with two becoming law: The Veterans Eligible to Transfer School (VETS) Credit Act in 2021-2022 and the Veterans Identification Card Act 2015. He has proposed many bills more than once, a few of them are:

Rachel Booth Act - Seeks to expand eligibility for transitional compensation payments to dependents or former dependents of certain members of the Armed Forces who have committed a dependent-abuse offense.

Manatee Protection Act - aims to redesignate the West Indian manatee as an "endangered species" under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, reversing the 2017 decision to downlist it from endangered to threatened.

Thin Blue Line Act - seeks to make the killing or targeting of law enforcement officers, firefighters, or other first responders an aggravating factor in death penalty determinations. This means that in federal death penalty cases, the status of the victim would be considered when deciding whether to impose the death penalty.

CREEPER Act 2.0- Curbing Realistic Exploitative Electronic Pedophilic Robots Act 2.0, seeks to prohibit the importation, transportation, sale, distribution, or possession of child sex dolls, aiming to curb the potential normalization and facilitation of pedophilic behavior and expands the federal criminal code to make it illegal to import, transport, buy, sell, distribute, or possess child sex dolls, with violators facing criminal penalties.

You can find his donor records here and his voting record here.

Ken Calvert - First elected in 1993, Calvert currently represents California’s 41st district. At 73 years old, Calvert has no plans on retiring, 2026 here he comes. In 1975, he graduated with a B.A. in Economics. In over his 30 years in Congress, he has sponsored 211 bills and 12 of them have become law. However, the last decade is only two. Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial Act and renamed a post office. He does seem to have sponsored any of his 211 bills more than once.

You can find his donor profile here and his voting record here.

Judy Chu  -First elected in 2009, she currently represents California’s 28th District. There aren’t any plans to slow down for this 71-year-old, she is vying for office in 2026. She graduated with a B.A. in 1974 and earned her Doctorate in Psychology in 1979. She has sponsored 158 bills with 1 becoming law. She, too, was able to rename a post office. She also does not seem to sponsor the same bill more than once.

You can find her donor record here and her voting record here

Tom Cole  - He was first elected in 2003 and represents Oklahoma’s 4th District at 75. He earned his B.A. in 1971, an M.A. in 1974, and a Doctorate in British History in 1984. He has sponsored 107 bills and seven have become law, three of those within the last decade. The American Relief Act, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, and the Stigler Act Amendments of 2018. Some of the bills he has sponsored more than once:

IHS Contract Support Cost Amendment Act - intended to address funding for contract support costs (CSC) related to Indian Health Service (IHS) programs, aimed to amend the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (ISDEAA) to secure existing tribal contract support cost reimbursements allowing tribes to receive contract support costs for activities that would otherwise be carried out by the Department of the Interior or the Department of Health and Human Services for direct operation of a program, but for which the costs are not fully covered by the amount of funds required by ISDEAA

Firearm Lockbox Protection Act - aimed at providing secure storage facilities for firearms, specifically for judges and justices, allows the General Services Administration (GSA), upon request by the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, to provide secure firearms storage facilities at the official duty stations of federal judges or justices for any firearm lawfully possessed by them, extending similar provisions to administrative judges, ensuring they have access to secure storage at their principal duty stations.

Arbuckle Project Maintenance Complex and District Office Conveyance Act - pertains to the conveyance of certain federal property to a local entity in Oklahoma. The act directed the Department of the Interior to transfer ownership of the Arbuckle Project's Maintenance Complex and District Office to the Arbuckle Master Conservancy District in Murray County, Oklahoma. These facilities would no longer be considered part of a federal reclamation project, and the district would not be eligible for federal benefits associated with reclamation projects for these facilities.

You can find his donor record here and his voting record here.

Jim Costa -First elected in 2005 and currently represents California’s 21st District at age 72 years old. He still wants to run come 2026. No idea what year he graduated but he has a B.A. in political science. However, it has to be before 1978, since he became the youngest member of the California State Legislature at age 26. Since being elected to Congress, he has sponsored 105 bills with two becoming law. Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Reauthorization Act of 2021 and also renaming a post office. He has sponsored multiple of his bills more than once, the most recent ones are:

Ocean Shipping Antitrust Enforcement Act- aimed at removing certain antitrust exemptions that ocean shipping carriers enjoy under U.S. law. This act sought to repeal section 40307 of title 46, United States Code, which grants antitrust exemptions to foreign ocean carriers for certain collaborative practices like rate discussions and vessel sharing agreements. The bill aims to end the antitrust immunity that allows ocean carriers to enter into agreements without violating U.S. antitrust laws, arguing that these practices have led to unfair pricing and congestion at American ports.

Canal Conveyance Capacity Restoration Act - aimed at addressing subsidence-related damage to major water conveyance canals in California, particularly those associated with the Central Valley Project (CVP) and the State Water Project (SWP), it seeks to authorize funding for projects to mitigate subsidence impacts on key canals like the Friant-Kern Canal, Delta-Mendota Canal, and parts of the California Aqueduct, authorizing the Bureau of Reclamation to provide financial assistance for the design, planning, and construction of projects to restore canal conveyance capacity.

High Speed Rail Corridor Development Act - aimed to reauthorize and revise the high-speed rail corridor development competitive grant program through FY2024. It prioritized projects involving electrified next-generation passenger rail equipment and those with significant non-federal cost-sharing.

His donor record can be found here, and his voting record can be found here.

Joe Courtney - Elected in 2007, he currently represents Connecticut’s 2nd District. At 71, he still has more in him because 2026 plans are in the works. He graduated with a B.A. in 1975 and a J.D. in 1978. He has sponsored 142 bills with only three becoming law: The CARES Act, the Impact Aid Coronavirus Relief Act, and he renamed a post office. He has sponsored over 15 bills more than once, the most recent ones being:

COREY Safety Act - College Operational Reporting of Emergencies Involving Teens and Young Adults Safety Act, would amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require colleges and universities to report incidents resulting in serious physical injury or death, including transportation accidents, falls, drug or alcohol overdoses, and drowning or choking incidents. Schools would also need to report the name, address, and distance of the nearest Level I Trauma Center from their campus in their annual safety reports.

Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act - seeks to mandate the Department of Labor to develop and enforce workplace violence prevention standards specifically for the health care and social service industries, where violence against workers is significantly higher than in other sectors.

Young Farmer Success Act - aimed at addressing the challenges faced by young farmers, particularly the barrier of student loan debt, to encourage more young individuals to enter and succeed in the agricultural sector, it sought to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to make farm and ranch work eligible for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

You can find his donor record here and his voting record here.

Rosa DeLauro - First elected in 1991, she is 81 years old and represents Connecticut’s 3rd District with plans for 2026. She earned a B.A. in 1964 and a Masters in International Politics in 1966. She has sponsored over 500 bills with 11 becoming law: five government funding and one Ukraine funding bills were passed in the 2021-2022 session. Before that, the most recent bill to become law was the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010, another funding bill. Earlier in her career, she was able to rename two post offices. She has sponsored a few bills more than once, the most recent ones being:

Physician Education for Fistula Treatment Act - aimed at addressing the global issue of obstetric fistula by enhancing physician education and training and seeks to authorize the John E. Fogarty International Center at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to fund training programs for physicians in less developed countries to treat and manage obstetric fistulas. It also requires the development of a strategy to address physician shortages in these regions

Wage Theft Prevention and Wage Recovery Act - aims to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA) and the Portal-to-Portal Act of 1947 to strengthen measures against wage theft, assist in wage recovery, and authorize grants to prevent wage and hour violations.

Access to Infertility Treatment and Care Act - aimed at expanding insurance coverage for infertility treatments in the United States, seeks to require health insurance plans that cover obstetrical services to also cover treatments for infertility, including in vitro fertilization (IVF), and extend similar coverage to federal employees, members of the military, and veterans.

Her donor record can be found here and her voting record here

Mark DeSaulnier - First elected in 2015, he currently represents California’s 10th District, and at 72 years old he looks forward to doing it again in 2026. He graduated in 1974 with a B.A. in History. Labeled one of the House’s “busiest members by some,” he has sponsored 148 bills with only three becoming law. He renamed one post office to John Muir National Historic Site Expansion Act: 2017-2018, For the relief of Maria Isabel Bueso Barrera, Alberto Bueso Mendoza, and Karla Maria Barrera De Bueso: 2021-2022. The most recent bills he has sponsored more than once are:

Suicide Prevention Assistance Act - This version of the act seeks to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a grant program for providing self-harm and suicide prevention services in primary care offices. It mandates that the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) award grants for screenings and requires SAMHSA to develop standards of practice for these screenings. Grantees are required to submit quarterly reports on the number of patients screened among other details.

Metropolitan Planning Enhancement Act - improving the transparency, accountability, and effectiveness of metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs), emphasizing enhancing the metropolitan planning process. It requires that transportation projects included in the metropolitan area transportation plan be selected through a transparent process using criteria that support national, state, and regional transportation goals. Projects must be categorized based on their performance, with priority given to the highest-performing projects in the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).

Preventing Vape Use Act - aimed at regulating or restricting the use, sale, or marketing of vaping products, particularly focusing on preventing youth access and use, looking to expand the broader legislation of the PACT Act Amendments (Preventing Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Children Act) which was part of the fiscal year 2021 omnibus spending bill, effectively banned USPS from delivering vaping products and included vaping products under the Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking (PACT) Act. This amendment aimed at curbing online sales to minors by imposing stringent delivery, tax, and registration requirements on sellers.

You can find his donor list here and his voting record here.

Lloyd Doggett - First elected in 1995, he currently represents Texas’s 37th District. Currently 78 years old, he is already planning his 2026 campaign. He earned a B.A. in 1967 and then a J.D. in 1970. He has sponsored 223 bills, eight of them becoming law with three of them renaming federal buildings. The most recent bills he sponsored that became law were the Ending Importation of Russian Oil Act and the Republic of Texas Legation Memorial Act. He has sponsored several bills multiple times, some most recent ones being:

Vaccine Injury Compensation Modernization Act - aims to update and improve the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) amends the Public Health Service Act to modernize the VICP. Increasing compensation for vaccine-related deaths and injuries from $250,000 to $600,000, with annual adjustments based on a consumer price index, extending the statute of limitations for filing claims from 36 months to 5 years after the onset of symptoms mandating the CDC to update the Vaccine Injury Table within six months of recommending a new vaccine for routine administration, along with increasing the number of Special Masters who adjudicate claims to expedite the process.

Promoting Health Careers in Community and Technical Colleges Act - aims at enhancing health profession training opportunities at community and technical colleges. Establishing a grant program to expand the number of allied health professionals in underserved communities and rural areas, which includes partnerships with community colleges for education and training.

Stop the Wait Act - aims to eliminate or phasing out waiting periods for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits and Medicare for individuals with disabilities

you can find his donor record here and his voting record here.

Neal Dunn - Elected in 2017, he currently represents Florida’s 2nd District. At 71 years old, he feels he can still represent you in 2026. Not sure what years but he earned a B.A. in interdisciplinary sciences and later earned an M.D. He has already sponsored 60 bills, one became law: Strengthening Coastal Communities Act of 2018. He has sponsored multiple bills more than once, with the most recent ones being:

FEMA Loan Interest Payment Relief Act - aimed at providing financial relief to local governments and electric cooperatives by reimbursing them for interest payments on loans taken out for disaster recovery efforts, it seeks to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. It would authorize FEMA to reimburse local governments or electric cooperatives for interest expenses on loans used for disaster recovery activities.

Robert Cleckler Bowden Congressional Gold Medal Act - aimed at posthumously honoring Robert Cleckler "Bobby" Bowden, the former head football coach at Florida State University, with the Congressional Gold Medal for his contributions both on and off the football field.

Veteran’s Prostate Cancer Treatment and Research Act - to address the specific needs of veterans regarding prostate cancer, emphasizing treatment, research, and the establishment of a structured clinical pathway for managing the disease The act was passed as part of the FY2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act and signed into law by President Biden in December 2022.

His donor records can be found here and his voting record here.

Sylvia Garcia - First elected in 2019, she represents Texas’s 29th District and is already planning her 2026 run at 74. She apparently has a B.A. in Social Work and Political Science and a J.D. She has sponsored 61 bills but has only been able to rename a post office. She has sponsored multiple bills more than once a few of them are:

Community Finance Language Inclusion Act - aimed to amend the Community Development Banking and Financial Institutions Act of 1994 to expand the definition of "technical assistance" provided by the Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund. The amendment would include outreach and materials in languages other than English, specifically targeting individuals with limited English proficiency. This act sought to enhance financial inclusion by ensuring that financial services and information are accessible to non-English speakers, thereby promoting greater community engagement and economic participation across diverse linguistic groups

Veterans’ Cancer Care Coordinator Act - aimed at improving cancer care specifically for women Veterans by addressing gaps in healthcare coordination and support. It focuses on advancing cancer healthcare for female Veterans by establishing a pilot program for gynecological cancer care coordination. It aims to create the position of a cancer care coordinator within the Women's Veteran Program at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). It directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a pilot program for coordinating gynecological cancer care.

Multilingual Financial Literacy Act - aimed at addressing language barriers in financial literacy and education in the United States. It directs the Financial Literacy and Education Commission (FLEC) to conduct a study on how language barriers impact financial health. This study is intended to explore how limited English proficiency affects individuals' ability to access and understand financial services and products. Following the study, the Act mandates that financial literacy resources, including websites and hotlines, should be made available in the eight most commonly spoken languages in the U.S. to improve accessibility for non-English speakers.

Her donor record can be found here and her voting record here.

Carlos Gimenez - First elected in 2020, he currently represents Florida’s 28th District and at 71 he wants to do it again come 2026. He has a paramedic certification and a B.A. in Public Administration in 1999. He has sponsored 42 bills and none of them have become law. He has mainly sponsored one bill more than once:

The Preserving Options for Everglades Restoration and National Defense in the Straits of Florida Act - aimed at ensuring that certain military and environmental priorities in Florida are maintained, the act focuses on prohibiting the joint use of Homestead Air Reserve Base by both the Air Force and civil aircraft, which was intended to keep the base available for military operations and readiness. Simultaneously, it supports the ongoing efforts for the restoration of the Florida Everglades by preserving the land and water resources around the base that could be critical for Everglades restoration initiatives

You can find his donor record here and his voting record here.

Al Green - He was first elected in 2005. At 77, he represents Texas’s 9th District and wants to run again in 2026. He earned his J.D. in 1974. Since his time in Congress, he has sponsored 169 bills with one becoming law: renaming a post office. He has sponsored multiple bills more than once, including:

Reforming Disaster Recovery Act - aimed at improving the effectiveness and efficiency of disaster recovery efforts in the United States, particularly through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)'s Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program. The act seeks to streamline, reform, and add fiscal responsibility to disaster recovery processes, especially in light of increasing natural disasters due to climate change. Would codify the CDBG-DR program, making it a permanent fixture rather than relying on ad-hoc appropriations post-disaster. This would ensure a more predictable and swift response to disasters.

STAMP Act - (Stop Taxes Against Menstrual Products Act) is a piece of U.S. legislation aimed at addressing the taxation of menstrual products, seeking to prohibit state and local governments from imposing sales taxes on menstrual products, which include tampons, pads, liners, cups, sponges, or similar products used for menstrual hygiene.

Financial Compensation for CFPB Whistleblowers Act - aimed at establishing a whistleblower reward program within the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). It would authorize the CFPB to provide financial rewards to individuals who report information about violations of consumer financial laws, incentivizing whistleblowers to come forward with crucial information.

You can find his donor record here and his voting record here.

Steny Hoyer - First elected in 1981, he currently represents Maryland’s 5th District. At age 85, he plans to run again in 2026. He graduated in 1963 with a B.A. and earned a J.D. in 1966. He was also elected to the Maryland State Senate at 27. He has sponsored 135 bills and has 12 become law with the most recent ones being the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act and the School-Based Allergies and Asthma Management Program Act. Some bills he has sponsored more than once are:

Southern Maryland National Heritage Area Act - aimed at recognizing and promoting the historical, cultural, and natural significance of Southern Maryland, it seeks to establish the Southern Maryland National Heritage Area, recognizing the region's unique contribution to U.S. history, including its role in religious freedom, the founding of Maryland, maritime history, and its agricultural and military heritage.

To direct the Joint Committee on the Library to replace the bust of Roger Brooke Taney in the Old Supreme Court Chamber of the United States Capitol with a bust of Thurgood Marshall to be obtained by the Joint Committee on the Library and to remove certain statues from areas of the United States Capitol which are accessible to the public, to remove all statues of individuals who voluntarily served the Confederate States of America from display in the United States Capitol, and for other purposes: 2021-2022, 2019-2020 - This is important to him

You can find his donor record here and his voting record here.

Marcy Kaptur - First elected in 1983, she currently represents Ohio’s 9th District at 78. Yet, she wants to run again in 2026. She earned her B.A. in 1968, a Masters in Urban Planning in 1974, and a Doctorate in Urban Affairs in 1982. She has sponsored 31 bills with only four becoming law. Within the last decade, only one bill became law: Greatest Generation Commemorative Coin Act. She has sponsored multiple bills more than once, some of the most recent ones being:

Farmers’ Market and Food Bank Local Revitalization Act - aimed at enhancing local food systems in the United States by supporting both farmers' markets and food banks, it seeks to strengthen the connection between local producers (farmers) and consumers, increase access to fresh, local produce for low-income individuals, particularly seniors and families with children, and support local economies by investing in farmers' markets and food banks.

Restoring Communities Left Behind Act - aimed at revitalizing economically distressed neighborhoods in the United States through various community development and housing initiatives, the act focuses on providing federal support to urban and rural communities suffering from economic distress due to factors like the 2008 housing crisis, the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, and historical disinvestment

Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act - provides funding for various federal agencies and programs related to energy and water, the act primarily allocates funds to support the operations, research, development, and various projects of agencies like the Department of Energy (DOE), the Army Corps of Engineers (civil works), the Bureau of Reclamation, and several independent agencies such as the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).

You can find her donor record here and her voting record here.

William Keating - First elected in 2011, he currently represents Massachusetts 9th District at 72, and wants to run again come 2026. No idea what years he graduated but he has a Bachelor's and a Master's in Business Administration, along with a J.D. He was first elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives at 23. In his time in Congress, he sponsored 83 bills and one became law: renaming a post office. He has sponsored multiple bills more than once, some of the most recent ones include:

Black Sea Security Act - aimed at enhancing security, economic, and democratic resilience in the Black Sea region to address the strategic importance of the Black Sea region amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions, particularly due to Russian actions in Ukraine. The legislation seeks to establish a comprehensive U.S. strategy for the region, emphasizing military coordination, economic ties, energy security, and democratic support.

Heroes of the Warsaw Ghetto Congressional Gold Medal Act - a legislative initiative in the United States aimed at honoring the participants of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising during World War II. The Act seeks to posthumously award a Congressional Gold Medal to the group of heroic participants in the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, who led an armed resistance against Nazi occupiers and fought to preserve and protect Jewish culture. This recognition is intended to commemorate their bravery, resistance, and the significant historical event of the uprising.

Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance and Rehabilitation Act - The Act seeks to establish a federal grant program to fund organizations involved in the rescue, rehabilitation, and scientific research of sea turtles, which are all listed as threatened or endangered species under the Endangered Species Act.

His donor record can be found here and his voting record here.

Mike Kelly  - Real name is George Joseph Kelly. He was first elected in 2019 and currently represents Pennsylvania’s 16th District. At 76, he plans to run again in 2026. He graduated from Notre Dame, and that’s all we can find. He has sponsored 56 bills with two becoming law: he renamed post offices. Some of the bills he sponsored more than once are:

IRS Whistleblower Program Improvement Act - seeks to strengthen the IRS Whistleblower Program, which rewards individuals who provide information leading to the collection of unpaid taxes, penalties, and interest. The improvements aim to make the program more effective in combating tax evasion and fraud.

IRS Funding Accountability Act - The primary goal of the IRS Funding Accountability Act is to provide oversight and accountability for the significant funding increase the IRS received through the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which allocated roughly $80 billion over ten years to the IRS.

Don't Weaponize the IRS Act - The Act seeks to codify a rule from the Trump administration that exempts certain tax-exempt organizations from reporting the names and addresses of their significant donors to the IRS. This move is intended to prevent political targeting and harassment of donors based on their affiliations.

You can find his donor record here and his voting record here.

Zoe Lofgren  - Real name is Susan Ellen Lofgren. She was elected in 1995, is 77 years old, represents California’s 18th District, and wants to run again in 2026. She earned a B.A. in 1970 along with a J.D. in 1975. She was one of the superdelegates that supported Hillary Clinton in the 2016 Primaries. She has sponsored 252 bills with 6 becoming law and was able to pass one bill into law within the last decade which was To amend section 442 of title 18, United States Code, to exempt certain interests in mutual funds, unit investment trusts, employee benefit plans, and retirement plans from conflict of interest limitations for the Government Publishing Office. She has sponsored multiple bills more than once with some of the most recent ones including:

ZZZ’s to A’s Act - To direct the U.S. Secretary of Education to conduct a comprehensive study on how school start times affect the health, well-being, and academic performance of adolescents.

Justice for the Living Victims of Lockerbie Act - to address compensation for certain victims of the 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland

Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929 - The Immigration Act of 1929 established the "registry" process, which allows certain immigrants who have lived in the U.S. for a significant period to adjust their status to lawful permanent residents, even if they entered the country illegally. The eligibility date for the registry has remained unchanged since 1986, set at January 1, 1972. This means only those who can prove they've been continuously present in the U.S. since before this date are eligible, effectively excluding most current undocumented immigrants from this pathway to legality.

Her donor record can be found here and her voting record here.

Doris Matsui 

Betty McCollum 

Gwen Moore 

Gary Palmer 

John Rutherford 

Janice Schakowsky 

David Scott 

Mike Thompson 

Dina Titus 

Paul Tonko 

Jeff Van Drew 

Nydia Velazquez 

Bonnie Coleman 

Randy Weber 

The linked names will take you to Ballotpedia showing that they are indeed listed as running in 2026.

The other links will take you to either OpenSecrets to see political donation records, VoteSmart to see Voting Records, the websites for the organizations and congressional bills, along with some examples and definitions for terms.

These are quick summaries of their accomplishments in congress and what they spent their time supporting.