Zoe Lofgren

Democrat Representative of California's 18th district

Representative
California, district 16
January 4, 1995 - January 3, 1997
Representative
California, district 16
January 7, 1997 - January 3, 1999
Representative
California, district 16
January 6, 1999 - January 3, 2001
Representative
California, district 16
January 3, 2001 - January 3, 2003
Representative
California, district 16
January 7, 2003 - January 3, 2005
Representative
California, district 16
January 4, 2005 - January 3, 2007
Representative
California, district 16
January 4, 2007 - January 3, 2009
Representative
California, district 16
January 6, 2009 - January 3, 2011
Representative
California, district 16
January 5, 2011 - January 3, 2013
Representative
California, district 19
January 3, 2013 - January 3, 2015
Representative
California, district 19
January 6, 2015 - January 3, 2017
Representative
California, district 19
January 3, 2017 - January 3, 2019
Representative
California, district 19
January 3, 2019 - January 3, 2021
Representative
California, district 19
January 3, 2021 - January 3, 2023
Representative
California, district 18
January 3, 2023 - January 3, 2025

202-225-3072

@RepZoeLofgren

lofgren.house.gov

Congresses Served

House Terms

December 21, 1947 (76 years old)

Birthday

Serves as a U.S. representative, first elected in 1994, and is in her 15th term.
Has served on the House Judiciary Committee and chaired the House Administration Committee in the 116th and 117th Congresses.
Was the first female U.S. representative for her initial district, which after redistricting, now covers a significant portion of Santa Clara County, including areas of San Jose.
Noted for her involvement in tech-related policy areas such as net neutrality and digital surveillance, representing a district in Silicon Valley.
Born in San Mateo, California, to a family with a Swedish grandfather, and worked as a staffer for Congressman Don Edwards early in her career.
Earned a B.A. in political science from Stanford University and a Juris Doctor from Santa Clara University School of Law.
Worked in immigration law and served on the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors before her congressional career.
Played a role in impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump as one of the impeachment managers during his first trial.
Has opposed the Stop Online Piracy Act and the Protecting Children from Internet Pornographers Act of 2011, advocating for internet freedom.
Co-sponsored the Fair Access to Science and Technology Research Act to promote open access to federally funded research.
Criticized for campaign payments to businesses operated by her husband but has a notable record on tech policy, energy policy, healthcare, and net neutrality.
Has a 100% rating from NARAL Pro-Choice America and opposed the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, advocating for pro-choice policies.
Involved in various caucuses, including the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, Congressional Progressive Caucus, and others focused on arts, education, and healthcare.