Tony Cárdenas D
Democratic representative for California (CA-29) (former), in the House since Jan 3, 2013.
Among all 440 members
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Raised
Their campaign's receipts in its latest two-year period (FEC); a log scale
Votes with their party
On party votes in the 119th Congress: most Democrats against most Republicans
Missed votes
Share of the 119th Congress's roll calls they didn't vote on
Lobbyists' giving
Contributions and honors lobbyists and their firms report giving them (LD-203), 2021 on; a log scale
Money from out of state
Share of their itemized individual contributions from donors outside their state, latest period (FEC)
Bills sponsored
In the 119th Congress (GovInfo's bill records)
Voting record
Voteview's DW-NOMINATE first dimension, from every roll call they cast
Where their campaign money comes from
- Individuals
- PACs
- Parties
- Candidate's own money
- Other
2025–26
$32
2023–24
$662K
2021–22
$1.6M
See the data
| Period | Raised | Individuals | PACs | Parties | Own money | Spent | Cash | Outside for | Outside against |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–26 | $32 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $39,441 | $6,501 | $0 | $0 |
| 2023–24 | $661,700 | $170,679 | $469,659 | $0 | $0 | $855,062 | $45,909 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021–22 | $1,595,441 | $427,223 | $1,127,250 | $0 | $0 | $1,885,959 | $239,272 | $77,270 | $0 |
FEC totals through Sep 30, 2026.
Who gives to them
Their itemized individual contributions (over $200 from a donor in an election cycle): from inside California versus everywhere else, each period.
- From California
- From out of state
2023–24
$150K
2021–22
$125K
Where it came from
- Less
- More
- Their state
Their donors' employers
Employers as donors wrote them, 2021 on (retired and not employed donors aside).
KGI SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
$12K
VISCIENT BIOSCIENCES LLC
$8,600
HISPANIOLA MEDICAL CARE
$6,600
CAPITAL GROUP COMPANIES INC
$6,600
CAPITAL GROUP
$6,600
ACADEMY MEDICAL
$6,600
SOMOS INNOVATION
$5,800
AKIN GUMP
$4,000
IDEATE CALIFORNIA
$3,500
TUSK STRATEGIES
$3,300
MUNOZ & COMPANY
$3,300
MUCHO MAS MEDIA
$3,300
The largest donors, and the numbers
| Period | Itemized | Contributions | From CA | Retired donors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–24 | $150,098 | 140 | 51% | 6% |
| 2021–22 | $124,710 | 176 | 47% | 1% |
| Donor | Where | Employer, occupation | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOLINA, JOSEPH | LOS ANGELES, CA | KGI SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, DEAN | $12,400 |
| MURPHY, KEITH | SAN DIEGO, CA | VISCIENT BIOSCIENCES LLC, CEO | $8,600 |
| BOTSFORD, STEPHEN F. JR. | NORTH BARRINGTON, IL | SELF EMPLOYED, ATTORNEY | $6,600 |
| DE TOLEDO, PHILIP | SHERMAN OAKS, CA | CAPITAL GROUP, MANAGER | $6,600 |
| KOHN, VICTOR | ENCINO, CA | CAPITAL GROUP COMPANIES, INC, FINANCIAL ANALYST | $6,600 |
| ROSARIO, FRANCISCO | NEW YORK, NY | HISPANIOLA MEDICAL CARE, PHYSICIAN | $6,600 |
| TALLAJ, RAMON | PARAMUS, NJ | ACADEMY MEDICAL, PHYSICIAN | $6,600 |
| DAMIRON, ALEXANDRO | CRESSKILL, NJ | SOMOS INNOVATION, HEALTHCARE EXECUTIVE | $5,800 |
| DAVILA, ENRIQUE | SAN ANTONIO, TX | NOT EMPLOYED, NOT EMPLOYED | $4,500 |
| MERCADO, MOSES | WASHINGTON, DC | OGILVY GOVERNMENT RELATIONS, LAWYER | $4,400 |
| HERNANDEZ, JOSE | BURBANK, CA | IDEATE CALIFORNIA, CONSULTANT | $3,500 |
| ALEX, CRISTOBAL | WASHINGTON, DC | TUSK STRATEGIES, HEAD OF DC OFFICE | $3,300 |
| BENDER, DONNA | ENCINO, CA | NOT EMPLOYED, RETIRED | $3,300 |
| CHAPA, JAVIER | BURBANK, CA | MUCHO MAS MEDIA, FILM PRODUCER | $3,300 |
| EK, JOHN | PASADENA, CA | EK, SUNKIN & BAI, CONSULTANT | $3,300 |
| FISHMAN, STEVEN | ENCINO, CA | FISHMAN BLOCK AND DIAMOND, CPA | $3,300 |
| KEYES, HOWARD | VAN NUYS, CA | KEYES AUTOMOTIVE GROUP, AUTO DEALER | $3,300 |
| MUNOZ, HENRY | SAN ANTONIO, TX | MUNOZ & COMPANY, CEO | $3,300 |
| ULLOA, RON ULLOA | LOS ANGELES, CA | KXLA TV, RADIO STATION OWNER | $3,300 |
| WALKER, KENT | MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA | GOOGLE LLC, PRESIDENT | $3,300 |
| SAMPSON, VICTOR | PORTER RANCH, CA | COLDWELL BANKER REAL ESTATE LLC, REAL ESTATE BROKER | $3,000 |
| BANKMAN-FRIED, GABRIEL | WASHINGTON, DC | N/A, NOT EMPLOYED | $2,900 |
| BENDER, JOEL | HOUSTON, TX | CACTUS WELLHEAD, EXECUTIVE | $2,900 |
| EVENHAIM, DORIT | CANOGA PARK, CA | DEELS PROPERTIES, PARTNER | $2,900 |
| EVENHAIM, SHARON | CANOGA PARK, CA | CALIFORNIA HOME BUILDERS, CEO | $2,900 |
Their biggest PAC and party givers
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (VERIZON PAC)
$15K
$15K
$15K
$15K
All 25
| Committee | Connected organization | Total | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (VERIZON PAC) | $15,000 | 3 | |
| THE HOME DEPOT INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | THE HOME DEPOT INC. | $15,000 | 4 |
| T-MOBILE US, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (T-PAC) | T-MOBILE US, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (T-PAC) | $15,000 | 13 |
| SEMPRA ENERGY EMPLOYEES POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE- FEDERAL | SEMPRA | $15,000 | 3 |
| PG&E CORPORATION EMPLOYEES ENERGYPAC | PG&E CORPORATION | $15,000 | 5 |
| PFIZER INC. PAC | PFIZER INC. | $15,000 | 7 |
| NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY | $15,000 | 5 |
| MACHINISTS NON PARTISAN POLITICAL LEAGUE OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS & AEROSPACE WORKERS | INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS AND AEROSPACE WORKERS | $15,000 | 3 |
| INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SHEET METAL, AIR, RAIL AND TRANSPORTATION WORKERS POLITICAL ACTION LEAGUE | INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SHEET METAL, AIR, RAIL AND TRANSPORTATION WORKERS | $15,000 | 6 |
| ELEVANCE HEALTH, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (ELEVANCE HEALTH PAC) | ELEVANCE HEALTH, INC. | $15,000 | 3 |
| EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (A.K.A. EDWARDS PAC) | EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES | $15,000 | 4 |
| EDISON INTERNATIONAL PAC | EDISON INTERNATIONAL | $15,000 | 9 |
| D.R.I.V.E. - DEMOCRAT, REPUBLICAN, INDEPENDENT VOTER EDUCATION (THE PAC OF THE INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS) | INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS | $15,000 | 3 |
| CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS INC. | $15,000 | 4 |
| CARPENTERS LEGISLATIVE IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS | UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA | $15,000 | 3 |
| AT&T INC. EMPLOYEE FEDERAL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (AT&T EMPLOYEE FEDERAL PAC) | AT&T INC. | $15,000 | 4 |
| AMGEN INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | AMGEN INC. | $15,000 | 4 |
| AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE COUNTY & MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES P E O P L E | DISTRICT COUNCIL 37, AFSCME PUBLIC EMPLOYEES ORGANIZED FOR POL & LEG EQUALITY | $15,000 | 6 |
| AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR COMPANY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR COMPAY | $15,000 | 5 |
| AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS | $15,000 | 4 |
| ABBOTT LABORATORIES EMPLOYEE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | ABBOTT LABORATORIES | $15,000 | 4 |
| MOLINA HEALTHCARE, INC. PAC | MOLINA HEALTHCARE INC | $13,500 | 5 |
| INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS INTERESTED IN REGISTRATION AND EDUCATION PAC | INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS | $13,500 | 5 |
| HUMANA INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | HUMANA INC. | $13,500 | 3 |
| AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (AAJ PAC) | AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE (AAJ) | $13,500 | 9 |
Outside spending for and against them
- Against them
- For them
All of it
$77K
Who spent it
AMERICA UNITED
$77K
PLANNED PARENTHOOD ADVOCACY PROJECT LOS ANGELES COUNTY ACTION FUND
$252
SIERRA CLUB INDEPENDENT ACTION
$10
PLANNED PARENTHOOD VOTES
$8
See the data
| Spender | For or against | Total | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICA UNITED | for | $77,000 | 4 |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD ADVOCACY PROJECT LOS ANGELES COUNTY ACTION FUND | for | $252 | 9 |
| SIERRA CLUB INDEPENDENT ACTION | for | $10 | 1 |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD VOTES | for | $8 | 1 |
What lobbyists report giving them
By the lobbying firm or organization that filed: contributions to their campaigns and PACs, and payments to honor them (LD-203).
All 3
| Registrant | Total | Items | First | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY | $75,000 | 1 | Sep 20, 2024 | Sep 20, 2024 |
| LABORERS' INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA | $40,000 | 1 | Aug 26, 2024 | Aug 26, 2024 |
| LOWE'S COMPANIES INC. | $30,000 | 1 | Aug 27, 2024 | Aug 27, 2024 |
Earmarks they asked for
Congressionally directed spending enacted at their request, alone or with others: 38 earmarks, $51.8M. None went to an organization whose employees are among their donors.
- To an organization whose employees gave to them
- To one whose lobbying firm's lobbyists gave to them
- Other earmarks
FY 2024
$12.9M
FY 2023
$26.4M
FY 2022
$12.6M
Against chance: set beside the earmarks other members of their state's delegation asked for on their own, in the same year and account, 0 of the 36 of theirs went to their donors' employers; chance gives about 0: about what chance gives.
The largest
LA Peacemakers Coalition Urban Peace Institute
Department of Justice
$7.4M
Telfair Avenue Multi-Modal Bridge Over Pacoima Wash Project
Department of Transportation
$5.0M
San Fernando Gardens – Adapting To Climate Change Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles
Department of Housing and Urban Development
$3.6M
LA Family Housing - Project Home Key LA Family Housing Corporation
Department of Housing and Urban Development
$3.0M
Purchase of Casa Esperanza: A Community Hub Pacoima Beautiful
Department of Housing and Urban Development
$2.8M
City of Los Angeles Cool Pavement and Shade Structures
Department of Transportation
$2.5M
YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles
Department of Education
$2.0M
Los Angeles Mission College
Department of Education
$2.0M
Chicas Mom Inc.
Department of Housing and Urban Development
$1.7M
Northeast Valley Health Corporation
Department of Health and Human Services
$1.7M
All 38
| Year | Recipient | Amount | Asked with | Its employees gave them | Its lobbying firm gave them |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2024 | Purchase of Casa Esperanza: A Community Hub Pacoima Beautiful Department of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund · CA | $2,750,000 | |||
| FY 2024 | Chicas Mom Inc. Department of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund · CA | $1,666,279 | |||
| FY 2024 | Woodman Sidewalk Improvement Project Los Angeles City Council District Six Department of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund · CA | $1,000,000 | |||
| FY 2024 | The Resilient Reseda Facility Acquisition Initiative Alliance for Community Empowerment, Inc. Department of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund · CA | $1,000,000 | |||
| FY 2024 | Strength United's Domestic Violence Community Policing and Advocacy Project The University Corporation, DBA California State University, Northridge Department of Justice · OJP–Byrne · CA | $963,000 | |||
| FY 2024 | 15258 Gresham St. & 15257 Acre St. Housing Rehabilitation Project Abbey Road, Inc. Department of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund · CA | $850,000 | |||
| FY 2024 | Sylmar Senior Center Design and Recreation Center Renovation City of Los Angeles Department of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund · CA | $850,000 | |||
| FY 2024 | Community Empowerment Center Renovation YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles dba Mid Valley Family YMCA Department of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund · CA | $850,000 | |||
| FY 2024 | North Valley Caring Services Capacity-Building Project North Valley Caring Services Department of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund · CA | $850,000 | |||
| FY 2024 | Chandler Boulevard Bike Path Gap Closure Project City of Los Angeles Department of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund · CA | $650,000 | |||
| FY 2024 | Uplifting and improving the Boys & Girls Club of San Fernando Valley's Foundation Boys & Girls Club of San Fernando Valley Department of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund · CA | $500,000 | |||
| FY 2024 | Pacoima Commercial Corridor Growth Project Initiating Change in Our Neighborhoods Community Development Corporation Department of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund · CA | $500,000 | |||
| FY 2024 | The Saticoy Gardens Permanent Supportive Housing Renovation City of Los Angeles Department of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund · CA | $500,000 | |||
| FY 2023 | LA Peacemakers Coalition Urban Peace Institute Department of Justice · OJP-Byrne · CA | $7,400,000 | Bass | ||
| FY 2023 | San Fernando Gardens – Adapting To Climate Change Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles Department of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund · CA | $3,573,240 | |||
| FY 2023 | City of Los Angeles Cool Pavement and Shade Structures Department of Transportation · Highway Infrastructure Programs · CA | $2,500,000 | |||
| FY 2023 | YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles, Van Nuys, CA for STEAM and civics education Department of Education · Elementary and Secondary Education · CA | $2,000,000 | |||
| FY 2023 | Los Angeles Mission College Los Angeles Mission College, Sylmar, CA for allied health programs and STEM services, including equipment Department of Education · Higher Education · CA | $2,000,000 | |||
| FY 2023 | Northeast Valley Health Corporation Northeast Valley Health Corporation, San Fernando, CA for facilities and equipment Department of Health and Human Services · Health Resources and Services Administration · CA | $1,655,000 | |||
| FY 2023 | Vida Mobile Clinic Vida Mobile Clinic, Granada Hills, CA for programs to support pre-health postsecondary students, including student stipends Department of Education · Higher Education · CA | $1,350,000 | |||
| FY 2023 | New Directions for Youth, Inc. New Directions for Youth, Inc., North Hollywood, CA for facilities and equipment Department of Health and Human Services · Health Resources and Services Administration · CA | $1,000,000 | |||
| FY 2023 | Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County, Glendale, CA for advocates to partner with justice-involved individuals to identify and address barriers to self-sufficiency and family well-being Department of Health and Human Services · Administration for Children and Families · CA | $817,006 | |||
| FY 2023 | Plaza Comunitaria Sinaloa Plaza Comunitaria Sinaloa, Mission Hills, CA for expanding educational programs and implementing workforce development programs to provide low-income individuals with access to better job opportunitie Department of Health and Human Services · Administration for Children and Families · CA | $800,000 | |||
| FY 2023 | City of San Fernando City of San Fernando, CA for mental health crisis response services Department of Health and Human Services · Substance Use and Mental Health Services Administration · CA | $800,000 | |||
| FY 2023 | Providence Holy Cross Medical Center Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, Mission Hills, CA for facilities and equipment Department of Health and Human Services · Health Resources and Services Administration · CA | $750,000 | |||
| FY 2023 | Champions In Service Champions In Service, Pacoima, CA for mental health and supportive services Department of Health and Human Services · Substance Use and Mental Health Services Administration · CA | $722,222 | |||
| FY 2023 | Boys & Girls Club San Fernando Valley Boys & Girls Club San Fernando Valley, Pacoima, CA for a youth workforce development initiative and supportive services Department of Labor · Employment and Training Administration · CA | $500,000 | |||
| FY 2023 | Empowering the San Fernando Valley Initiative Initiating Change in Our Neighborhoods Community Development Corporation (ICON CDC) Empowering the San Fernando Valley Initiative Initiating Change in Our Neighborhoods Community Development Corporation (ICON CDC), Van Nuys, CA Small Business Administration · Salaries and Expenses · CA | $500,000 | |||
| FY 2022 | Telfair Avenue Multi-Modal Bridge Over Pacoima Wash Project Department of Transportation · Highway Infrastructure Programs · CA | $5,000,000 | |||
| FY 2022 | LA Family Housing - Project Home Key LA Family Housing Corporation Department of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund · CA | $3,000,000 | |||
| FY 2022 | YMCA Mid Valley YMCA Mid Valley, Van Nuys, CA for learning recovery activities, including online and in-person tutoring supports Department of Education · Elementary and Secondary Education · CA | $1,000,000 | |||
| FY 2022 | 15260 Rayen Housing Rehabilitation Project Abbey Road, Inc Department of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund · CA | $1,000,000 | |||
| FY 2022 | Pacoima Beautiful - Pacoima Wash Greenway Pacoima Beautiful Department of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund · CA | $800,000 | |||
| FY 2022 | Boys & Girls Club of San Fernando Valley Boys & Girls Club of San Fernando Valley, Pacoima, CA for STEM and SEL programs Department of Education · Elementary & Secondary Education · CA | $450,000 | |||
| FY 2022 | Los Angeles Community College District Los Angeles Community College District, Los Angeles, CA for workforce development programs, including equipment Department of Education · Higher Education · CA | $400,000 | |||
| FY 2022 | Penny Lane Centers Penny Lane Centers, North Hills, CA to provide mental health care and supportive services to people experiencing homelessness Department of Health and Human Services · Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) · CA | $400,000 | |||
| FY 2022 | Proyecto Del Barrio Inc. Proyecto Del Barrio Inc., Arleta, CA for a job training program Department of Labor · Employment and Training Administration (ETA) · CA | $300,000 | |||
| FY 2022 | Champions In Service Champions In Service, Pacoima, CA for mental health and substance use disorder treatment and services Department of Health and Human Services · Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) · CA | $200,000 |
Fiscal years 2022–24 from GAO's Tracking the Funds data; 2026 from the House Appropriations Committee's tables. Matched to donors' employers and lobbying clients by name only; an employer's gifts are those in two-year periods up to the earmark's year, shown on each of its earmarks.
How they've voted lately
Nothing on record.
What they sponsor bills about
118th Congress: 23 sponsored, 0 became law · 117th Congress: 41 sponsored, 1 became law
Their bills
| Bill | Latest action |
|---|---|
| H.R. 3182Public Law 117-126 Safe Sleep for Babies Act of 2021 | May 16, 2022 Became Public Law No: 117-126. |
| H.R. 10520 Clean Commute for Kids Act of 2024 | Dec 19, 2024 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
| H.R. 10419 CARE for Behavioral Health Act of 2024 | Dec 17, 2024 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
| H.Res. 1503 Expressing support for the designation of October 2024 as "National Youth Justice Action Month". | Sep 25, 2024 Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. |
| H.R. 9241 Safeguarding Infants from Dangerous Sleep Act | Aug 2, 2024 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
| H.R. 8884 Peggy Frank Memorial Act | Jun 28, 2024 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. |
| H.R. 8626 Prohibiting Detention of Youth Status Offenders Act of 2024 | Jun 5, 2024 Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. |
| H.R. 8200 Pediatric Access to Critical Healthcare Act | May 3, 2024 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
| H.Res. 1162 Expressing support for the designation of April 2024 as "Second Chance Month". | Apr 19, 2024 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
| H.R. 6400 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend eligibility for certain payment increases for biosimilar biolo | Dec 17, 2024 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
| H.Res. 816 Expressing support for the designation of October 2023 as "National Youth Justice Action Month". | Oct 26, 2023 Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. |
| H.Res. 762 Expressing support for increasing the number of Latino students and young professionals entering careers in science, tec | Oct 25, 2023 Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Education and |
| H.R. 4973 Community-Based Gang Intervention Act | Jul 27, 2023 Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. |
| H.R. 4974 Local 9–8–8 Response Act of 2023 | Jul 28, 2023 Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. |
| H.R. 4975 Eliminating Debtor’s Prison for Kids Act of 2023 | Jul 27, 2023 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
| H.R. 4976 Protecting Miranda Rights for Kids Act | Jul 27, 2023 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
| H.R. 4851 9–8–8 Implementation Act of 2023 | Dec 17, 2024 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
| H.R. 3806 LISTOS Act | Jun 9, 2023 Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. |
| H.R. 3361 To direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to submit a report on the digital divid | May 19, 2023 Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. |
| H.R. 2931 Smart Sentencing Adjustments Act | Apr 27, 2023 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
| H.R. 2878 CARE Act of 2023 | Apr 28, 2023 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
| H.Res. 312 Expressing support for the designation of April 2023 as "Second Chance Month". | Apr 20, 2023 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
| H.Res. 266 Expressing support for the recognition of March 31, 2023, as "César Chávez Day" in honor of the accomplishments and lega | Mar 30, 2023 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. |
| H.R. 994 Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act of 2023 | Feb 24, 2023 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
| H.R. 9225 Case Backlog and Transparency Act of 2022 | Oct 25, 2022 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Congress | Sponsored | Became law | Cosponsored |
|---|---|---|---|
| 118th | 23 | 0 | 482 |
| 117th | 41 | 1 | 643 |
8 former staff now lobbying
JACOB HOCHBERG
VENTURE GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES, LLC (FKA HOBART HALLAWAY & QUAYLE VENTURES, LLC)
17 clients
JACQUELINE USYK
THORN RUN PARTNERS
7 clients
JACOB HOCHBERG
SQUIRE PATTON BOGGS
3 clients
CHRISTINA RODRIGUEZ
AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS
1 client
TANNER DORROUGH
RELATIVITY SPACE
1 client
JACQUELINE USYK
NATIONAL MARINE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
1 client
JAQUELINE SERRANO RUVALCABA
DISNEY WORLDWIDE SERVICES, INC.
1 client
JOSEPH LASALLE
TNC (US) HOLDINGS, INC.
1 client
See the data
| Lobbyist | Former position, as they list it | Firms | Clients | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JACOB HOCHBERG | Sr Adviser, Rep. Tony Cardenas; COS, Rep. Jasmine Crockett; COS, Sr Leg. Asst: Rep. Henry Cuellar; Associate, House Approps Homeland Security Subcommittee; Leg. Director, Rep. R. Krishnamoorthi; Leg. Asst, Leg. Aide, LC, Staff Asst: Rep. N. Velazquez | VENTURE GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES, LLC (FKA HOBART HALLAWAY & QUAYLE VENTURES, LLC) | 17 | 2025–2026 |
| JACQUELINE USYK | Executive Director, Congressional Hispanic Caucus; Director of Leadership Operations, Secretary of the Majority Conference Committee; Deputy Chief of Staff, Rep. Tony Cardenas; Legislative Aide, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand | THORN RUN PARTNERS | 7 | 2023–2024 |
| JACOB HOCHBERG | Rep. Cardenas, Sr. Adv'r, 8/24-1/25; Rep. Crockett, CoS, 5/24-8/24; Rep. Cuellar, CoS, 5/21-5/24; HAC-HSS, Associate, 1/23-5/25; Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Leg. Dir., 12/20-5/21; Rep. Cuellar, Leg. Ass't. 5/19-12/20;Rep. Velazquez, 10/17-5/19 (various) | SQUIRE PATTON BOGGS | 3 | 2026 |
| CHRISTINA RODRIGUEZ | Congressional Aide, Rep. Tony Cardenas | AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS | 1 | 2026 |
| TANNER DORROUGH | Intern, Congressman Tony Cardenas; Intern, Congressman Adam Smith; Staff Assistant & Legislative Correspondent, Congressman Adam Smith; Legislative Assistant, Congressman Salud Carbajal; Senior Policy Advisor, Congressman Salud Carbajal | RELATIVITY SPACE | 1 | 2026 |
| JACQUELINE USYK | Rep. Tony Cardenas | NATIONAL MARINE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION | 1 | 2025 |
| JAQUELINE SERRANO RUVALCABA | Dep. Chief of Staff/LD, Rep. Tony Cardenas (Aug.22-Mar.23); LD, Rep. Tony Cardenas (Dec.21-Mar.23); Leg. Asst., Rep. Tony Cardenas (Mar.19-Dec.21); Senior Field Rep., Rep. Tony Cardenas (Jan.15-Jun.18) | DISNEY WORLDWIDE SERVICES, INC. | 1 | 2023 |
| JOSEPH LASALLE | Caseworker, Constituent Services Representative, Field Representative, Staff Assistant, Legislative Correspondent, Legislative Aide, Legislative Assistant, Policy Adviser, Rep. Tony Cardenas | TNC (US) HOLDINGS, INC. | 1 | 2022 |
From their payroll to lobbying
People Cárdenas's office paid, by the House's Statement of Disbursements, who later filed lobbying reports (LD-2), lobbying from after the office last paid them: matched by name only where one person on the whole House payroll and one registered lobbyist have it. "Confirmed": their lobbying reports list a job with Cárdenas themselves.
JOSEPH LASALLE
Legislative Assistant · Policy Advisor, last paid Q4 2021 · TNC (US) HOLDINGS, INC.
1 client
TEJASI THATTE
Chief of Staff, last paid Q4 2021 · COMCAST CORPORATION
1 client
See the data
| Lobbyist | On the payroll as | Last paid | Lobbying for | Clients | Years | Confirmed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOSEPH LASALLE | Legislative Assistant · Policy Advisor | Q4 2021 | TNC (US) HOLDINGS, INC. | 1 | 2022–2026 | no |
| TEJASI THATTE | Chief of Staff | Q4 2021 | COMCAST CORPORATION | 1 | 2022–2026 | no |
Holdings and trades
−$1000K – −$205Knet worth, 2025 report
2trades on their reports
—trades reported after 45 days
—typical time to report a trade
0reports filed on paper
3filing extensions
Net worth, year by year
Their annual reports' value bands added up, less their debts', from the least to the most they could be worth (spouse and dependents included, a home not), on a log scale.
Largest holdings, 2025 report
Essence Marketing
Business Entity · Spouse
$50K+
Van Ins. Index Fund Plus
Retirement Plans · Self
$15K+
Van Total Bond MKT Ind.
Retirement Plans · Self
$15K+
Wells Fargo Accounts
Bank Deposit · Joint
$15K+
Calvert VP SRI Bal. Portfolio
Retirement Plans · Spouse
$1,001+
Janus Aspen Bal. Portfolio
Retirement Plans · Spouse
$1,001+
Mainstay VP Balanced
Retirement Plans · Spouse
$1,001+
Mainstay VP Mod Gr. Allocation
Retirement Plans · Spouse
$1,001+
Mainstay VP Mod. Allocation
Retirement Plans · Spouse
$1,001+
Los Angeles City Employees' Retirement System
Retirement Plans · Self
—+
Their 10 largest holdings, as a table
| Asset | Kind | Owner | Value | Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essence Marketing | Business Entity | Spouse | $50K – $100K | None: — |
| Van Ins. Index Fund Plus | Retirement Plans | Self | $15K – $50K | Tax-Deferred: — |
| Van Total Bond MKT Ind. | Retirement Plans | Self | $15K – $50K | Tax-Deferred: — |
| Wells Fargo Accounts | Bank Deposit | Joint | $15K – $50K | Interest: $1 – $200 |
| Calvert VP SRI Bal. Portfolio | Retirement Plans | Spouse | $1,001 – $15K | Tax-Deferred: — |
| Janus Aspen Bal. Portfolio | Retirement Plans | Spouse | $1,001 – $15K | Tax-Deferred: — |
| Mainstay VP Balanced | Retirement Plans | Spouse | $1,001 – $15K | Tax-Deferred: — |
| Mainstay VP Mod Gr. Allocation | Retirement Plans | Spouse | $1,001 – $15K | Tax-Deferred: — |
| Mainstay VP Mod. Allocation | Retirement Plans | Spouse | $1,001 – $15K | Tax-Deferred: — |
| Los Angeles City Employees' Retirement System | Retirement Plans | Self | — | Tax-Deferred: — |
Trades, month by month
Every trade on their reports by the trade's date: purchases up, sales down. Hover a month for what was traded.
- Purchases
- Sales
What they trade most
Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Admiral Shares (VBTLX)
2024–2024 · $15K – $50K
1 trades
Vanguard Institutional Index Fund Institutional Plus Shares (VIIIX)
2024–2024 · $1,001 – $15K
1 trades
All 2 trades
| Date | Asset | Trade | Owner | Amount | Days to report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-26 | Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Admiral Shares via City of LA Deferred Compensation Plan | Sale (Partial) | Self | $15K – $50K | annual |
| 2024-03-26 | Vanguard Institutional Index Fund Institutional Plus Shares via City of LA Deferred Compensation Plan | Sale (Partial) | Self | $1,001 – $15K | annual |
What their office spends
What Cárdenas's House office spent each quarter, from the House's Statement of Disbursements (the Member's Representational Allowance: staff, travel, offices in Washington and the district, mail): $1,051,708 over the last 4 quarters, 86% of it staff pay. A quarter's figures include late lines charged to the year before.
- Staff pay
- Travel
- Offices: rent, phones, utilities
- Mail and printing
- Everything else
The numbers
| Quarter | Staff pay | Travel | Offices: rent, phones, utilities | Mail and printing | Everything else | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 '25 | $0 | $0 | $1,564 | $0 | $196 | $1,760 |
| Q1 '25 | $30,813 | $10,508 | $7,084 | $63 | $5,402 | $53,870 |
| Q4 '24 | $449,305 | $7,721 | $34,318 | $100 | $12,720 | $504,165 |
| Q3 '24 | $424,215 | $13,260 | $34,687 | $468 | $19,285 | $491,914 |
| Q2 '24 | $398,579 | $40,477 | $33,660 | $2,426 | $69,434 | $544,575 |
| Q1 '24 | $388,349 | $26,011 | $36,165 | -$16,920 | $40,717 | $474,322 |
| Q4 '23 | $391,300 | $39,427 | $32,994 | $75,463 | $19,578 | $558,762 |
| Q3 '23 | $322,620 | $26,074 | $30,861 | $14,227 | $48,576 | $442,358 |
| Q2 '23 | $317,752 | $8,251 | $38,461 | $1,846 | $85,876 | $452,186 |
| Q1 '23 | $318,628 | $23,860 | $35,837 | $2,196 | $69,853 | $450,374 |
| Q4 '22 | $385,216 | $3,371 | $32,253 | $42,256 | $21,691 | $484,786 |
| Q3 '22 | $320,101 | $8,453 | $43,914 | $63,002 | $52,292 | $487,763 |
| Q2 '22 | $324,235 | $35,273 | $42,468 | $16,816 | $59,075 | $477,867 |
| Q1 '22 | $245,266 | $9,170 | $32,125 | $60,199 | $58,934 | $405,694 |
| Q4 '21 | $296,058 | $8,082 | $34,568 | $586 | $14,440 | $353,734 |
| Q2 '21 | $261,531 | $2,303 | $29,991 | $657 | $75,805 | $370,286 |
| Q1 '21 | $252,574 | $3,890 | $34,757 | $19,572 | $44,954 | $355,747 |
Private funds
1private funds, LLCs and trusts with no ticker
0file a Form D with the SEC
—bought within 30 days of the fund's first sale
Where the money goes
Their trades in each (band midpoints) plus their largest year holding it. Funds that sell to outside investors file a Form D with the SEC, which names who runs them; family LLCs, trusts and private companies file nothing public. A trade made through a family LLC counts for the LLC and for what it bought.
Essence Marketing
held from 2021
$75K
All 1, with what their filings say
Matched to SEC filers by name, so a match means "a filer with this name". Form D facts are from the newest one; manager figures from the SEC's monthly Form ADV file. Money is band midpoints, not dollars invested.
| Fund or entity | Manager | Formed | Kind | Minimum | Investors | First sale | They bought | Traded | Held |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essence Marketing | held 2021 | $50K – $100K |
Financial disclosures
7 reports
Every report is a PDF at the Clerk of the House (disclosures-clerk.house.gov); a member's reports are linked on their page.
| Filed | Report | Entries |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2025 | Termination Report for 2025 | 2 |
| Aug 13, 2024 | Annual Report for 2023 | 13 |
| Apr 30, 2024 | Extension for 2023 | — |
| Aug 7, 2023 | Annual Report for 2022 | 13 |
| Apr 4, 2023 | Extension for 2022 | — |
| Aug 8, 2022 | Annual Report for 2021 | 15 |
| Apr 29, 2022 | Extension for 2021 | — |