Contact
2423 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-0528
Campaign Finance (2026)
Funding Sources
Top Industries
Source: FEC · 2026 cycle
About
Judy Chu is a Democratic Representative from California's 28th District and the first Chinese American woman elected to Congress.
Background
Judy Chu was born on July 7, 1953. Before entering politics, she spent 20 years teaching psychology in the Los Angeles Community College District, including 13 years at East Los Angeles College. Her career in public service began with her election to the Garvey School Board in 1985.
Political career
Judy Chu began her political career on the Garvey School Board and the Monterey Park City Council, where she served three terms as mayor, before serving in the California State Assembly and on the California State Board of Equalization. A member of the Democratic Party, she was first elected to the House of Representatives in a 2009 special election and is the first Chinese American woman elected to Congress. She has represented California's 32nd, 27th, and 28th congressional districts during her tenure.
Current focus
Chu, Judy represents the 28th congressional district of CA in the U.S. House. Chu, Judy currently serves on the Health, the House Committee on the Budget, and the House Committee on Ways and Means. They have sponsored 108 bills in the current House, including H.R. 8604; H.R. 8498; H.Res. 1078.
Committee Assignments
119th Congress
Legislative Activity
109
Bills Sponsored
10
Recent Votes