Contact
1117 Longworth House Office Building Washington DC 20515-0516
Campaign Finance (2026)
Funding Sources
Top Industries
Source: FEC · 2026 cycle
About
Sam T. Liccardo is a Democratic Representative from California's 16th District who previously served as the 65th mayor of San Jose from 2015 to 2023.
Background
Sam Liccardo was born on April 16, 1970. Before entering elected office, he worked as an attorney. He later served as the 65th mayor of San Jose from 2015 to 2023, where he led the California Big City Mayors Coalition.
Political career
Sam Liccardo began his career in public office as a member of the Democratic Party, serving as the 65th mayor of San Jose from 2015 to 2023. During his tenure as mayor, he led the California Big City Mayors Coalition and was reelected to a second term in 2018. He currently serves as the U.S. representative for California's 16th congressional district.
Current focus
Liccardo, Sam T. represents the 16th congressional district of CA in the U.S. House. Liccardo, Sam T. currently serves on the Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Artificial Intelligence, the House Committee on Financial Services, and the National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions. They have sponsored 15 bills in the current House, including H.R. 8450; H.R. 8338; H.R. 8013.
Committee Assignments
119th Congress
Legislative Activity
15
Bills Sponsored
10
Recent Votes