Sessions, Pete

Pete Sessions represents Texas's 17th Congressional District, which includes his hometown of Waco. A veteran legislator, he first entered Congress in 1997 and served until 2019 before returning to the House in 2021. Before his political career, he spent sixteen years as an executive at Southwestern Bell. He is the son of former FBI Director William S. Sessions and is a Distinguished Eagle Scout, a background that heavily influences his involvement in scouting and community leadership.

In the 119th Congress, Sessions holds significant committee roles, including serving as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Government Operations within the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. He is also a senior member of the House Committee on Financial Services, where he sits on the Subcommittee on Capital Markets and the Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions. His policy work frequently centers on market stability, digital asset clarity, and national security.

Sessions is a prolific sponsor of legislation aimed at government efficiency and fraud prevention. Notable recent efforts include the Fraud Prevention and Accountability Act, which seeks to establish a permanent Inspector General for Fraud, Accountability, and Recovery within the Treasury Department. Other key legislative priorities include the Exchange Rate Accountability Act of 2026 and the Words Matter Act of 2025, which proposes removing outdated terminology from federal law.

Throughout his tenure, Sessions has held major leadership positions, including Chairman of the House Rules Committee and Chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC). He currently serves as Co-Chairman of the Delivering Outstanding Government Efficiency (DOGE) Caucus and the Congressional Scouting Caucus. His legislative record reflects a consistently conservative approach to fiscal policy, healthcare, and regulatory oversight.