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Derek Tran
Politicians/Derek Tran
Derek Tran

Derek Tran

(D)
Rep. (CA-45)
Running for re-electionU.S. House (District 45) · CA · Nov 3, 2026
About Derek Tran

VETERAN, WORKER'S RIGHTS ADVOCATE, SMALL BUSINESS OWNER

"My parents were refugees who worked hard and sacrificed so that I could realize the American Dream. I joined the Army to give back to the Country that has given me so much, and I’m running for Congress to put people ahead of politics, protect our democracy, and ensure everyone, no matter what neighborhood they come from has the opportunity to succeed without fear of their freedoms being taken away."

Sourced verbatim from derektranforcongress.com
Role Summary: U.S. Representative

Members of the U.S. House of Representatives write and vote on federal laws, including the federal budget. Each represents one district and serves a two-year term. Tax bills must start in the House, only the House can impeach federal officials, and members oversee federal agencies through their committees.

Quick Facts
Party
Democrat
Votes with party
91% · avg 96%
Birthplace
Los Angeles, CA
Residence
Orange County, CA
Family
Wife: Michelle; 3 Children: Bryson, Olivia, Landen
Contact
202-225-2415Contact Formtran.house.gov
Election Info
District45, CA
Current Term01/03/2025 — Present
First Elected11/05/2024
Last Elected11/05/2024
Education
JD, Law
Glendale University School of Law
2009-2013
BS, Economics and Finance
Bentley University
1999-2003
Political Career1
Representative
United States House of Representatives, California
2025-present
Professional Background9
Managing Attorney
Feher Law, Professional Corporation
2023-present
Founder and Attorney
The Tran Firm
2020-2023
Law Clerk
Shegerian and Associates, Incorporated
2013-2014
Managing Partner
Rodriguez and Tran, Limited Liability Partnership
2015-2020
Principal Attorney
D. Tran Law
2014-2015
General Counsel
IQ Risk Insurance Services, Limited Liability Corporation
2014
Program Manager
Parsons Brinckerhoff
2007-2011
Consultant
Los Angeles Unified School District
2007-2011
Policy Analyst
City of Los Angeles
2004-2005
Organizations1
United States Army
Served
Committees6
Armed Services Committee
Committee on Small Business
Subcommittee on Contracting and Infrastructure
Subcommittee on Intelligence and Special Operations
Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Regulations
Subcommittee on Readiness
Recent votes5
HR 9340Ratepayer Protection ActVoted YesHR 5334Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026Voted NoHR 10326Preventing Rip-offs and Obtaining Oversight of Funds (PROOF) ActVoted NoHR 2978Guarding Unprotected Aging Retirees from Deception (GUARD) Act of 2026Voted YesH Con Res 93Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with IranVoted Yes
Quick Facts
Party
Democrat
Votes with party
91% · avg 96%
Birthplace
Los Angeles, CA
Residence
Orange County, CA
Family
Wife: Michelle; 3 Children: Bryson, Olivia, Landen
Contact
202-225-2415Contact Formtran.house.gov