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Janice Hahn
Image of Janice Hahn

Nonpartisan

Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors District 4
Tenure

2016 - Present

Term ends

2024

Years in position

7

Predecessor
Prior offices
Los Angeles City Charter Reform Commission
Los Angeles City Council
U.S. House California District 44
Predecessor: Ken Calvert

Compensation

Net worth

(2012) $480,502

Elections and appointments
Last elected

March 5, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

Abilene Christian University

Personal
Religion
Christian
Profession
Teacher, Businesswoman
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Janice Hahn is a member of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors in California, representing District 4. She assumed office on December 5, 2016. Her current term ends on December 2, 2024.

Hahn won re-election to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors to represent District 4 in California outright in the primary on March 5, 2024, after the general election was canceled.

Biography

Hahn was born on March 30, 1952, in Los Angeles, California. She earned her B.S. from Abilene Christian University in 1974.[1]

Career

Below is an abbreviated outline of Hahn's academic, professional, and political career:[1]

Committee assignments

U.S. House

2015-2016

Hahn served on the following committees:[2]

2013-2014

Hahn served on the following committees:[3]

2011-2012

Hahn served on the following committees:[4]

Key votes

114th Congress

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The first session of the 114th Congress enacted into law six out of the 2,616 introduced bills (0.2 percent). Comparatively, the 113th Congress had 1.3 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the first session. In the second session, the 114th Congress enacted 133 out of 3,159 introduced bills (4.2 percent). Comparatively, the 113th Congress had 7.0 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the second session.[5][6] For more information pertaining to Hahn's voting record in the 114th Congress, please see the below sections.[7]

Economic and fiscal

Trade Act of 2015
See also: The Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal, 2015

Trade adjustment assistance
Nay3.png On June 12, 2015, the House rejected the trade adjustment assistance (TAA) measure in HR 1314—the Trade Act of 2015—by a vote of 126-302. Trade adjustment assistance (TAA) is a federal program providing American workers displaced by foreign trade agreements with job training and services. The measure was packaged with trade promotion authority (TPA), also known as fast-track authority. TPA is a legislative procedure that allows Congress to define "U.S. negotiating objectives and spells out a detailed oversight and consultation process for during trade negotiations. Under TPA, Congress retains the authority to review and decide whether any proposed U.S. trade agreement will be implemented," according to the Office of the United States Trade Representative. Hahn was one of 144 Democrats to vote against the bill.[8][9]
Trade promotion authority
Nay3.png On June 12, 2015, the House passed the trade promotion authority (TPA) measure in HR 1314—the Trade Act of 2015 —by a vote of 219-211. TPA gives the president fast-track authority to negotiate trade agreements sent to Congress without the opportunity for amendment or filibuster. Although the House approved TPA, it was a largely symbolic vote given the measure was part of a package trade bill including trade adjustment assistance (TAA), which was rejected earlier the same day. Hahn was one of 157 Democrats to vote against the measure.[10][11]
Trade promotion authority second vote
Nay3.png After the trade adjustment assistance (TAA) and trade promotion authority (TPA) did not pass the House together on June 12, 2015, representatives voted to authorize TPA alone as an amendment to HR 2146—the Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act—on June 18, 2015. The amendment passed by a vote of 218-208, with all voting members of the House maintaining his or her original position on TPA except for Ted Yoho (R-Fla.). Hahn was one of 158 Democrats to vote against the amendment.[12][13]
Trade adjustment assistance second vote
Neutral/Abstain The House passed HR 1295 - Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015 on June 25, 2015, by a vote of 286-138. The Senate packaged trade adjustment assistance (TAA) in this bill after the House had rejected the TAA measure in HR 1314 - Trade Act of 2015. Along with trade promotion authority (TPA), which Congress passed as part of HR 2146 - Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act, TAA became law on June 29, 2015. Hahn was one of seven Democrats who did not vote on HR 1295.[14][15]

Defense spending authorization

Nay3.png On May 15, 2015, the House passed HR 1735—the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016—by a vote of 269-151. The bill "authorizes FY2016 appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths. It does not provide budget authority, which is provided in subsequent appropriations legislation." Hahn voted with 142 other Democrats and eight Republicans against the bill.[16] The Senate passed the bill on June 18, 2015, by a vote of 71-25. President Barack Obama vetoed the bill on October 22, 2015.[17]

Nay3.png On November 5, 2015, the House passed S 1356—the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016—by a vote of 370-58. The second version of the $607 billion national defense bill included $5 billion in cuts to match what was approved in the budget and language preventing the closure of the Guantanamo Bay military prison.[18][19] Hahn voted with 48 other Democrats and nine Republicans against the bill.[20] On November 10, 2015, the Senate passed the bill by a vote of 91-3, and President Barack Obama signed it into law on November 25, 2015.[21]

2016 Budget proposal

Nay3.png On April 30, 2015, the House voted to approve SConRes11, a congressional budget proposal for fiscal year 2016, by a vote of 226-197. The non-binding resolution was designed to create 12 appropriations bills to fund the government. All 183 Democrats who voted, including Hahn, voted against the resolution.[22][23][24]

2015 budget

Yea3.png On October 28, 2015, the House passed HR 1314—the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015—by a vote of 266-167. The bill increased military and domestic spending levels and suspended the debt ceiling until March 2017.[25] Hahn voted with 186 Democrats and 79 Republicans in favor of the bill.[26] It passed the Senate on October 30, 2015.[27] President Barack Obama signed it into law on November 2, 2015.

Foreign Affairs

Iran nuclear deal
See also: Iran nuclear agreement, 2015

Yea3.png On May 14, 2015, the House approved HR 1191—the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015—by a vote of 400-25. The bill required President Barack Obama to submit the details of the nuclear deal with Iran for congressional review. Congress had 60 days to review the deal and vote to approve, disapprove, or take no action on the deal. During the review period, sanctions on Iran could not be lifted. Hahn voted with 176 Democrats to approve the bill.[28][29]


Approval of Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action
Yea3.png On September 11, 2015, the House rejected HR 3461—To approve the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, signed at Vienna on July 14, 2015, relating to the nuclear program of Iran—by a vote of 162-269. The legislation proposed approving the nuclear agreement with Iran. Hahn voted with 161 Democrats for the bill.[30][31]


Suspension of Iran sanctions relief
Nay3.png On September 11, 2015, the House approved HR 3460—To suspend until January 21, 2017, the authority of the President to waive, suspend, reduce, provide relief from, or otherwise limit the application of sanctions pursuant to an agreement related to the nuclear program of Iran—by a vote of 247-186. HR 3460 prohibited "the President, prior to January 21, 2017, from: limiting the application of specified sanctions on Iran or refraining from applying any such sanctions; or removing a foreign person (including entities) listed in Attachments 3 or 4 to Annex II of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPA) from the list of designated nationals and blocked persons maintained by the Office of Foreign Asset Control of the Department of the Treasury." Hahn voted with 185 Democrats against the bill.[32][33]


Presidential non-compliance of section 2
Nay3.png On September 10, 2015, the House passed H Res 411—Finding that the President has not complied with section 2 of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015—by a vote of 245-186. Section 2 of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015 required the president to submit all materials related to the nuclear agreement for congressional review. House Republicans introduced the resolution because two agreements between the International Atomic Energy Agency and Iran were not submitted to Congress. Hahn voted with 185 Democrats against the resolution.[34][35]

Export-Import Bank

Yea3.png On October 27, 2015, the House passed HR 597—the Export-Import Bank Reform and Reauthorization Act of 2015—by a vote of 313-118. The bill proposed reauthorizing the Export-Import Bank and allowing it to resume offering assistance in the form of loans and insurance to foreign companies that wanted to buy U.S. goods.[36] Hahn voted with 185 Democrats and 127 Republicans in favor of the bill.[37]

Domestic

USA FREEDOM Act of 2015

Yea3.png On May 13, 2015, the House passed HR 2048—the Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ensuring Effective Discipline Over Monitoring Act of 2015 or the USA FREEDOM Act of 2015—by a vote of 338-88. The legislation revised HR 3199—the USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005—by ending the bulk collection of metadata under Sec. 215 of the act, requiring increased reporting from the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court, and requiring the use of "a specific selection term as the basis for national security letters that request information from wire or electronic communication service providers, financial institutions, or consumer reporting agencies." Hahn voted with 141 Democrats and 196 Republicans to approve the legislation. It became law on June 2, 2015.[38][39]

Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act

Nay3.png On May 13, 2015, the House passed HR 36—the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act—by a vote of 242-184. The bill proposed prohibiting abortions from being performed after a fetus was determined to be 20 weeks or older. The bill proposed exceptions in cases of rape, incest, or to save the life of the mother. Hahn voted with 179 Democrats against the bill.[40][41]

Cyber security

Yea3.png On April 23, 2015, the House passed HR 1731—the National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015—by a vote of 355-63. The bill proposed creating an information sharing program that would allow federal agencies and private entities to share information about cyber threats. It also proposed including liability protections for companies.[42] Hahn voted with 134 Democrats and 220 Republicans to approve the bill.[43]

Nay3.png On April 22, 2015, the House passed HR 1560—the Protecting Cyber Networks Act—by a vote of 307-116.[44] The bill proposed procedures that would allow federal agencies and private entities to share information about cyber threats. Hahn voted with 78 Democrats and 37 Republicans against the bill.[45]

Immigration

Yea3.png On November 19, 2015, the House passed HR 4038—the American SAFE Act of 2015—by a vote of 289-137.[46] The bill proposed instituting additional screening processes for refugees from Iraq and Syria who applied for admission to the U.S. Hahn voted with 46 Democrats and 242 Republicans in favor of the bill.[47]

113th Congress

The second session of the 113th Congress enacted into law 224 out of the 3215 introduced bills (7 percent). Comparatively, the 112th Congress had 4.2 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the second session.[48] For more information pertaining to Hahn's voting record in the 113th Congress, please see the below sections.[49]

National security

NDAA

Nay3.png Hahn voted against HR 1960 - the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014. The bill passed the House on June 14, 2013, with a vote of 315 - 108. Both parties were somewhat divided on the vote.[50]

DHS Appropriations

Nay3.png Hahn voted against HR 2217 - the DHS Appropriations Act of 2014. The bill passed the House on June 6, 2013, with a vote of 245 - 182 that was largely along party lines.[51]

CISPA (2013)

Nay3.png Hahn voted against HR 624 - the CISPA (2013). The bill passed the House on April 18, 2013, with a vote of 288 - 127. The bill permitted federal intelligence agencies to share cybersecurity intelligence and information with private entities and utilities. The bill was largely supported by Republicans, but divided the Democratic Party.[52]

Economy

Farm bill

Nay3.png On January 29, 2014, the U.S. House approved the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013, H.R. 2642, known as the Farm Bill.[53] The bill passed by a vote of 251-166. The nearly 1,000-page bill provides for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through 2018. The $1 trillion bill expanded crop insurance for farmers by $7 billion over the next decade and created new subsidies for rice and peanut growers that would kick in when prices drop.[54][55] However, cuts to the food stamp program cut an average of $90 per month for 1.7 million people in 15 states.[55] Hahn voted with 102 other Democratic representatives against the bill.

2014 Budget

Yea3.png On January 15, 2014, the Republican-run House approved H.R. 3547, a $1.1 trillion spending bill to fund the government through September 30, 2014.[56][57] The House voted 359-67 for the 1,582 page bill, with 64 Republicans and three Democrats voting against the bill.[57] The omnibus package included 12 annual spending bills to fund federal operations.[58] It included a 1 percent increase in the paychecks of federal workers and military personnel, a $1 billion increase in Head Start funding for early childhood education, reduced funding to the Internal Revenue Service and the Environmental Protection Agency, and the protection of the Affordable Care Act from any drastic cuts. Hahn joined with the majority of the Democratic party and voted in favor of the bill.[56][57]

Government shutdown

See also: United States budget debate, 2013

Nay3.png On September 30, 2013, the House passed a final stopgap spending bill before the shutdown went into effect. The bill included a one-year delay of the Affordable Care Act's individual mandate and would have also stripped the bill of federal subsidies for congressional members and staff. It passed through the House with a vote of 228-201.[59] At 1 a.m. on October 1, 2013, one hour after the shutdown officially began, the House voted to move forward with going to a conference. In short order, Sen. Harry Reid rejected the call to conference.[60] Hahn voted against the stopgap spending bill that would have delayed the individual mandate.[61]

Yea3.png The shutdown ended on October 16, 2013, when the House took a vote on HR 2775 after it was approved by the Senate. The bill to reopen the government lifted the $16.7 trillion debt limit and funded the government through January 15, 2014. Federal employees also received retroactive pay for the shutdown period. The only concession made by Senate Democrats was to require income verification for Obamacare subsidies.[62] The House passed the legislation shortly after the Senate, by a vote of 285-144, with all 144 votes against the legislation coming from Republican members. Hahn voted for HR 2775.[63]

Federal Pay Adjustment Elimination

Yea3.png Hahn voted for HR 273 - Eliminates the 2013 Statutory Pay Adjustment for Federal Employees. The bill passed the House on February 15, 2013, with a vote of 261 - 154. The bill called for stopping a 0.5 percent pay increase for all federal workers from taking effect. The raises were projected to cost $11 billion over 10 years. Hahn was 1 of 44 Democrats who supported the bill, while 144 voted against it.[64]

Immigration

Morton Memos Prohibition

Nay3.png Hahn voted against House Amendment 136 - Prohibits the Enforcement of the Immigration Executive Order. The amendment was adopted by the House on June 6, 2013, with a vote of 224 - 201. The purpose of the amendment as stated on the official text is to "prohibit the use of funds to finalize, implement, administer, or enforce the Morton Memos." These memos would have granted administrative amnesty to certain individuals residing in the United States without legal status.[65] The vote largely followed party lines.[66]

Healthcare

Healthcare Reform Rules

Nay3.png Hahn voted against House Amendment 450 - Requires Congressional Approval for Any Rules Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The amendment was adopted by the House on August 2, 2013, with a vote of 227-185. The amendment requires that all changes to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act be approved by Congress before taking effect. The vote was largely along party lines.[67]

Social issues

Abortion

Nay3.png Hahn voted against HR 1797 - Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act. The resolution passed the House on June 18, 2013, with a vote of 228 - 196 that largely followed party lines. The purpose of the bill was to ban abortions that would take place 20 or more weeks after fertilization.[68]

Previous congressional sessions

Fiscal Cliff

Yea3.png Hahn voted for the fiscal cliff compromise bill, which made permanent most of the Bush tax cuts originally passed in 2001 and 2003 while also raising tax rates on the highest income levels. She was 1 of 172 Democrats that voted in favor of the bill. The bill was passed in the House by a 257 - 167 vote on January 1, 2013.[69]


Issues

Presidential preference

2016 presidential endorsement

✓ Hahn endorsed Hillary Clinton for the Democratic primary in the 2016 U.S. presidential election.[70]

See also: Endorsements for Hillary Clinton

American response in Syria

See also: United States involvement in Syria

On August 29, 2013, 53 House Democrats signed a letter written by California Rep. Barbara Lee that called for a congressional resolution on strikes and cautioned that the situation in Syria "should not draw us into an unwise war—especially without adhering to our constitutional requirements."[71][72] The letter also called on the Obama administration to work with the U.N. Security Council “to build international consensus” condemning the alleged use of chemical weapons. Hahn was one of the 53 Democrats in the House to sign the letter.[71][72]

Elections

2024

See also: Municipal elections in Los Angeles County, California (2024)

Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors District 4

Incumbent Janice Hahn won election outright against Alex Villanueva and John Cruikshank in the primary for Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors District 4 on March 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Janice Hahn
Janice Hahn (Nonpartisan)
 
57.8
 
173,324
Image of Alex Villanueva
Alex Villanueva (Nonpartisan)
 
28.1
 
84,259
Image of John Cruikshank
John Cruikshank (Nonpartisan) Candidate Connection
 
14.1
 
42,272

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 299,855
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Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Hahn in this election.

2020

See also: Municipal elections in Los Angeles County, California (2020)

Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors District 4

Incumbent Janice Hahn won election outright against Desiree Washington in the primary for Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors District 4 on March 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Janice Hahn
Janice Hahn (Nonpartisan)
 
76.1
 
291,618
Silhouette Placeholder Image.png
Desiree Washington (Nonpartisan)
 
23.9
 
91,352

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 382,970
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2016 (County supervisor)

See also: Municipal elections in Los Angeles County, California (2016)

Los Angeles County held elections for county commission, district attorney, and special districts in 2016. The general election was held on November 8, 2016. A primary election was held on July 7, 2016. The candidate filing deadline for this election was on March 11, 2016. Janice Hahn defeated Steve Napolitano in the Los Angeles County board of supervisors, District 4 general election.[73]

Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, District 4 General Election, 2016
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.png Janice Hahn 56.15% 240,120
Steve Napolitano 43.85% 187,543
Total Votes (99.06% of precincts reporting) 427,663
Source: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder, "2016 General Election Unofficial Results," accessed November 9, 2016


Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, District 4 Primary Election, 2016
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.png Janice Hahn 47.13% 166,298
Green check mark transparent.png Steve Napilitano 36.65% 129,313
Ralph Pacheco 16.23% 57,256
Total Votes 352,867
Source: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, "Primary Election Results," July 1, 2016

2016 (Congress)

See also: California's 44th Congressional District election, 2016

Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated this race as safely Democratic. Incumbent Janice Hahn (D) did not seek re-election in 2016. Nanette Barragan (D) defeated Isadore Hall (D) in the general election on November 8, 2016. Hall and Barragan defeated Martha DelGadillo (D), Morris Griffin (D), Marcus Musante (D), Sylvia Ortiz (D), Armando Sotomayor (D), Christopher Castillo (R), Ronald Siegel (R), and Michael De Mauricio (Independent) in the top-two primary on June 7, 2016. [73][74]

U.S. House, California District 44 General Election, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngNanette Barragan 52.2% 93,124
     Democratic Isadore Hall 47.8% 85,289
Total Votes 178,413
Source: California Secretary of State


U.S. House, California District 44 Primary, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngIsadore Hall 40.1% 40,200
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngNanette Barragan 22% 22,031
     Democratic Armando Sotomayor 10.1% 10,087
     Democratic Sylvia Ortiz 6% 6,062
     Democratic Martha DelGadillo 5.8% 5,771
     Republican Ronald Siegel 5.5% 5,565
     Republican Christopher Castillo 3.6% 3,651
     Democratic Morris Griffin 3.6% 3,624
     Democratic Marcus Musante 2.4% 2,366
     Independent Michael De Mauricio 0.9% 919
Total Votes 100,276
Source: California Secretary of State

2014

See also: California's 44th Congressional District elections, 2014

Hahn won re-election to the U.S. House in 2014. She ran unopposed in the blanket primary on June 3, 2014. Hahn went on to defeat Adam Shbeita (Peace and Freedom) in the general election on November 4, 2014.[75][76]

U.S. House, California District 44 General Election, 2014
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngJanice Hahn Incumbent 86.7% 59,670
     Peace and Freedom Adam Shbeita 13.3% 9,192
Total Votes 68,862
Source: California Secretary of State

2012

See also: California's 44th Congressional District elections, 2012

Hahn won re-election in the 2012 election for the U.S. House, representing California's 44th District.[77] She was displaced from her former district, the 36th, by redistricting.[78] Hahn and incumbent Laura Richardson advanced past the blanket primary on June 5, 2012. Hahn went on to defeat Richardson in the general election on November 6, 2012.[79][80]

U.S. House, California District 44 General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngJanice Hahn Incumbent 60.2% 99,909
     Democratic Laura Richardson Incumbent 39.8% 65,989
Total Votes 165,898
Source: California Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election"

Full history


Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection

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2020

Janice Hahn did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

2012

Hahn's campaign website listed the following issues:[82]

  • Economic Growth and Job Creation
Excerpt: "In Congress, Janice’s top priority is getting our economy moving again and creating well-paying jobs in California. As a member of the Small Business Committee, Janice is working to ensure that local small businesses get the help and opportunities they need to flourish in a global economy."
  • The Port
Excerpt: "As a City Councilwoman for the last decade, Janice Hahn has dealt directly with one of the largest economic engines in the area – the Port of Los Angeles. In Congress, she founded the bi-partisan Ports Caucus, working across the aisle to create jobs and ensure our security."
  • Education
Excerpt: "She is dedicated to ensuring the next generation has access to a first-rate education and the tools to drive our economy forward. Our country is strongest when our workers are trained with the knowledge and ingenuity to perform at the highest levels. Every child should have the opportunity to reach that horizon and fulfill the American Dream."
  • Women’s Rights
Excerpt: "In Congress, Janice has stood up to right wing attacks on women’s health. Janice strongly supports advancing the rights of women. She believes in providing women a quality education, fair pay, and equal employment opportunities."
  • Healthcare
Excerpt: "Janice has always been a strong supporter of universal health care, and as a member of Congress, she is standing up to attacks on President Obama’s health care law. She believes that the Affordable Care Act is a step in the right direction, but we must do more to improve access and expand coverage to more Americans."

Campaign finance summary

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Janice Hahn campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2014U.S. House (California, District 44)Won $733,850 N/A**
2012U.S. House California District 44Won $2,521,898 N/A**
Grand total$3,255,748 N/A**
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Personal Gain Index

Congressional Personal Gain Index graphic.png
See also: Personal Gain Index (U.S. Congress)

The Personal Gain Index (U.S. Congress) is a two-part measurement that illustrates the extent to which members of the U.S. Congress have prospered during their tenure as public servants.
It consists of two different metrics:

PGI: Change in net worth

See also: Changes in Net Worth of U.S. Senators and Representatives (Personal Gain Index) and Net worth of United States Senators and Representatives
Net Worth Metric graphic.png

Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by OpenSecrets.org, Hahn's net worth as of 2012 was estimated between $296,005 and $665,000. That averages to $480,502, which is lower than the average net worth of Democratic representatives in 2012 of $5,700,168.36. Hahn ranked as the 269th most wealthy representative in 2012.[83] Between 2010 and 2012, Hahn's calculated net worth increased from $0 to $480,502. Between 2004 and 2012, the average annual percentage increase for a member of Congress was 15.4 percent.[84]

Janice Hahn Yearly Net Worth
YearAverage Net Worth
2010$0
2012$480,502
Growth from 2010 to 2012:N/A
Average annual growth:N/A
Comparatively, the American citizen experienced a median yearly decline in net worth of -0.94%.[85]

The data used to calculate changes in net worth may include changes resulting from assets gained through marriage, inheritance, changes in family estates and/or trusts, changes in family business ownership, and many other variables unrelated to a member's behavior in Congress.

PGI: Donation Concentration Metric

See also: The Donation Concentration Metric (U.S. Congress Personal Gain Index)

Filings required by the Federal Election Commission report on the industries that give to each candidate. Using campaign filings and information calculated by OpenSecrets.org, Ballotpedia calculated the percentage of donations by industry received by each incumbent over the course of his or her career (or 1989 and later, if elected prior to 1988). Hahn received the most donations from individuals and PACs employed by the Lawyers/Law Firms industry.

From 1997-2014, 23.65 percent of Hahn's career contributions came from the top five industries as listed below.[86]

Donation Concentration Metric graphic.png
Janice Hahn Campaign Contributions
Total Raised $3,744,923
Total Spent $3,598,806
Top five industries that contributed to campaign committee
Lawyers/Law Firms$220,009
Transportation Unions$183,750
Real Estate$171,200
Building Trade Unions$167,999
Public Sector Unions$142,850
% total in top industry5.87%
% total in top two industries10.78%
% total in top five industries23.65%

Analysis

Ideology and leadership

See also: GovTrack's Political Spectrum & Legislative Leadership ranking

Based on an analysis of bill sponsorship by GovTrack, Hahn was a rank-and-file Democrat as of July 2014. This was the same rating Hahn received in June 2013.[87]

Like-minded colleagues

The website OpenCongress tracks the voting records of each member to determine with whom he or she votes most and least often. The results include a member from each party.[88]

Hahn most often voted with:

Hahn least often voted with:


Lifetime voting record

See also: Lifetime voting records of United States Senators and Representatives

According to the website GovTrack, Hahn missed 67 of 2,713 roll call votes from July 2011 to September 2015. This amounted to 2.5 percent, which was higher than the median of 2.2 percent among representatives as of September 2015.[89]

Congressional staff salaries

See also: Staff salaries of United States Senators and Representatives

The website Legistorm compiles staff salary information for members of Congress. Hahn paid her congressional staff a total of $400,199 in 2011. She ranked 2nd on the list of the lowest paid Democratic representative staff salaries and ranked 4th overall of the lowest paid representative staff salaries in 2011. Overall, California ranked 5th in average salary for representative staff. The average U.S. House of Representatives congressional staff was paid $954,912.20 in fiscal year 2011.[90]

Staff bonuses

According to an analysis by CNN, Hahn was one of nearly 25 percent of House members who gave their staff bonuses in 2012. Hahn's staff was given an apparent $2,500.00 in bonus money.[91]

National Journal vote ratings

See also: National Journal vote ratings

Each year National Journal publishes an analysis of how liberally or conservatively each member of Congress voted in the previous year. Click the link above for the full ratings of all members of Congress.

2013

Hahn ranked 63rd in the liberal rankings in 2013.[92]

2012

Hahn ranked 41st in the liberal rankings in 2012.[93]

Voting with party

The website OpenCongress tracks how often members of Congress vote with the majority of the chamber caucus.

2014

Hahn voted with the Democratic Party 94.2 percent of the time, which ranked 66th among the 204 House Democratic members as of July 2014.[94]

2013

Hahn voted with the Democratic Party 95.2 percent of the time, which ranked 104th among the 201 House Democratic members as of June 2013.[95]

2016 Democratic National Convention

Noteworthy events

Decision to self-quarantine for coronavirus

See also: Government official, politician, and candidate deaths, diagnoses, and quarantines due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, 2020-2021

On March 24, 2020, it was announced that Janice Hahn self-quarantined for coronavirus after attending a party with people who tested positive for the illness.[103]

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    Footnotes

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    2. ↑ U.S. House of Representatives, Office of the Clerk, "Committee Information," accessed February 18, 2015
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    4. ↑ Congresswoman Janice Hahn, Representing the 36th District of California, "Committees and Caucuses," accessed August 1, 2011
    5. ↑ Congressional Record, "Resume of Congressional Activity, First Session of the 113th Congress," accessed April 29, 2015
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    27. ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 1314)," accessed November 1, 2015
    28. ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.1191 - Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015," accessed May 16, 2015
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    81. ↑ California Secretary of State special election results, accessed April 22, 2013
    82. ↑ Campaign website, "Issues," accessed August 10, 2012
    83. ↑ OpenSecrets, "Janice Hahn (D-Calif), 2012," accessed February 18, 2014
    84. ↑ This number was found by dividing each member's total net worth growth percentage by the number of years included in the calculation.
    85. ↑ This figure was calculated using median asset data from the Census Bureau. Please see the Congressional Net Worth data for Ballotpedia spreadsheet for more information on this calculation.
    86. ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "Rep. Janice Hahn," accessed September 22, 2014
    87. ↑ GovTrack, "Janice Hahn," accessed July 21, 2014
    88. ↑ OpenCongress, "Janice Hahn," accessed September 23, 2015
    89. ↑ GovTrack, "Rep. Janice Hahn (D)," accessed September 23, 2015
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    91. ↑ CNN Politics, "Congressional bonuses in a time of cuts," accessed March 8, 2013
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    94. ↑ OpenCongress, "Voting With Party," accessed July 2014
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    96. ↑ Ballotpedia's list of superdelegates to the 2016 Democratic National Convention is based on our own research and lists provided by the Democratic National Committee to Vox.com in February 2016 and May 2016. If you think we made an error in identifying superdelegates, please send an email to editor@ballotpedia.org.
    97. ↑ FiveThirtyEight, “The Endorsement Primary,” accessed May 31, 2016
    98. ↑ To find out which candidate a superdelegate supported, Ballotpedia sought out public statements from the superdelegate in other media outlets and on social media. If we were unable to find a public statement that clearly articulated which candidate the superdelegate supported at the national convention, we listed that superdelegate as "unknown." If you believe we made an error in identifying which candidate a superdelegate supported, please email us at editor@ballotpedia.org.
    99. ↑ Congressional Research Service, "The Presidential Nominating Process and the National Party Conventions, 2016: Frequently Asked Questions," December 30, 2015
    100. ↑ 100.0 100.1 Democratic National Committee, "2016 Democratic National Convention Delegate/Alternate Allocation," updated February 19, 2016
    101. ↑ The Green Papers, "2016 Democratic Convention," accessed May 7, 2021
    102. ↑ Democratic National Committee's Office of Party Affairs and Delegate Selection, "Unpledged Delegates -- By State," May 27, 2016
    103. ↑ ABC 7, "Coronavirus: LA County Supervisor Janice Hahn self-isolating after former mayor tests positive," March 24, 2020

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