Rashida Tlaib
Candidate for U.S. Representative, 12th Congressional District
Background
- Occupation
- U.S. Representative; attorney
- Campaign website
- rashidaforcongress.com
U.S. Representative for Michigan's 12th District, serving on the Financial Services and Oversight committees. Born and raised in Detroit; in 2008 became the first Muslim woman elected to the Michigan Legislature, and earlier worked as an attorney at the Sugar Law Center for Economic and Social Justice.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Voted against the continuing resolution funding defense and DHSIn office
ReportRep. Tlaib votes against funding billPublic statement · Office of Rep. Rashida Tlaib · Sep 1, 2026 · tlaib.house.gov
“I refuse to give another dime toward Trump’s reckless war and racist mass deportations.”
Public safety
Introduced a bill barring TSA passenger-data sharing with ICEIn office
The No TSA Data for ICE Act.
ReportRep. Tlaib introduces bill to stop data sharing between TSA and ICEPublic statement · Office of Rep. Rashida Tlaib · Aug 4, 2026 · tlaib.house.gov
“introduced the No TSA Data for ICE Act , a new bill that would prevent the two agencies from coordinating”
Introduced a bill requiring an online ICE/CBP detainee locatorIn office
The Find Our Families Act.
ReportTlaib Introduces Bill Requiring DHS to Maintain Timely Locator System for ICE and CBP DetaineesPublic statement · Office of Rep. Rashida Tlaib · Jun 18, 2026 · tlaib.house.gov
“would require the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to maintain an accurate and detailed online detainee locator system”
Housing
Authored affordable-housing grants included in the new federal housing lawIn office
Her Housing Our Communities Act became part of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act.
ReportRep. Tlaib celebrates housing bill becoming lawPublic statement · Office of Rep. Rashida Tlaib · Jul 13, 2026 · tlaib.house.gov
“will directly help our local communities increase the supply of affordable housing by providing federal grants”
Economy & jobs
Introduced a bill to repair credit of predatory-lending victimsIn office
The FAIR Credit Act.
ReportRep. Tlaib introduces bill to correct credit history for victims of predatory lending, fraud, economic abusePublic statement · Office of Rep. Rashida Tlaib · Jul 9, 2026 · tlaib.house.gov
“to restore credit for victims of predatory lending, fraud and financial abuse”
Introduced a bill deferring big-bank executive pay against failuresIn office
The Bank Failure Accountability Act.
ReportTlaib Introduces Bank Failure Accountability ActPublic statement · Office of Rep. Rashida Tlaib · Jun 26, 2026 · tlaib.house.gov
“requires large financial institutions to place a portion of senior employee compensation into a deferred fund”
Environment & parks
Introduced a bill banning AI data centers on federal landIn office
The No AI Data Centers on Federal Lands Act, which would also require removal of existing ones.
ReportRep. Tlaib introduces a bill to ban AI data centers on federal landsPublic statement · Office of Rep. Rashida Tlaib · Jul 23, 2026 · tlaib.house.gov
“a new bill that permanently bans large AI data centers and associated infrastructure on land owned or managed by the U.S.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Rashida Tlaib on them.
- EducationNo documented position found.
- Health & human servicesNo documented position found.
All sources (13)
- Official Candidate Listing, All State and Judicial Offices, General Election, November 3, 2026
Election filing · Michigan Department of State, Bureau of Elections · mi-boe.entellitrak.com
- Sample ballots, November 3, 2026 State General Election: Oakland County (every precinct)
Election filing · Michigan Department of State, Michigan Voter Information Center · mvic.sos.state.mi.us
- Official Candidate List, November 3, 2026 General Election (updated 9/25/2026)
Election filing · Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds, Elections Division · cdn.oaklandcountymi.gov
- Official Candidate List, November 3, 2026 General Election
Election filing · Wayne County Clerk · waynecountymi.gov
- Sample ballots, November 3, 2026 State General Election: Wayne County (every precinct)
Election filing · Michigan Department of State, Michigan Voter Information Center · mvic.sos.state.mi.us
- About — Rep. Rashida Tlaib
Government record · U.S. House of Representatives · tlaib.house.gov
- Rep. Tlaib votes against funding bill
Public statement · Office of Rep. Rashida Tlaib · Sep 1, 2026 · tlaib.house.gov
- Rep. Tlaib introduces bill to stop data sharing between TSA and ICE
Public statement · Office of Rep. Rashida Tlaib · Aug 4, 2026 · tlaib.house.gov
- Tlaib Introduces Bill Requiring DHS to Maintain Timely Locator System for ICE and CBP Detainees
Public statement · Office of Rep. Rashida Tlaib · Jun 18, 2026 · tlaib.house.gov
- Rep. Tlaib introduces a bill to ban AI data centers on federal lands
Public statement · Office of Rep. Rashida Tlaib · Jul 23, 2026 · tlaib.house.gov
- Rep. Tlaib celebrates housing bill becoming law
Public statement · Office of Rep. Rashida Tlaib · Jul 13, 2026 · tlaib.house.gov
- Rep. Tlaib introduces bill to correct credit history for victims of predatory lending, fraud, economic abuse
Public statement · Office of Rep. Rashida Tlaib · Jul 9, 2026 · tlaib.house.gov
- Tlaib Introduces Bank Failure Accountability Act
Public statement · Office of Rep. Rashida Tlaib · Jun 26, 2026 · tlaib.house.gov
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