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REPUBLICAN
U.S. Representative · Texas 6th District
Jake
Ellzey
Terms served
3
House
Years in Congress
4.9y
Since 2021
Bills sponsored
11
All time
Bills cosponsored
675
All time
Current staff
20
Personal office
Career staff alumni
58
Distinct people
% with party
…
Voting record pending
Chapter I
Legislative Activity
Sponsored: 11 bills all time · Cosponsored: 675 bills all time. Showing sponsored bills in the 119th Congress.
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Chapter II
Committees
7 assignments across 1 congress
119th Congress
House
Defense
Vice chairInterior, Environment, and Related Agencies
MemberLabor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies
MemberContracting and Infrastructure
MemberRural Development, Energy, and Supply Chains
ChairChapter III
Office & Staff
Current personal office roster · 17 staffers · 3 interns
Staff · 17· A–Z by last name
| Name | Role | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donald G. Barber | SHARED EMPLOYEE | Mar 1, 2025 to Present | |
| Olivia G. Braden | STAFF ASSISTANT | Sep 19, 2025 to Present | |
| Robert T. Carretta | CHIEF OF STAFF | Jul 30, 2021 to Present | |
| Olivia J. Cooperider | OUTREACH PROGRAM COORDINATOR | May 5, 2025 to Present | |
| Owen W. Dankworth | LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR | Jan 23, 2025 to Present | |
| Elizabeth G. Dunlap | GENERAL COUNSEL | Jan 23, 2025 to Present | |
| Johnathon Scott Gilfillan | SHARED EMPLOYEE | Nov 1, 2025 to Present | |
| Julia L. Hester | CASEWORKER/CONSTITUENT SERVICE | Apr 1, 2023 to Present | |
| Lauren L. Howard | CASEWORKER | Jan 1, 2025 to Present | |
| John R. Lewis | LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT | Mar 17, 2025 to Present | |
| Julie N. Loose | DISTRICT DIRECTOR | Aug 16, 2021 to Present | |
| Madison L. Newsom | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS | Jan 23, 2025 to Present | |
| Molly M. Stevens | DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF | Jul 1, 2023 to Present | |
| Caden C. Sutton | OUTREACH COORDINATOR | May 19, 2025 to Present | |
| Hailee M. Swalm | OUTREACH COORDINATOR | Jun 8, 2025 to Present | |
| Michael B. Velasquez | SENIOR POLICY ADVISOR FOR APPR | Mar 1, 2024 to Present | |
| Carrie M. Wetherald | FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR | Aug 6, 2021 to Present |
Interns · 3· A–Z by last name
| Name | Role | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell S. BarraIntern | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jan 12, 2026 to Present | |
| Emily ChenIntern | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Jan 12, 2026 to Present | |
| Alyssa PuempelIntern | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jan 20, 2026 to Present |
Chapter IV
Staff Alumni
Former personal office staff · 18 staffers · 40 interns
Alumni staff · 18· A–Z by last name
| Name | Role | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brenda K. Adams | DISTRICT OFFICE MANAGER | Sep 28, 2021 to Feb 2, 2024 | |
| Olivia L. Babine | SHARED EMPLOYEE | Nov 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 | |
| Aristotle C. Boosalis | LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT | Aug 30, 2021 to Jan 30, 2023 | |
| Samuel M. Bryant | LEGISLATIVE CORRESPONDENT | Nov 1, 2022 to Nov 9, 2022 | |
| Rebecca M. Duberstein | SHARED EMPLOYEE | Jul 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| John O. Faherty | SHARED EMPLOYEE | Dec 1, 2022 to Apr 30, 2023 | |
| Sarah N. Faust | COMMUNITY OUTREACH COORDINATOR | Jul 19, 2023 to Apr 18, 2025 | |
| Grace S. Galvin | SHARED EMPLOYEE | Jul 1, 2023 to Jul 31, 2023 | |
| Molly M. Harris | DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF | Aug 23, 2021 to Jun 30, 2023 | |
| Carolyn D. Lowrance | SHARED EMPLOYEE | Oct 1, 2022 to Oct 31, 2022 | |
| Georgette Z. Mbengue | STAFF ASSISTANT | Jun 13, 2022 to Aug 3, 2025 | |
| Abigail G. Morton | STAFF ASSISTANT | Oct 1, 2022 to Jul 31, 2023 | |
| Kyler A. Murphy | STAFF ASSISTANT | Dec 3, 2021 to Jan 19, 2025 | |
| Julia L. Reeves | CASEWORKER/CONSTITUENT SERVICE | Sep 22, 2021 to Mar 31, 2023 | |
| Lauren L. Stacks | CASEWORKER | Aug 30, 2021 to Dec 31, 2024 | |
| Melissa D. Starnater | PART-TIME EMPLOYEE | Jan 9, 2023 to May 31, 2025 | |
| Jackson F. Suarez | LEGISLATIVE CORRESPONDENT/PRES | Oct 1, 2021 to Jan 30, 2023 | |
| Meagan Whalen | SHARED EMPLOYEE | Feb 1, 2025 to Feb 28, 2025 |
Alumni interns · 40· A–Z by last name
| Name | Role | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Konstantine D. Adams | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | May 29, 2023 to Aug 4, 2023 | |
| Chloe E. Alden | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jan 24, 2024 to May 21, 2024 | |
| Zachary A. Alt | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jul 21, 2025 to Aug 22, 2025 | |
| Andrew J. Applewhite Jr. | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jun 3, 2024 to Aug 8, 2024 | |
| Nicholas L. Austin | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Nov 14, 2023 to Dec 20, 2023 | |
| Matthew R. Breaux | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Sep 5, 2023 to Dec 11, 2023 | |
| Matthew C. Cesare | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Feb 1, 2022 to Feb 28, 2022 | |
| Caroline D. Collier | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jun 5, 2025 to Aug 17, 2025 | |
| Kyle J. Cotter | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jan 2, 2025 to Jan 30, 2025 | |
| Mavric Crotty | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jan 8, 2026 to Jan 30, 2026 | |
| Caroline E. David | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Apr 7, 2025 to May 9, 2025 | |
| Ethan S. Edwards | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jan 10, 2023 to Feb 28, 2023 | |
| Madeline B. Eng | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jun 3, 2025 to Jul 31, 2025 | |
| Charlotte G. Featherston | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | May 16, 2022 to Aug 12, 2022 | |
| Mohammad Ghafori | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Feb 11, 2025 to May 8, 2025 | |
| Kimora C. Harris | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Aug 25, 2025 to Dec 12, 2025 | |
| Andrew O. Irisari | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | May 12, 2025 to Aug 1, 2025 | |
| Katelyn M. Klawinsky | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | May 23, 2022 to Jul 29, 2022 | |
| Elizabeth M. Lewis | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jan 15, 2024 to Apr 24, 2024 | |
| Sean H. Li | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jan 9, 2023 to Mar 31, 2023 | |
| Nicholas J. Lochrie | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Mar 14, 2022 to May 31, 2022 | |
| Gabriela Martinez | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Sep 8, 2025 to Dec 16, 2025 | |
| Amelia M. Miller | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | May 28, 2024 to Aug 2, 2024 | |
| Cooper B. Newsom | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jun 5, 2023 to Aug 4, 2023 | |
| Ashley C. Pizarro | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Aug 19, 2025 to Dec 11, 2025 | |
| Peter V. Roberto | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Apr 13, 2023 to Jun 30, 2023 | |
| Connor R. Rose | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | May 30, 2022 to Jun 27, 2022 | |
| Audrey M. Ruhlen | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jun 10, 2024 to Aug 31, 2024 | |
| Avishek Sarkar | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Sep 2, 2025 to Dec 19, 2025 | |
| Ashlynn E. Schultz | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Feb 5, 2025 to Mar 23, 2025 | |
| Gabrielle G. Shultz | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | May 27, 2025 to Aug 6, 2025 | |
| Alexis A. Tipping | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | May 19, 2025 to Jul 31, 2025 | |
| Valens M. Toomey IV | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Sep 22, 2022 to Nov 8, 2022 | |
| Madeline A. Towning | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jan 2, 2025 to Jan 30, 2025 | |
| Luke Justin Wakeland | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jan 16, 2024 to Feb 9, 2024 | |
| Ragan D. Ward | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | May 15, 2023 to Aug 4, 2023 | |
| Caylea S. Warden | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jan 13, 2025 to Feb 28, 2025 | |
| Patrick A. Watkins | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Sep 9, 2024 to Dec 6, 2024 | |
| Nicholas T. Werner | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Sep 17, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021 | |
| Caroline M. Woodward | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jun 4, 2024 to Aug 1, 2024 |
Chapter V
Travel & Disclosures
6 trips · $0 combined disclosed value.
United Kingdom
House gift travel filing
Mar 27, 2026 to Apr 4, 2026
Pending
Israel
House gift travel filing
Jan 24, 2026 to Jan 30, 2026
Pending
Israel
House gift travel filing
Jun 15, 2024 to Jun 21, 2024
Pending
Israel
House gift travel filing
Jun 23, 2023 to Jun 30, 2023
Pending
Chapter VI
Tenure
Member terms in Congress.
Jan 3, 2025 to Jan 3, 2027
House · Texas 6th District
Republican
2025
Jan 3, 2023 to Jan 3, 2025
House · Texas 6th District
Republican
2023
Jul 30, 2021 to Jan 3, 2023
House · Texas 6th District
Republican
2021