Legislators / Hoang Nguyen
Hoang Nguyen
Democrat · House District 23
Where they land
6th most liberal of 71 House members · 6th most liberal of 14 Democrats
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- Rep. Hoang Nguyen
Placed only by their own votes: we took the 87 contested House floor votes of the 2026 session (where at least 10% voted on the losing side) and found the main line that divides how members vote, the same idea political scientists use to score Congress. No bill is labeled liberal or conservative by us; the conservative end is simply the side where most Republicans fall. More on how this works
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- Jake Fitisemanu (D-30)
- Carol S. Moss (D-34)
- Grant Amjad Miller (D-24)
- Jennifer Dailey-Provost (D-22)
- John Arthur (D-41)
- Hoang Nguyen (D-23)
- Sahara Hayes (D-32)
- Doug Owens (D-33)
- Angela Romero (D-25)
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Most conservative first.
Do their actions match their words?
Rep. Hoang Nguyen measured against their own campaign promises and claims.
- 1 Waiting on votes
- 2 Too early
- of 3
Claim about their recordSays she has consistently prioritized meeting with constituents. Said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: nothing foundWaiting on votes
Constituent meetings are not part of the legislative record.
WaterRaise water rates for excessive outdoor use and fine wasteful use. Said: nothing found Bills: on the record Votes: nothing foundToo early
Stated in October 2026. In 2026 she sponsored H.B. 296 (Water Commitment Amendments), which was signed, and H.B. 347 (Artificial Turf Placement Modifications), which did not pass. Neither sets water rates or fines.
WaterPair water incentives with stronger accountability. Said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: nothing foundToo early
Stated in October 2026. Will be checked against the 2027 session.
✓ matches · ✕ goes against it · ● spoke on the record · … not compiled yet · – nothing found. Tap a row for the evidence. Full details and sources · How we score
Do they follow their party's stated positions?
Rep. Hoang Nguyen measured against the Utah House Democratic Caucus's 2026 priorities. The Utah Democratic Party's own platform (April 2024) states broad values with no planks a bill can be checked against, so Democrats in both chambers are measured against the House Democratic Caucus's 2026 agenda, the most specific one either Democratic caucus published.
- 6 Sided with it
- 1 Went against it
- 4 No record on it
- of 11
Courts and checks and balancesProtect the constitutional checks and balances between the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. Said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: matchesSided with it
Voted with this plank 1 of 1 times. Bills checked: H.B. 392, H.B. 600.
Child care costsLessen the cost of access to safe, reliable childcare so parents and caregivers can fully participate in the workforce. Said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: matchesSided with it
Voted with this plank 2 of 2 times. Bills checked: H.B. 525, S.B. 214, S.B. 248, H.B. 190.
Great Salt LakeCreate policy for better management, conservation, and prioritization of the Great Salt Lake. Said: on the record Bills: matches Votes: matchesSided with it
Sponsored H.B. 296 (Lets water suppliers commit water to the lake in conservation plans). Voted with this plank 3 of 3 times. Bills checked: H.B. 410, H.B. 348, H.B. 296, H.B. 400.
Renters and first-time buyersExpand affordable, entry-level pathways to homeownership, protect renters, and limit the impact of institutional investors Said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: nothing foundNo record on it
None of these bills reached a House floor vote. Bills checked: H.B. 478, H.B. 541.
Immigrant familiesSupport immigrant families and ensure fair, humane, and lawful treatment. Said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: nothing foundNo record on it
None of these bills reached a House floor vote. Bills checked: H.B. 287, H.B. 571.
Access to health careFight to increase access to affordable, high-quality healthcare, including mental and behavioral health services,… Said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: matchesSided with it
Voted with this plank 1 of 1 times. Bills checked: H.B. 471.
Firearm safety standardsSupport responsible firearm policies that promote safe ownership, training, and use, including concealed carry standards. Said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: goes against itWent against it
Voted with this plank 0 of 1 times. Bills checked: H.B. 84, H.B. 80.
Vote by mailDefend vote-by-mail as a vital tool for voter accessibility, especially in rural communities,… Said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: matchesSided with it
Voted with this plank 1 of 1 times. Bills checked: H.B. 479.
Ballot initiativesReinforce the ballot initiative process and Utahn’s rights to alter or reform their government. Said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: nothing foundNo record on it
None of these bills reached a House floor vote. Bills checked: H.B. 160.
Air qualityAdvocate for improved air quality along the Wasatch Front and throughout the state. Said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: nothing foundNo record on it
None of these bills reached a House floor vote. Bills checked: H.B. 564.
LGBTQ+ UtahnsUphold the rights, dignity, and safety of LGBTQ+ Utahns. Said: on the record Bills: nothing found Votes: matchesSided with it
Voted with this plank 3 of 3 times. Bills checked: H.B. 404, H.B. 193, H.B. 183.
✓ matches · ✕ goes against it · ● spoke on the record · … not compiled yet · – nothing found. Tap a row for the evidence. · How we score
Hear from them directly
Contact Rep. Hoang Nguyen
- Email: hnguyen@le.utah.gov
- Phone: 801-538-1029
- Office: 350 N State Street, Suite 350, Salt Lake City, UT, 84114
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Hoang Nguyen serves on:
- Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environmental Quality Appropriations Subcommittee
- House Business, Labor, and Commerce Committee
- House Revenue and Taxation Committee
- Business and Labor Interim Committee
- Revenue and Taxation Interim Committee
- Legislative Water Development Commission
2026 General Session.
Bills they wrote
- H.B. 240 Carbon Dioxide System Amendments · Became law
- H.B. 296 Water Commitment Amendments · Became law
- H.B. 347 Artificial Turf Placement Modifications · Did not pass
- H.B. 351 School Vision Screening Amendments · Became law
What they've said lately
All 55 →S.B. 244 Cardiac Emergency Response Plans in Schools · House Health and Human Services Committee · Mar 3, 2026
Asks whether local education agencies must also develop emergency response plans for respiratory, diabetic, and injury emergencies.
▶ Watch at 1:35:59Read what they said
I, um, representative Nu Yep. Um, thank you. Just curious to know, do we also require LEAs, uh, to develop any other emergency response plans for, for respiratory emergencies, for diabetic emergencies, for, you know, traumatic falls or playground injuries?
S.B. 276 Veteran Organization Amendments · House Revenue and Taxation Committee · Mar 2, 2026
Moved to pass SB 276 out of committee with a favorable recommendation.
▶ Watch at 23:10Read what they said
Uh, I would like to go ahead and move that we pass out SB 2 76 with a favorable, favorable recommendation.
H.B. 597 Alcohol Amendments · House Business, Labor, and Commerce Committee · Feb 27, 2026
Moved to adopt Amendment 3 to H.B. 597.
▶ Watch at 1:18:09Read what they said
I'm sorry. We did, we have, I just lost my screen. Uh, just a reminder, we need to adopt a, a substitute or amendment. I mo make a motion to adopt the first Amendment. Third. Third amendment. Third amendment. Sorry, I lost my screen here. Motion to adopt the fir third amendment.
About
- In office since
- January 1, 2025
- Counties
- Salt Lake, Summit
- Profession
- Business Owner
- Affiliations
- Board Service: SLC Airport, Public Broadcasting Services (PBS), Visit Salt Lake, Midtown Business District, Geraldine King Women Resource Center, Utah Medical Cannabis Association , Urban Land Institute, Salt Lake Area Restaurant Association
- Education
- Master of Business Administration
- Honors and awards
- Participant in Young American Leadership Program at Harvard Business School
- hnguyen@le.utah.gov
Money and conflicts of interest
- Campaign finance reports (who donated to their campaign, from the Lt. Governor's disclosure site)
- No conflict-of-interest disclosure is linked in their official profile.
Coming next: their top donors and disclosed interests shown next to the related votes.
Profile details come from the Utah Legislature's official legislator data.