Shontel M. Brown
Representative · OH-11 · D
Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the House since Nov 4, 2021
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Representative · OH-11 · D
Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the House since Nov 4, 2021
Official websiteBiographical Directory
Portrait: U.S. Government Publishing Office, via unitedstates/images (public domain)
368 cosponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov. Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.
H.Res. 1040 · Recognizing the significance of the Greensboro Four sit-in during Black History Month.
Introduced Feb 5, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 5, 2026 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Feb 5, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 7346 · Drain ICE Act of 2026
Introduced Feb 4, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 4, 2026 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Feb 4, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 7335 · Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in ICE and CBP Custody Act
Introduced Feb 3, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 3, 2026 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Feb 4, 2026): Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2018)
H.Res. 1027 · Supporting the designation of the "International Year of the Woman Farmer" to recognize and honor the critical role of women in agriculture.
Introduced Jan 30, 2026 · cosponsored Jan 30, 2026 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Jan 30, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
H.R. 7247 · Prison Libraries Act of 2026
Introduced Jan 27, 2026 · cosponsored Jan 27, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Jan 27, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.J.Res. 144 · Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to "Reproductive Health Services".
Introduced Jan 27, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 24, 2026 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Jan 27, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.Res. 1018 · Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that protecting and advancing the rights of women and girls in the Republic of Haiti is critical to the success of Haiti's transition from crisis and its future stability, condemning the failure to center women's leadership and distinct needs to date, and calling for urgent measures to secure all human rights of women and girls in Haiti.
Introduced Jan 22, 2026 · cosponsored Jan 22, 2026 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Jan 22, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 7230 · Buying American Cotton Act of 2026
Introduced Jan 22, 2026 · cosponsored Jan 22, 2026 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Jan 22, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 7206 · Farm and Family Relief Act
Introduced Jan 22, 2026 · cosponsored Jan 22, 2026 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Jan 22, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 7152 · Yes in God's Backyard Act
Introduced Jan 20, 2026 · cosponsored Jan 20, 2026 · original cosponsor · Housing and Community Development
Latest action (Jan 20, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.Res. 996 · Impeaching Kristi Lynn Arnold Noem, Secretary of Homeland Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
Introduced Jan 14, 2026 · cosponsored Jan 14, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Jan 14, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.Res. 990 · Recognizing the 113th anniversary of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.
Introduced Jan 13, 2026 · cosponsored Jan 13, 2026 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Jan 13, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.Con.Res. 69 · Recognizing the 15th Anniversary of the January 8, 2011, Tucson, Arizona, shooting and honoring the survivors, victims, and former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, a gun violence survivor, and one of the Nation's most influential voices of courage in the fight to end gun violence.
Introduced Jan 8, 2026 · cosponsored Jan 8, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Jan 8, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.Con.Res. 68 · To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.
Introduced Jan 7, 2026 · cosponsored Jan 20, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Jan 22, 2026): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
H.R. 6899 · CFTC Advisory Committee Improvement Act of 2025
Introduced Dec 18, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 18, 2025 · original cosponsor · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (May 20, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
H.R. 6857 · Protecting Students on Campus Act of 2025
Introduced Dec 18, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 3, 2026 · Education
Latest action (Dec 18, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.Res. 956 · Condemning the antisemitic shooting in Sydney, Australia, and all forms of hatred and violence directed at religious communities.
Introduced Dec 17, 2025 · cosponsored Jan 7, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Dec 17, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R. 6766 · Essential Caregivers Act of 2025
Introduced Dec 16, 2025 · cosponsored May 12, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Dec 16, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 6731 · Restore Trust in Government Act
Introduced Dec 16, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 15, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Dec 16, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 6725 · Jobs, On-the-Job Earn-While-You-Learn Training, and Apprenticeships for Young African-Americans Act
Introduced Dec 15, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 15, 2025 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Dec 15, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 6682 · Endometriosis CARE Act
Introduced Dec 11, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 11, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Dec 11, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 6617 · Keeping All Students Safe Act
Introduced Dec 11, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 11, 2025 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Dec 11, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Introduced Dec 10, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 12, 2025 · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action (Dec 10, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
H.R. 6597 · LET’S Protect Workers Act
Introduced Dec 10, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 12, 2025 · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Dec 10, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 6579 · Justice for Breonna Taylor Act
Introduced Dec 10, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 10, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Dec 10, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.