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 Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.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.R. 5705 · To authorize the reimbursement by the Federal Government of State funds used to maintain participation in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children in the event of a Government shutdown.
Introduced Oct 8, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 8, 2025 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Oct 8, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 5658 · Child Care for Every Community Act
Introduced Sep 30, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 30, 2025 · original cosponsor · Families
Latest action (Feb 4, 2026): ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Ms. Ocasio-Cortez asked unanimous consent that she may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 5658, a bill originally introduced by Representative Sherrill, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
H.R. 5657 · Fair Pay for Federal Contractors Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 30, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 30, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Sep 30, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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. 5599 · To prohibit the removal of Federal employees during any lapse in discretionary appropriations, and for other purposes.
Introduced Sep 26, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 3, 2025 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Sep 26, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.Res. 748 · Condemning attempts to use Federal regulatory power or litigation to suppress lawful speech, particularly speech critical of a political party or the President of the United States, and warning against the rise of authoritarianism.
Introduced Sep 19, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 19, 2025 · original cosponsor · Science, Technology, Communications
Latest action (Sep 19, 2025): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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. 5511 · Algorithmic Accountability Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 19, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 19, 2025 · original cosponsor · Commerce
Latest action (Sep 19, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.Res. 746 · Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives condemning all forms of political violence and rejecting rhetoric that dehumanizes or demonizes political opponents.
Introduced Sep 18, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 18, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Sep 18, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.Res. 744 · Supporting the designation of the week of September 21 through September 27, 2025, as "Gold Star Families Remembrance Week".
Introduced Sep 18, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 18, 2025 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Sep 18, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, 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. 5486 · Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 18, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 23, 2026 · Education
Latest action (Sep 18, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 5469 · SHINE for Autumn Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 18, 2025 · cosponsored Aug 31, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Sep 18, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 5443 · Fair Housing Improvement Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 17, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 23, 2025 · Housing and Community Development
Latest action (Sep 17, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 5434 · 988 LGBTQ+ Youth Access Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 17, 2025 · cosponsored Jan 13, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Sep 17, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.J.Res. 122 · Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to the authority of Congress and the States to regulate contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections and to enact public financing systems for political campaigns.
Introduced Sep 17, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 17, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Sep 17, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 5408 · Faster Labor Contracts Act
Introduced Sep 16, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 20, 2026 · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Jun 10, 2026): Received in the Senate.
Introduced Sep 16, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 16, 2025 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Sep 16, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 5361 · George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 15, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 15, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Sep 15, 2025): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Energy and Commerce, 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. 5356 · National Infrastructure Bank Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 15, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 3, 2026 · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Sep 15, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Transportation and Infrastructure, Financial Services, Education and Workforce, Natural Resources, 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. 5309 · Congressional Tribute to Constance Baker Motley Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 11, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 11, 2025 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Sep 11, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.Res. 697 · Recognizing suicide as a serious public health problem and expressing support for the designation of September as "National Suicide Prevention Month" as well as September 10, 2025, as "World Suicide Prevention Day".
Introduced Sep 10, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 10, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Sep 10, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 5239 · Endometrial Cancer Research and Education Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 9, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 9, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Sep 9, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.Res. 680 · Recognizing suicide as a serious public health problem, expressing support for the designation of September 8, 2025, as ''988 Day'' and the role of 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, and for other purposes.
Introduced Sep 8, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 16, 2025 · Health
Latest action (Sep 8, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced Aug 29, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 15, 2025 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Jan 13, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
H.R. 5055 · Increasing Nutrition Access for Seniors Act of 2025
Introduced Aug 26, 2025 · cosponsored Aug 26, 2025 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Jan 13, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
H.R. 5000 · Cybersecurity Hiring Modernization Act
Introduced Aug 19, 2025 · cosponsored Aug 19, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Feb 4, 2026): Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
Introduced Aug 19, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 3, 2025 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Aug 19, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.