Emanuel Cleaver
Representative · MO-5 · D
Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the House since Jan 4, 2005
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Representative · MO-5 · D
Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the House since Jan 4, 2005
Official websiteBiographical Directory
Portrait: U.S. Government Publishing Office, via unitedstates/images (public domain)
489 cosponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov. Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.
H.R. 8582 · Protecting Human Rights and Public Health in Foreign Assistance Act
Introduced Apr 29, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 15, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Apr 29, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced Apr 28, 2026 · cosponsored Oct 1, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Apr 28, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, Oversight and Government Reform, 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.Res. 1208 · Expressing support for honoring Earth Day, and for other purposes.
Introduced Apr 22, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 22, 2026 · original cosponsor · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Apr 22, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign 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. 8397 · Protecting Moms and Babies Against Climate Change Act
Introduced Apr 21, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 23, 2026 · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Apr 21, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 8359 · To change the address of the postal facility designated in honor of Specialist Jeffrey L. White, Jr.
Introduced Apr 16, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 20, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Jul 22, 2026): Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
H.R. 8276 · Quindaro Townsite National Historic Landmark Act
Introduced Apr 14, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 14, 2026 · original cosponsor · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action (Sep 10, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
H.R. 8254 · Water Access and Affordability Act
Introduced Apr 13, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 13, 2026 · original cosponsor · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Apr 13, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Oversight and Government Reform, 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. 8205 · Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Reauthorization Act of 2026
Introduced Apr 6, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 2, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Oct 14, 2026): Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.Con.Res. 82 · Supporting the goals and ideals of International Transgender Day of Visibility.
Introduced Mar 27, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 27, 2026 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Mar 27, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.Con.Res. 81 · Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity between wages paid to men and women.
Introduced Mar 26, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 26, 2026 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Mar 26, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 8055 · Extending WIC for New Moms Act
Introduced Mar 24, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 24, 2026 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Mar 24, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 7977 · Energy Bills Relief Act
Introduced Mar 18, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 18, 2026 · original cosponsor · Energy
Latest action (Mar 18, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Ways and Means, Natural Resources, Financial Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, Education and Workforce, Oversight and Government Reform, and Science, Space, and Technology, 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 Mar 18, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 18, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Apr 20, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R. 7917 · Fair Wages for Home Care Workers Act
Introduced Mar 12, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 12, 2026 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Mar 12, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.Res. 1110 · Expressing the disapproval of the House of Representatives regarding the slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption and encouraging Japan to enact a nationwide ban on such practices.
Introduced Mar 9, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 27, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Mar 9, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.Res. 1107 · Memorializing Rev. Jesse Jackson by flying the flag of the United States at halfstaff.
Introduced Mar 5, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 5, 2026 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Mar 5, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 7853 · PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026
Introduced Mar 5, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 15, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Mar 5, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, Ways and Means, Veterans' Affairs, Armed Services, Natural Resources, Financial Services, and Education and Workforce, 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.Res. 1106 · Honoring the life and legacy of Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr.
Introduced Mar 4, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 4, 2026 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Mar 4, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 7802 · DISCLOSE Act of 2026
Introduced Mar 4, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 4, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Mar 4, 2026): Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and 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. 7746 · To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 8390 North Broadway in St. Louis, Missouri, as the "Chuck Stone Post Office".
Introduced Mar 2, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 12, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Mar 2, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.Res. 1088 · Recognizing and celebrating the significance of Black history museums and cultural institutions.
Introduced Feb 26, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 26, 2026 · original cosponsor · Arts, Culture, Religion
Latest action (Feb 26, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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.Res. 1086 · Recognizing the historical significance of the Clotilda, condemning the United States role in the Atlantic slave trade, and acknowledging its lasting impact on African Americans.
Introduced Feb 26, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 26, 2026 · original cosponsor · Congress
Latest action (Feb 26, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on 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. 7711 · No Rewards for January 6 Rioters Act
Introduced Feb 25, 2026 · cosponsored May 20, 2026 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Feb 25, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.Res. 1073 · Expressing support for the designation of February 21 through February 28, 2026, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National Future Farmers of America (FFA) Organization in developing the next generation of globally conscious leaders who will change the world, and celebrating the 50th anniversary of the chartering of the State of Alaska as a State FFA Association.
Introduced Feb 23, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 23, 2026 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Feb 23, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
H.Res. 1071 · Recognizing the desegregation efforts at Girard College in Philadelphia, and the leaders involved in African-American integration and civil rights expansion.
Introduced Feb 23, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 23, 2026 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Feb 23, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.