
Representative · NY-9 · D
Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the House since Jan 4, 2007
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640 cosponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov. Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.
H.R. 6052 · Elijah E. Cummings Family Asthma Act
Introduced Nov 17, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 17, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Nov 17, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 6011 · VA Work-Study Improvement Act
Introduced Nov 10, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 10, 2025 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Nov 17, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Introduced Nov 7, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 7, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Nov 7, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 5985 · Expanding Health Care Providers for Veterans Act
Introduced Nov 7, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 7, 2025 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Nov 7, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 5973 · Stop Excessive Force in Immigration Act of 2025
Introduced Nov 7, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 7, 2025 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Nov 7, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 5941 · Restoring Access for Detainees Act
Introduced Nov 7, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 7, 2025 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Nov 7, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.Res. 846 · Original National Domestic Violence Awareness Month Resolution of 2025
Introduced Oct 31, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 31, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Oct 31, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced Oct 31, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 31, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Oct 31, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.J.Res. 132 · Commemorating October 2025 as Head Start Awareness Month and recognizing its positive impact on more than 40,000,000 children and their families.
Introduced Oct 31, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 31, 2025 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Oct 31, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.Res. 824 · Recognizing the religious and historical significance of the festival of Diwali.
Introduced Oct 21, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 4, 2025 · Arts, Culture, Religion
Latest action (Oct 21, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R. 5805 · Federal Government Advertising Equity Accountability Act
Introduced Oct 21, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 21, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Oct 21, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Budget.
H.Res. 804 · Recognizing the importance of Spanish-language media in the United States.
Introduced Oct 14, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 14, 2025 · original cosponsor · Arts, Culture, Religion
Latest action (Oct 14, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.Res. 797 · Expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
Introduced Oct 8, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 8, 2025 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Oct 8, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and 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.Res. 792 · Declaring a need for increased investments in youth mental health, recognizing May 31, 2026, as "Youth Mental Health Day", recognizing September 9, 2026, annually as "Youth Suicide Prevention Day", and for other purposes.
Introduced Oct 8, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 8, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Oct 8, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 5725 · Mental Health Crisis Response Act of 2025
Introduced Oct 8, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 8, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Oct 8, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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. 5720 · Federal Worker Childcare Protection Act of 2025
Introduced Oct 8, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 8, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Oct 8, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 5706 · Mental Health Emergency Responder Act
Introduced Oct 8, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 8, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Oct 8, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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 28, 2025 · 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. 5655 · No Shame at School Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 30, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 30, 2025 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Sep 30, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 5645 · Pray Safe Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 30, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 28, 2026 · Emergency Management
Latest action (Sep 15, 2026): Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
H.R. 5642 · To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 47 Echo Avenue in Miller Place, New York, as the "Christopher Pendergast Post Office Building".
Introduced Sep 30, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 30, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Sep 30, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 5641 · To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 240 Main Street in Northport, New York, as the "Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class Nate Bruckenthal Post Office Building".
Introduced Sep 30, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 30, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Sep 30, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 5588 · To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 170 Main Street in Westhampton Beach, New York, as the "Jolly 51 Memorial Post Office Building".
Introduced Sep 26, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 30, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Sep 26, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.