Representative · VA-11 · D
Former member (no longer serving)
Current term Jan 3, 2025 – May 21, 2025 · In the House since Jan 6, 2009
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154 cosponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov. Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.
H.R. 2335 · To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to Doris Miller posthumously for acts of valor while a member of the Navy during World War II.
Introduced Mar 25, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 25, 2025 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Mar 25, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
H.R. 17 · Paycheck Fairness Act
Introduced Mar 25, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 25, 2025 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Mar 25, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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.Con.Res. 21 · Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity between wages paid to men and women.
Introduced Mar 25, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 25, 2025 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Mar 25, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.Res. 244 · Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Nowruz.
Introduced Mar 24, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 24, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Mar 24, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R. 2306 · Adams Memorial-Great American Heroes Act
Introduced Mar 24, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 24, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Sep 30, 2026): Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
H.J.Res. 80 · Establishing the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment.
Introduced Mar 24, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 24, 2025 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Mar 24, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced Mar 21, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 21, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Mar 25, 2025): Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
H.R. 2221 · Office of Management and Budget Inspector General Act
Introduced Mar 18, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 18, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Mar 18, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.J.Res. 77 · Establishing that it shall be the policy of the Government of the United States to recognize the sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of Ukraine within that nation's internationally recognized borders as established in 1991.
Introduced Mar 18, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 18, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Mar 18, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R. 2121 · Commission to Study the Creation of a National Museum of Irish American History
Introduced Mar 14, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 14, 2025 · original cosponsor · Arts, Culture, Religion
Latest action (Mar 14, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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. 2105 · Preventing Illegal Weapons Trafficking Act of 2025
Introduced Mar 14, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 14, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Mar 14, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
H.R. 2102 · Major Richard Star Act
Introduced Mar 14, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 14, 2025 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Apr 4, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
H.Res. 219 · Recognizing the contributions of the Charles B. Rangel Graduate Fellowship Program, the Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Graduate Fellowship Program, the William D. Clarke, Sr. Diplomatic Security Fellowship, and the Donald M. Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship Program to advance America's national security, development, and diplomacy efforts.
Introduced Mar 11, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 24, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Mar 11, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.Res. 216 · Condemning the Members of Congress constituting the leadership team of the House Republican Conference.
Introduced Mar 11, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 11, 2025 · original cosponsor · Congress
Latest action (Mar 11, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.
H.R. 2086 · Rights for the TSA Workforce Act
Introduced Mar 11, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 11, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Mar 11, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
H.R. 2081 · Donut Dollies Congressional Gold Medal Act
Introduced Mar 11, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 11, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Mar 11, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, 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. 2059 · To prohibit the issuance of licenses for the exportation of certain defense articles to the United Arab Emirates, and for other purposes.
Introduced Mar 11, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 24, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Mar 11, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R. 2045 · Medicare Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act of 2025
Introduced Mar 11, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 11, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Mar 11, 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. 2036 · Credit for Caring Act of 2025
Introduced Mar 11, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 26, 2025 · Taxation
Latest action (Mar 11, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 2033 · Military Spouse Hiring Act
Introduced Mar 11, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 11, 2025 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Mar 11, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Introduced Mar 11, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 11, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Mar 11, 2025): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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. 1990 · American Innovation and R&D Competitiveness Act of 2025
Introduced Mar 10, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 10, 2025 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Mar 10, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 1989 · Protect Our Probationary Employees Act
Introduced Mar 10, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 10, 2025 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Mar 10, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 1966 · Mamas and Babies in Underserved Communities Act of 2025
Introduced Mar 6, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 6, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Mar 6, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 1956 · BAH Restoration Act
Introduced Mar 6, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 6, 2025 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Mar 6, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.