
Representative · IL-7 · D
Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the House since Jan 7, 1997
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611 cosponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov. Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.
H.R. 9849 · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Act of 2026
Introduced Jul 22, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 30, 2026 · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action (Jul 22, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on 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. 9833 · Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medically Necessary Dental Care Act
Introduced Jul 22, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 22, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Jul 22, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 9832 · Medicare Dental Benefit Act of 2026
Introduced Jul 22, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 22, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Jul 22, 2026): 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. 9831 · Medicaid Dental Benefit Act of 2026
Introduced Jul 22, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 22, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Jul 22, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 9796 · Supporting Grandfamilies Act of 2026
Introduced Jul 21, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 21, 2026 · original cosponsor · Families
Latest action (Jul 21, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, the Judiciary, 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.Con.Res. 114 · Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.
Introduced Jul 21, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 21, 2026 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Jul 21, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 9758 · Child Marriage Prevention Act of 2026
Introduced Jul 16, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 16, 2026 · original cosponsor · Families
Latest action (Jul 16, 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. 9748 · Protecting Students from Worthless Degrees Act
Introduced Jul 16, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 16, 2026 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Jul 16, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced Jul 16, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 16, 2026 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Jul 16, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced Jul 16, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 16, 2026 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Jul 16, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
H.Res. 1427 · Expressing support for the designation of July 10th as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day.
Introduced Jul 13, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 13, 2026 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Jul 13, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.Res. 1417 · Remembering the lives lost and honoring the survivors 4 years after the Independence Day Parade shooting that occurred on July 4, 2022, in Highland Park, Illinois.
Introduced Jul 2, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 2, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Jul 2, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 9579 · Department of Homeland Security Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Authorization Act
Introduced Jul 2, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 2, 2026 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Jul 3, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
H.Res. 1405 · Original LGBTQIA+ Pride Month Resolution of 2026
Introduced Jun 30, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 30, 2026 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Jun 30, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.Res. 1402 · Supporting the goals and ideals of Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month.
Introduced Jun 30, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 30, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Jun 30, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 9544 · Save MEDICARE Act of 2026
Introduced Jun 30, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 30, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Jul 17, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R. 9494 · Haitian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 2026
Introduced Jun 25, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 25, 2026 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Jun 25, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 9489 · GRACE for Military Survivors Act
Introduced Jun 25, 2026 · cosponsored Aug 20, 2026 · Taxation
Latest action (Jun 25, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 9457 · Diversity Visa Protection and Modernization Act
Introduced Jun 25, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 25, 2026 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Jun 25, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.Res. 1384 · Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress must urgently take all appropriate measures to guarantee civil rights and fair political representation to all Americans.
Introduced Jun 24, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 9, 2026 · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Jun 24, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 9440 · State Firearms Dealer Licensing Enhancement Act
Introduced Jun 24, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 24, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Jun 24, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced Jun 24, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 24, 2026 · original cosponsor · Social Welfare
Latest action (Jun 30, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
H.Res. 1380 · Commemorating 50 years of women at the service academies.
Introduced Jun 23, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 23, 2026 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Jun 23, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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. 9414 · Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2026
Introduced Jun 23, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 23, 2026 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Jun 23, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on 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.Res. 1375 · Reaffirming the importance of the United States promoting the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons in the United States and around the world.
Introduced Jun 18, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 18, 2026 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Jun 18, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.