Dwight Evans
Representative · PA-3 · D
Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the House since Nov 14, 2016
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Representative · PA-3 · D
Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the House since Nov 14, 2016
Official websiteBiographical Directory
Portrait: U.S. Government Publishing Office, via unitedstates/images (public domain)
557 cosponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov. Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.
H.Res. 1255 · Supporting the designation of the week of May 4 through May 8, 2026, as "Teacher Appreciation Week".
Introduced May 4, 2026 · cosponsored May 4, 2026 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (May 4, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.Res. 1253 · Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the United States, including their commitment to defending the Constitution and delivering essential services to United States citizens, and in doing so, supporting the United States economy, during Public Service Recognition Week and throughout the year.
Introduced May 4, 2026 · cosponsored May 7, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (May 4, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.Res. 1241 · Of inquiry requesting the President of the United States to furnish certain information to the House of Representatives relating to access to and usage of NUMIDENT, death information, and other personally identifiable information in the possession of the Social Security Administration by an individual acting for or on behalf of the Department of Government Efficiency.
Introduced Apr 30, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 30, 2026 · original cosponsor · Social Welfare
Latest action (Apr 30, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.Res. 1212 · Expressing support for the staff of public, school, academic, and special libraries in the United States and the essential services those libraries provide to communities, recognizing the need for funding commensurate with the broad scope of social service and community supports provided by libraries, preserving the right of all citizens of the United States to freely access information and resources in their communities, supporting a strong union voice for library workers, and defending the civil rights of library staff.
Introduced Apr 23, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 23, 2026 · original cosponsor · Arts, Culture, Religion
Latest action (Apr 23, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.Res. 1209 · Recognizing the significance of "Community College Month" in April as a celebration of more than 1,000 institutions throughout the United States supporting access to higher education, workforce training, and more, broadly sustaining and advancing the Nation's economic prosperity.
Introduced Apr 23, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 23, 2026 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Apr 23, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 8465 · Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act
Introduced Apr 23, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 18, 2026 · Education
Latest action (Apr 23, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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.
Introduced Apr 21, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 29, 2026 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Apr 21, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.R. 8402 · Civics Learning Act of 2026
Introduced Apr 21, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 21, 2026 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Apr 21, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 8362 · Transit Workforce Development Act
Introduced Apr 16, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 20, 2026 · Transportation and Public Works
Latest action (Apr 16, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
H.R. 8275 · Commission on Presidential Capacity to Discharge the Powers and Duties of the Office Act
Introduced Apr 14, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 14, 2026 · original cosponsor · Congress
Latest action (Apr 14, 2026): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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. 8263 · Educational Equity Challenge Grant Act of 2026
Introduced Apr 14, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 14, 2026 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Apr 14, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 8256 · Senior Hunger Prevention Act of 2026
Introduced Apr 14, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 21, 2026 · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Apr 14, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
H.R. 8235 · Books Save Lives Act
Introduced Apr 9, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 9, 2026 · original cosponsor · Arts, Culture, Religion
Latest action (Apr 9, 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. 8098 · To direct the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library to obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in the United States Capitol.
Introduced Mar 26, 2026 · cosponsored Oct 1, 2026 · Congress
Latest action (Mar 26, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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. 8085 · Ultra-Millionaire Tax Act of 2026
Introduced Mar 25, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 2, 2026 · Taxation
Latest action (Mar 25, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 8055 · Extending WIC for New Moms Act
Introduced Mar 24, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 21, 2026 · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Mar 24, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 8050 · Preventing Future Vintage Plastic Pipeline Tragedies Act
Introduced Mar 24, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 24, 2026 · original cosponsor · Transportation and Public Works
Latest action (Mar 25, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
H.R. 8045 · Student Loan Interest Elimination Act
Introduced Mar 24, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 22, 2026 · Education
Latest action (Mar 24, 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.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.R. 7915 · Clarence Mitchell, Jr. Statue Act
Introduced Mar 12, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 26, 2026 · Congress
Latest action (Mar 12, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.Res. 1108 · Expressing support for designation of March 2026 as Music in Our Schools Month.
Introduced Mar 5, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 5, 2026 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Mar 5, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.