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Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the House since Jan 5, 1981
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144 cosponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov. Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.
H.R. 1918 · Farewell to Foam Act of 2025
Introduced Mar 6, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 6, 2025 · original cosponsor · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Mar 6, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 20 · Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025
Introduced Mar 5, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 5, 2025 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Mar 5, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 1851 · Fighter Force Preservation and Recapitalization Act of 2025
Introduced Mar 5, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 5, 2025 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Mar 5, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
H.R. 14 · John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025
Introduced Mar 5, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 5, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Mar 5, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.Res. 181 · Original Black History Month Resolution of 2025
Introduced Mar 3, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 3, 2025 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Mar 3, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 1810 · Safe Schools Improvement Act
Introduced Mar 3, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 16, 2026 · Education
Latest action (Mar 3, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 1787 · Roberto Clemente Commemorative Coin Act
Introduced Mar 3, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 14, 2025 · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Mar 3, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R. 1718 · Justice Thurgood Marshall National Historic Site Establishment Act of 2025
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 27, 2025 · original cosponsor · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action (Feb 27, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 27, 2025 · original cosponsor · Animals
Latest action (Feb 27, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 20, 2025 · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Mar 28, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
H.J.Res. 63 · Redesignating the Robert E. Lee Memorial as the "Arlington House National Historic Site".
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 4, 2025 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Feb 27, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on 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.R. 1637 · Protect Veteran Jobs Act
Introduced Feb 26, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 26, 2025 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Feb 26, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 1601 · Defending Ukraine’s Territorial Integrity Act
Introduced Feb 26, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 3, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Jan 8, 2026): ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Walkinshaw asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1601, a bill originally introduced by Representative Connolly, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
H.R. 1589 · American Dream and Promise Act of 2025
Introduced Feb 26, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 26, 2025 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Feb 27, 2025): Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H884)
Introduced Feb 25, 2025 · cosponsored Aug 1, 2025 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Feb 25, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.Res. 155 · Reaffirming the United States unwavering support for Ukraine's sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity as Russia's illegal full-scale invasion of Ukraine hits its third year.
Introduced Feb 24, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 24, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Feb 24, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.Res. 154 · Commemorating the heroic sacrifices of the people of Ukraine 3 years after Russian President Vladimir Putin's illegal and unprovoked war against Ukraine on February 24, 2022, and recognizing the terrible cost of Russia's committing crimes against Humanity aggression.
Introduced Feb 24, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 25, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Feb 24, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.Res. 153 · Expressing condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of the victims of the crash of American Eagle Flight 5342 and PAT 25, and for other purposes.
Introduced Feb 24, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 24, 2025 · original cosponsor · Transportation and Public Works
Latest action (Mar 3, 2025): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
H.R. 1522 · Federal Retirement Fairness Act
Introduced Feb 24, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 28, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Jul 22, 2025): ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Ms. Randall asked unanimous consent that she may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1522, a bill originally introduced by Representative Connolly, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
H.R. 1422 · Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025
Introduced Feb 18, 2025 · cosponsored May 29, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Mar 17, 2026): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.Res. 135 · Affirming the nature and importance of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and Article 5 commitments under the North Atlantic Treaty.
Introduced Feb 13, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 13, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Feb 13, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R. 1269 · Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act of 2025
Introduced Feb 12, 2025 · cosponsored Jul 21, 2025 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Feb 12, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 1229 · United States-Israel Defense Partnership Act of 2025
Introduced Feb 12, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 3, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Feb 12, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, 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. 1189 · National Plan for Epilepsy Act
Introduced Feb 11, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 20, 2025 · Health
Latest action (Feb 11, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 1175 · Blind Americans Return to Work Act of 2025
Introduced Feb 10, 2025 · cosponsored May 20, 2026 · Social Welfare
Latest action (Feb 10, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.