
Representative · MA-8 · D
Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the House since Oct 23, 2001
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536 cosponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov. Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.
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. 187 · Of inquiry requesting the President to transmit certain information to the House of Representatives referring to the termination, removal, placement on administrative leave, moved to another department of Federal employees and Inspectors General of agencies.
Introduced Mar 4, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 4, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Apr 9, 2025): Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 23.
H.Res. 186 · Of inquiry requesting the President to transmit certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the conflicts of interest of Elon Musk and related information.
Introduced Mar 4, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 4, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Apr 9, 2025): Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 22.
Introduced Mar 4, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 11, 2025 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Mar 4, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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.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 Mar 3, 2025 · original cosponsor · 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 Sep 26, 2025 · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Mar 3, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.J.Res. 67 · Original Slavery Remembrance Month Resolution
Introduced Mar 3, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 17, 2025 · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Mar 3, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.Res. 175 · Recognizing the seriousness of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and expressing support for the designation of the month of September as "PCOS Awareness Month".
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 31, 2025 · Health
Latest action (Feb 27, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 1732 · GUARD VA Benefits Act
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 17, 2025 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Mar 18, 2026): Committee Hearings Held
H.R. 1713 · Agricultural Risk Review Act of 2025
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 11, 2025 · Foreign Trade and International Finance
Latest action (Jun 24, 2025): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
H.R. 1700 · Social Security Expansion Act
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 3, 2025 · Social Welfare
Latest action (Feb 27, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
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.
H.R. 1674 · Keep Americans Safe Act
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 27, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Feb 27, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 1666 · Pell Grant Sustainability Act
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 27, 2025 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Feb 27, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 27, 2025 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Mar 28, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
H.R. 1657 · Humane Cosmetics Act of 2025
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 27, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Feb 27, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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. 1616 · Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act
Introduced Feb 26, 2025 · cosponsored May 21, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Feb 26, 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.
Introduced Feb 26, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 1, 2025 · Taxation
Latest action (Feb 26, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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. 1591 · Security Clearance Review Act
Introduced Feb 26, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 26, 2025 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Feb 26, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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. 1589 · American Dream and Promise Act of 2025
Introduced Feb 26, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 11, 2025 · Immigration
Latest action (Feb 27, 2025): Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H884)
H.R. 1585 · Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act
Introduced Feb 25, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 8, 2025 · Immigration
Latest action (Feb 25, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced Feb 25, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 25, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Feb 25, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 1559 · Postal Employee Appeal Rights Amendment Act of 2025
Introduced Feb 25, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 26, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Nov 20, 2025): ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Walkinshaw asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1559, 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.