
Representative · MD-7 · D
Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the House since Jan 6, 1987
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347 cosponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov. Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.
H.R. 2736 · Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act of 2025
Introduced Apr 8, 2025 · cosponsored May 8, 2025 · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Apr 8, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.J.Res. 91 · Relating to a national emergency by the President on April 2, 2025.
Introduced Apr 8, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 8, 2025 · original cosponsor · Emergency Management
Latest action (Apr 9, 2025): Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1529)
H.R. 2692 · No Tax Breaks for Union Busting (NTBUB) Act
Introduced Apr 7, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 7, 2025 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Apr 7, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 2618 · Federal Firearm Licensee Act
Introduced Apr 3, 2025 · cosponsored Jul 30, 2026 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Apr 3, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 2602 · Defending American Diplomacy Act
Introduced Apr 2, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 2, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Apr 2, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.Res. 286 · Of inquiry requesting the President to transmit certain documents relating to the dangerous, unaccountable use of AI by the United States DOGE Service to jeopardize the private information and essential services of the American people.
Introduced Apr 1, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 1, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Apr 30, 2025): Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
H.R. 2550 · Protect America's Workforce Act
Introduced Apr 1, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 24, 2025 · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Dec 15, 2025): Received in the Senate.
H.R. 2548 · Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025
Introduced Apr 1, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 8, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Apr 1, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, Ways and Means, and 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.R. 2531 · Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act
Introduced Apr 1, 2025 · cosponsored Jul 10, 2025 · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Apr 1, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and 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. 2512 · Hot Foods Act of 2025
Introduced Mar 31, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 30, 2026 · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Apr 18, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
H.Res. 264 · Of inquiry requesting the President transmit certain documents in his possession to the House of Representatives relating to the security clearances held by Elon Musk, members of the United States Department of Government Efficiency Service, and any other individual considered to be a member of the DOGE team.
Introduced Mar 27, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 27, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Apr 30, 2025): Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
H.R. 2470 · COST of Relocations Act
Introduced Mar 27, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 18, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Mar 27, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 2411 · UNRWA Funding Emergency Restoration Act of 2025
Introduced Mar 27, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 27, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Mar 27, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.Res. 255 · Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Secretary of State to transmit to the House of Representatives any record created on or after January 20, 2025, under the control of the President or the Secretary, respectively, relating to strikes on the Houthis in Yemen and the disclosure of confidential information to a journalist on the Signal application.
Introduced Mar 26, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 26, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Mar 26, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R. 2368 · Raise the Age Act of 2025
Introduced Mar 26, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 26, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Mar 26, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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 Jun 25, 2025 · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Mar 25, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.J.Res. 80 · Establishing the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment.
Introduced Mar 24, 2025 · cosponsored May 8, 2025 · 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 24, 2025 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Mar 25, 2025): Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
H.R. 2253 · Puppy Protection Act of 2025
Introduced Mar 21, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 1, 2026 · Animals
Latest action (Apr 4, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
H.R. 2181 · Protect Our Watchdogs Act of 2025
Introduced Mar 18, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 18, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Sep 8, 2025): ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Bell asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 2181, 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. 2102 · Major Richard Star Act
Introduced Mar 14, 2025 · cosponsored Jul 21, 2025 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Apr 4, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
H.R. 2095 · Postal Police Reform Act of 2025
Introduced Mar 14, 2025 · cosponsored May 13, 2025 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Mar 14, 2025): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.R. 2094 · HELPER Act of 2025
Introduced Mar 14, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 27, 2026 · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Mar 14, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R. 2086 · Rights for the TSA Workforce Act
Introduced Mar 11, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 20, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Mar 11, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.