
Representative · NJ-6 · D
Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the House since Jan 6, 1987
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240 cosponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov. Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.
H.Res. 1635 · Supporting the designation of October 23, 2026, as "National Marine Sanctuary Day".
Introduced Oct 22, 2026 · cosponsored Oct 22, 2026 · original cosponsor
Latest action (Oct 22, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
H.Res. 1616 · Recognizing the importance of biodiversity conservation, welcoming the Republic of Armenia as host of the Seventeenth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity, and supporting the protection of Armenia's sovereign territory and natural heritage.
Introduced Oct 5, 2026 · cosponsored Oct 5, 2026 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Oct 5, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.J.Res. 215 · Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement of the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and an Extension of Stay Procedure for Nonimmigrant Academic Students, Exchange Visitors, and Representatives of Foreign Information Media".
Introduced Sep 14, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 14, 2026 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Sep 14, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.Res. 1524 · Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 19 through September 26, 2026, as "National Estuaries Week".
Introduced Sep 10, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 10, 2026 · original cosponsor · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Sep 10, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
H.Res. 1515 · Recognizing New Jersey's first responders, including its law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel, who responded to the September 11, 2001, attacks at the World Trade Center and who carried out the rescue, recovery, and medical relief efforts in the days and months that followed.
Introduced Sep 8, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 8, 2026 · original cosponsor · Emergency Management
Latest action (Sep 8, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on 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.Res. 1511 · Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memory of the victims, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call to serve, acknowledging the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families, and reaffirming the enduring commitment of the United States to never forget.
Introduced Sep 3, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 3, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Sep 3, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Armed Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, Veterans' Affairs, Homeland Security, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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. 10073 · Critically Endangered Animals Conservation Act of 2026
Introduced Aug 10, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 3, 2026 · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Aug 10, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
H.R. 9943 · Businessowner Immigration Rights and Responsibilities Information Act of 2026
Introduced Jul 23, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 27, 2026 · Commerce
Latest action (Jul 23, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
H.R. 9901 · To provide that the final rule of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration titled "Rescinding the Definition of 'Harm' Under the Endangered Species Act" shall have no force or effect.
Introduced Jul 23, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 3, 2026 · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Jul 23, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
H.R. 9647 · To prohibit the National Science Foundation from obligating or expending Federal funds to descope or decommission the Ocean Observatories Initiative instruments, and for other purposes.
Introduced Jul 13, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 13, 2026 · original cosponsor · Science, Technology, Communications
Latest action (Jul 13, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
H.J.Res. 200 · Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to Turkey of certain defense articles and services.
Introduced Jul 2, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 9, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Jul 2, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R. 9414 · Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2026
Introduced Jun 23, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 20, 2026 · 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.R. 9393 · Lower Costs, More Transparency Act of 2026
Introduced Jun 23, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 23, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Jul 21, 2026): Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 45 - 0.
H.Res. 1373 · Expressing support for the designation of June 21, 2026, as National ASK (Asking Saves Kids) Day to promote children's health and secure storage of guns in the home.
Introduced Jun 18, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 18, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Jun 18, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 9250 · Great American Outdoors Act 250
Introduced Jun 10, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 29, 2026 · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action (Jun 24, 2026): Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
H.R. 9047 · Arlington National Cemetery Viewshed Protection Act
Introduced May 29, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 8, 2026 · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action (May 29, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
H.R. 9034 · Offshore Leasing Standards and Accountability Act of 2026
Introduced May 26, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 3, 2026 · Energy
Latest action (May 26, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
H.R. 8940 · Federal Death Penalty Prohibition Act
Introduced May 20, 2026 · cosponsored May 20, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (May 20, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 8798 · Universal School Meals Program Act of 2026
Introduced May 13, 2026 · cosponsored May 13, 2026 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (May 13, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, 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.
H.R. 8582 · Protecting Human Rights and Public Health in Foreign Assistance Act
Introduced Apr 29, 2026 · cosponsored Oct 6, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Apr 29, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R. 8563 · Investing in the American Dream Act
Introduced Apr 28, 2026 · cosponsored May 21, 2026 · Commerce
Latest action (Apr 28, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
H.R. 8438 · Wildlife Corridors and Habitat Connectivity Conservation Act of 2026
Introduced Apr 22, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 3, 2026 · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Apr 22, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Transportation and Infrastructure, and 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.
Introduced Apr 21, 2026 · cosponsored Oct 1, 2026 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Apr 21, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.Res. 1188 · Expressing support for the work of open water lifeguards as first responders and emergency response providers.
Introduced Apr 20, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 29, 2026 · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Apr 20, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
H.R. 8326 · To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 16 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Drive in Willingboro, New Jersey, as the "James A. Cotten Post Office".
Introduced Apr 16, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 16, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Jul 22, 2026): Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.