Deborah K. Ross
Representative · NC-2 · D
Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the House since Jan 3, 2021
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Representative · NC-2 · D
Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the House since Jan 3, 2021
Official websiteBiographical Directory
Portrait: U.S. Government Publishing Office, via unitedstates/images (public domain)
635 cosponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov. Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.
H.R. 7531 · Healthy Families Act
Introduced Feb 12, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 12, 2026 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Feb 12, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, 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.Res. 1058 · Recognizing that it is the duty of the Federal Government to develop and implement a Transgender Bill of Rights to protect and codify the rights of transgender and nonbinary people under the law and ensure their access to medical care, shelter, safety, and economic security.
Introduced Feb 11, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 11, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Feb 11, 2026): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, Energy and Commerce, Financial Services, Oversight and Government Reform, Armed Services, Veterans' Affairs, and House Administration, 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. 7499 · Firearm Safety Act of 2025
Introduced Feb 11, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 11, 2026 · original cosponsor · Commerce
Latest action (Feb 11, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 7497 · Supporting Trauma-Informed Education Practices Act of 2026
Introduced Feb 11, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 11, 2026 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Feb 11, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced Feb 10, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 24, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Feb 10, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.Res. 1047 · Recognizing January 2026 as "National Mentoring Month".
Introduced Feb 9, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 9, 2026 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Feb 9, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 7417 · Women’s Heart Health Expansion Act of 2026
Introduced Feb 9, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 30, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Feb 9, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.Res. 1040 · Recognizing the significance of the Greensboro Four sit-in during Black History Month.
Introduced Feb 5, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 5, 2026 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Feb 5, 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.
Introduced Feb 4, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 26, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Apr 20, 2026): ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Ms. Tenney asked unanimous consent that she may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 7380, a bill originally introduced by Representative Swalwell of California, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
H.R. 7354 · Stop Underrides Act 2.0
Introduced Feb 4, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 4, 2026 · original cosponsor · Transportation and Public Works
Latest action (Feb 5, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
H.R. 7352 · PASTEUR Act of 2026
Introduced Feb 4, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 9, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Feb 4, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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. 7340 · Rebuild America’s Schools Act of 2026
Introduced Feb 4, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 4, 2026 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Feb 4, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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. 1035 · Condemning Federal workforce reductions that undermine preparedness, response, and recovery, and expressing concern regarding proposed future staffing cuts to the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Introduced Feb 3, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 10, 2026 · Emergency Management
Latest action (Feb 4, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
H.R. 7335 · Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in ICE and CBP Custody Act
Introduced Feb 3, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 3, 2026 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Feb 4, 2026): Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2018)
H.R. 7333 · Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act of 2026
Introduced Feb 3, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 23, 2026 · Families
Latest action (Feb 3, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on 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.R. 7327 · Empowering Young Readers Act of 2026
Introduced Feb 3, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 12, 2026 · Education
Latest action (Feb 3, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 7323 · Defense Technology Hubs Act of 2026
Introduced Feb 3, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 3, 2026 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Feb 3, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
H.J.Res. 144 · Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to "Reproductive Health Services".
Introduced Jan 27, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 10, 2026 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Jan 27, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.R. 7230 · Buying American Cotton Act of 2026
Introduced Jan 22, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 23, 2026 · Taxation
Latest action (Jan 22, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Introduced Jan 21, 2026 · cosponsored Jan 21, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Jan 21, 2026): 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.
H.R. 7158 · Expanding AI Voices Act
Introduced Jan 20, 2026 · cosponsored Jan 27, 2026 · Science, Technology, Communications
Latest action (Jan 20, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
H.R. 7101 · No Delay in Representation Act
Introduced Jan 15, 2026 · cosponsored Jan 15, 2026 · original cosponsor · Congress
Latest action (Jan 15, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.R. 7100 · Sikh American Anti-Discrimination Act of 2026
Introduced Jan 15, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 27, 2026 · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Jan 15, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.Res. 996 · Impeaching Kristi Lynn Arnold Noem, Secretary of Homeland Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
Introduced Jan 14, 2026 · cosponsored Jan 27, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Jan 14, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 7081 · Sara’s Law and the Preventing Unfair Sentencing Act of 2026
Introduced Jan 14, 2026 · cosponsored Jan 14, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Jan 14, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.