Robert C. "Bobby" Scott

Representative · VA-3 · D

Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the House since Jan 5, 1993

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Robert C. "Bobby" Scott

Representative · VA-3 · D

Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the House since Jan 5, 1993

Official website Biographical Directory

Portrait: U.S. Government Publishing Office, via unitedstates/images (public domain)

222 cosponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov. Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.

H.R. 8055 · Extending WIC for New Moms Act
Introduced Mar 24, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 24, 2026 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Mar 24, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 8045 · Student Loan Interest Elimination Act
Introduced Mar 24, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 9, 2026 · Education
Latest action (Mar 24, 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. 8008 · Social Determinants for Moms Act
Introduced Mar 19, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 19, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Mar 19, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 7977 · Energy Bills Relief Act
Introduced Mar 18, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 18, 2026 · original cosponsor · Energy
Latest action (Mar 18, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Ways and Means, Natural Resources, Financial Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, Education and Workforce, Oversight and Government Reform, 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. 7973 · Momnibus Act
Introduced Mar 18, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 18, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Apr 20, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.Res. 1107 · Memorializing Rev. Jesse Jackson by flying the flag of the United States at halfstaff.
Introduced Mar 5, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 5, 2026 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Mar 5, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 7853 · PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026
Introduced Mar 5, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 24, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Mar 5, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, Ways and Means, Veterans' Affairs, Armed Services, Natural Resources, Financial Services, and 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.Res. 1106 · Honoring the life and legacy of Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr.
Introduced Mar 4, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 4, 2026 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Mar 4, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 7806 · Direct File Act of 2026
Introduced Mar 4, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 4, 2026 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Mar 4, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 7802 · DISCLOSE Act of 2026
Introduced Mar 4, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 4, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Mar 4, 2026): Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and 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. 7766 · Stop Militarizing Law Enforcement Act
Introduced Mar 3, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 3, 2026 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Mar 3, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
H.Res. 1086 · Recognizing the historical significance of the Clotilda, condemning the United States role in the Atlantic slave trade, and acknowledging its lasting impact on African Americans.
Introduced Feb 26, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 26, 2026 · original cosponsor · Congress
Latest action (Feb 26, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on 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.Res. 1061 · Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2026.
Introduced Feb 12, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 12, 2026 · original cosponsor · Arts, Culture, Religion
Latest action (Feb 12, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 7481 · Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
Introduced Feb 11, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 3, 2026 · Economics and Public Finance
Latest action (Feb 11, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, 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. 7480 · FAIR Act
Introduced Feb 10, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 11, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Feb 10, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 7365 · To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1225 Kempsville Road in Virginia Beach, Virginia, as the "Colonel Edward Shames Post Office Building".
Introduced Feb 4, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 15, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Sep 17, 2026): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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. 7265 · Vote by Mail Tracking Act
Introduced Jan 27, 2026 · cosponsored Jan 27, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Feb 4, 2026): Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 1.
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.Res. 995 · Supporting the goals and ideals of Korean American Day.
Introduced Jan 13, 2026 · cosponsored Jan 13, 2026 · original cosponsor · Arts, Culture, Religion
Latest action (Jan 13, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 6986 · COLAs Don’t Count Act of 2026
Introduced Jan 8, 2026 · cosponsored Jan 8, 2026 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (May 20, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
H.Con.Res. 69 · Recognizing the 15th Anniversary of the January 8, 2011, Tucson, Arizona, shooting and honoring the survivors, victims, and former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, a gun violence survivor, and one of the Nation's most influential voices of courage in the fight to end gun violence.
Introduced Jan 8, 2026 · cosponsored Jan 8, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Jan 8, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 6793 · Public Shipyard Workforce Protection Act of 2025
Introduced Dec 17, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 17, 2025 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Dec 17, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, 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. 6756 · Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act of 2025
Introduced Dec 16, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 16, 2025 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Dec 16, 2025): 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.R. 6617 · Keeping All Students Safe Act
Introduced Dec 11, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 11, 2025 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Dec 11, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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.

222 cosponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov. Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.

H.R. 8055 · Extending WIC for New Moms Act
Introduced Mar 24, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 24, 2026 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Mar 24, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 8045 · Student Loan Interest Elimination Act
Introduced Mar 24, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 9, 2026 · Education
Latest action (Mar 24, 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. 8008 · Social Determinants for Moms Act
Introduced Mar 19, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 19, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Mar 19, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 7977 · Energy Bills Relief Act
Introduced Mar 18, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 18, 2026 · original cosponsor · Energy
Latest action (Mar 18, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Ways and Means, Natural Resources, Financial Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, Education and Workforce, Oversight and Government Reform, 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. 7973 · Momnibus Act
Introduced Mar 18, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 18, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Apr 20, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.Res. 1107 · Memorializing Rev. Jesse Jackson by flying the flag of the United States at halfstaff.
Introduced Mar 5, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 5, 2026 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Mar 5, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 7853 · PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026
Introduced Mar 5, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 24, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Mar 5, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, Ways and Means, Veterans' Affairs, Armed Services, Natural Resources, Financial Services, and 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.Res. 1106 · Honoring the life and legacy of Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr.
Introduced Mar 4, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 4, 2026 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Mar 4, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 7806 · Direct File Act of 2026
Introduced Mar 4, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 4, 2026 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Mar 4, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 7802 · DISCLOSE Act of 2026
Introduced Mar 4, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 4, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Mar 4, 2026): Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and 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. 7766 · Stop Militarizing Law Enforcement Act
Introduced Mar 3, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 3, 2026 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Mar 3, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
H.Res. 1086 · Recognizing the historical significance of the Clotilda, condemning the United States role in the Atlantic slave trade, and acknowledging its lasting impact on African Americans.
Introduced Feb 26, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 26, 2026 · original cosponsor · Congress
Latest action (Feb 26, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on 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.Res. 1061 · Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2026.
Introduced Feb 12, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 12, 2026 · original cosponsor · Arts, Culture, Religion
Latest action (Feb 12, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 7481 · Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
Introduced Feb 11, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 3, 2026 · Economics and Public Finance
Latest action (Feb 11, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, 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. 7480 · FAIR Act
Introduced Feb 10, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 11, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Feb 10, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 7365 · To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1225 Kempsville Road in Virginia Beach, Virginia, as the "Colonel Edward Shames Post Office Building".
Introduced Feb 4, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 15, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Sep 17, 2026): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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. 7265 · Vote by Mail Tracking Act
Introduced Jan 27, 2026 · cosponsored Jan 27, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Feb 4, 2026): Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 1.
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.Res. 995 · Supporting the goals and ideals of Korean American Day.
Introduced Jan 13, 2026 · cosponsored Jan 13, 2026 · original cosponsor · Arts, Culture, Religion
Latest action (Jan 13, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 6986 · COLAs Don’t Count Act of 2026
Introduced Jan 8, 2026 · cosponsored Jan 8, 2026 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (May 20, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
H.Con.Res. 69 · Recognizing the 15th Anniversary of the January 8, 2011, Tucson, Arizona, shooting and honoring the survivors, victims, and former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, a gun violence survivor, and one of the Nation's most influential voices of courage in the fight to end gun violence.
Introduced Jan 8, 2026 · cosponsored Jan 8, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Jan 8, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 6793 · Public Shipyard Workforce Protection Act of 2025
Introduced Dec 17, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 17, 2025 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Dec 17, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, 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. 6756 · Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act of 2025
Introduced Dec 16, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 16, 2025 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Dec 16, 2025): 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.R. 6617 · Keeping All Students Safe Act
Introduced Dec 11, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 11, 2025 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Dec 11, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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.