
Representative · NJ-4 · R
Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the House since Jan 5, 1981
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62 sponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov.
H.Res. 755 · Expressing support for the goals and ideas of "National Hydrocephalus Awareness Month" and "World Hydrocephalus Day".
Introduced Sep 19, 2025 · Health
Latest action (Sep 19, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 5491 · Nelson Wells Jr. and Dawn Michelle Hunt Unjustly Detained in Communist China Act
Introduced Sep 18, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Sep 18, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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. 5303 · FREEDOM for Gao Zhisheng and All Political Prisoners Act
Introduced Sep 11, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Sep 11, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, 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.Res. 689 · Expressing the opposition of the House of Representatives to the Chinese Communist Party's "stolen valor" historical revisionism with regards to Allied Victory in Asia, commemorating the contributions made by the Republic of China to Allied Victory, and acknowledging the postwar contributions of the Government of Japan to peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific.
Introduced Sep 10, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Sep 10, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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. 5250 · To provide for the foreign assistance authority of the Department of State, and for other purposes.
Introduced Sep 10, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Sep 18, 2025): Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 23.
H.R. 5160 · Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Reauthorization Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 4, 2025 · Health
Latest action (Jul 21, 2026): Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 464.
H.R. 4830 · Uyghur Genocide Accountability and Sanctions Act of 2025
Introduced Aug 1, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Aug 1, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, Ways and Means, Oversight and Government Reform, House Administration, 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.
H.R. 4829 · Transnational Repression Policy Act
Introduced Aug 1, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Aug 1, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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. 4732 · Orphanage Trafficking Prevention and Protection Act
Introduced Jul 23, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Jul 23, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.Res. 586 · Recognizing and applauding President Trump for brokering a peace agreement between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and supporting diplomatic and economic efforts to achieve lasting peace in the region.
Introduced Jul 16, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Jul 16, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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. 4348 · To reauthorize the Kay Hagan Tick Act, and for other purposes.
Introduced Jul 10, 2025 · Health
Latest action (Jul 21, 2026): Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 463.
H.Res. 559 · Recognizing the urgent need for peace, stability, and reconciliation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and supporting diplomatic, economic, and humanitarian efforts to achieve lasting peace in the region.
Introduced Jun 27, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Jun 27, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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. 4113 · Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2025
Introduced Jun 24, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Jun 24, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.Res. 479 · Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on the urgent need to appoint a Special Envoy for Sudan to address the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis and to advance United States national security interests.
Introduced Jun 5, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Jun 5, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R. 3737 · Tiananmen Massacre Transparency and Accountability Act
Introduced Jun 4, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Jun 4, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, 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.J.Res. 98 · Life Month Resolution
Introduced Jun 3, 2025 · Health
Latest action (Jun 3, 2025): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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. 3225 · Belarus Democracy, Human Rights, and Sovereignty Act of 2025
Introduced May 7, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (May 7, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, 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. 3201 · Belarus Democracy, Human Rights, and Sovereignty Act of 2025
Introduced May 5, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (May 5, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, 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. 3122 · Vietnam Human Rights Act
Introduced Apr 30, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Apr 30, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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. 2961 · Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2025
Introduced Apr 17, 2025 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Apr 17, 2025): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.Con.Res. 27 · Expressing support for the work of open water lifeguards as first responders and emergency response providers.
Introduced Apr 10, 2025 · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Apr 10, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
H.R. 2796 · Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2025
Introduced Apr 9, 2025 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Apr 9, 2025): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, 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.R. 2661 · Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO) Certification Act
Introduced Apr 7, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Apr 7, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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. 2522 · To designate the area between the intersections of 18th Street Northwest and Church Street Northwest, and 18th Street Northwest and P Street Northwest, in the District of Columbia as "Jimmy Lai Way", and for other purposes.
Introduced Mar 31, 2025 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Mar 31, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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. 2521 · American Family FAFSA Opportunity Act of 2025
Introduced Mar 31, 2025 · Education
Latest action (Mar 31, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.