Lisa Blunt Rochester
513 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-2441 Official site
As sponsor, from the 107th Congress
Of the bills they introduced
Signed on to someone else's bill
Roll calls tied to a bill
In the Congressional Record, from 2001
Held now, including subcommittees
Across 5 Congresses, most in the 119th at 46. In the 119th, 46 — 15 fewer than the median senator, who filed 61. Volume is not influence: the great majority of bills, from every member, never get a vote.
median for the chamber, that Congress
Biography
Focus
Drawn from the 145 bills this member introduced: the subjects the record assigns them, and the members who most often sign on.
Subjects
- Health 59
- Congressional oversight 28
- Government information and archives 28
- Health care coverage and access 24
- State and local government operations 19
- Health promotion and preventive care 17
- Health programs administration and funding 16
- Child health 14
Bills carry several subjects each, so these add up to more than 145.
Most frequent cosponsors
- Eleanor Holmes Norton 40
- Brian K. Fitzpatrick 31
- Robin L. Kelly 22
- Nanette Diaz Barragán 22
- Darren Soto 20
- Ann M. Kuster 19
Times each has cosponsored a bill this member introduced.
Record
Every recorded vote, bill and floor speech, newest first.
Recorded votes tied to a bill, including procedural motions on it such as cloture. Votes on nominations are not listed.
| Bill | Question | Voted | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| HRES 725 | On Ordering the Previous Question | Nay | Feb 6, 2018 |
| HRES 726 | On Motion to Table | Nay | Feb 6, 2018 |
| HR 4547 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Yea | Feb 5, 2018 |
| HR 4292 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Yea | Jan 30, 2018 |
| HR 695 | On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments with an Amendment | Not Voting | Jan 30, 2018 |
| HRES 714 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | No | Jan 30, 2018 |
| HRES 714 | On Ordering the Previous Question | Nay | Jan 30, 2018 |
| HR 1457 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Yea | Jan 29, 2018 |
| Bill | Title | Status | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| S 5718 | A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, with respect to restroom access for certain drivers, and for other purposes. | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Nov 12, 2026 |
| S 5640 | Data Center Transparency Act of 2026 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. | Sep 30, 2026 |
| SRES 930 | A resolution expressing support for the recognition of October 2026, as "World Menopause Awareness Month" and for global awareness and access to care during menopausal transition and post-menopause. | Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S5265-5266) | Sep 30, 2026 |
| S 5536 | No Surprise Bills for Seniors Act | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | Sep 24, 2026 |
| S 5506 | National Talent Strategy Act of 2026 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. | Sep 24, 2026 |
| S 5500 | Affordable Housing Preservation and Protection Act of 2026 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. | Sep 24, 2026 |
| S 5424 | Community Health Worker Access Act | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | Sep 17, 2026 |
| S 5157 | Reimagining Education and Skills through Unified Longitudinal Talent Systems (RESULTS) Act of 2026 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. | Jul 29, 2026 |
| Bill | Title | Status | Signed on |
|---|---|---|---|
| S 2084 | Medicare and Medicaid Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act of 2025 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | Nov 10, 2026 |
| S 5487 | TWICE Act | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Nov 9, 2026 |
| S 5476 | A bill to impose sanctions with respect to foreign persons that have facilitated Israeli settlement construction in the E1 area of the West Bank. | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. | Nov 9, 2026 |
| S 3426 | A bill to establish in the Department of State a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTQI+ People, and for other purposes. | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Nov 9, 2026 |
| S 2006 | Fit to Serve Act | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. | Nov 9, 2026 |
| S 5656 | Domestic Violence SAFE Notice Act | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Sep 30, 2026 |
| S 5645 | Data Center Community Empowerment Act of 2026 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. | Sep 30, 2026 |
| S 5631 | SOAR Act | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. | Sep 30, 2026 |
Sections of the Congressional Record in which this member spoke or entered a written statement, as the Government Publishing Office tags them; floor business such as amendment texts is left out. Each links to the official Record.
| Date | Record section | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2026 | Tribute to Dr. Annie Norman | Senate floor |
| Jun 22, 2026 | Vote explanation | Senate floor |
| May 21, 2026 | Tribute to Bill West | Senate floor |
| May 19, 2026 | Additional statement | Senate floor |
| May 13, 2026 | Providing for Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code, of the Rule Submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Relating to the Withdrawal of the Rule... | Senate floor |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Remembering Nancy Cook | Senate floor |
| Mar 22, 2026 | Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026--Motion to Proceed--Continued | Senate floor |
| Mar 19, 2026 | Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act--Resumed | Senate floor |
Committees
Current committees first, each with its role and years, and the subcommittees held now beneath it. Full history opens every role with its date and official record, and earlier subcommittee seats.
Full history
| Committee | Role | Served | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee | Member | Jan 7, 2025 to Present | S.Res. 17 |
| Economic Policy | Member | Listed Oct 2025 to present | Congressional Directory, Feb 2026 |
| Housing, Transportation, and Community Development | Member | Listed Oct 2025 to present | Congressional Directory, Feb 2026 |
| Securities, Insurance, and Investment | Member | Listed Oct 2025 to present | Congressional Directory, Feb 2026 |
Full history
| Committee | Role | Served | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee | Member | Jan 7, 2025 to Present | S.Res. 17 |
| Coast Guard, Maritime, and Fisheries | Ranking Member | Listed Jun 2025 to present | Hearing, Jun 2025 |
| Consumer Protection, Technology, and Data Privacy | Member | Listed Jun 2025 to present | Hearing, Jun 2025 |
| Science, Manufacturing, and Competitiveness | Member | Listed Sep 2025 to present | Hearing, Sep 2025 |
| Telecommunications and Media | Member | Listed Oct 2025 to present | Congressional Directory, Feb 2026 |
Full history
| Committee | Role | Served | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environment and Public Works Committee | Member | Jan 7, 2025 to Present | S.Res. 17 |
| Chemical Safety, Waste Management, Environmental Justice, and Regulatory Oversight | Member | Listed Oct 2025 to present | Congressional Directory, Feb 2026 |
| Clean Air, Climate, and Nuclear Innovation and Safety | Member | Listed Oct 2025 to present | Congressional Directory, Feb 2026 |
| Transportation and Infrastructure | Member | Listed Jul 2025 to present | Hearing, Jul 2025 |
Full history
| Committee | Role | Served | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee | Member | Jan 7, 2025 to Present | S.Res. 17 |
| Education and the American Family | Ranking Member | Listed Oct 2025 to present | Congressional Directory, Feb 2026 |
| Primary Health and Retirement Security | Member | Listed Oct 2025 to present | Congressional Directory, Feb 2026 |
Earlier committees
Full history
| Committee | Role | Served | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy and Commerce Committee | Member | Jan 15, 2019 to Jan 3, 2025 | H.Res. 42 · End of the 118th Congress |
| Energy, Climate and Grid Security | Member | Listed Feb 2019 to Sep 2023 | Hearing, Feb 2019 |
| Health | Member | Listed Jun 2020 to Jul 2023 | Hearing, Jun 2020 |
| Innovation, Data, and Commerce | Member | Listed Feb 2023 to Jun 2023 | Hearing, Feb 2023 |
| Environment and Climate Change | Member | Listed Feb 2019 to Oct 2022 | Hearing, Feb 2019 |
| Consumer Protection and Commerce | Member | Listed Feb 2019 to Jul 2020 | Hearing, Feb 2019 |
| Communications and Technology | Member | Listed Jun 2020 to Jun 2020 | Hearing, Jun 2020 |
| Health | Member | Listed Feb 2019 to Jun 2020 | Hearing, Feb 2019 |
Full history
| Committee | Role | Served | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture Committee | Member | Jan 13, 2017 to Jan 3, 2019 | H.Res. 52 · End of the 115th Congress |
| Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research | Member | Listed Jul 2018 to Jul 2018 | Congressional Directory, Oct 2018 |
| General Farm Commodities and Risk Management | Member | Listed Jul 2017 to Jul 2018 | Hearing, Jul 2017 |
Full history
| Committee | Role | Served | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education and Workforce Committee | Member | Jan 11, 2017 to Jan 3, 2019 | H.Res. 45 · End of the 115th Congress |
| Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions | Member | Listed Feb 2017 to Jul 2018 | Hearing, Feb 2017 |
| Higher Education and Workforce Development | Member | Listed Mar 2017 to Jul 2018 | Hearing, Mar 2017 |
Office spending
What this member's House office spent each year from its allowance, including interns, from the House's quarterly Statement of Disbursements. Beside it, the typical office: the median across every member that year.
| Year | Total | Staff pay | Travel | Rent and utilities | Printing | Other | Typical office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.9 million | $1.6 million | $30,344 | $57,911 | $27,566 | $111,324 | $54,062 | $1.9 million |
| 2023 | $2.0 million | $1.5 million | $50,921 | $213,667 | $35,949 | $59,380 | $127,673 | $1.9 million |
| 2022 | $1.6 million | $1.4 million | $20,163 | $32,091 | $42,040 | $41,215 | $113,075 | $1.7 million |
| 2021 | $1.5 million | $1.1 million | $9,510 | $228,596 | $555 | $3,211 | $144,142 | $1.5 million |
| 2020 | $1.4 million | $1.1 million | $7,097 | $98,036 | $46,752 | $64,621 | $62,047 | $1.4 million |
| 2019 | $1.4 million | $1.0 million | $32,229 | $178,901 | $2,721 | $3,928 | $149,631 | $1.4 million |
| 2018 | $1.4 million | $1.0 million | $42,508 | $136,960 | $5,938 | $68,204 | $78,507 | $1.3 million |
| 2017 | $1.3 million | $824,833 | $29,262 | $105,049 | $61,152 | $145,299 | $121,332 | $1.3 million |
Years run from January 3. Bills for a year are often paid early the next year, so a recent year can still grow. Staff pay is the office's total; individual salaries are not shown here.
The state
Who lives in DE, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey for 2025, beside the nation.
U.S. 341,784,859
U.S. $84,780
U.S. 39.5
U.S. 11.8%
U.S. 37.4%
U.S. 5.9%
| People | DE | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,059,952 | 341,784,859 |
| Median age | 42.2±0.3 | 39.5 |
| Under 18 | 19.8%±0.1% | 21.0% |
| 65 and over | 22.8%±0.1% | 19.0% |
| Citizens 18 and over | 800,941±5,679 | 249,178,715 |
| Veterans (of adults) | 6.9%±0.5% | 5.9% |
| With a disability | 13.3%±0.7% | 13.7% |
| Born outside the U.S. | 10.7%±0.9% | 14.7% |
| Speak a language other than English at home | 15.6%±1.0% | 22.9% |
| Race and ethnicity | DE | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 11.9% | 20.5% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 55.5%±0.3% | 55.0% |
| Black alone, not Hispanic | 21.7%±0.5% | 11.7% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.8%±0.2% | 6.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1% | 0.6% |
| Income and work | DE | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $92,520±$3,776 | $84,780 |
| Income per person | $47,996±$1,334 | $47,171 |
| Below the poverty line | 9.5%±1.1% | 11.8% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6%±0.7% | 4.9% |
| No health insurance | 7.6%±0.8% | 8.4% |
| Average commute | 27.1±0.8 | 27.4 |
| Jobs in manufacturing | 7.9%±0.8% | 9.6% |
| Jobs in farming, forestry, fishing and mining | 1.5%±0.4% | 1.4% |
| Jobs in education and health care | 25.2%±1.5% | 24.4% |
| Education | DE | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| High school graduate or higher (25 and over) | 93.2%±0.7% | 90.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25 and over) | 39.0%±1.2% | 37.4% |
| Housing | DE | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Households | 422,123±4,587 | 134,063,422 |
| Housing units | 483,497±237 | 148,228,967 |
| Homes lived in by their owners | 74.7%±1.7% | 65.3% |
| Median home value | $392,600±$7,385 | $371,100 |
| Median rent | $1,614±$53 | $1,557 |
| Households with broadband | 95.2%±0.7% | 94.0% |
Survey estimates, each with its margin of error (±, at 90% confidence), for the state as drawn when the survey was taken. The map is at the top of the page.
Party, state and chamber are those of this member's most recent term. Bills and cosponsorships are held from the 107th Congress onwards and recorded votes from the 101st, so a member who served before those points will show fewer than they filed, or none. Committee service is held from the 107th Congress onwards, dated from the House and Senate resolutions and Congressional Record notices that seat and remove members. Subcommittee assignments are made inside each committee and carry no official date, so a subcommittee seat is shown from the first to the last printed hearing, Congressional Directory edition or official roster that lists the member. Vote counts cover roll calls tied to a bill; the chambers also vote on procedure and nominations, which are not listed here. Records come from Congress.gov and the Biographical Directory of Congress.
