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 13 Congresses, most in the 116th at 22. In the 119th, 3 — 23 fewer than the median representative, who filed 26. 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 102 bills this member introduced: the subjects the record assigns them, and the members who most often sign on.
Subjects
- South Carolina 25
- Government Operations and Politics 23
- Congress 21
- Public Lands and Natural Resources 20
- Historic sites and heritage areas 18
- Congressional oversight 15
- Government studies and investigations 12
- Higher education 12
Bills carry several subjects each, so these add up to more than 102.
Most frequent cosponsors
- Eleanor Holmes Norton 35
- G. K. Butterfield 30
- Bennie G. Thompson 30
- Danny K. Davis 29
- Barbara Lee 28
- Alcee L. Hastings 27
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR 1262 | On motion to suspend the rules and pass | Nay | Oct 1, 1997 |
| HR 1476 | On motion to suspend the rules and pass | Nay | Oct 1, 1997 |
| HR 2007 | Suspend the rules and pass, as amended | Nay | Oct 1, 1997 |
| HR 2233 | Suspend the rules and pass, as amended | No | Oct 1, 1997 |
| HCONRES 131 | Suspend the rules and agree, as amended | Nay | Oct 1, 1997 |
| S 1161 | On motion to suspend rules and pass | Nay | Oct 1, 1997 |
| HR 1757 | On Motion to Instruct Conferees | Yea | Oct 1, 1997 |
| HRES 244 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Nay | Oct 1, 1997 |
| Bill | Title | Status | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR 9269 | Renewing the African American Civil Rights Network Act | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 756. | Oct 29, 2026 |
| HR 8078 | Voter Empowerment Act of 2026 | Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Oversight and Government Reform, Science, Space, and Technology, Education and Workforce, 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. | Mar 25, 2026 |
| HR 3868 | Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | Jun 10, 2025 |
| HR 2883 | Domestic Reinvestment Act of 2023 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. | Dec 17, 2024 |
| HR 10084 | Renewing the African American Civil Rights Network Act | Subcommittee Hearings Held | Nov 19, 2024 |
| HR 9727 | Voter Empowerment Act of 2024 | Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Oversight and Accountability, Science, Space, and Technology, Education and the Workforce, 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. | Sep 20, 2024 |
| HR 8607 | VA Housing Loan Forever Act of 2024 | Subcommittee Hearings Held | Jun 12, 2024 |
| HR 6239 | To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 250 Edward Street in Branchville, South Carolina, as the "Betty W. Henderson Post Office Building". | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. | Nov 6, 2023 |
| Bill | Title | Status | Signed on |
|---|---|---|---|
| HRES 1641 | Honoring the contributions of Indian Americans and supporting the designation of July as "Indian American Heritage Month". | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. | Oct 26, 2026 |
| HR 8582 | Protecting Human Rights and Public Health in Foreign Assistance Act | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | Oct 5, 2026 |
| HR 1810 | Safe Schools Improvement Act | Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. | Oct 5, 2026 |
| HR 7853 | PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 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. | Oct 1, 2026 |
| HR 3569 | Fit to Serve Act | Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. | Oct 1, 2026 |
| HR 3243 | Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act of 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | Oct 1, 2026 |
| HRES 1539 | Affirming the commitment of the House of Representatives to defend the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments to the Constitution and to oppose efforts to intimidate voters, suppress the vote, or interfere with free and fair elections. | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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. | Sep 15, 2026 |
| HR 9827 | Wildfire Reduction Market Expansion Act of 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | Sep 2, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | Tribute to MS. Edith L. Frierson | Written statement |
| Jul 13, 2026 | In Memory of Senator Lindsey Graham | House floor |
| Jun 4, 2026 | Tribute to Harrison Rearden | Written statement |
| May 14, 2026 | Tribute to Dr. Preston N. Williams | Written statement |
| Apr 14, 2026 | Honoring Reverend Jesse Jackson | House floor |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Tribute to Christine Osburn Jackson | Written statement |
| Mar 5, 2026 | Tribute to Reverend Charcey Priester, Sr. | Written statement |
| Feb 23, 2026 | Tribute to Bruno Maestri | Written statement |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriations Committee | Member | Jan 9, 2025 to Present | H.Res. 22 |
| Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies | Ranking Member | Listed Oct 2025 to present | Congressional Directory, Feb 2026 |
| Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies | Member | Listed Nov 2026 to present | Committee roster |
| Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies | Member | Listed Oct 2025 to present | Congressional Directory, Feb 2026 |
| Member | Jan 31, 2001 to Jan 3, 2007 | H.Res. 25 · End of the 109th Congress | |
| Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies | Member | Listed Sep 2001 to Mar 2005 | Congressional Directory, Oct 2002 |
| Legislative | Member | Listed Jun 2003 to Jun 2003 | Congressional Directory, Aug 2004 |
| Transportation, Treasury and Independent Agencies | Member | Listed Jun 2003 to Jun 2003 | Congressional Directory, Aug 2004 |
| Transportation | Member | Listed Sep 2001 to Sep 2001 | Congressional Directory, Oct 2002 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 to Jun | $891,348 | $678,098 | $36,461 | $97,654 | $3,964 | $1,589 | $73,581 | – |
| 2025 | $1.9 million | $1.4 million | $85,638 | $202,993 | $5,334 | $32,837 | $112,537 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.9 million | $1.4 million | $95,222 | $212,507 | $6,825 | $46,827 | $121,232 | $1.9 million |
| 2023 | $2.0 million | $1.5 million | $97,048 | $254,338 | $4,884 | $5,763 | $98,330 | $1.9 million |
| 2022 | $1.4 million | $1.0 million | $55,608 | $221,052 | $4,984 | $26,109 | $132,345 | $1.7 million |
| 2021 | $1.3 million | $900,366 | $44,759 | $208,617 | $10,670 | $23,681 | $112,779 | $1.5 million |
| 2020 | $1.2 million | $900,597 | $41,644 | $163,982 | $24,275 | $18,630 | $86,698 | $1.4 million |
| 2019 | $1.2 million | $827,563 | $65,853 | $166,819 | $4,647 | $20,259 | $119,222 | $1.4 million |
| 2018 | $1.2 million | $873,206 | $61,107 | $134,104 | $4,996 | $25,000 | $97,081 | $1.3 million |
| 2017 | $1.2 million | $896,910 | $56,298 | $162,623 | $6,962 | $21,135 | $82,354 | $1.3 million |
| 2016 | $1.2 million | $911,348 | $59,506 | $124,050 | $1,753 | $4,301 | $90,985 | $1.2 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 district
Who lives in SC‑6, as drawn for the 119th Congress, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey for 2025, beside the state and the nation.
SC 5,570,274 · U.S. 341,784,859
SC $73,672 · U.S. $84,780
SC 41.3 · U.S. 39.5
SC 13.3% · U.S. 11.8%
SC 34.5% · U.S. 37.4%
SC 8.0% · U.S. 5.9%
| People | District | SC | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 755,061±18,380 | 5,570,274 | 341,784,859 |
| Median age | 38.0±1.0 | 41.3 | 39.5 |
| Under 18 | 18.7%±0.9% | 20.5% | 21.0% |
| 65 and over | 19.1%±0.8% | 21.1% | 19.0% |
| Citizens 18 and over | 588,637±13,063 | 4,250,229 | 249,178,715 |
| Veterans (of adults) | 8.0%±0.8% | 8.0% | 5.9% |
| With a disability | 15.9%±1.0% | 15.3% | 13.7% |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.7%±0.9% | 6.6% | 14.7% |
| Speak a language other than English at home | 8.3%±0.9% | 9.4% | 22.9% |
| Race and ethnicity | District | SC | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.0%±0.7% | 8.4% | 20.5% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 44.3%±1.3% | 61.0% | 55.0% |
| Black alone, not Hispanic | 41.4%±1.3% | 22.9% | 11.7% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.6%±0.4% | 1.9% | 6.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.1% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Income and work | District | SC | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $64,131±$3,588 | $73,672 | $84,780 |
| Income per person | $39,035±$1,367 | $42,152 | $47,171 |
| Below the poverty line | 17.4%±1.4% | 13.3% | 11.8% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.2%±0.9% | 4.6% | 4.9% |
| No health insurance | 10.6%±0.9% | 10.2% | 8.4% |
| Average commute | 26.5±0.9 | 27.0 | 27.4 |
| Jobs in manufacturing | 8.7%±1.0% | 11.6% | 9.6% |
| Jobs in farming, forestry, fishing and mining | 1.5%±0.4% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Jobs in education and health care | 24.7%±1.7% | 22.9% | 24.4% |
| Education | District | SC | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduate or higher (25 and over) | 89.5%±0.9% | 90.9% | 90.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25 and over) | 32.4%±1.6% | 34.5% | 37.4% |
| Housing | District | SC | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 328,599±7,651 | 2,296,350 | 134,063,422 |
| Housing units | 372,002±8,235 | 2,579,738 | 148,228,967 |
| Homes lived in by their owners | 59.1%±1.5% | 71.8% | 65.3% |
| Median home value | $264,400±$10,637 | $306,200 | $371,100 |
| Median rent | $1,451±$63 | $1,395 | $1,557 |
| Households with broadband | 92.2%±1.0% | 93.4% | 94.0% |
Survey estimates, each with its margin of error (±, at 90% confidence), for the district 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.
