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 117th at 32. In the 119th, 27 — 1 more 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 243 bills this member introduced: the subjects the record assigns them, and the members who most often sign on.
Subjects
- Taxation 108
- Health 66
- Medicare 43
- Government Operations and Politics 36
- Commerce 31
- Administrative law and regulatory procedures 30
- Department of the Treasury 30
- Taxation of foreign income 30
Bills carry several subjects each, so these add up to more than 243.
Most frequent cosponsors
- Janice D. Schakowsky 124
- Raúl M. Grijalva 116
- Rosa L. DeLauro 114
- Earl Blumenauer 112
- Barbara Lee 99
- John Lewis 93
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 2616 | On Passage | Aye | Nov 7, 1997 |
| HR 2616 | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Aye | Nov 7, 1997 |
| HR 2616 | On Motion that the Committee Rise | Aye | Nov 7, 1997 |
| HR 2616 | On motion that the Committee Rise | Aye | Nov 7, 1997 |
| S 858 | On Agreeing to the Conference Report | Yea | Nov 7, 1997 |
| HR 2605 | On Passage | Aye | Nov 6, 1997 |
| HR 2605 | Table motion to appeal the ruling of the Chair | Nay | Nov 6, 1997 |
| HR 2386 | On Motion to Table the Motion to Reconsider | No | Nov 6, 1997 |
| Bill | Title | Status | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR 10548 | To amend the African Growth and Opportunity Act to exclude from eligibility each sub-Saharan African country that does not effectively enforce its environmental laws and fulfill its international environmental obligations. | Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. | Sep 24, 2026 |
| HR 10258 | PROOF Act | Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. | Sep 3, 2026 |
| HRES 1470 | Expressing support for the designation of July 2026 as "Plastic Pollution Action Month". | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | Aug 3, 2026 |
| HR 9544 | Save MEDICARE Act of 2026 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | Jul 17, 2026 |
| HR 9672 | Vaccine Injury Compensation Modernization Act of 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. | Jul 14, 2026 |
| HR 8744 | TREE Act | Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, 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. | May 12, 2026 |
| HR 8100 | Safe Staffing Saves Lives Act | Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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. | Mar 26, 2026 |
| HR 7493 | Stop Corporate Inversions Act of 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. | Feb 11, 2026 |
| Bill | Title | Status | Signed on |
|---|---|---|---|
| HRES 1663 | Expressing opposition to the use of State power against people in the United States seeking essential health care, including criminalization of the full range of sexual and reproductive health care such as abortion, gender-affirming care, and contraceptive care, and disapproving of State punishment of people for their pregnancy outcomes. | Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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. | Nov 12, 2026 |
| 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 10052 | Right to Worship Act | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | Oct 22, 2026 |
| HR 10740 | To designate Ukraine under section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide certain nationals of Ukraine with continued eligibility for temporary protected status, and for other purposes. | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | Oct 5, 2026 |
| HR 10435 | Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas Recognition Act | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. | Oct 5, 2026 |
| HR 7779 | HEALTHY BRAINS Act of 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | Oct 5, 2026 |
| HRES 1603 | Expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States. | 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. | Oct 5, 2026 |
| HR 10642 | Stop the Settlements Act | 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. | Oct 1, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | Supporting Early-Childhood Educators' Deductions Act | House floor |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2027 | House floor |
| Jul 20, 2026 | Condemning the Violent Repression of Musicians | Written statement |
| Jun 30, 2026 | Medicare Guarantee Is Under Threat | House floor |
| Jun 9, 2026 | Secure America Act | House floor |
| Jun 4, 2026 | Ukraine Support Act | House floor |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 | House floor |
| Mar 25, 2026 | The War in Iran | House 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget Committee | Member | Jan 24, 2019 to Present | H.Res. 73 |
| Member | Apr 1, 2014 to Jan 3, 2015 | H.Res. 531 · End of the 113th Congress | |
| Member | Jan 18, 2007 to Jan 3, 2013 | H.Res. 73 · End of the 112th Congress |
Full history
| Committee | Role | Served | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joint Committee on Taxation | Member | By Oct 1, 2025 to Present | Congressional Directory, Feb 2026 |
| Member | By Apr 25, 2024 to Jan 3, 2025 | Congressional Directory, Apr 2024 · End of the 118th Congress |
Full history
| Committee | Role | Served | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ways and Means Committee | Member | Jan 31, 2001 to Present | H.Res. 25 |
| Health | Ranking Member | Listed Jul 2020 to present | Congressional Directory, Jul 2020 |
| Oversight | Member | Listed Feb 2025 to present | Hearing, Feb 2025 |
| Trade | Member | Listed Oct 2025 to present | Congressional Directory, Feb 2026 |
| Tax | Member | Listed Dec 2015 to May 2024 | Hearing, Dec 2015 |
| Oversight | Member | Listed Oct 2022 to Oct 2022 | Congressional Directory, Oct 2022 |
| Human Resources | Member | Listed Jul 2014 to Jul 2018 | Hearing, Jul 2014 |
| Trade | Member | Listed Dec 2015 to Jul 2018 | Congressional Directory, Feb 2016 |
| Oversight | Member | Listed Feb 2015 to Dec 2015 | Hearing, Feb 2015 |
| Social Security | Member | Listed Feb 2007 to Jun 2015 | Hearing, Feb 2007 |
| Human Resources | Member | Listed Mar 2013 to May 2014 | Hearing, Mar 2013 |
| Human Resources | Member | Listed Apr 2011 to Feb 2013 | Hearing, Apr 2011 |
| Trade | Member | Listed May 2009 to Sep 2012 | Hearing, May 2009 |
| Health | Member | Listed Feb 2003 to Oct 2009 | Hearing, Feb 2003 |
| Select Revenue Measures | Member | Listed Apr 2003 to Jun 2008 | Hearing, Apr 2003 |
| Social Security | Member | Listed Feb 2001 to Sep 2002 | Hearing, Feb 2001 |
| Human Resources | Member | Listed Mar 2001 to Jul 2002 | Hearing, Mar 2001 |
Earlier committees
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 | $814,777 | $727,115 | $17,489 | $20,809 | $528 | $2,036 | $46,801 | – |
| 2025 | $2.0 million | $1.7 million | $38,263 | $145,710 | $5,014 | $13,971 | $98,395 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.8 million | $1.6 million | $36,396 | $111,884 | $1,116 | $2,987 | $73,469 | $1.9 million |
| 2023 | $1.8 million | $1.5 million | $37,228 | $121,569 | $6,607 | $16,517 | $167,296 | $1.9 million |
| 2022 | $1.5 million | $1.3 million | $12,041 | $35,259 | $12,616 | $6,412 | $169,638 | $1.7 million |
| 2021 | $1.5 million | $1.1 million | $13,322 | $237,508 | $10,574 | $17,426 | $123,719 | $1.5 million |
| 2020 | $1.4 million | $1.0 million | $8,520 | $157,742 | $39,326 | $22,190 | $128,623 | $1.4 million |
| 2019 | $1.4 million | $1.0 million | $27,575 | $138,836 | $47,743 | $23,804 | $117,048 | $1.4 million |
| 2018 | $1.3 million | $967,214 | $21,572 | $131,622 | $64,245 | $28,333 | $111,017 | $1.3 million |
| 2017 | $1.2 million | $870,896 | $26,208 | $135,139 | $41,045 | $27,697 | $140,820 | $1.3 million |
| 2016 | $1.2 million | $874,252 | $28,706 | $123,641 | $25,313 | $25,212 | $114,003 | $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 TX‑37, as drawn for the 119th Congress, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey for 2025, beside the state and the nation.
TX 31,709,821 · U.S. 341,784,859
TX $82,625 · U.S. $84,780
TX 36.2 · U.S. 39.5
TX 12.7% · U.S. 11.8%
TX 35.5% · U.S. 37.4%
TX 6.0% · U.S. 5.9%
| People | District | TX | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 805,879±19,682 | 31,709,821 | 341,784,859 |
| Median age | 34.2±0.7 | 36.2 | 39.5 |
| Under 18 | 18.7%±1.0% | 23.9% | 21.0% |
| 65 and over | 11.3%±0.8% | 14.9% | 19.0% |
| Citizens 18 and over | 573,063±14,111 | 21,289,387 | 249,178,715 |
| Veterans (of adults) | 3.5%±0.5% | 6.0% | 5.9% |
| With a disability | 9.2%±0.9% | 12.8% | 13.7% |
| Born outside the U.S. | 19.9%±1.7% | 18.5% | 14.7% |
| Speak a language other than English at home | 30.3%±2.4% | 35.4% | 22.9% |
| Race and ethnicity | District | TX | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 31.4%±1.9% | 40.9% | 20.5% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 46.5%±1.7% | 36.4% | 55.0% |
| Black alone, not Hispanic | 4.7%±0.8% | 11.7% | 11.7% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 11.1%±1.0% | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Income and work | District | TX | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $96,568±$3,253 | $82,625 | $84,780 |
| Income per person | $70,946±$2,829 | $43,008 | $47,171 |
| Below the poverty line | 11.4%±1.9% | 12.7% | 11.8% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0%±1.0% | 5.2% | 4.9% |
| No health insurance | 9.6%±1.4% | 16.5% | 8.4% |
| Average commute | 23.9±1.1 | 27.8 | 27.4 |
| Jobs in manufacturing | 9.3%±1.3% | 8.8% | 9.6% |
| Jobs in farming, forestry, fishing and mining | 0.3%±0.2% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Jobs in education and health care | 18.6%±1.4% | 22.3% | 24.4% |
| Education | District | TX | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduate or higher (25 and over) | 95.3%±0.8% | 87.8% | 90.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25 and over) | 65.0%±1.8% | 35.5% | 37.4% |
| Housing | District | TX | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 388,186±9,677 | 11,607,274 | 134,063,422 |
| Housing units | 414,561±8,488 | 12,847,964 | 148,228,967 |
| Homes lived in by their owners | 40.1%±1.7% | 62.7% | 65.3% |
| Median home value | $603,600±$29,595 | $318,100 | $371,100 |
| Median rent | $1,741±$33 | $1,515 | $1,557 |
| Households with broadband | 96.0%±0.9% | 94.5% | 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.
