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 117th at 26. In the 119th, 9 — 17 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 72 bills this member introduced: the subjects the record assigns them, and the members who most often sign on.
Subjects
- Civil actions and liability 12
- Crime and Law Enforcement 11
- Congress 10
- House of Representatives 10
- Public Lands and Natural Resources 9
- Congressional oversight 8
- Government information and archives 8
- Government studies and investigations 8
Bills carry several subjects each, so these add up to more than 72.
Most frequent cosponsors
- Randy K. Weber, Sr. 18
- Brian Babin 16
- Ralph Norman 16
- Jim Banks 14
- Jeff Duncan 14
- Matt Gaetz 13
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 1699 | On Passage | Aye | Dec 1, 2017 |
| HR 1699 | On Motion to Recommit with Instructions | Nay | Dec 1, 2017 |
| HR 3017 | On Passage | Yea | Nov 30, 2017 |
| HR 4182 | On Passage | Aye | Nov 30, 2017 |
| HR 4182 | On Agreeing to the Amendment | No | Nov 30, 2017 |
| HR 4182 | On Agreeing to the Amendment | No | Nov 30, 2017 |
| HRES 635 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Yea | Nov 30, 2017 |
| HRES 635 | On Ordering the Previous Question | Yea | Nov 30, 2017 |
| Bill | Title | Status | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HRES 1520 | Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the terrorist attacks launched against the United States on September 11, 2001, on the 25th anniversary of that date. | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | Sep 10, 2026 |
| HRES 719 | Honoring the life and legacy of Charles Charlie James Kirk. | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | Sep 19, 2025 |
| HRES 1126 | Authorizing video recording in the House Chamber during a joint meeting of Congress for certain educational purposes. | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | Apr 10, 2024 |
| HR 5488 | Protecting Our Courts from Foreign Manipulation Act of 2023 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | Sep 14, 2023 |
| HR 4872 | Securing Our Borders and Wilderness Act | Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement. | Jul 25, 2023 |
| HR 4491 | Solving an Overlooked Loophole in Votes for Executives (SOLVE) Act | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | Jul 6, 2023 |
| HR 1580 | CEASE Overdose Act of 2023 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | Mar 24, 2023 |
| HR 1183 | Asylum Reform and Border Protection Act of 2023 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | Feb 24, 2023 |
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 16, 2026 | Congratulating Phil Friedman on Receiving Project Legacy's U.S. Golded Jubilee Visionary Award | Written statement |
| Jul 9, 2026 | Honoring Louisiana's Leadership in Advancing a Home for Every Child | Written statement |
| Jun 24, 2026 | Fourth Anniversary of Dobbs Decision | House floor |
| Jun 4, 2026 | Recognizing Hayden Haynes | House floor |
| May 12, 2026 | National Jubilee of Prayer, Praise, and Thanksgiving | House floor |
| Apr 20, 2026 | Moment of Silence for Slain Shreveport Family | House floor |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Honoring Special Agent Eden Holguin | House floor |
| Feb 4, 2026 | Announcement of the 2026 Congress-Bundestag/Bundesrat Exchange | 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.
Earlier committees
Full history
| Committee | Role | Served | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armed Services Committee | Member | Jan 28, 2021 to Oct 25, 2023 | H.Res. 63 · Congressional Record, H5064 |
| Readiness | Member | Listed Mar 2021 to Apr 2023 | Hearing, Mar 2021 |
| Seapower and Projection Forces | Member | Listed Mar 2023 to Mar 2023 | Hearing, Mar 2023 |
| Cyber, Innovative Technologies, and Information Systems | Member | Listed Feb 2021 to Oct 2022 | Hearing, Feb 2021 |
Full history
| Committee | Role | Served | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judiciary Committee | Member | Jan 13, 2017 to Oct 25, 2023 | H.Res. 51 · Record 2023-10-25 H5048 (elected Speaker) |
| Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust | Member | Listed Feb 2021 to Nov 2023 | Hearing, Feb 2021 |
| Constitution and Limited Government | Chair | Listed Feb 2019 to Sep 2023 | Hearing, Feb 2019 |
| Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet | Member | Listed Mar 2019 to Oct 2022 | Hearing, Mar 2019 |
| Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations | Member | Listed Mar 2017 to Sep 2018 | Hearing, Mar 2017 |
| Immigration and Border Security | Member | Listed Mar 2017 to Jul 2018 | Hearing, Mar 2017 |
Full history
| Committee | Role | Served | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources Committee | Member | Jan 13, 2017 to Jan 3, 2021 | H.Res. 51 · End of the 116th Congress |
| Water, Oceans, and Wildlife | Member | Listed Jul 2018 to Jul 2020 | Congressional Directory, Oct 2018 |
| Oversight and Investigations | Member | Listed Jul 2018 to Jul 2020 | Congressional Directory, Oct 2018 |
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 | $755,698 | $600,786 | $52,922 | $36,677 | $15,258 | $23,475 | $26,580 | – |
| 2025 | $1.9 million | $1.5 million | $110,991 | $150,512 | $19,986 | $25,371 | $126,836 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.8 million | $1.3 million | $113,298 | $41,292 | $75,208 | $162,226 | $89,511 | $1.9 million |
| 2023 | $1.7 million | $1.3 million | $106,614 | $141,789 | $1,660 | $21,704 | $153,042 | $1.9 million |
| 2022 | $1.5 million | $1.2 million | $96,397 | $35,697 | $24,878 | $79,957 | $63,909 | $1.7 million |
| 2021 | $1.4 million | $990,376 | $59,392 | $96,052 | $40,991 | $73,423 | $176,892 | $1.5 million |
| 2020 | $1.3 million | $972,781 | $37,717 | $70,831 | $67,102 | $54,651 | $88,918 | $1.4 million |
| 2019 | $1.4 million | $1.0 million | $79,405 | $69,822 | $20,053 | $17,724 | $146,672 | $1.4 million |
| 2018 | $1.3 million | $979,102 | $89,272 | $60,994 | $55,792 | $60,964 | $40,900 | $1.3 million |
| 2017 | $1.3 million | $909,134 | $83,394 | $53,111 | $44,899 | $60,303 | $123,154 | $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 district
Who lives in LA‑4, as drawn for the 119th Congress, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey for 2025, beside the state and the nation.
LA 4,618,189 · U.S. 341,784,859
LA $65,139 · U.S. $84,780
LA 39.4 · U.S. 39.5
LA 18.1% · U.S. 11.8%
LA 28.3% · U.S. 37.4%
LA 6.1% · U.S. 5.9%
| People | District | LA | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 767,394±11,150 | 4,618,189 | 341,784,859 |
| Median age | 39.1±0.7 | 39.4 | 39.5 |
| Under 18 | 22.9%±0.6% | 22.6% | 21.0% |
| 65 and over | 19.6%±0.6% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Citizens 18 and over | 581,083±8,349 | 3,456,190 | 249,178,715 |
| Veterans (of adults) | 8.5%±0.7% | 6.1% | 5.9% |
| With a disability | 17.6%±1.0% | 17.3% | 13.7% |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.7%±0.3% | 5.0% | 14.7% |
| Speak a language other than English at home | 5.4%±0.7% | 8.4% | 22.9% |
| Race and ethnicity | District | LA | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.9%±0.6% | 8.1% | 20.5% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 65.3%±1.0% | 53.8% | 55.0% |
| Black alone, not Hispanic | 20.9%±1.1% | 30.5% | 11.7% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.6%±0.2% | 2.0% | 6.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.2% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Income and work | District | LA | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $65,121±$2,511 | $65,139 | $84,780 |
| Income per person | $35,908±$1,143 | $37,160 | $47,171 |
| Below the poverty line | 17.0%±1.4% | 18.1% | 11.8% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6%±0.8% | 4.6% | 4.9% |
| No health insurance | 7.0%±0.9% | 8.1% | 8.4% |
| Average commute | 25.0±0.8 | 25.9 | 27.4 |
| Jobs in manufacturing | 9.2%±1.1% | 8.4% | 9.6% |
| Jobs in farming, forestry, fishing and mining | 4.7%±0.8% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
| Jobs in education and health care | 25.3%±1.6% | 25.7% | 24.4% |
| Education | District | LA | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduate or higher (25 and over) | 89.3%±1.0% | 88.3% | 90.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25 and over) | 26.1%±1.3% | 28.3% | 37.4% |
| Housing | District | LA | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 307,141±7,261 | 1,855,847 | 134,063,422 |
| Housing units | 360,508±5,283 | 2,156,514 | 148,228,967 |
| Homes lived in by their owners | 71.2%±1.7% | 68.0% | 65.3% |
| Median home value | $204,100±$7,893 | $231,800 | $371,100 |
| Median rent | $950±$36 | $1,105 | $1,557 |
| Households with broadband | 89.6%±1.1% | 92.0% | 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.
