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 7 Congresses, most in the 116th at 36. In the 119th, 22 — 4 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 157 bills this member introduced: the subjects the record assigns them, and the members who most often sign on.
Subjects
- Health 53
- Congressional oversight 44
- Firearms and explosives 40
- Government information and archives 35
- Crime and Law Enforcement 33
- Government studies and investigations 30
- Health care coverage and access 30
- Violent crime 30
Bills carry several subjects each, so these add up to more than 157.
Most frequent cosponsors
- Eleanor Holmes Norton 84
- Danny K. Davis 58
- Yvette D. Clarke 53
- Joyce Beatty 45
- Janice D. Schakowsky 44
- Gwen Moore 42
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 1013 | On Passage | Nay | Nov 11, 2026 |
| HRES 1247 | On Motion to Discharge | Yea | Nov 11, 2026 |
| HRES 1650 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | No | Nov 10, 2026 |
| HRES 1650 | On Ordering the Previous Question | Nay | Nov 10, 2026 |
| HRES 1655 | On Motion to Refer | Nay | Nov 10, 2026 |
| HR 9612 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Yea | Nov 9, 2026 |
| HR 3978 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Yea | Nov 9, 2026 |
| S 2403 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Yea | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Bill | Title | Status | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR 2001 | Action for Dental Health Act | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. | Jul 21, 2026 |
| HRES 1342 | Expressing support for the designation of June 5, 2026, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and June 2026 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month". | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | Jun 4, 2026 |
| HR 8576 | Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | Apr 29, 2026 |
| HR 7906 | FOOD for Health Act | Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture. | Apr 3, 2026 |
| HR 7830 | WELLS Act | 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. | Mar 5, 2026 |
| HR 7500 | Responsible Firearms Marketing Act | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | Feb 11, 2026 |
| HR 7499 | Firearm Safety Act of 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | Feb 11, 2026 |
| HR 6947 | SAFE Exit Act of 2026 | Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote. | Feb 10, 2026 |
| Bill | Title | Status | Signed on |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR 2434 | Civilian Contractors Engaged in Intelligence Activities Reduction Act of 2013 | Referred to the House Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select). | Jul 30, 2013 |
| HR 1318 | Youth PROMISE Act | Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education. | Jul 25, 2013 |
| HR 2821 | American Jobs Act of 2013 | Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Ms. Wilson (FL). Petition No: 113-12. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/113/lrc/pd/petitions/DisPet0012.xml ">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.) | Jul 24, 2013 |
| HR 321 | Firearm Safety and Public Health Research Act of 2013 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | Jul 23, 2013 |
| HR 868 | Safer Neighborhoods Gun Buyback Act of 2013 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. | Jul 19, 2013 |
| HR 2665 | To ensure secure gun storage and gun safety devices. | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. | Jul 18, 2013 |
| HR 2585 | Juvenile Accountability Block Grant Reauthorization and the Bullying Prevention and Intervention Act of 2013 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. | Jul 18, 2013 |
| HR 2695 | American Public Housing Act of 2013 | Referred to the House Committee on the Budget. | Jul 16, 2013 |
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 3, 2026 | Rebuilding in Illinois | House floor |
| Sep 2, 2026 | Giving Voice to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Principles | House floor |
| Jul 20, 2026 | RECOGNIZING MATT McMURRAY | House floor |
| Jul 20, 2026 | Action for Dental Health Act | House floor |
| Jun 30, 2026 | Gratitude for Dr. Melanie Yates | House floor |
| Jun 30, 2026 | Honoring Life and Legacy of Spencer Leak, Jr. | House floor |
| Jun 29, 2026 | Thanking Jessica Lee | House floor |
| Jun 23, 2026 | Gun Violence Awareness Month | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy and Commerce Committee | Member | Jan 15, 2019 to Present | H.Res. 42 |
| Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade | Member | Listed Feb 2019 to present | Hearing, Feb 2019 |
| Communications and Technology | Member | Listed Jun 2020 to present | Hearing, Jun 2020 |
| Health | Member | Listed Jun 2020 to present | Hearing, Jun 2020 |
| Energy | Member | Listed Feb 2019 to Oct 2020 | Hearing, Feb 2019 |
| Health | Member | Listed Feb 2019 to Jun 2020 | Hearing, Feb 2019 |
Earlier committees
Full history
| Committee | Role | Served | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oversight and Government Reform Committee | Member | Apr 16, 2013 to Jan 3, 2023 | H.Res. 163 · End of the 117th Congress |
| Civil Rights and Civil Liberties | Member | Listed Mar 2019 to Dec 2022 | Hearing, Mar 2019 |
| National Security | Member | Listed Apr 2019 to Nov 2020 | Hearing, Apr 2019 |
| Health Care, Benefits and Administrative Rules | Member | Listed Mar 2017 to Sep 2018 | Hearing, Mar 2017 |
| Information Technology | Ranking Member | Listed Mar 2015 to Sep 2018 | Hearing, Mar 2015 |
| National Security | Member | Listed Feb 2014 to Sep 2016 | Congressional Directory, Feb 2014 |
| Economic Growth, Job Creation and Regulatory Affairs | Member | Listed Feb 2014 to Feb 2014 | Congressional Directory, Feb 2014 |
Full history
| Committee | Role | Served | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign Affairs Committee | Member | Jan 13, 2015 to Jan 3, 2019 | H.Res. 30 · End of the 115th Congress |
| Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats | Member | Listed Feb 2017 to Sep 2018 | Hearing, Feb 2017 |
| Western Hemisphere | Member | Listed Feb 2015 to Sep 2018 | Hearing, Feb 2015 |
| Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade | Member | Listed Jan 2015 to Nov 2016 | Hearing, Jan 2015 |
Full history
| Committee | Role | Served | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Science, Space, and Technology Committee | Member | Apr 16, 2013 to Jan 3, 2015 | H.Res. 163 · End of the 113th Congress |
| Research and Technology | Member | Listed Jul 2013 to Jul 2014 | Hearing, Jul 2013 |
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 | $932,076 | $738,745 | $27,977 | $77,375 | $83 | $49,493 | $38,402 | – |
| 2025 | $2.0 million | $1.5 million | $84,337 | $204,326 | -$169 | $128,532 | $68,756 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $2.0 million | $1.5 million | $93,019 | $130,869 | $36,270 | $46,448 | $117,651 | $1.9 million |
| 2023 | $2.0 million | $1.5 million | $88,071 | $257,291 | $19,595 | $19,637 | $118,018 | $1.9 million |
| 2022 | $1.8 million | $1.4 million | $36,132 | $101,627 | $60,292 | $67,417 | $121,205 | $1.7 million |
| 2021 | $1.5 million | $1.2 million | $33,813 | $170,021 | $2,332 | $11,920 | $99,949 | $1.5 million |
| 2020 | $1.4 million | $1.2 million | $29,635 | $128,547 | $221 | $1,989 | $67,100 | $1.4 million |
| 2019 | $1.4 million | $1.1 million | $62,426 | $121,473 | $919 | $6,669 | $57,848 | $1.4 million |
| 2018 | $1.3 million | $1.1 million | $49,128 | $115,407 | $2,876 | $2,537 | $52,183 | $1.3 million |
| 2017 | $1.3 million | $1.1 million | $57,707 | $110,791 | $1,416 | $3,476 | $73,839 | $1.3 million |
| 2016 | $1.2 million | $1.0 million | $50,894 | $97,995 | $1,744 | $2,415 | $59,561 | $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 IL‑2, as drawn for the 119th Congress, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey for 2025, beside the state and the nation.
IL 12,719,141 · U.S. 341,784,859
IL $86,676 · U.S. $84,780
IL 39.7 · U.S. 39.5
IL 11.5% · U.S. 11.8%
IL 39.1% · U.S. 37.4%
IL 4.5% · U.S. 5.9%
| People | District | IL | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 731,321±16,548 | 12,719,141 | 341,784,859 |
| Median age | 40.7±1.1 | 39.7 | 39.5 |
| Under 18 | 21.6%±1.3% | 20.5% | 21.0% |
| 65 and over | 20.2%±1.1% | 18.7% | 19.0% |
| Citizens 18 and over | 534,917±16,728 | 9,281,018 | 249,178,715 |
| Veterans (of adults) | 5.4%±0.6% | 4.5% | 5.9% |
| With a disability | 14.0%±0.9% | 12.5% | 13.7% |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.6%±0.9% | 15.6% | 14.7% |
| Speak a language other than English at home | 16.4%±1.7% | 25.0% | 22.9% |
| Race and ethnicity | District | IL | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 18.1%±1.9% | 19.8% | 20.5% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 33.2%±1.3% | 55.8% | 55.0% |
| Black alone, not Hispanic | 44.3%±2.0% | 13.2% | 11.7% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.2% | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Income and work | District | IL | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $62,790±$3,291 | $86,676 | $84,780 |
| Income per person | $34,661±$1,314 | $48,423 | $47,171 |
| Below the poverty line | 14.1%±1.7% | 11.5% | 11.8% |
| Unemployment rate | 8.9%±1.3% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| No health insurance | 8.5%±0.9% | 7.2% | 8.4% |
| Average commute | 30.5±1.0 | 28.4 | 27.4 |
| Jobs in manufacturing | 10.5%±1.2% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Jobs in farming, forestry, fishing and mining | 1.1%±0.3% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Jobs in education and health care | 28.1%±2.0% | 24.9% | 24.4% |
| Education | District | IL | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduate or higher (25 and over) | 90.2%±1.0% | 91.7% | 90.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25 and over) | 25.7%±1.5% | 39.1% | 37.4% |
| Housing | District | IL | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 299,553±9,134 | 5,134,283 | 134,063,422 |
| Housing units | 332,037±9,078 | 5,503,532 | 148,228,967 |
| Homes lived in by their owners | 66.5%±1.7% | 67.8% | 65.3% |
| Median home value | $189,600±$5,574 | $294,400 | $371,100 |
| Median rent | $1,193±$45 | $1,419 | $1,557 |
| Households with broadband | 92.5%±1.1% | 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.
