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
Across 9 Congresses, most in the 111th at 21. In the 118th, 11 — 13 fewer than the median representative, who filed 24. 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 101 bills this member introduced: the subjects the record assigns them, and the members who most often sign on.
Subjects
- Government Operations and Politics 34
- Government information and archives 23
- Education programs funding 19
- Elementary and secondary education 19
- Chesapeake Bay 17
- Congressional oversight 17
- Higher education 17
- Executive agency funding and structure 16
Bills carry several subjects each, so these add up to more than 101.
Most frequent cosponsors
- Eleanor Holmes Norton 41
- C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger 34
- Gerald E. Connolly 32
- Elijah E. Cummings 31
- Robert C. "Bobby" Scott 30
- Robert J. Wittman 23
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 10545 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Yea | Dec 20, 2024 |
| HR 10515 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Nay | Dec 19, 2024 |
| S 759 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Yea | Dec 18, 2024 |
| HR 8663 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendments | Yea | Dec 18, 2024 |
| S 3857 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Yea | Dec 18, 2024 |
| S 1351 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Yea | Dec 18, 2024 |
| HR 1101 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Not Voting | Dec 17, 2024 |
| S 3448 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Not Voting | Dec 17, 2024 |
| Bill | Title | Status | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR 5380 | To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase data transparency for supplemental benefits under Medicare Advantage. | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | Dec 17, 2024 |
| HR 11 | Freedom to Vote Act | Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security. | Dec 17, 2024 |
| HR 10403 | Fair Access to Legal Counsel Act of 2024 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | Dec 12, 2024 |
| HR 8572 | Government by the People Act | Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, 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. | May 24, 2024 |
| HR 8115 | To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to allow for the deferral or disallowance of portions of payments for certain managed care violations under Medicaid. | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | Apr 26, 2024 |
| HR 4770 | Chesapeake Bay Science, Education, and Ecosystem Enhancement Act of 2023 | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 359. | Apr 2, 2024 |
| HR 7529 | Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network Reauthorization Act of 2024 | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. | Mar 5, 2024 |
| HR 5813 | Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act of 2023 | Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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. | Sep 28, 2023 |
| Bill | Title | Status | Signed on |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR 1296 | Assault Weapons Ban of 2019 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | Feb 15, 2019 |
| HR 1274 | Repeal of the Authorization for Use of Military Force | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | Feb 14, 2019 |
| HR 1272 | Restoring Integrity to America’s Elections Act | Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. | Feb 14, 2019 |
| HR 717 | Raise the Age Act | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. | Feb 14, 2019 |
| HCONRES 19 | Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby. | Message on Senate action sent to the House. | Feb 14, 2019 |
| HR 1201 | Climate Change National Security Strategy Act of 2019 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change. | Feb 13, 2019 |
| HR 1186 | Keep Americans Safe Act | Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 16. | Feb 13, 2019 |
| HR 1185 | FAMILY Act | Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support. | Feb 13, 2019 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2024 | Commemorating the Life of Vincent Omar Leggett | Written statement |
| Dec 4, 2024 | United States Representative Elijah E. Cummings Post Office Building | House floor |
| Dec 3, 2024 | Paul S. Sarbanes Visitor and Education Center | House floor |
| Sep 11, 2024 | Strengthening Democracy: the People United Will Never Be Defeated | House floor |
| Jul 23, 2024 | Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 | House floor |
| May 24, 2024 | Thanking Joann Farley for Her Service to the House of Representatives | Written statement |
| Apr 10, 2024 | Francis Scott Key Bridge | House floor |
| Sep 29, 2023 | Personal explanation | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy and Commerce Committee | Member | Mar 20, 2012 to Jan 3, 2025 | H.Res. 590 · End of the 118th Congress |
| Member | Jan 7, 2009 to Jan 3, 2011 | H.Res. 24 · End of the 111th Congress | |
| Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials | Member | Listed Feb 2021 to Sep 2023 | Hearing, Feb 2021 |
| Energy, Climate and Grid Security | Member | Listed Feb 2023 to Sep 2023 | Hearing, Feb 2023 |
| Health | Member | Listed Jun 2020 to Jul 2023 | Hearing, Jun 2020 |
| Energy | Member | Listed Feb 2015 to Oct 2020 | Hearing, Feb 2015 |
| Oversight and Investigations | Member | Listed Feb 2019 to Sep 2020 | Hearing, Feb 2019 |
| Health | Member | Listed Feb 2013 to Jun 2020 | Hearing, Feb 2013 |
| Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade | Member | Listed Feb 2009 to Dec 2014 | Hearing, Feb 2009 |
| Energy and Power | Member | Listed Mar 2012 to Sep 2012 | Hearing, Mar 2012 |
| Health | Member | Listed Mar 2009 to Nov 2009 | Hearing, Mar 2009 |
Full history
| Committee | Role | Served | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oversight and Government Reform Committee | Member | Mar 6, 2018 to Jan 3, 2023 | H.Res. 764 · End of the 117th Congress |
| Member | Feb 15, 2017 to Jul 18, 2017 | H.Res. 127 · Congressional Record, H5943 | |
| Member | Jan 12, 2007 to Jan 3, 2009 | H.Res. 56 · End of the 110th Congress | |
| Government Operations | Member | Listed Feb 2019 to Dec 2022 | Hearing, Feb 2019 |
| National Security | Member | Listed Jul 2018 to Jul 2018 | Hearing, Jul 2018 |
| National Security | Member | Listed Mar 2018 to Jun 2018 | Hearing, Mar 2018 |
| National Security | Member | Listed Mar 2017 to Mar 2017 | Hearing, Mar 2017 |
| Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia | Member | Listed May 2007 to Dec 2008 | Hearing, May 2007 |
| Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia | Member | Listed Apr 2007 to Apr 2007 | Hearing, Apr 2007 |
Full history
| Committee | Role | Served | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources Committee | Member | Jan 18, 2007 to Jan 3, 2013 | H.Res. 75 · End of the 112th Congress |
| Energy and Mineral Resources | Member | Listed Feb 2009 to Oct 2011 | Hearing, Feb 2009 |
| National Parks, Forests and Public Lands | Member | Listed Feb 2007 to Oct 2011 | Hearing, Feb 2007 |
Full history
| Committee | Role | Served | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Science, Space, and Technology Committee | Member | Jan 19, 2011 to Jan 3, 2013 | H.Res. 39 · End of the 112th Congress |
| Research and Science Education | Member | Listed Apr 2012 to Apr 2012 | Hearing, Apr 2012 |
| Research and Science Education | Member | Listed Apr 2011 to Mar 2012 | Hearing, Apr 2011 |
| Technology and Innovation | Member | Listed Oct 2011 to Mar 2012 | Congressional Directory, Dec 2011 |
| Technology and Innovation | Member | Listed Mar 2011 to Jun 2011 | Hearing, Mar 2011 |
Full history
| Committee | Role | Served | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education and Workforce Committee | Member | Jan 10, 2007 to Jan 3, 2009 | H.Res. 46 · End of the 110th Congress |
| Healthy Families and Communities | Member | Listed Feb 2007 to Sep 2008 | Hearing, Feb 2007 |
| Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education | Member | Listed Feb 2007 to Sep 2008 | Hearing, Feb 2007 |
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 | $1.8 million | $1.6 million | $15,855 | $25,814 | $111,666 | $35,721 | $10,315 | $1.9 million |
| 2023 | $1.7 million | $1.3 million | $21,665 | $180,357 | $48,232 | $7,225 | $123,232 | $1.9 million |
| 2022 | $1.5 million | $1.1 million | $4,224 | $55,975 | $55,049 | $180,298 | $69,446 | $1.7 million |
| 2021 | $1.4 million | $1.0 million | $3,077 | $226,802 | $30,053 | $31,178 | $129,015 | $1.5 million |
| 2020 | $1.3 million | $1.0 million | $2,808 | $111,468 | $30,667 | $28,881 | $51,841 | $1.4 million |
| 2019 | $1.4 million | $962,047 | $15,752 | $200,111 | $32,127 | $30,981 | $113,081 | $1.4 million |
| 2018 | $1.3 million | $956,720 | $16,713 | $123,582 | $32,259 | $32,499 | $99,566 | $1.3 million |
| 2017 | $1.3 million | $1.0 million | $25,148 | $145,072 | $35,253 | $33,424 | $69,828 | $1.3 million |
| 2016 | $1.2 million | $952,950 | $20,239 | $140,826 | $24,380 | $29,560 | $51,682 | $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.
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. Office, telephone and website are not shown for a member who has left, because the ones on file were theirs while serving. Records come from Congress.gov and the Biographical Directory of Congress.
