Former U.S. Representative

Henry A. WaxmanNo longer serving

District CA‑33 Party Democratic In office 1975–2015

Fact sheet Spreadsheet

Bills introduced

124

As sponsor, from the 107th Congress

Became law

Of the bills they introduced

Cosponsored

3,136

Signed on to someone else's bill

Recorded votes

14,594

Roll calls tied to a bill

Floor speeches

747

In the Congressional Record, from 2001

124 bills introduced

Across 7 Congresses, most in the 110th at 42. In the 113th, 9 — 4 fewer than the median representative, who filed 13. Volume is not influence: the great majority of bills, from every member, never get a vote.

Bills introduced, against the typical representative 107th to 113th

median for the chamber, that Congress

Biography

A Representative from California. Born in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif. , September 12, 1939. Attended Los Angeles public schools. B. A. , University of California, Los Angeles, Calif. , 1961. J. D. , University of California, Los Angeles, Calif. , 1964. Lawyer, private practice. Member of the California state assembly, 1969-1974. Elected as a Democrat to the Ninety-fourth and to the nineteen succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1975-January 3, 2015). Was not a candidate for reelection to the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress in 2014. Chair, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (One Hundred Tenth Congress). Chair, Committee on Energy and Commerce (One Hundred Eleventh Congress).

Focus

Drawn from the 124 bills this member introduced: the subjects the record assigns them, and the members who most often sign on.

Subjects

Bills carry several subjects each, so these add up to more than 124.

Most frequent cosponsors

Times each has cosponsored a bill this member introduced.

Record

Every recorded vote, bill and floor speech, newest first.

Search these bills

Congress

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 5699	On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended	Yea	Dec 11, 2014
HR 83	On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment with an Amendment	Nay	Dec 11, 2014
HR 5806	On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass	Nay	Dec 11, 2014
HRES 776	On Agreeing to the Resolution	Nay	Dec 11, 2014
HR 1204	On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendment	Yea	Dec 10, 2014
HR 2719	On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendment	Yea	Dec 10, 2014
HR 4681	On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendment	Yea	Dec 10, 2014
S 2244	On Passage	Yea	Dec 10, 2014

Bill	Title	Status	Latest action
HR 4364	Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2014	Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.	Apr 4, 2014
HR 4298	GRID Act	Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.	Mar 28, 2014
HR 4004	To authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enter into enhanced-use leases for certain buildings of the Department of Veterans Affairs at the West Los Angeles Medical Center, California.	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.	Feb 11, 2014
HR 3982	Open Internet Preservation Act of 2014	Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.	Feb 7, 2014
HR 2910	Gun Violence Prevention and Reduction Act of 2013	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.	Sep 13, 2013
HR 1588	Medicare Drug Savings Act of 2013	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.	Jun 3, 2013
HRES 130	Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Nowruz and acknowledging the Cyrus Cylinder as a symbol of respect for human rights and religious tolerance.	Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.	May 6, 2013
HR 1207	For the relief of Allan Bolor Kelley.	Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.	Mar 14, 2013

Bill	Title	Status	Signed on
HR 3307	American Renewable Energy Production Tax Credit Extension Act of 2011	Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.	Dec 8, 2011
HR 3421	Fallen Heroes of 9/11 Act	Became Public Law No: 112-76.	Dec 6, 2011
HR 1171	Marine Debris Act Amendments of 2012	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.	Dec 6, 2011
HR 3485	Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act of 2011	Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.	Nov 29, 2011
HR 3346	Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2011	Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.	Nov 29, 2011
HR 3465	National Forest Roadless Area Conservation Act	Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Energy, and Forestry.	Nov 17, 2011
HR 1815	Lena Horne Recognition Act	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.	Nov 4, 2011
HR 3334	Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act	Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.	Nov 3, 2011

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
Jan 2, 2015	Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program Authorization and Accountability Act of 2014	Written statement
Dec 9, 2014	Honoring Congressman John Dingell on His Retirement	House floor
Dec 9, 2014	Tribute to Congressman Ralph Hall	House floor
Dec 9, 2014	A Fond Farewell to the Constituents of the 33rd Congressional District of California	Written statement
Dec 9, 2014	Tribute to Monty Hall	Written statement
Dec 1, 2014	Honoring Karen Nelson	Written statement
Nov 20, 2014	Promoting New Manufacturing Act	House floor
Nov 19, 2014	Secret Science Reform Act of 2014	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.

Earlier committees

Energy and Commerce CommitteeRanking Member2001–2015

Full history

Committee	Role	Served	Record
Energy and Commerce Committee	Ranking Member	Jan 5, 2011 to Jan 3, 2015	H.Res. 7 · End of the 113th Congress
	Chair	Jan 6, 2009 to Jan 3, 2011	H.Res. 8 · End of the 111th Congress
	Member	Jan 31, 2001 to Jan 3, 2009	H.Res. 25 · End of the 110th Congress
Energy and Power	Ex Officio	Listed Feb 2014 to Dec 2014	Hearing, Feb 2014
Health	Ex Officio	Listed Feb 2014 to Dec 2014	Hearing, Feb 2014
Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade	Ex Officio	Listed Feb 2014 to Dec 2014	Hearing, Feb 2014
Environment and the Economy	Ex Officio	Listed Mar 2014 to Nov 2014	Hearing, Mar 2014
Oversight and Investigations	Ex Officio	Listed Feb 2014 to Nov 2014	Hearing, Feb 2014
Communications and Technology	Ex Officio	Listed Mar 2014 to Sep 2014	Hearing, Mar 2014
Oversight and Investigations	Ex Officio	Listed Oct 2011 to Feb 2014	Hearing, Oct 2011
Health	Ex Officio	Listed Oct 2011 to Feb 2014	Hearing, Oct 2011
Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade	Ex Officio	Listed Oct 2011 to Feb 2014	Hearing, Oct 2011
Environment and the Economy	Ex Officio	Listed Feb 2012 to Feb 2014	Hearing, Feb 2012
Communications and Technology	Ex Officio	Listed Nov 2011 to Jan 2014	Hearing, Nov 2011
Energy and Power	Ex Officio	Listed Oct 2011 to Dec 2013	Hearing, Oct 2011
Environment and the Economy	Ex Officio	Listed Mar 2011 to Oct 2011	Hearing, Mar 2011
Oversight and Investigations	Ex Officio	Listed Jan 2011 to Oct 2011	Hearing, Jan 2011
Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade	Ex Officio	Listed Feb 2011 to Oct 2011	Hearing, Feb 2011
Health	Ex Officio	Listed Feb 2011 to Sep 2011	Hearing, Feb 2011
Energy and Power	Ex Officio	Listed Feb 2011 to Sep 2011	Hearing, Feb 2011
Communications and Technology	Ex Officio	Listed Feb 2011 to Jul 2011	Hearing, Feb 2011
Health	Member	Listed Feb 2001 to Nov 2008	Hearing, Feb 2001
Oversight and Investigations	Member	Listed Jun 2007 to Sep 2008	Hearing, Jun 2007
Environment and Hazardous Materials	Member	Listed Mar 2007 to Sep 2008	Hearing, Mar 2007
Energy and Air Quality	Member	Listed Feb 2001 to Sep 2008	Hearing, Feb 2001
Oversight and Investigations	Member	Listed Feb 2003 to May 2007	Hearing, Feb 2003
Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection	Member	Listed Mar 2001 to Oct 2002	Hearing, Mar 2001
Environment and Hazardous Materials	Member	Listed Mar 2001 to Jul 2002	Hearing, Mar 2001

Oversight and Government Reform CommitteeChair2001–2009

Full history

Committee	Role	Served	Record
Oversight and Government Reform Committee	Chair	Jan 4, 2007 to Jan 3, 2009	H.Res. 7 · End of the 110th Congress
	Ranking Member	Jan 31, 2001 to Jan 3, 2007	H.Res. 25 · End of the 109th Congress
Criminal Justice, Drug Policy and Human Resources	Member	Listed Apr 2005 to Oct 2006	Hearing, Apr 2005
Energy and Resources	Member	Listed Apr 2005 to Sep 2006	Hearing, Apr 2005
National Security, Emerging Threats and International Relations	Member	Listed Apr 2005 to Sep 2006	Hearing, Apr 2005
Regulatory Affairs	Member	Listed Apr 2005 to Sep 2006	Hearing, Apr 2005
Federalism and the Census	Member	Listed Apr 2005 to Sep 2006	Hearing, Apr 2005
Energy and Resources	Member	Listed Mar 2005 to Mar 2005	Hearing, Mar 2005
National Security, Emerging Threats and International Relations	Member	Listed Jun 2003 to Mar 2005	Hearing, Jun 2003
Criminal Justice, Drug Policy and Human Resources	Member	Listed Jul 2003 to Mar 2005	Hearing, Jul 2003
Federalism and the Census	Member	Listed Mar 2005 to Mar 2005	Hearing, Mar 2005
Energy Policy, Natural Resources and Regulatory Affairs	Member	Listed Jul 2003 to Nov 2004	Hearing, Jul 2003
Government Efficiency and Financial Management	Member	Listed Jun 2003 to Sep 2004	Hearing, Jun 2003
Technology, Information Policy, Intergovernmental Relations and the Census	Member	Listed Mar 2003 to Sep 2004	Hearing, Mar 2003
Human Rights and Wellness	Member	Listed Jun 2003 to Sep 2004	Hearing, Jun 2003
Civil Service and Agency Organization	Member	Listed Jul 2003 to Sep 2004	Hearing, Jul 2003
National Security, Emerging Threats and International Relations	Member	Listed Oct 2001 to Jun 2003	Hearing, Oct 2001
Government Efficiency and Financial Management	Member	Listed Mar 2003 to Jun 2003	Hearing, Mar 2003
Criminal Justice, Drug Policy and Human Resources	Member	Listed Oct 2001 to Jun 2003	Hearing, Oct 2001
Human Rights and Wellness	Member	Listed Apr 2003 to Jun 2003	Hearing, Apr 2003
Civil Service and Agency Organization	Member	Listed Apr 2003 to Apr 2003	Hearing, Apr 2003
Energy Policy, Natural Resources and Regulatory Affairs	Member	Listed Oct 2001 to Apr 2003	Hearing, Oct 2001
Civil Service and Agency Organization	Member	Listed Oct 2001 to Dec 2002	Hearing, Oct 2001
Government Efficiency, Financial Management and Intergovernmental Relations	Member	Listed Mar 2001 to Nov 2002	Hearing, Mar 2001
Technology and Procurement Policy	Member	Listed Oct 2001 to Oct 2002	Hearing, Oct 2001
District of Columbia	Member	Listed Nov 2001 to Sep 2002	Hearing, Nov 2001
Energy Policy, Natural Resources and Regulatory Affairs	Member	Listed Mar 2001 to Sep 2001	Hearing, Mar 2001
District of Columbia	Member	Listed Jul 2001 to Sep 2001	Hearing, Jul 2001
Technology and Procurement Policy	Member	Listed Jun 2001 to Sep 2001	Hearing, Jun 2001
National Security, Veterans Affairs and International Relations	Member	Listed Aug 2001 to Aug 2001	Hearing, Aug 2001
Criminal Justice, Drug Policy and Human Resources	Member	Listed Mar 2001 to Aug 2001	Hearing, Mar 2001
Census	Member	Listed Feb 2001 to Jul 2001	Hearing, Feb 2001
National Security, Veterans Affairs and International Relations	Member	Listed Mar 2001 to Jul 2001	Hearing, Mar 2001
Technology and Procurement Policy	Member	Listed Mar 2001 to May 2001	Hearing, Mar 2001

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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.