Jamie Raskin

Jamie Raskin

9

Years in Office

124

Bills Sponsored

3664

Bills Co-Sponsored

1

Committees

Legislative Focus

Key areas of legislative activity based on sponsored legislation.
Government Operations and Politics17%
Crime and Law Enforcement15%
Congress13%
Health12%

Sponsored Legislation

Bills that Jamie Raskin has sponsored from the most recent three Congresses (119th, 118th, and 117th).
BillTitleIntroducedStatusActions
HR 6761
People’s White House Historic Preservation Act

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

In Committee
HR 6589
Ranked Choice Voting Act

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

In Committee
HRES 913
Expressing the opposition of the House of Representatives to any grant of commutation, clemency, or pardon to federally convicted child sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell, who refuses to take responsibility for her crimes.

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HR 6310
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3570 Olney Laytonsville Road in Olney, Maryland, as the "Edward L. Ramsey Olney Post Office Building".

Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 38 - 2.

Active
HRES 797
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 Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Armed Services, 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.

In Committee
HR 5527
Stop Censoring Military Families Act

Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.

In Committee
HR 5210
To make technical amendments to update statutory references to certain provisions classified to title 2, United States Code, title 50, United States Code, and title 52, United States Code, and to correct related technical errors.

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

Active
HJRES 115
Terminating the emergency determined by the President on August 11, 2025, in the Executive Order titled "Declaring a crime emergency in the District of Columbia".

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

In Committee
HR 4198
Clean Hands Firearm Procurement Act

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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.

In Committee
HR 3732
BARK Act of 2025

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HRES 410
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that President Trump must comply with the Foreign Emoluments Clause, by submitting all plans for his jumbo jet gift from Qatar immediately to Congress.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

In Committee
HR 3306
Truth in Tariffs Act

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

In Committee
HRES 376
Expressing support for the designation of May 4, 2025, as a "National Day of Reason" and recognizing the central importance of reason in the betterment of humanity.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

In Committee
HR 2011
Sarah Debbink Langenkamp Active Transportation Safety Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

In Committee
HR 532
Handgun Permit to Purchase Act

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HR 10505
Ban Gambling on Elections Act of 2024

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

In Committee
HR 10310
Free Speech Protection Act

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HRES 1499
Expressing concern about the spreading problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.

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.

In Committee
HR 9577
STOP Suicide Act

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

In Committee
HR 9578
Ranked Choice Voting Act

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

In Committee
HR 8988
Get Foreign Money Out of U.S. Elections Act

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

In Committee
HR 8830
High Court Gift Ban Act

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HR 8764
Clean Hands Firearm Procurement Act

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, 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.

In Committee
HR 8485
No Foreign Emoluments Without Congressional Consent Act

Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and Rules, 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.

In Committee
HR 8323
Comprehensive Addiction Resources Emergency Act of 2024

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

In Committee
HRES 1191
Expressing support for the designation of May 4, 2024, as a "National Day of Reason" and recognizing the central importance of reason in the betterment of humanity.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

In Committee
HR 8009
Government Spending Oversight Act of 2024

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

In Committee
HR 7882
Federal Government Equity Improvement Act of 2024

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

In Committee
HR 7787
Federal Labor-Management Partnership Act of 2024

Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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.

In Committee
HR 7755
Stateless Protection Act of 2024

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.

In Committee
HR 6981
Preventing Private Paramilitary Activity Act of 2024

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HR 6938
Tax Relief for Victims of Crimes, Scams, and Disasters Act

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

In Committee
HRES 860
Expressing support for raising awareness about the growing population of young adults living with chronic health conditions in the United States.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

In Committee
HRES 733
Expressing concern about the spreading problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.

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.

In Committee
HR 5040
CURE Act

Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 14.

Active
HR 4836
Professional Images Protection Act

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

In Committee
HR 4802
Accountability for Workplace Misconduct Act

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

In Committee
HR 4750
Bring Animals Relief and Kibble Act of 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

In Committee
HR 4183
Economic Inclusion Civil Rights Act of 2023

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HR 4133
Private Prison Information Act of 2023

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HR 3160
Pharmaceutical Research Transparency Act of 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

In Committee
HRES 356
Expressing support for the designation of May 4, 2023, as a "National Day of Reason" and recognizing the central importance of reason in the betterment of humanity.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

In Committee
HRES 232
Recognizing the importance of sleep health and expressing support for the designation of the week of March 12 through March 18, 2023, as "Sleep Awareness Week".

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

In Committee
HR 569
Handgun Permit to Purchase Act

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HR 9671
Stateless Protection Act of 2022

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.

In Committee
HRES 1392
Recognizing "Banned Books Week" and the sweeping attacks on books in the United States today, acknowledging the central role books play in promoting democratic and civil discourse, and urging recognition of the illegitimate tactics being used to ban books in K-12 classrooms, universities, prisons, and libraries.

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

In Committee
HRES 1372
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8873) to amend title 3, United States Code, to reform the process for the counting of electoral votes, and for other purposes.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Active
HR 8864
SLAPP Protection Act of 2022

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

In Committee
HRES 1339
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 302) to impose limits on excepting competitive service positions from the competitive service, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2988) to amend title 5, United States Code, to modify and enhance protections for Federal Government whistleblowers, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8326) to amend title 13, United States Code, to improve the operations of the Bureau of the Census, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Active
HRES 1212
Affirming the constitutional right to travel freely and voluntarily within the United States, District of Columbia, Tribal lands, and the territories of the United States.

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

In Committee
HRES 1097
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 903) to enhance the security operations of the Transportation Security Administration and stability of the transportation security workforce by applying the personnel system under title 5, United States Code, to employees of the Transportation Security Administration who provide screening of all passengers and property, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2499) to amend chapter 81 of title 5, United States Code, to create a presumption that a disability or death of a Federal employee in fire protection activities caused by any of certain diseases is the result of the performance of such employees duty, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5129) to amend the Community Services Block Grant Act to reauthorize and modernize the Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R 7691) making emergency supplemental appropriations for assistance for the situation in Ukraine for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Active
HRES 1080
Expressing support for the designation of May 4, 2022, as a "National Day of Reason" and recognizing the central importance of reason in the betterment of humanity.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

In Committee
HRES 1065
Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 3522) to provide enhanced authority for the President to enter into agreements with the Government of Ukraine to lend or lease defense articles to that Government to protect civilian populations in Ukraine from Russian military invasion, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Active
HRES 1023
Relating to the consideration of House Report 117-284 and an accompanying resolution.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Active
Amendment 190
House Amendment 190

On agreeing to the Raskin amendment (A004) Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 214 (Roll no. 105).

Not Agreed to (209-214)
HRES 984
Recognizing the importance of sleep health and expressing support for the designation of the week of March 13 to March 19, 2022, as "Sleep Awareness Week".

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

In Committee
HR 6720
To authorize the Thomas Paine Memorial Association to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes.

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 497.

Active
HRES 912
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3076) to provide stability to and enhance the services of the United States Postal Service, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6617) making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Active
HRES 848
Relating to the consideration of House Report 117–216 and an accompanying resolution.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Active
HR 6283
Get Foreign Money Out of U.S. Elections Act

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

In Committee
HR 5853
Private Prison Information Act of 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

In Committee
HRES 749
Recognizing the outstanding contributions of respiratory therapists to patient care during "National Respiratory Care Week".

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

In Committee
HR 5684
BARK Act of 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

In Committee
HR 4330
PRESS Act

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HR 4157
Economic Inclusion Civil Rights Act of 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

In Committee
HRES 357
Expressing support for the designation of May 7, 2021, as a "National Day of Reason" and recognizing the central importance of reason in the betterment of humanity.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

In Committee
HR 2707
Handgun Purchaser Licensing Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

In Committee
HRES 330
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 51) to provide for the admission of the State of Washington, D.C. into the Union; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1573) to clarify the rights of all persons who are held or detained at a port of entry or at any detention facility overseen by U.S. Customs and Border Protection or U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1333) to transfer and limit Executive Branch authority to suspend or restrict the entry of a class of aliens; and for other purposes.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Active
HR 2426
State Access to Firearms Evading Revocation Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

In Committee
HR 2427
NFA Modernization Act of 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

In Committee
HR 2161
CAMRA Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

In Committee
HRES 232
Requiring an affirmative vote of a majority of the Members present and voting, a quorum being present, on final passage of House Joint Resolution 17.

Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 233, H. Res. 232 is considered passed House. (consideration: CR H1407; text: CR H1407)

Passed
HRES 21
Calling on Vice President Michael R. Pence to convene and mobilize the principal officers of the executive departments of the Cabinet to activate section 4 of the 25th Amendment to declare President Donald J. Trump incapable of executing the duties of his office and to immediately exercise powers as acting President.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Active
HR 8680
Occupational Licensing Board Antitrust Damages Relief Act of 2020

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HR 8548
Commission on Presidential Capacity to Discharge the Powers and Duties of the Office Act

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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.

In Committee
HR 7468
Stop Home Manufacture of Ghost Guns Act of 2020

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HRES 995
Ranking a Member on a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Active
HR 7057
U.C.S. ME/CFS Act

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

In Committee
HRES 947
Expressing support for the designation of May 7, 2020, as a "National Day of Reason" and recognizing the central importance of reason in the betterment of humanity.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

In Committee
HRES 945
Relating to House Resolution 891.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Active
HR 6525
Reopen America Act of 2020

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Financial Services, 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.

In Committee
HRES 905
Relating to House Resolution 891.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Active
HRES 842
Requiring an affirmative vote of a majority of the Members present and voting, a quorum being present, on final passage of House Joint Resolution 79.

Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 844, H. Res. 842 is considered passed House. (consideration: CR H1044; text: CR H1044)

Passed
HR 5735
Judicial Branch Senior Executive Leave Efficiency and Modernization Act of 2020

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, 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.

In Committee
HRES 811
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3621) to amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to remove adverse information for certain defaulted or delinquent private education loan borrowers who demonstrate a history of loan repayment, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 550) to award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the United States Merchant Mariners of World War II, in recognition of their dedicated and vital service during World War II.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Active
HRES 741
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4) to amend the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to revise the criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to section 4 of the Act, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 326) expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding United States efforts to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through a negotiated two-state solution.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Active
HR 4464
Ranked Choice Voting Act

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

In Committee
HRES 513
Recognizing the vital importance of democracy in the United States and encouraging State and local governments to aide citizens in reflecting on the contributions of democracy to a more free and stable world.

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

In Committee
HRES 512
Calling for the global repeal of blasphemy, heresy, and apostasy laws.

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 386 - 3, 1 Present (Roll no. 236). (text: CR H6865)

Active
HRES 507
Affirming the validity of subpoenas duly issued and investigations undertaken by any standing or permanent select committee of the House of Representatives pursuant to authorities delegated by the Constitution and the Rules of the House of Representatives.

Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 509, H. Res. 507 is considered passed House. (consideration: CR H7312-7313; text: CR H7312-7313)

Passed
HRES 491
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3494) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2020 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes; relating to the consideration of House Report 116-125 and an accompanying resolution; relating to the consideration of measures disapproving of sales, exports, or approvals pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act; and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 489) condemning President Trump's racist comments directed at Members of Congress.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Active
Amendment 535
House Amendment 535

On agreeing to the Raskin amendment (A029) Agreed to by recorded vote: 221 - 207 (Roll no. 458).

Agreed to (221-207)
Amendment 455
House Amendment 455

On agreeing to the Raskin amendment (A069) Agreed to by voice vote.

Agreed to by Voice Vote
HR 3285
Handgun Purchaser Licensing Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

In Committee
Amendment 269
House Amendment 269

By unanimous consent, the Raskin amendment was withdrawn.

Agreed to by Unanimous Consent
HRES 431
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2740) making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 430) authorizing the Committee on the Judiciary to initiate or intervene in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas and for other purposes.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Active
HRES 344
Expressing support for the designation of May 2, 2019, as a "National Day of Reason" and recognizing the central importance of reason in the betterment of humanity.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

In Committee
HCONRES 35
Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States is committed to ensuring a safe and healthy climate for future generations, and to creating solutions for restoring the climate.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.

In Committee
HRES 183
Condemning anti-Semitism as hateful expressions of intolerance that are contradictory to the values and aspirations that define the people of the United States and condemning anti-Muslim discrimination and bigotry against minorities as hateful expressions of intolerance that are contrary to the values and aspirations of the United States.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Active
Amendment 56
House Amendment 56

On agreeing to the Raskin amendment (A003) Agreed to by recorded vote: 219 - 215 (Roll no. 109).

Agreed to (219-215)

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