Kweisi Mfume

Kweisi Mfume

39

Years in Office

94

Bills Sponsored

2802

Bills Co-Sponsored

2

Committees

Legislative Focus

Key areas of legislative activity based on sponsored legislation.
Commerce15%
Armed Forces and National Security13%
Government Operations and Politics10%
Public Lands and Natural Resources10%

Sponsored Legislation

Bills that Kweisi Mfume has sponsored from the most recent three Congresses (119th, 118th, and 117th).
BillTitleIntroducedStatusActions
HR 7740
To authorize the Director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture to support African American history education programs, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

In Committee
HRES 1062
Denouncing statements by President Donald J. Trump that he may "nationalize," commandeer, or otherwise assume direct control over elections.

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HR 7549
National Council on African American History and Culture Act of 2026

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

In Committee
HR 7265
Vote by Mail Tracking Act

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 1.

Active
HR 6467
National Museum of the Blind People’s Movement Act

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

In Committee
HRES 825
Of inquiry requesting the President to transmit certain information to the House of Representatives referring to United States Government agencies sharing certain communications with the public and Federal employees.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

In Committee
HRES 807
Of inquiry requesting the President to transmit certain information to the House of Representatives referring to the firings, dismissal, reduction in force, or withholding of pay for the period of the lapse in appropriations of furloughed employees of the United States Government.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

In Committee
HR 5278
Affordable Inhalers and Nebulizers Act of 2025

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and 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 4517
Jordan McNair Student Athlete Heat Fatality Prevention Act

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

In Committee
HR 3498
Henrietta Lacks Congressional Gold Medal Act

Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, 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 2335
To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to Doris Miller posthumously for acts of valor while a member of the Navy during World War II.

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

In Committee
HR 2336
Doris Miller Congressional Gold Medal Act

Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, 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
HRES 187
Of inquiry requesting the President to transmit certain information to the House of Representatives referring to the termination, removal, placement on administrative leave, moved to another department of Federal employees and Inspectors General of agencies.

Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 23.

Active
HR 1718
Justice Thurgood Marshall National Historic Site Establishment Act of 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

In Committee
HR 10231
Justice Thurgood Marshall National Historic Site Establishment Act of 2024

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

In Committee
HR 9544
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 340 South Loudon Avenue in Baltimore, Maryland, as the "United States Representative Elijah E. Cummings Post Office Building".

Became Public Law No: 118-264.

Passed
HR 8014
Transparency and Predictability in Small Business Opportunities Act

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

In Committee
HR 7961
Baltimore BRIDGE Relief Act

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

In Committee
HR 6826
To designate the visitor and education center at Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine as the Paul S. Sarbanes Visitor and Education Center.

Became Public Law No: 118-175.

Passed
HR 5999
Small Business Regulatory Relief Act

Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.

In Committee
HR 4743
RING Act of 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

In Committee
HR 4256
Jordan McNair Student Athlete Heat Fatality Prevention Act

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

In Committee
HR 4122
Henrietta Lacks Congressional Gold Medal Act

Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, 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 1251
To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to Doris Miller posthumously for acts of valor while a member of the Navy during World War II.

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

In Committee
HR 1252
Doris Miller Congressional Gold Medal Act

Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, 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 727
National Council on African American History and Culture Act of 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

In Committee
HR 563
Identifying Mass Shooters Act

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HR 475
Witness Security and Protection Grant Program Act of 2023

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HRES 42
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee, as an entity of the United States Postal Service, should issue a commemorative stamp in honor of Congressman Elijah E. Cummings.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

In Committee
HR 9698
Jordan McNair Student-Athlete Heat Fatality Prevention Act

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

In Committee
HR 9441
Identifying Mass Shooters Act

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HR 9414
Transparency in Lending Act of 2022

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

In Committee
HR 8971
National Council on African American History and Culture Act of 2022

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

In Committee
HR 8942
VA–SBA Extension Act of 2022

Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.

In Committee
HR 8941
Preserving Small Business Prime Contracting Opportunities Act of 2022

Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.

In Committee
HR 7091
Henrietta Lacks Congressional Gold Medal Act

Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, 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 6990
Doris Miller Congressional Gold Medal Act

Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, 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 6931
Baltimore National Heritage Area Reauthorization Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.

In Committee
HCONRES 54
Objecting to the slowdown in mail delivery and postage rate increase instituted by Postmaster General Louis DeJoy and seeking to halt both actions pending further investigation.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

In Committee
HR 5528
Witness Security and Protection Grant Program Act of 2021

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

In Committee
Amendment 112
House Amendment 112

On agreeing to the Mfume amendment (A016) Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 202 (Roll no. 277).

Agreed to (219-202)
HR 5276
To amend the Small Business Act to modify Govermentwide goals for certain small business concerns.

Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.

In Committee
HR 4367
BOOST Act of 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

In Committee
HR 1010
UPLIFT Act of 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.

In Committee
HR 2730
To eliminate segregationist language from the Second Morrill Act.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Resource Conservation, Research and Forestry.

In Committee
Amendment 152
House Amendment 152

On agreeing to the Mfume amendment (A009) Failed by recorded vote: 160 - 266 (Roll no. 121).

Not Agreed to (160-266)
HR 114
Minority Business Development Act of 1993

Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy.

In Committee
HR 113
Automobile Insurance Information Act of 1995

Referred to the Subcommittee Commerce, Trade, and Hazardous Materials.

In Committee
HR 111
Minority Enterprise Development Act of 1995

Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.

In Committee
HR 112
Electronic Anti-Stalking Act of 1995

Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.

In Committee
HR 115
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify the deduction for business use of the home.

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

In Committee
HR 5271
Minority Enterprise Development Act of 1994

Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.

In Committee
HR 5015
Electronic Anti-Stalking Act of 1994

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

In Committee
Amendment 465
House Amendment 465

On agreeing to the Mfume amendment (A003) Failed by recorded vote: 81 - 326 (Roll no. 54).

Not Agreed to (81-326)
HR 2070
Abandoned Land Reuse Act of 1993

Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development.

In Committee
HR 1706
Assault Weapons Prohibition Act of 1993

See H.R.4296.

Active
HR 1680
Minority Equity Capital Formation Act of 1993

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E902-903)

Active
HR 1461
Federal Stalking Prevention Act of 1993

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice.

In Committee
Amendment 22
House Amendment 22

On agreeing to the Mfume amendment (A003) Failed by recorded vote: 87 - 335 (Roll no. 84).

Not Agreed to (87-335)
HR 687
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify the deduction for business use of the home.

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

In Committee
HR 279
Automobile Insurance Information Act of 1993

Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and Competitiveness.

In Committee
HR 278
Minority Business Development Act of 1993

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Growth and Credit Formation.

In Committee
HCONRES 329
Entitled: "National Referendum on the Budget".

Referred to the Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security.

In Committee
HR 5300
To amend the Federal Transit Act to increase for 2 fiscal years the Federal share of the costs of establishing and operating a university transportation center.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation.

In Committee
HR 5301
To provide for a temporary partial waiver of the requirement that the States match a portion of the Federal funds provided for the job opportunities and basic skills training program of the States.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.

In Committee
HR 4228
American Automobile Labeling Act

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

In Committee
HJRES 359
To designate 1991 as the "Year of Public Health".

Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population.

In Committee
HJRES 249
Designating September 24 through 30, 1989, as "National African-American Historical and Cultural Museums Week".

Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population.

In Committee
HJRES 250
Designating June 24 through 28, 1991, as "Vocational-Technical Education Week".

Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population.

In Committee
HJRES 243
Designating the week beginning April 19, 1992, as "Big Brothers/Big Sisters Appreciation Week".

Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population.

In Committee
HR 1914
Police Brutality Accountability Act of 1991

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice.

In Committee
HCONRES 126
Concerning United States sanctions against South Africa.

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

In Committee
HR 1741
Extraterritorial Employment Protection Amendments of 1991

Referred to the Subcommittee on Employment Opportunities.

In Committee
HJRES 199
Designating the week beginning April 21, 1991, as "Big Brothers/Big Sisters Appreciation Week".

Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population.

In Committee
HJRES 161
To provide for the designation of the week commencing on March 3, 1991, as "National Minority Financial Institutions Week".

Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population.

In Committee
HR 1146
Beeper Abuse Prevention Act of 1991

Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.

In Committee
HJRES 155
Authorizing the Association for an African-American National Monument to Promote History and Culture, Inc. to establish a memorial in the District of Columbia or its environs to honor the history and culture of African Americans.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Libraries and Memorials.

In Committee
HR 373
Minority Business Development Act of 1991

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Stabilization.

In Committee
HRES 356
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the practices of the auto insurance industry.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and Competitiveness.

In Committee
HR 3537
Family Resource Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.

In Committee
HJRES 420
Designating April 16 through 22, 1990, as "National African-American Historical and Cultural Museums Week".

Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population.

In Committee
HJRES 371
Designating September 24 through 30, 1989, as "National African-American Historical and Cultural Museums Week".

Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population.

In Committee
HJRES 367
Designating February 11 through 17, 1990, as "Vocational-Technical Education Week".

Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population.

In Committee
HR 1769
Minority Business Development Act of 1989

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Stabilization.

In Committee
HR 1627
Education of the Blind Act of 1989

Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education.

In Committee
HR 1536
Youth Employment Services Act of 1989

Referred to the Subcommittee on Employment Opportunities.

In Committee
HR 1504
Beeper Abuse Prevention Act of 1989

Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.

In Committee
HJRES 179
To provide for the designation of the week commencing on March 12, 1989, as "National Minority Financial Institutions Week".

Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population.

In Committee
HJRES 572
A joint resolution designating November 28 through December 2, 1988, as "Vocational-Technical Education Week".

Became Public Law No: 100-593.

Passed
HR 3671
Youth Employment Services Act of 1987

Executive Comment Requested from Labor.

Active
HR 3050
Mail Fraud Amendment Act of 1987

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

In Committee
HR 1769
Minority Business Development Act of 1987

Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

In Committee
HR 1656
Underutilized Bank Act

Referred to Subcommittee on Financial Institutions Supervision, Regulation and Insurance.

In Committee
HR 1190
A bill for the relief of Egya Quaison-Sackey.

Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law.

In Committee

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