Representative Wesley Bell, Democratic from Missouri

Wesley Bell

Representative · Missouri · Democrat

Wesley Bell

Biography
Wesley Bell, a former public defender and prosecutor, was elected as U.S. Representative for Missouri’s 1st District in 2024. Drawing on his legal experience, Bell champions criminal justice reform, public safety, and economic opportunity. He has authored legislation to expand alternatives to incarceration and serves on the House Judiciary Committee. Bell is recognized for building coalitions across communities to advance practical solutions, representing his district with a focus on fairness and transparency.
Professional History

  • U.S. Representative

    2025–Present

    Represented Missouri's 1st congressional district for 1 term.

  • Prosecuting Attorney, St. Louis County, Missouri

    2019–2025

    Elected countywide in 2018 and became the first Black prosecuting attorney in St. Louis County when he took office in January 2019.

  • Council Member, City of Ferguson, Missouri

    2015–2019

    Elected to the Ferguson City Council in 2015 following the Ferguson protests.

  • Municipal Court Judge, Velda City, Missouri

    Appointed as a municipal court judge in Velda City.

  • Municipal Prosecutor, Riverview, Missouri

    Served as a municipal prosecutor in Riverview, Missouri.

  • Professor of Criminology, Florissant Valley Community College

    Joined the faculty of Florissant Valley Community College as a professor in the criminology department.

Policy Focus
Crime and Law Enforcement29%
Health14%
Armed Forces and National Security14%
Emergency Management7%
Notable Legislation

Key legislative actions from Wesley Bell's record in Congress.

  • Criminal Justice Reform

    Ended prosecution of low-level marijuana possession cases as St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney.

  • Cash Bail Reform

    Implemented policies to reduce reliance on cash bail for nonviolent offenses in St. Louis County.

  • Conviction Integrity Unit

    Established a Conviction and Incident Review Unit to investigate wrongful convictions and police misconduct.

  • Diversion Programs Expansion

    Expanded diversion programs to offer alternatives to incarceration for nonviolent offenders in St. Louis County.

Committee Assignments
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  • House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
  • House Committee on Armed Services

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