HR 5517 - 116
Gandhi-King Scholarly Exchange Initiative Act
In session International Affairs Latest Dec 7, 2020
Lawmaker profile
Lewis, John
Democratic · GA-5 · L000287
Bioguide ID L000287
20
Sponsored bills
47
Cosponsored bills
470
Recorded votes
91%
Participation
Indexed bill topic mix
Bill topic distribution
Based on sponsored and cosponsored bills currently indexed by LawLinter. Historical coverage may be incomplete and can change as more Congresses, bill details, and subjects are ingested.
Recently sponsored bills
20HR 335 - 115
Medicaid Expansion Parity Act of 2017
In session Health Latest Jan 25, 2017
HR 267 - 115
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park Act of 2017
Became law Public Lands and Natural Resources Latest Jan 8, 2018
HR 266 - 115
Law Enforcement Inclusion Act of 2016
In session Crime and Law Enforcement Latest Jan 31, 2017
HR 272 - 115
Back to Basics Job Creation Act of 2017
In session Social Welfare Latest Jan 18, 2017
HR 269 - 115
Look-back Elimination Act of 2017
In session Families Latest Jan 18, 2017
HR 271 - 115
Stephanie Tubbs Jones Assets for Independence Reauthorization Act of 2017
In session Social Welfare Latest Jan 13, 2017
HR 268 - 115
Neighborhood Noise Barriers Act of 2017
In session Transportation and Public Works Latest Jan 5, 2017
HR 273 - 115
Family Act of 2017
In session Taxation Latest Jan 4, 2017
HR 270 - 115
Environmental Justice Act of 2017
In session Taxation Latest Jan 4, 2017
HR 4488 - 113
Gold Medal Technical Corrections Act of 2014
Became law Congress Latest Jun 9, 2014
HRES 319 - 113
Recognizing Bayard Rustin for his lifelong leadership in the civil rights, labor, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) rights movements and for his exemplary dedication to realizing true equality and freedom in the United States.
In session Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Latest Sep 13, 2013
HRES 283 - 113
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should become an international human rights leader by ratifying and implementing certain core international conventions.
In session International Affairs Latest Jul 15, 2013
HRES 93 - 113
Expressing support for designation of the month of February 2013 as "National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month".
In session Crime and Law Enforcement Latest Apr 8, 2013
HR 4994 - 111
Medicare and Medicaid Extenders Act of 2010
Became law Taxation Latest Dec 15, 2010
HCONRES 166 - 111
Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States Postal Service should issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring civil rights workers Andrew Goodman, James Chaney, and Michael Schwerner, and the "Freedom Summer" of 1964, and that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued.
In session Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Latest Jul 17, 2009
HCONRES 247 - 109
Expressing the sense of Congress that a requirement that United States citizens obtain photo identification cards before being able to vote has not been shown to ensure ballot integrity and places an undue burden on the legitimate voting rights of citizens.
In session Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Latest Oct 17, 2005
HCONRES 216 - 109
Expressing the sense of the Congress that, as Congress observes the 40th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and encourages all Americans to do the same, it will advance the legacy of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 by ensuring the continued effectiveness of the Act to protect the voting rights of all Americans.
In session Commemorations Latest Jul 27, 2005
HR 3491 - 108
National Museum of African American History and Culture Act
Became law Arts, Culture, Religion Latest Dec 16, 2003
HR 3442 - 107
National Museum of African American History and Culture Plan for Action Presidential Commission Act of 2001
Became law Arts, Culture, Religion Latest Dec 28, 2001
Recently cosponsored bills
47HR 5472 - 116
Jimmy Carter National Historical Park Redesignation Act
Became law Public Lands and Natural Resources Latest Jan 13, 2021
HR 1865 - 116
Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020
Became law Economics and Public Finance Latest Dec 20, 2019
HR 1327 - 116
Never Forget the Heroes: James Zadroga, Ray Pfeifer, and Luis Alvarez Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act
Became law Law Latest Jul 29, 2019
HRES 430 - 116
Authorizing the Committee on the Judiciary to initiate or intervene in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas and for other purposes.
In session Law Latest Sep 16, 2019
HR 2476 - 116
Securing American Nonprofit Organizations Against Terrorism Act of 2019
Became law Emergency Management Latest Jan 24, 2020
HR 1644 - 116
Save the Internet Act of 2019
In session Science, Technology, Communications Latest Apr 29, 2019
HJRES 46 - 116
Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on February 15, 2019.
In session Immigration Latest Mar 26, 2019
HR 991 - 116
Extension of the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act
Became law Foreign Trade and International Finance Latest Oct 10, 2020
HR 3298 - 115
Wounded Officers Recovery Act of 2017
Became law Congress Latest Aug 4, 2017
HR 2611 - 115
Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site Boundary Modification Act
Became law Public Lands and Natural Resources Latest Jan 12, 2018
HR 1927 - 115
African American Civil Rights Network Act of 2017
Became law Public Lands and Natural Resources Latest Jan 8, 2018
HR 1318 - 115
Preventing Maternal Deaths Act of 2018
Became law Health Latest Dec 21, 2018
HR 1242 - 115
400 Years of African-American History Commission Act
Became law Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Latest Jan 8, 2018
HR 40 - 115
Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African-Americans Act
In session Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Latest Mar 8, 2018
HR 893 - 114
Boys Town Centennial Commemorative Coin Act
Became law Finance and Financial Sector Latest Jul 6, 2015
HR 431 - 114
To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Foot Soldiers who participated in Bloody Sunday, Turnaround Tuesday, or the final Selma to Montgomery Voting Rights March in March of 1965, which served as a catalyst for the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Became law Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Latest Mar 7, 2015
HR 5739 - 113
No Social Security for Nazis Act
Became law Social Welfare Latest Dec 18, 2014
HR 6655 - 112
Protect our Kids Act of 2012
Became law Families Latest Jan 14, 2013
HR 4105 - 112
To apply the countervailing duty provisions of the Tariff Act of 1930 to nonmarket economy countries, and for other purposes.
Became law Foreign Trade and International Finance Latest Mar 13, 2012
HR 3800 - 112
Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2012
Became law Transportation and Public Works Latest Jan 31, 2012
HR 6473 - 111
Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2010, Part IV
Became law Transportation and Public Works Latest Dec 22, 2010
HR 6400 - 111
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 111 North 6th Street in St. Louis, Missouri, as the "Earl Wilson, Jr. Post Office".
Became law Government Operations and Politics Latest Jan 4, 2011
HR 6118 - 111
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2 Massachusetts Avenue, NE, in Washington, D.C., as the "Dorothy I. Height Post Office".
Became law Government Operations and Politics Latest Dec 15, 2010
HR 4532 - 111
Social Security Disability Applicants' Access to Professional Representation Act of 2010
Became law Social Welfare Latest Feb 27, 2010
HR 2480 - 111
Truth in Fur Labeling Act of 2010
Became law Commerce Latest Dec 18, 2010
HR 2941 - 111
To reauthorize and enhance Johanna's Law to increase public awareness and knowledge with respect to gynecologic cancers.
Became law Health Latest Dec 22, 2010
HR 847 - 111
James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010
Became law Health Latest Jan 2, 2011
HCONRES 24 - 110
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should grant a pardon to Marcus Mosiah Garvey to clear his name and affirm his innocence of crimes for which he was unjustly prosecuted and convicted.
In session Crime and Law Enforcement Latest Mar 15, 2007
HCONRES 91 - 110
Expressing the need for enhanced public awareness of traumatic brain injury and support for the designation of a National Brain Injury Awareness Month.
In session Commemorations Latest Mar 14, 2007
HCONRES 75 - 110
Expressing the sense of Congress that the global use of child soldiers is unacceptable and that the international community should find remedies end this practice.
In session International Affairs Latest Feb 27, 2007
HCONRES 2 - 110
Expressing the sense of the Congress that children in the United States should understand and appreciate the contributions of individuals from the territories of the United States and the contributions of such individuals in United States history.
In session Education Latest Jun 24, 2008
HCONRES 182 - 110
Recognizing the need to pursue research into the causes, a treatment, and an eventual cure for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, supporting the goals and ideals of National Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Week, and for other purposes.
In session Commemorations Latest Oct 18, 2007
HCONRES 122 - 110
Supporting the goal and mission of America Recycles Day.
In session Commemorations Latest Nov 14, 2007
HCONRES 172 - 110
Honoring the life of each of the 9 fallen City of Charleston firefighters who lost their lives in Charleston, South Carolina, on June 18, 2007.
In session Commemorations Latest Oct 26, 2007
HCONRES 27 - 110
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that James Brown, also known as the "God Father of Soul", should be recognized for his contributions to American music as one of the greatest and most influential entertainers of the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s as an American cultural icon.
In session Commemorations Latest Jan 10, 2007
HCONRES 161 - 110
Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of Dr. King's Launching of the Poor People's Campaign and Organization of the Poor People's Army.
In session Social Welfare Latest May 24, 2007
HCONRES 155 - 110
Recognizing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day, and expressing the sense of Congress that history should be regarded as a means for understanding the past and more effectively facing the challenges of the future.
In session Commemorations Latest Jan 22, 2008
HCONRES 130 - 110
Supporting the goals and ideals of Mental Health Month, and for other purposes.
In session Health Latest Apr 26, 2007
HCONRES 140 - 110
Financial Services Diversity Initiative
In session Finance and Financial Sector Latest Sep 25, 2007
HCONRES 7 - 110
Calling on the League of Arab States and each Member State individually to acknowledge the genocide in the Darfur region of Sudan and to step up their efforts to stop the genocide in Darfur.
In session International Affairs Latest Jun 28, 2007
HCONRES 105 - 110
Supporting the goals and ideals of a National Suffragists Day to promote awareness of the importance of the women suffragists who worked for the right of women to vote in the United States.
In session Commemorations Latest May 9, 2007
HCONRES 102 - 110
Supporting the goals and ideals of observing the National Day of Human Trafficking Awareness each year to raise awareness of and opposition to human trafficking.
In session Commemorations Latest Mar 30, 2007
HCONRES 72 - 110
Recognizing and honoring America's labor movement, supporting the designation of a National Labor History Month, and for other purposes.
In session Commemorations Latest Feb 16, 2007
HCONRES 80 - 110
Calling on the Government of Uganda and the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) to recommit to a political solution to the conflict in northern Uganda by engaging in good-faith negotiations, and urging immediate and substantial support for the ongoing peace process from the United States and the international community.
In session International Affairs Latest Jun 19, 2007
HCONRES 44 - 110
Honoring and praising the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People on the occasion of its 98th anniversary.
In session Commemorations Latest Mar 26, 2007
HCONRES 35 - 110
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.
In session Health Latest Feb 7, 2007
HCONRES 21 - 110
Calling on the United Nations Security Council to charge Iranian leader Mahmoud Ahmadinejad with violating the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide and United Nations Charter because of his calls for the destruction of the State of Israel.
In session International Affairs Latest Jun 21, 2007
Recent votes
Yea Jun 30, 2020
House Vote 116-2 Roll Call 127: On Motion to Recommit with Instructions
HR 7301 - 116Housing and Community Development
Nay Jun 29, 2020
Yea Jun 29, 2020
House Vote 116-2 Roll Call 125: On Motion to Recommit with Instructions
HR 5332 - 116Finance and Financial Sector
Nay Jun 29, 2020
Yea Jun 29, 2020
Nay Jun 29, 2020
Yea Jun 26, 2020
House Vote 116-2 Roll Call 120: Passage, Objections of the President Not Withstanding
HJRES 76 - 116Education
Yea Jun 26, 2020
Not Voting May 15, 2020
House Vote 116-2 Roll Call 99: On Agreeing to the Buck of Colorado Amendment to the Title
HR 6172 - 116Armed Forces and National Security
Not Voting Mar 11, 2020
Not Voting Mar 11, 2020
House Vote 116-2 Roll Call 97: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
S 760 - 116Labor and Employment
Not Voting Mar 11, 2020
Not Voting Mar 11, 2020
Not Voting Mar 11, 2020
Not Voting Mar 10, 2020
Not Voting Mar 4, 2020
House Vote 116-2 Roll Call 81: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended
HRES 387 - 116International Affairs
Not Voting Mar 3, 2020
House Vote 116-2 Roll Call 71: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
HR 35 - 116Crime and Law Enforcement
Not Voting Feb 26, 2020
Yea Feb 13, 2020
Not Voting Feb 12, 2020
House Vote 116-2 Roll Call 68: On Motion to Recommit with Instructions
HR 2546 - 116Public Lands and Natural Resources
Not Voting Feb 12, 2020
House Vote 116-2 Roll Call 67: On Agreeing to the Amendment
HR 2546 - 116Public Lands and Natural Resources
Not Voting Feb 12, 2020
House Vote 116-2 Roll Call 66: On Agreeing to the Amendment
HR 2546 - 116Public Lands and Natural Resources
Not Voting Feb 12, 2020
House Vote 116-2 Roll Call 65: On Agreeing to the Amendment
HR 2546 - 116Public Lands and Natural Resources
Not Voting Feb 12, 2020
House Vote 116-2 Roll Call 64: On Agreeing to the Amendment
HR 2546 - 116Public Lands and Natural Resources
Not Voting Feb 12, 2020
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