One of the most important aspects of Congress is developing, making and monitoring laws. New laws are created every week. As a Member of Congress, I am actively involved in sponsoring and drafting legislation about issues that are important to Northwest Washington.
Please contact my office to share your thoughts on current legislation that may affect you, your family and your community.
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Full list of my bills during the 118th Congress (2023-2024):
H.R. 861 – America Votes Act of 2023: This bill establishes new federal protections for registered voters to affirm their identity by submitting a sworn, written statement, even if they do not have a government-issued ID. Voters who sign a sworn, written statement can vote using a standard, non-provisional ballot. The legislation is modeled on a successful Washington state law that allows voters to affirm their identity by submitting a similar written statement along with their mail-in ballot.
H.R. 2381 – Restoring Fulbright Exchanges with China and Hong Kong Act: This bill restores Fulbright exchanges with China and Hong Kong, which enable the United States to build its China expertise, strengthen people-to-people ties and give Chinese participants an opportunity to experience the real United States and the benefits of academic freedom.
H.R. 3772 – Aviation WORKS Act: This bill extends the aviation workforce development program and provide grants to develop aviation manufacturing and supplier workforce.
H.R. 4118 – Department of Defense Student Financial Literacy Act: This bill makes financial literacy education a graduation requirement in high schools operated by the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA).
H.R. 5492 – Veteran Families Health Services Act of 2023: This bill ensures that servicemembers’ and veterans’ fertility treatments, such as in vitro fertilization (IVF), and counseling are included as part of the health benefits they’ve earned.
H.R. 5846 – Protecting America from Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza Act of 2023: This bill bolsters the federal response to seasonal and pandemic influenza.
H.R. 5983 – Clean Water Act of 2023: This bill undoes the damage from the Supreme Court’s Sackett decision by reinstating the historic and bipartisan, federal-state partnership that has protected our rivers, streams, and wetlands for over 50 years; by establishing a clear, level playing field for businesses and industries to thrive while protecting critical natural resources; and ensuring clean water for families and communities.
H.R. 7389 – Prioritizing Digital Infrastructure Financing Act: This bill enhances U.S. leadership in global digital infrastructure financing to counter China’s Belt and Road Initiative and enhance data security around the world.
H.R. 8783 – Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2024: This bill would reauthorize the Northwest Straits Commission, a community-led effort to restore marine habitats in the Northwest Straits region and address local threats to marine environments with projects like restoring shellfish populations, protecting vulnerable ecosystems, and promoting growth for native water and shore-based plants.
H.R. 9135 – Ensuring Airline Resiliency to Reduce Delays and Cancellations Act: This bill requires airlines to develop operational resiliency plans that ensure adequate preparedness for future flight disruptions, like those stemming from the CrowdStrike global outage experienced in July 2024.
H.R. 9310 – PROTECT Act of 2024: This bill gives Tribal courts and law enforcement more tools and resources to combat the opioid epidemic.
H.R. 9406 – Summer Meals Act of 2024: This bill expands access to healthy, nutritious meals and snacks offered to students during the summer months.
H.R. 9871 – End Fentanyl Trafficking with Local Task Forces Act of 2024: This bill establishes a dedicated federal funding stream to help multi-jurisdictional drug task forces combat opioid trafficking in Washington state and across the country.
H.R. 9903 – Next Generation Military Education Act: This bill improves and expands artificial intelligence (AI) education for U.S. servicemembers.
