John W. Bryant

John W. Bryant

Democrat · TE-5 · House of Representatives

43 years in office

Quylt Score

299
Primary Score
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Party Line

Score Breakdown

Legislative Output35% of score
Laws Enacted2 bills signed into law
4815%
Bills Advanced7 of 134 bills out of committee
2612%
Federal Funding Secured$3432552M in federal obligations in district (119th Congress)
1008%
Engagement20% of score
Roll Call Attendance0 of 40 votes (0.0%)
015%
Committee Hearing ParticipationCommittee assignments not yet available
205%
Collaboration15% of score
Bipartisan Cosponsoring1 of 20 cosponsored bills cross-party
810%
Cross-Aisle Co-Authored Bills4 of 14 sponsored bills have cross-party cosponsors
955%
Position & Influence20% of score
Leadership RoleNo leadership role
010%
Committee SeniorityNo committee assignments
1010%
Qualifications & Integrity10% of score
Education & Credentials
Pending5%
Ethics RecordNo formal ethics violations on record
505%

Last updated: April 29, 2026

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Sponsored Legislation (134)

HR 5249A bill to amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to require any person selling a hazardous waste site to provide certain notice to the purchaser.

Introduced 1984-03-27 · Referred to Subcommittee on Commerce, Transportation and Tourism.

Environmental Protection

HR 4299Cable Consumer Protection Act of 1983

Introduced 1983-11-03 · For Further Action See H.R.4103.

Science, Technology, Communications

HR 3788Texas Wilderness Act of 1984

Introduced 1983-08-04 · Became Public Law No: 98-574.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 1982A bill for the relief of Robert Jayson, William Jayson, and Jennie Jayson.

Introduced 1983-03-08 · Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

Private Legislation

HJRES 640A joint resolution designating the week of November 4-10, 1984, as "National Royal Ambassadors Week.

Introduced 1984-08-10 · Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

Arts, Culture, Religion

HRES 129A resolution to refer H.R. 1982 to the Chief Commissioner of the United States Court of Claims.

Introduced 1983-03-08 · Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

Private Legislation

Introduced 1985-06-25 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.

HR 5562A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to modify the responsibility of carriers for detention of excludable aliens.

Introduced 1986-09-19 · Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law.

Immigration

HR 5447A bill to provide a limited antitrust exemption for independent natural gas producer cooperatives.

Introduced 1986-08-15 · Referred to Subcommittee on Monopolies and Commercial Law.

Commerce

HR 5448Omnibus Nuclear Safety Act of 1986

Introduced 1986-08-15 · Referred to Subcommittee on Energy and the Environment.

Energy

HR 5272National Oil Security Act of 1986

Introduced 1986-07-29 · Referred to Subcommittee on Fossil and Synthetic Fuels.

Energy

HR 5240War on Drug Smuggling Act of 1986

Introduced 1986-07-24 · Referred to Subcommittee on Investigations.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 5023A bill to amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 with respect to military and other federal retirement and disability programs.

Introduced 1986-06-12 · Referred to Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 5022Foreign Assistance Accountability Act

Introduced 1986-06-12 · Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

International Affairs

HR 4863Allegiance in Government Service Act

Introduced 1986-05-21 · Referred to Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 4783Anti-Kickback Act of 1986

Introduced 1986-05-08 · Other Measure S.2250 Passed House in Lieu.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 4669A bill to repeal and amend certain sections of the Powerplant and Industrial Fuel Use Act of 1978.

Introduced 1986-04-23 · Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Energy

HR 4242Foreign Ownership Disclosure Act

Introduced 1986-02-26 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 3807Local Signal Carriage Act of 1985

Introduced 1985-11-21 · Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Consumer Protection and Finance.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 3331A bill to designate the United States Post Office Building located at 2120 South Ervay in Dallas, Texas, as the "Juanita Craft Post Office of South Dallas".

Introduced 1985-09-18 · Committee on Governmental Affairs received executive comment from U.S. Postal Service.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 2582Foreign Investment Disclosure and Reciprocity Act

Introduced 1985-05-22 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 957InterLATA Telecommunications Competition Act of 1985

Introduced 1985-02-06 · Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Consumer Protection and Finance.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 780Truth in Mileage Act of 1986

Introduced 1985-01-30 · Other Measure S.475 (Amended) Passed House in Lieu.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 280A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit access charges on residential and single line business subscribers of telephone exchange service.

Introduced 1985-01-03 · Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Consumer Protection and Finance.

Government Operations and Politics

HRES 509A resolution urging the Postmaster General to issue a commemorative stamp in honor of the 150th anniversary of the birth of General Henry Martyn Robert.

Introduced 1986-07-23 · Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

Government Operations and Politics

HRES 182A resolution to designate the week beginning June 16, 1985, as "National Sheriffs Week".

Introduced 1985-06-04 · Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population.

Commemorations

Introduced 1988-04-29 · Amendment Failed of Passage in Committee of Whole by Recorded Vote: 120 - 240 (Record Vote No: 83).

HR 5410Foreign Ownership Disclosure Act of 1988

Introduced 1988-09-28 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 5017Public Utility Holding Company Modernization Act of 1988

Introduced 1988-07-12 · Referred to Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

Finance and Financial Sector

HR 4589War on Drug Smuggling Act

Introduced 1988-05-12 · Referred to Subcommittee on Investigations.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 4293Cable Subscriber Protection Act of 1988

Introduced 1988-03-30 · Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 3966Children's Television Act of 1988

Introduced 1988-02-18 · Pocket Vetoed by President.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 3824Truth in Mileage Amendments Act of 1987

Introduced 1987-12-20 · Referred to Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Hazardous Materials.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 3333Telecommunications Equipment Manufacturing Stimulation Act of 1987

Introduced 1987-09-22 · Referred to Subcommittee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Competitiveness.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 3321Cable Channel Shifting Act of 1987

Introduced 1987-09-22 · Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 3041A bill to amend the United States Housing Act of 1937 to prohibit public housing agencies from using Federal funds for public relations activities.

Introduced 1987-07-29 · Referred to Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development.

Housing and Community Development

HR 2231Allies Fair Share Defense Act of 1987

Introduced 1987-04-30 · Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From State.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 1637Intercollegiate Athletic Integrity Act of 1987

Introduced 1987-03-17 · Referred to Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education.

Sports and Recreation

HR 313Foreign Assistance Accountability Act

Introduced 1987-01-06 · Referred to Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade.

International Affairs

HR 311A bill to require that the President transmit to the Congress, and that the congressional Budget Committees report, a balanced budget for each fiscal year.

Introduced 1987-01-06 · Referred to Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security.

Economics and Public Finance

HR 310A bill to provide a limited antitrust exemption for independent natural gas producer cooperatives.

Introduced 1987-01-06 · Referred to Subcommittee on Monopolies and Commercial Law.

Commerce

HR 308National Oil Security Act of 1986

Introduced 1987-01-06 · Referred to Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

Energy

HR 312Foreign Ownership Disclosure Act

Introduced 1987-01-06 · Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Introduced 1990-10-03 · On agreeing to the Bryant amendment (A021) Failed by recorded vote: 165 - 257 (Roll no. 404).

HR 5572IRCA Anti-Discrimination Amendments of 1990

Introduced 1990-09-11 · Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Immigration

HR 5470To restore the prohibition against all racial discrimination in the making and enforcement of contracts, including surety contracts.

Introduced 1990-08-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

HR 5080Made in America United States Flag Protection Act

Introduced 1990-06-19 · Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 4843State-Conducted Lotteries Clarification Act of 1990

Introduced 1990-05-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations.

Sports and Recreation

HR 4844Sports Service Mark Anti-Corruption Act of 1990

Introduced 1990-05-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Administration of Justice.

Commerce

HR 4842State-Sponsored Professional and Amateur Sports Lottery Prohibition Act

Introduced 1990-05-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic and Commercial Law.

Sports and Recreation

HR 4421IRCA Anti-Discrimination Amendments of 1990

Introduced 1990-03-29 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Immigration

HR 3672National Safe Streets and Education Improvement Act of 1989

Introduced 1989-11-16 · Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from DOD.

Economics and Public Finance

HR 3288To eliminate the requirement for certain refunds or penalties under the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978.

Introduced 1989-09-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

Energy

HR 2867Child Support Enforcement Extension Act of 1989

Introduced 1989-07-12 · See H.R.5835.

Social Welfare

HR 2603Senior Citizens Health Insurance Standards Act of 1989

Introduced 1989-06-13 · For Further Action See H.R.5835.

Social Welfare

HR 2445Foreign Assistance Accountability Act

Introduced 1989-05-23 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

International Affairs

HR 2406Clearcutting Restraint Act of 1989

Introduced 1989-05-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Forests, Family Farms, and Energy.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 1677Children's Television Act of 1990

Introduced 1989-04-05 · See also H.R. 5835.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 104National Oil Security Act of 1989

Introduced 1989-01-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

Energy

HR 109Cable Subscriber Protection Act of 1989

Introduced 1989-01-03 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 108To provide for military assistance to certain civilian law enforcement agencies.

Introduced 1989-01-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 112Public Utility Holding Company Modernization Act of 1989

Introduced 1989-01-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.

Finance and Financial Sector

HR 110To require that the President transmit to the Congress, and that the congressional Budget Committees report, a balanced budget for each fiscal year.

Introduced 1989-01-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Legislative Process.

Economics and Public Finance

HR 106To provide a limited antitrust exemption for independence natural gas producer cooperatives.

Introduced 1989-01-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic and Commercial Law.

Commerce

HR 107Allies Fair Share Defense Act of 1989

Introduced 1989-01-03 · Executive Comment Requested from State.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 103Telecommunications Equipment Manufacturing Stimulation Act of 1989

Introduced 1989-01-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 5Foreign Ownership Disclosure Act of 1989

Introduced 1989-01-03 · For Further Action See H.R.4520.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HCONRES 161Expressing the sense of the Congress that the States should retain authority to regulate alcohol beverages.

Introduced 1989-06-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic and Commercial Law.

Government Operations and Politics

Introduced 1991-06-19 · On agreeing to the Bryant amendment (A029) Failed by recorded vote: 44 - 378 (Roll no. 173).

Introduced 1991-05-21 · On agreeing to the Bryant amendment (A007) as modified Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 1991-03-13 · On agreeing to the Bryant amendment (A006) Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 6086Recreational Hunting Safety Enhancement Act of 1992

Introduced 1992-10-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 5348International Fair Competition Act of 1992

Introduced 1992-06-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic and Commercial Law.

Commerce

HR 5025Mental Health Care Providers Bounty Prevention Act of 1992

Introduced 1992-04-29 · Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 4120National Safe Streets and Education Improvement Act of 1992

Introduced 1992-01-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education.

Economics and Public Finance

HR 3796Children of Substance Abusers Amendments Act

Introduced 1991-11-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

Health

HR 3545Improved Bottled Water Act of 1991

Introduced 1991-10-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

Water Resources Development

HR 2924Consumer Protection Against Credit Card Fraud Act of 1991

Introduced 1991-07-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 2522Corporate Pay Responsibility Act

Introduced 1991-06-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.

Finance and Financial Sector

HR 2323Telecommunications Employees' Protection Act of 1991

Introduced 1991-05-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Employment Opportunities.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 2043Cable Subscriber Protection Act of 1991

Introduced 1991-04-24 · For Further Action See H.R.4850.

Commerce

HR 1969Forest Biodiversity and Clearcutting Prohibition Act of 1991

Introduced 1991-04-22 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 452Telecommunications Equipment Manufacturing Stimulation Act of 1991

Introduced 1991-01-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic and Commercial Law.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 266National Oil Security Act of 1991

Introduced 1991-01-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

Energy

HR 267Local Network Quality Standards Act of 1990

Introduced 1991-01-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 74Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act

Introduced 1991-01-03 · Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Sports and Recreation

HR 70To provide a limited antitrust exemption for independent natural gas producer cooperatives.

Introduced 1991-01-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic and Commercial Law.

Commerce

HR 69To eliminate the requirements for certain refunds or penalties under the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978.

Introduced 1991-01-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

Energy

HR 71To restore the prohibition against all racial discrimination in the making and enforcement of contracts, including surety contracts.

Introduced 1991-01-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

HJRES 207Commemorating the Seventy-fifth Anniversary of the chartering, by an Act of Congress of the Boy Scouts of America.

Introduced 1991-03-22 · Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Social Welfare

Introduced 1994-05-17 · On agreeing to the Bryant amendment (A007) Failed by recorded vote: 142 - 283 (Roll no. 173).

Introduced 1994-05-18 · On agreeing to the Bryant amendment (A003) Failed by recorded vote: 163 - 260 (Roll no. 180).

Introduced 1994-02-10 · On agreeing to the Bryant amendment (A007) Agreed to by recorded vote: 230 - 188 (Roll no. 19).

Introduced 1993-07-28 · On agreeing to the Bryant amendment (A013) Agreed to by recorded vote: 239 - 194 (Roll no. 372).

Introduced 1993-09-09 · On agreeing to the Bryant amendment (A007) Failed by recorded vote: 195 - 231 (Roll no. 417).

HR 5085Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1994

Introduced 1994-09-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 4947To amend title 28, United States Code, to establish additional requirements regarding appointment of an independent counsel.

Introduced 1994-08-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 4651To require bottled water to meet maximum contaminant levels established under the Safe Drinking Water Act, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1994-06-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

Water Resources Development

HR 4508Legal Services Reauthorization Act of 1994

Introduced 1994-05-26 · Subcommittee on Administrative Law Forwarded an Original Measure to Full Committee.

Law

HR 4490To extend the Administrative Conference of the United States, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1994-05-25 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 471.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 4113Mental Health Care Providers Bounty Prevention Act of 1994

Introduced 1994-03-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 2878Corporate Executives' Stock Option Accountability Act

Introduced 1993-08-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.

Finance and Financial Sector

HR 2837Television and Radio Program Violence Reduction Act of 1993

Introduced 1993-08-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 2644Legal Services Reauthorization Act of 1993

Introduced 1993-07-15 · For Further Action See H.R.4508.

Law

HR 1314Voluntary Arbitration Act of 1993

Introduced 1993-03-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic and Commercial Law.

Commerce

HR 1164Forest Biodiversity and Clearcutting Prohibition Act of 1993

Introduced 1993-03-02 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 823Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1993

Introduced 1993-02-04 · See S.349.

Government Operations and Politics

Introduced 1995-03-08 · On agreeing to the Bryant (TX) amendment (A009) Failed by recorded vote: 168 - 255, 1 Present (Roll no. 213).

Introduced 1995-03-07 · On agreeing to the Bryant (TX) amendment (A008) Failed by recorded vote: 177 - 244 (Roll no. 206).

HR 4145Act to Save America's Forests

Introduced 1996-09-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Resource Conservation, Research and Forestry.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 2883Family Farm and Home Protection Act

Introduced 1996-01-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

Health

HR 2407Forest Biodiversity Act of 1995

Introduced 1995-09-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Installations and Facilities.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 2261Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995

Introduced 1995-09-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 1244Theatrical Motion Picture Authorship Act of 1995

Introduced 1995-03-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts and Intellectual Property.

Commerce

HR 119Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995

Introduced 1995-01-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

Government Operations and Politics

HRES 242Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2261) to provide for the regulation of lobbyists and gift reform, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1995-10-24 · Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Bryant (TX). Petition No: 104-6.

Congress

HRES 40To amend the Rules of the House of Representatives concerning the receipt of gifts from lobbyists and other persons and for other purposes.

Introduced 1995-01-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Rules and Organization of the House.

Congress