Albert G. Bustamante

Albert G. Bustamante

Democrat · TE-23 · House of Representatives

41 years in office

Quylt Score

334
Primary Score
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Party Line

Score Breakdown

Legislative Output35% of score
Laws Enacted1 bill signed into law
3015%
Bills Advanced5 of 49 bills out of committee
5112%
Federal Funding Secured$3429473M 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 Cosponsoring3 of 20 cosponsored bills cross-party
2510%
Cross-Aisle Co-Authored Bills9 of 12 sponsored bills have cross-party cosponsors
1005%
Position & Influence20% of score
Leadership RoleNo leadership role
010%
Committee SeniorityNo committee assignments
1010%
Qualifications & Integrity10% of score
Education & CredentialsBachelor's degree
555%
Ethics RecordNo formal ethics violations on record
505%

Last updated: April 29, 2026

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Sponsored Legislation (49)

HR 3808Ground Water Protection Act of 1985

Introduced 1985-11-21 · Referred to Subcommittee on Water and Power Resources.

Environmental Protection

HJRES 300A joint resolution designating August 14, 1985, as "Social Security Day", and the week of August 11, 1985, through August 17, 1985, as "Social Security Week".

Introduced 1985-06-04 · Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Commemorations

Introduced 1988-05-03 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1987-10-01 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1987-05-11 · Amendment Withdrawn in Committee of the Whole.

HR 5122A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide penalties for the disclosure by Federal Government employees of certain information relating to government contracts.

Introduced 1988-08-02 · Referred to Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 4926A bill to establish the Amistad National Recreation Area in the State of Texas, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1988-06-28 · Referred to Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 3992A bill to provide for a separate tariff classification for opal borosilicate glassware and to suspend temporarily the duty on glassware of that kind.

Introduced 1988-02-24 · Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From Commerce.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 3259Diabetes Prevention Act of 1987

Introduced 1987-09-15 · Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

Health

HR 2119Government Patent Policy Amendments of 1987

Introduced 1987-04-22 · Referred to Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice.

Commerce

HR 963Ground Water Protection Act of 1987

Introduced 1987-02-04 · Referred to Subcommittee on Water and Power Resources.

Environmental Protection

HJRES 586A joint resolution designating June 1988 as "Karate Kids of America Just Say No to Drugs Months".

Introduced 1988-06-07 · Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

Commemorations

HJRES 63A joint resolution to designate May 21, 1987, as "National Flight of the Voyager Day".

Introduced 1987-01-07 · Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population.

Commemorations

Introduced 1990-10-03 · On agreeing to the Bustamante amendment (A002) Agreed to by recorded vote: 236 - 189 (Roll no. 408).

Introduced 1990-07-19 · On agreeing to the Bustamante amendment (A005) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 1989-07-26 · On agreeing to the Bustamante amendment (A033) Failed by recorded vote: 160 - 260 (Roll no. 176).

HR 5473To amend the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act to establish a center to study and support improved trade and economic relations among Western Hemisphere countries.

Introduced 1990-08-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Affairs.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 5023Government Procurement Agreements Act of 1990

Introduced 1990-06-13 · Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 4811To expand the boundaries of the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1990-05-15 · Provisions Included In H.R.2570.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 3290Commercial Airline Engine Safety Monitoring Systems Act of 1989

Introduced 1989-09-19 · See H.R.5835 (Title IX).

Transportation and Public Works

HR 1774Diabetes Prevention Act of 1989

Introduced 1989-04-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

Health

HR 1561Hispanic-Serving Institutions of Higher Education Act of 1989

Introduced 1989-03-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education.

Education

HR 1411For the relief of Oralia Espinosa and Triny Nell Espinosa.

Introduced 1989-03-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations.

Private Legislation

HR 1296To amend title 10, United States Code, to prohibit the imposition of a charge for the receipt of outpatient medical or dental care in a facility of any uniformed service.

Introduced 1989-03-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel and Compensation.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 967To establish the Amistad National Recreation Area in the State of Texas, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1989-02-09 · Provisions Included In H.R.2570.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HJRES 259Designating May 1989, as "Karate Kids Just Say No to Drugs Month".

Introduced 1989-05-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population.

Health

HCONRES 119Honoring the Texas-Israel Exchange program for its contributions to the agricultural interests of Texas and Israel.

Introduced 1989-05-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population.

International Affairs

Introduced 1992-05-19 · On agreeing to the Bustamante amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 6060United States-Mexico Border Environmental Zone Protection Act

Introduced 1992-09-30 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

Environmental Protection

HR 2868Relating to the reliquidation of certain entries.

Introduced 1991-07-10 · See H.R.4318.

Private Legislation

HR 2623To amend title 10, United States Code, to permit the expansion of the dental program for spouses and children of members of the Armed Forces.

Introduced 1991-06-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel and Compensation.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 1931To provide a separate tariff classification for, and to suspend temporarily the duty on, certain opal borosilicate glassware imported in sets.

Introduced 1991-04-18 · Executive Comment Requested from Treasury, Commerce, ITC, USTR.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 846CHAMPUS Mental Health Benefits Restoration Act of 1991

Introduced 1991-02-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel and Compensation.

Armed Forces and National Security

HJRES 533Designating May 1993, as "Karate Kids Just Say No to Drugs Month".

Introduced 1992-07-30 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population.

Health

HJRES 135Designating May 1991, as "Karate Kids Just Say No to Drugs Month".

Introduced 1991-02-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population.

Health