Steve Buyer

Steve Buyer

Republican · IN-4 · House of Representatives

33 years in office

Quylt Score

405
Primary Score
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Party Line

Score Breakdown

Legislative Output35% of score
Laws Enacted2 bills signed into law
4815%
Bills Advanced14 of 145 bills out of committee
4812%
Federal Funding Secured$3437750M 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 Cosponsoring7 of 20 cosponsored bills cross-party
5810%
Cross-Aisle Co-Authored Bills6 of 15 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 & CredentialsJD (Law)
855%
Ethics RecordNo formal ethics violations on record
505%

Last updated: April 30, 2026

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Sponsored Legislation (145)

HR 6342Veterans Programs Extension Act of 2006

Introduced 2006-12-05 · Became Public Law No: 109-444.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 6314To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend certain expiring provisions of law and to expand eligibility for the Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance program.

Introduced 2006-11-13 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 6096Disabled Warriors' Family Education Act of 2006

Introduced 2006-09-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 5835Veterans Identity and Credit Security Act of 2006

Introduced 2006-07-19 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 4339Disabled Veterans Sports and Special Events Promotion Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-11-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 4061Department of Veterans Affairs Information Technology Management Improvement Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-10-17 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 3528To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Diphenyl sulfide.

Introduced 2005-07-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 3530To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Methacrylamide.

Introduced 2005-07-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 3531To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Fenbuconazole.

Introduced 2005-07-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 3527To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Ethalfluralin.

Introduced 2005-07-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 3529To extend the temporary suspension of duty on 4,4-Dimethoxy-2-butanone.

Introduced 2005-07-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 3232To suspend temporarily the duty on mixtures of fungicide.

Introduced 2005-07-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 3242To extend the temporary suspension of duty on propanil.

Introduced 2005-07-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 3215To suspend temporarily the duty on ADTP.

Introduced 2005-07-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 3234To extend the temporary suspension of duty on 1,3-Dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone.

Introduced 2005-07-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 3244To extend the temporary suspension of duty on quinoline.

Introduced 2005-07-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 3219To reduce temporarily the duty on Cyhalofop.

Introduced 2005-07-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 3227To suspend temporarily the duty on 1,2-Benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one (9CI).

Introduced 2005-07-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 3247To extend the temporary suspension of duty on mixed isomers of 1,3-dichloropropene.

Introduced 2005-07-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 3239To extend the temporary suspension of duty on halofenozide.

Introduced 2005-07-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 3223To suspend temporarily the duty on a certain mixture of fungicide.

Introduced 2005-07-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 3236To reduce temporarily the duty on certain mixtures of florasulam.

Introduced 2005-07-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 3246To extend the temporary suspension of duty on tebufenozide.

Introduced 2005-07-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 3238To extend the temporary suspension of duty on isoxaben.

Introduced 2005-07-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 3211To extend the temporary suspension of duty on g748_bromo-g748_nitrostyrene.

Introduced 2005-07-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 3245To reduce temporarily the duty on fluoroxypyr.

Introduced 2005-07-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 3230To extend the temporary suspension of duty on 1,2-Benzenedicarboxaldehyde.

Introduced 2005-07-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 3240To extend the temporary suspension of duty on methoxyfenozide.

Introduced 2005-07-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 3231To extend the temporary suspension of duty on DMDS.

Introduced 2005-07-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 3241To reduce temporarily the duty on myclobutanil.

Introduced 2005-07-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 3235To suspend temporarily the duty on 2-Methyl-4-chlorophenoxyacetic acid.

Introduced 2005-07-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 3243To extend the temporary suspension of duty on propiconazole.

Introduced 2005-07-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 3222To extend the temporary suspension of duty on 2,6-Dichloro aniline.

Introduced 2005-07-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 3229To reduce temporarily the duty on trifluralin.

Introduced 2005-07-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 3221To suspend temporarily the duty on mixtures of insecticide.

Introduced 2005-07-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 3212To the temporary suspension of duty on asulam sodium salt.

Introduced 2005-07-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 3214To extend the temporary suspension of duty on 2-Propenoic acid, polymer with diethenylbenzene.

Introduced 2005-07-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 3224To suspend temporarily the duty on 1,2-Benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one (9CI).

Introduced 2005-07-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 3217To suspend temporarily the duty on DCBTF.

Introduced 2005-07-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 3237To suspend temporarily the duty on 2-Methyl-4-chlorophenoxy-acetic acid, di-methylamine salt.

Introduced 2005-07-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 3216To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Benfluralin.

Introduced 2005-07-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 3226To suspend temporarily the duty on Styrene, ar-ethyl-, polymer with divinylbenzene and styrene (6CI) beads with low ash.

Introduced 2005-07-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 3210To extend the temporary suspension of duty on 3-Amino-5-mercapto-1,2,4-triazole.

Introduced 2005-07-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 3220To suspend temporarily the duty on parachlorobenzotrifluoride.

Introduced 2005-07-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 3218To suspend temporarily the duty on Noviflumuron.

Introduced 2005-07-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 3228To extend the temporary suspension of duty on DEPCT.

Introduced 2005-07-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 3213To extend the temporary suspension of duty on diiodomethyl-p-tolylsulfone.

Introduced 2005-07-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 3233To extend the suspension of duty on trifluralin.

Introduced 2005-07-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 3225To extend the temporary suspension of duty on 3, 4-Dichlorobenzonitrile.

Introduced 2005-07-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 2046Servicemembers' Health Insurance Protection Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-05-03 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 1292To make technical corrections to the Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2004.

Introduced 2005-03-15 · Provisions of This Measure Incorporated in H.R. 2046, Section 4.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 1220Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-03-10 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

HRES 1085Honoring the service and accomplishments of Major General Joseph G. Webb, Jr., United States Army.

Introduced 2006-11-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

Commemorations

HRES 361Recognizing the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the Veterans Administration on July 21, 1930.

Introduced 2005-07-13 · On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5919)

Commemorations

HRES 113Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Veterans' Affairs in the One Hundred Ninth Congress.

Introduced 2005-02-16 · Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Congress

Introduced 2010-07-28 · On agreeing to the Buyer amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 2010-07-28 · On agreeing to the Buyer amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 2010-07-28 · On agreeing to the Buyer amendment (A003) as modified Agreed to by voice vote. (text as modified: CR H6236)

Introduced 2009-07-09 · On agreeing to the Buyer amendment (A002) Failed by recorded vote: 156 - 271 (Roll no. 517).

Introduced 2009-04-01 · On agreeing to the Buyer amendment (A002) Failed by recorded vote: 142 - 284 (Roll no. 185).

HR 6127Extension of Health Care Eligibility for Veterans Who Served at Qarmat Ali Act

Introduced 2010-09-15 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 5641Heroes at Home Act

Introduced 2010-06-30 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 4221Department of Veterans Affairs Acquisition Improvement Act of 2009

Introduced 2009-12-08 · Referred to House Oversight and Government Reform

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 4220Promoting Jobs for Veterans Act of 2009

Introduced 2009-12-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 3719Veterans Economic Opportunity Administration Act of 2009

Introduced 2009-10-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 3407Severely Injured Veterans Benefit Improvement Act of 2009

Introduced 2009-07-30 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 2379Veterans' Group Life Insurance Improvement Act of 2009

Introduced 2009-05-13 · Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 2270Benefits for Qualified World War II Veterans Act of 2009

Introduced 2009-05-06 · Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 2243Surviving Spouses' Benefit Improvement Act of 2009

Introduced 2009-05-05 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 1293Disabled Veterans Home Improvement and Structural Alteration Grant Increase Act of 2009

Introduced 2009-03-04 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 1261Youth Prevention and Tobacco Harm Reduction Act

Introduced 2009-03-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 292Department of Veterans Affairs Energy Sustainability Act of 2009

Introduced 2009-01-08 · Referred to House Science and Technology

Energy

HR 297Veteran Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Subsistence Allowance Improvement Act of 2009

Introduced 2009-01-08 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 295More Training for Veterans Act of 2009

Introduced 2009-01-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 293Homeless Women Veterans and Homeless Veterans with Children Reintegration Grant Act of 2009

Introduced 2009-01-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 294Veteran-Owned Small Business Promotion Act of 2009

Introduced 2009-01-08 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 296Armed Forces Disability Retirement Enhancement Act

Introduced 2009-01-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

Armed Forces and National Security

HRES 1501Honoring the Patriot Guard Riders for their steadfast dedication in support of those who have sacrificed their lives for our country.

Introduced 2010-07-01 · Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Forces and National Security

Introduced 2008-07-31 · On agreeing to the Buyer amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 2008-07-31 · Mr. Edwards (TX) raised a point of order against the Buyer amendment (A005). Mr. Edwards of Texas stated that the Buyer amendment sought to provide funds for programs not yet authorized. The Chair sustained the point of order. (consideration: CR 8/1/2008 H7754)

HR 6937Department of Veterans Affairs Energy Sustainability Act of 2008

Introduced 2008-09-18 · Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Science and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Energy

HR 6802Veterans' Authorities Extension Act of 2008

Introduced 2008-08-01 · Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 6431Department of Veterans Affairs Electronic Reporting Act of 2008

Introduced 2008-07-08 · Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 6430Veterans Health Scholarship Act of 2008

Introduced 2008-07-08 · Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 6366Veterans Revenue Enhancement Act of 2008

Introduced 2008-06-25 · Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Unanimous Consent .

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 6277Veterans and Survivors Dental Insurance Act of 2008

Introduced 2008-06-17 · Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 6001Main Street U.S.A. Energy Security Act of 2008

Introduced 2008-05-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.

Energy

HR 5839Safeguarding America's Pharmaceuticals Act of 2008

Introduced 2008-04-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 5576Veteran Claims Backlog Reduction Act of 2008

Introduced 2008-03-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 5561Veterans Mortgage Stimulus Clarification Act of 2008

Introduced 2008-03-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 5509Noble Warrior Act

Introduced 2008-02-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 4539Department of Veterans Affairs Loan Guaranty Cost Reduction Act of 2007

Introduced 2007-12-13 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 1370Disabled Veterans Sports and Special Events Promotion Act of 2007

Introduced 2007-03-07 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 1265Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Equity Act of 2007

Introduced 2007-03-01 · Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.

Commerce

HRES 1223Honoring the service and accomplishments of Lieutenant Colonel John M. Shimkus, United States Army Reserve.

Introduced 2008-05-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

Commemorations

Introduced 2004-07-15 · On agreeing to the Buyer amendment (A010) Agreed to by recorded vote: 243 - 161 (Roll no. 385).

HR 3330United States Olympic Committee Reform Act

Introduced 2003-10-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 2222Public Employer's Restitution Act of 2003

Introduced 2003-05-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.

Labor and Employment

HCONRES 168Commending the Expedition-Six crew of the International Space Station, Commander Ken Bowersox, Flight Engineer Nikolai Budarin, and NASA ISS Science Officer Don Pettit, for their contributions in furthering scientific discovery for the world, and welcoming them back home to Earth.

Introduced 2003-05-08 · Referred to the Committee on Science, and in addition to the Committee on International Relations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

International Affairs

HR 5084Department of Veterans Affairs Research Corporations Accountability Act of 2002

Introduced 2002-07-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 3254Medical Education for National Defense in the 21st Century Act

Introduced 2001-11-08 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1602)

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 1962To amend title 10, United States Code, to modify the time for use by members of the Selected Reserve of entitlement to certain educational assistance.

Introduced 2001-05-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

Armed Forces and National Security

Introduced 2000-05-18 · On agreeing to the Buyer amendment (A015) Failed by recorded vote: 95 - 323 (Roll no. 206).

Introduced 2000-05-11 · On agreeing to the Buyer amendment (A019) Failed by voice vote. (text: CR H2918)

Introduced 1999-06-25 · On agreeing to the Buyer amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 1999-06-10 · On agreeing to the Buyer amendment (A013) Agreed to by recorded vote: 425 - 0 (Roll no. 185).

HR 9Securing America's Future Uniformed Services Act (SAFE-USA) of 1999

Introduced 1999-03-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

Armed Forces and National Security

HRES 242Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives respecting waivers of rules.

Introduced 1993-08-05 · Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

Congress

HR 3594To amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure compliance with veterans preference requirements at the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Introduced 1996-06-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Education, Training, Employment and Housing.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 2370To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the veterans' adjustable rate mortgage demonstration project through the first three months of fiscal year 1996.

Introduced 1995-09-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Education, Training, Employment and Housing.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 2289Veterans Housing, Employment Programs, and Employment Rights Benefits Act of 1995

Introduced 1995-09-08 · Committee on Veterans. Hearings held.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 1288Interstate Transportation of Municipal Waste Act of 1995

Introduced 1995-03-22 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E138)

Environmental Protection

HRES 298Relating to the deployment of United States Armed Forces in and around the territory of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina to enforce the peace agreement between the parties to the conflict in the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Introduced 1995-12-12 · Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on National Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

International Affairs

HRES 295Relating to the deployment of United States Armed Forces in and around the territory of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina to enforce the peace agreement between the parties to the conflict in the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Introduced 1995-12-12 · Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on National Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

International Affairs

Introduced 1998-07-29 · On agreeing to the Buyer amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 1998-07-22 · On agreeing to the Buyer amendment (A015) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 1997-06-24 · On agreeing to the Buyer amendment (A019) Agreed to by recorded vote: 278 - 148 (Roll no. 234).

Introduced 1997-06-23 · On agreeing to the Buyer amendment (A014) Agreed to by recorded vote: 417 - 0 (Roll no. 227).

HR 1619To provide for farm-related exceptions from hazardous materials transportation requirements.

Introduced 1997-05-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 1358Interstate Transportation of Municipal Solid Waste Act of 1997

Introduced 1997-04-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Finance and Hazardous Materials.

Environmental Protection