Jim Cooper

Jim Cooper

Democrat · TE-5 · House of Representatives

43 years in office

Quylt Score

345
Primary Score
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Party Line

Score Breakdown

Legislative Output35% of score
Laws Enacted4 bills signed into law
7415%
Bills Advanced6 of 144 bills out of committee
2112%
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 Cosponsoring2 of 20 cosponsored bills cross-party
1710%
Cross-Aisle Co-Authored Bills5 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 & Credentials
Pending5%
Ethics RecordNo formal ethics violations on record
505%

Last updated: April 29, 2026

Reflects official Senate/House Ethics Committee records. Recent actions may not yet be reflected.

Quylt Scores update as official government data becomes available. Ethics records may lag 30–90 days from official committee publication.

Sponsored Legislation (144)

HR 5729GIFTS Act

Introduced 2021-10-26 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 4634RETAIN GPS and Satellite Communications Act of 2021

Introduced 2021-07-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

Science, Technology, Communications

HR 5111To amend section 6103 of title 5, United States Code, to establish Rosa Parks Day as a Federal holiday, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2021-08-27 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

HRES 588Honoring the bravery and legacy of the Clinton 12.

Introduced 2021-08-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

HR 3698D-BLOC Act

Introduced 2021-06-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 80John Tanner Fairness and Independence in Redistricting Act

Introduced 2021-01-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Congress

HJRES 5Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States protecting the right of citizens to vote.

Introduced 2021-01-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 81Redistricting Transparency Act of 2021

Introduced 2021-01-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Congress

HJRES 91Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States protecting the right of citizens to vote.

Introduced 2020-06-25 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 6668Inspectors General Independence Act of 2020

Introduced 2020-05-01 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 131Redistricting Transparency Act of 2019

Introduced 2019-01-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 130John Tanner Fairness and Independence in Redistricting Act

Introduced 2019-01-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Congress

HR 4879Research for All Act of 2014

Introduced 2014-06-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 4533NSA Internal Watchdog Act

Introduced 2014-04-30 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 3594Congressional Death Benefit Elimination Act of 2013

Introduced 2013-11-21 · Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Congress

HR 2883Defense Flexibility Act

Introduced 2013-07-31 · Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.

Economics and Public Finance

HR 1884Stop Pay for Members Act

Introduced 2013-05-08 · Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Congress

HR 337Redistricting Transparency Act of 2013

Introduced 2013-01-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice.

Congress

HR 310No Budget, No Pay Act

Introduced 2013-01-18 · Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Congress

Introduced 2012-03-28 · On agreeing to the Cooper amendment (A003) Failed by recorded vote: 38 - 382, 2 Present (Roll no. 145).

HR 3643No Budget, No Pay Act

Introduced 2011-12-13 · Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Congress

HR 3210RELIEF Act

Introduced 2011-10-14 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 439.

Environmental Protection

HR 3041Federal Consent Decree Fairness Act

Introduced 2011-09-23 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Law

HR 2653Stop Pay for Members Act

Introduced 2011-07-26 · Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Congress

HR 1252Medicare Information Act of 2011

Introduced 2011-03-30 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 482Water Heater Rating Improvement Act of 2011

Introduced 2011-01-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

Energy

HR 419Redistricting Transparency Act of 2011

Introduced 2011-01-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

Congress

HR 129No Budget, No Pay Act

Introduced 2019-01-03 · Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Congress

HR 5703To provide for the conveyance by the Secretary of the Army of certain property located in Cheatham County, Tennessee.

Introduced 2018-05-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

Water Resources Development

HR 5419To allow the Chief of the Army Corps of Engineers to convey certain property to the City of Nashville, Tennessee.

Introduced 2018-03-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 5369Earmark Elimination Act of 2018

Introduced 2018-03-21 · Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

Congress

HR 3675Stop Pay for Members Act

Introduced 2017-09-05 · Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Congress

HR 1779No Budget, No Pay Act

Introduced 2017-03-29 · Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Congress

HR 712John Tanner Fairness and Independence in Redistricting Act

Introduced 2017-01-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

Congress

HR 713Redistricting Transparency Act of 2017

Introduced 2017-01-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

Congress

HR 3758Congressional Death Benefit Elimination Act of 2015

Introduced 2015-10-16 · Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Congress

HR 3757Stop Pay for Members Act

Introduced 2015-10-16 · Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Congress

HR 3330Earmark Elimination Act of 2015

Introduced 2015-07-29 · Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

Congress

HR 2101Research for All Act of 2015

Introduced 2015-04-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 1347John Tanner Fairness and Independence in Redistricting Act

Introduced 2015-03-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

Congress

HR 1346Redistricting Transparency Act of 2015

Introduced 2015-03-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

Congress

HR 187No Budget, No Pay Act

Introduced 2015-01-07 · Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Congress

HR 5788Honest Deficit Recognition Act of 2006

Introduced 2006-07-13 · Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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.

Economics and Public Finance

HR 4254Corporate Entitlement Reform Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-11-08 · Referred to the Committee on Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Rules, 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.

Economics and Public Finance

HR 2489Improving Government Accountability Act

Introduced 2005-05-19 · Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 2335Meth-Endangered Children Protection Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-05-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 2336To extend the temporary suspension of duty on DMSIP.

Introduced 2005-05-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 1374Independent Living Assistance Access Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-03-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.

Immigration

HR 903Fiscal Honesty and Accountability Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-02-17 · Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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.

Economics and Public Finance

HR 801Diabetic Retinopathy Prevention Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-02-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HJRES 22Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Introduced 2005-02-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

Economics and Public Finance

HRES 121Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to strengthen the budget process.

Introduced 2005-02-17 · Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

Congress

HCONRES 355Recognizing the benefits and importance of school-based music education, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2006-03-09 · Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Education

HCONRES 45Recognizing the benefits and importance of school-based music education, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2005-02-02 · Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Education

HR 5830One Church, One Child Act of 2010

Introduced 2010-07-22 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Families

HR 4911Removing Deals for Deficit Reduction Act

Introduced 2010-03-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 2718Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) Reform Act of 2009

Introduced 2009-06-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 1557SAFE Commission Act

Introduced 2009-03-17 · Referred to House Rules

Economics and Public Finance

HRES 1375Recognizing the 90th anniversary of the 19th Amendment.

Introduced 2010-05-19 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Law

Introduced 2008-02-07 · On agreeing to the Cooper amendment (A018) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 2007-07-27 · On agreeing to the Cooper amendment (A018) Failed by recorded vote: 175 - 250, 1 Present (Roll no. 754).

Introduced 2007-07-18 · On agreeing to the Cooper amendment (A037) Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 4091Adoption Equality Act of 2007

Introduced 2007-11-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Income Security and Family Support.

Social Welfare

HR 3655Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action Act of 2007

Introduced 2007-09-25 · Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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.

Economics and Public Finance

HR 3654SAFE Commission Act

Introduced 2007-09-25 · Committee Hearings Held.

Economics and Public Finance

HR 2921Treasury Annuity Study Act of 2007

Introduced 2007-06-28 · Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Labor and Employment

HR 2745Passport and Travel Cost Reimbursement Act of 2007

Introduced 2007-06-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism.

Immigration

HR 2497Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act

Introduced 2007-05-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 928Inspector General Reform Act of 2008

Introduced 2007-02-08 · Became Public Law No: 110-409.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 847Healthcare Disclosure Act of 2007

Introduced 2007-02-06 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 666Healthcare Disclosure Act of 2007

Introduced 2007-01-24 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 515Corporate Entitlement Reform Act of 2007

Introduced 2007-01-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization, and Procurement.

Economics and Public Finance

HCONRES 121Recognizing the benefits and importance of school-based music education, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2007-04-19 · Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Education

Introduced 2003-09-04 · On agreeing to the Cooper amendment (A015) Failed by recorded vote: 192 - 219 (Roll no. 475).

HR 4431One Church One Child Act of 2004

Introduced 2004-05-20 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2126-2127)

Families

HR 4183Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Military Operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, 2004

Introduced 2004-04-21 · Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 3998Au Pair Program Expansion Act

Introduced 2004-03-18 · Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

International Affairs

HR 3457Improving Government Accountability Act of 2003

Introduced 2003-11-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Efficiency and Financial Management.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 3458Diabetic Retinopathy Prevention Act of 2003

Introduced 2003-11-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 261Stop Discrimination Against Seven States Act of 2003

Introduced 2003-01-08 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HJRES 108Congratulating and commending the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Introduced 2004-09-28 · Received in the Senate.

Commemorations

HRES 403Recognizing the 30th anniversary of the founding of the National Foundation for Cancer Research.

Introduced 2003-10-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Commemorations

HCONRES 380Recognizing the benefits and importance of school-based music education.

Introduced 2004-03-10 · Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Education

HCONRES 282Honoring the life of Johnny Cash.

Introduced 2003-09-16 · Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Commemorations

HR 4373Interlocking Ownership Disclosure Act

Introduced 1983-11-14 · Referred to Subcommittee on Financial Institutions Supervision, Regulation and Insurance.

Finance and Financial Sector

HR 4269Lite Food Labeling Act

Introduced 1986-02-27 · Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

Agriculture and Food

HR 1717Interlocking Ownership Disclosure Act

Introduced 1985-03-26 · Referred to Subcommittee on Financial Institutions Supervision, Regulation and Insurance.

Finance and Financial Sector

HR 1718A bill to amend section 119(d) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974.

Introduced 1985-03-26 · Referred to Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development.

Housing and Community Development

HR 916Truth in Bank Labelling Act

Introduced 1985-02-04 · Referred to Subcommittee on Financial Institutions Supervision, Regulation and Insurance.

Finance and Financial Sector

HJRES 76A joint resolution to designate October 26, 1985, as Mule Appreciation Day.

Introduced 1985-01-22 · Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Commemorations

HR 5211Acid Rain Abatement Act of 1988

Introduced 1988-08-11 · Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

Environmental Protection

HR 4331Acid Rain Abatement Act of 1988

Introduced 1988-03-31 · Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

Environmental Protection

HR 4042Fair Food Labeling and Advertising Act

Introduced 1988-03-01 · Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

Commerce

Introduced 1990-05-23 · On agreeing to the Cooper amendment (A011) Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 5966CO2 Offsets Policy Enabling Act of 1990

Introduced 1990-10-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

Environmental Protection

HR 5091Flag Protection Act of 1990

Introduced 1990-06-20 · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 179 - 236 (Roll no. 193).

Government Operations and Politics

HR 4181Medicaid State Share Protection Amendments of 1990

Introduced 1990-03-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

Health

HR 3925National Traffic Fatality and Injury Reduction Act of 1990

Introduced 1990-01-31 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 3826Cable Television Consumer Protection Act of 1989

Introduced 1989-11-21 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 1587Rural Emergency Medical Services Improvement Act of 1989

Introduced 1989-03-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

Health

HR 971Telephone Operator Consumer Services Improvement Act of 1990

Introduced 1989-02-09 · Became Public Law No: 101-435.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 970National Center for Adult Literacy Act

Introduced 1989-02-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education.

Education

HR 514Fair Food Labeling and Advertising Act

Introduced 1989-01-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

Commerce

HR 144Acid Rain Abatement Act of 1989

Introduced 1989-01-03 · For Further Action See H.R.3030.

Environmental Protection

Introduced 1992-07-23 · By unanimous consent, the Cooper amendment was withdrawn.

HR 5936Managed Competition Act of 1992

Introduced 1992-09-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and Competitiveness.

Health

HR 3515Telecommunications Act of 1991

Introduced 1991-10-08 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 2663CO2 Offsets Policy Efficiency Act of 1991

Introduced 1991-06-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

Environmental Protection

HR 2231Primary Care Training Amendments of 1991

Introduced 1991-05-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

Health

HR 1782National Traffic Fatality and Injury Reduction Act of 1991

Introduced 1991-04-16 · See H.R.2950.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 1457Medicaid State Share Protection Amendments of 1991

Introduced 1991-03-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

Health

HR 459Fairness in Medicaid Funding Act of 1991

Introduced 1991-01-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

Health

HR 73Amateur Radio Spectrum Protection Act of 1991

Introduced 1991-01-03 · For Further Action See H.R.531.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 4897Child Support Enforcement Act of 1994

Introduced 1994-08-04 · See H.R.5252.

Families

HR 4898To strengthen paternity establishment.

Introduced 1994-08-04 · See H.R.5252.

Families

HR 4830To amend title 18 of the United States Code with respect to the admissibility of certain evidence.

Introduced 1994-07-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 3878Federal Research Informed Consent Act

Introduced 1994-02-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

Science, Technology, Communications

HR 3222Managed Competition Act of 1993

Introduced 1993-10-06 · See H.R.3600.

Health

HR 2857To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the credit provided by section 936 of such Code.

Introduced 1993-08-04 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HJRES 297To designate 1994 as "The Year of Gospel Music".

Introduced 1993-11-19 · Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

Arts, Culture, Religion