Robert W. Davis

Robert W. Davis

Republican · MI-11 · House of Representatives

47 years in office

Quylt Score

395
Primary Score
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Party Line

Score Breakdown

Legislative Output35% of score
Laws Enacted2 bills signed into law
4815%
Bills Advanced12 of 157 bills out of committee
3812%
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 Cosponsoring10 of 20 cosponsored bills cross-party
8310%
Cross-Aisle Co-Authored Bills8 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

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Sponsored Legislation (157)

HR 6529Economic Redevelopment Area Tax Incentive Act of 1980

Introduced 1980-02-19 · Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 5945A bill directing the President to impose a total trade embargo on Iran.

Introduced 1979-11-20 · Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

International Affairs

HJRES 246A joint resolution relating to the regulation by the States of certain Indian hunting and fishing rights.

Introduced 1979-03-08 · Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.

Native Americans

HR 6837Social Security Disability Benefits Act of 1982

Introduced 1982-07-22 · Referred to Subcommittee on Social Security.

Social Welfare

HR 6439A bill to restrict the importation of steel mill products and of iron ore.

Introduced 1982-05-20 · Referred to Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 6438A bill to restrict the importation of copper, copper bearing ores and materials, copper alloys and their so-called basic shapes and forms.

Introduced 1982-05-20 · Executive Comment Received From US Intl Trade Comm.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 4996Coast Guard Transfer Act

Introduced 1981-11-17 · Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From Navy.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 4166A bill for the relief of Jean O'Conner.

Introduced 1981-07-15 · Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

Private Legislation

HR 2864A bill to eliminate the buffer zone established in connection with the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1981-03-25 · Referred to Subcommittee on Public Lands and National Parks.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Introduced 1984-08-01 · Point of Order Sustained Against Amendment in Committee of the Whole.

HR 6226A bill to clarify logbook requirements in title 46, United States Code.

Introduced 1984-09-12 · Referred to Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Navigation.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 5674A bill to amend the Inland Navigational Rules Act of 1980.

Introduced 1984-05-17 · Referred to Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Navigation.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 3517A bill to authorize the conveyance of certain lands to the Sand Lake Heights Men's Association of Iosco County, Michigan.

Introduced 1983-07-11 · Referred to Subcommittee on Forest, Family Farms, and Energy.

Private Legislation

HR 2593A bill to restrict the importation of iron ore and steel mill products.

Introduced 1983-04-19 · Referred to Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 2199A bill to eliminate the buffer zone established in connection with the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1983-03-21 · Referred to Subcommittee on Public Lands and National Parks.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 1766Social Security Disability Benefits Act of 1983

Introduced 1983-03-02 · Referred to Subcommittee on Social Security.

Social Welfare

HR 1767Coast Guard Transfer Act

Introduced 1983-03-02 · Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From DOT, DOD.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 1318A bill to restrict the importation of copper, copper bearing ores and materials, copper alloys and their so-called basic shapes and forms.

Introduced 1983-02-08 · Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From Commerce.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 1319A bill to restrict the importation of iron ore and steel mill products.

Introduced 1983-02-08 · Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From Commerce.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Introduced 1985-10-17 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1985-10-16 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.

HR 4731Recreational Boating Safety Act of 1986

Introduced 1986-05-01 · Became Public Law No: 99-626.

Sports and Recreation

Introduced 1988-03-17 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1987-07-13 · Amendment Failed of Passage in Committee of Whole by Division Vote: 9 - 20.

Introduced 1987-07-08 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1987-07-08 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1987-05-21 · Amendment Withdrawn in Committee of the Whole.

HR 5249Great Lakes Medical Waste Control Act

Introduced 1988-09-07 · See S.2030.

Environmental Protection

HR 4989A bill to reauthorize the Great Lakes mapping plan through fiscal year 1989.

Introduced 1988-07-07 · Referred to Subcommittee on Oceanography.

Water Resources Development

HR 4759A bill to authorize the establishment of the Calumet National Historical Park in the State of Michigan and for other purposes.

Introduced 1988-06-08 · Referred to Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 4662A bill to revitalize the maritime industry in the United States, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1988-05-24 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 4608Maritime Drug Law Enforcement and Enhancement Act of 1988

Introduced 1988-05-17 · Provisions of Measure Incorporated Into H.R.5210.

International Affairs

HR 4405Maritime Appropriation Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1989 and 1990

Introduced 1988-04-19 · Referred to Subcommittee on Merchant Marine.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 4148A bill to designate the library building located on the Wurtsmith Air Force Base in the State of Michigan as the "General Earl T. O'Loughlin Library".

Introduced 1988-03-15 · Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From Air Force.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 4056A bill making urgent supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 1988 for Coast Guard operating expenses.

Introduced 1988-03-02 · Referred to House Committee on Appropriations.

Economics and Public Finance

HR 3827A bill to authorize expenditures for boating safety programs, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1987-12-21 · Referred to Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 3679Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians Act

Introduced 1987-12-01 · Became Public Law No: 100-420.

Native Americans

HR 3715Great Lakes Pollutant Discharge Inventory Act

Introduced 1987-12-08 · Referred to Subcommittee on Water Resources.

Environmental Protection

HR 3298Recreational Vessel Mortgage Recordation Act of 1987

Introduced 1987-09-17 · Referred to Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Navigation.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 3299Federal Maritime Administration Act

Introduced 1987-09-17 · Referred to Subcommittee on Merchant Marine.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 3297Vessel Operating-Differential Subsidy Act of 1987

Introduced 1987-09-17 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 3261A bill to implement the provisions of Annex V to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships.

Introduced 1987-09-15 · Referred to Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Navigation.

Environmental Protection

HR 3194Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians Act

Introduced 1987-08-07 · Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

Native Americans

HR 2810Great Lakes Coastal Barrier Study Act of 1987

Introduced 1987-06-26 · Field Hearings Held in Detroit, Michigan.

Environmental Protection

HR 2808A bill to improve the operation of the National Sea Grant College Program.

Introduced 1987-06-26 · See H.R.3017.

Water Resources Development

HR 2809Great Lakes Shoreline Mapping Act of 1987

Introduced 1987-06-26 · Field Hearings Held in Detroit, Michigan.

Water Resources Development

HR 1922Coast Guard Management and Law Enforcement Act of 1987

Introduced 1987-04-02 · Referred to Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Navigation.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 1725A bill to amend title XI of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936.

Introduced 1987-03-19 · Referred to Subcommittee on Merchant Marine.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 1640Coast Guard Selected Reserve Act of 1987

Introduced 1987-03-17 · Executive Comment Received From DOT.

Government Operations and Politics

HJRES 504A joint resolution to designate May 8 through 14, 1988, as "National Correctional Officers Recognition Week".

Introduced 1988-03-16 · Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population.

Commemorations

HCONRES 130A concurrent resolution recognizing the accomplishments of the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act in honor of its 50th anniversary.

Introduced 1987-05-28 · Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Animals

Introduced 1989-11-09 · On agreeing to the Davis amendment (A018) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 1989-11-08 · On agreeing to the Davis amendment (A006) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 1989-11-08 · On agreeing to the Davis amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 1989-11-09 · On agreeing to the Davis amendment (A025) Failed by voice vote.

Introduced 1989-11-07 · On agreeing to the Davis amendment (A007) Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 4973To amend section 9308 of title 46, United States Code, by increasing the maximum civil penalty from $500 to $10,000.

Introduced 1990-06-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Navigation.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 4246Maritime Appropriations Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1991 and 1992

Introduced 1990-03-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee On Merchant Marine.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 4155Low-Level Radioactive Waste Siting Improvement Act

Introduced 1990-03-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

Energy

HR 3003Great Lakes Oilspill Prevention Act

Introduced 1989-07-25 · See H.R.1465.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 2684Government Fleet Savings Act

Introduced 1989-06-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee On Merchant Marine.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 2685To amend the requirements for the issuance and retention of licenses, certificates of registry and merchant mariners' documents; and for other purposes.

Introduced 1989-06-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Navigation.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 2446Seagoing Anti-Discriminatory Treatment Act

Introduced 1989-05-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Navigation.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 2324Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1989

Introduced 1989-05-11 · Executive Comment Requested from DOT and Navy.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 2325Comprehensive Oil Pollution Liability and Compensation Act of 1989

Introduced 1989-05-11 · See H.R.1465.

Environmental Protection

HR 2326Bridge Administration Transfer Act

Introduced 1989-05-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 2322North American Wetlands Conservation Act

Introduced 1989-05-11 · See S.804.

Environmental Protection

HR 2229Maritime Appropriation Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1990 and 1991

Introduced 1989-05-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee On Merchant Marine.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 1563CSS Alabama Preservation Act

Introduced 1989-03-22 · Executive Comment Received from State.

International Affairs

HR 1520To amend the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, to preserve the percentage of certain agricultural commodities exported from Great Lake ports.

Introduced 1989-03-21 · Executive Comment Requested from USDA, DOT.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 1497Great Lakes Exotic Species Prevention Act

Introduced 1989-03-20 · See H.R.2459.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 1519United States General Ship Facility Modernization and Improvement Act

Introduced 1989-03-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee On Merchant Marine.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 1518Vessel Operating-Differential Subsidy Act of 1989

Introduced 1989-03-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee On Merchant Marine.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 1521To amend the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, to provide for more equitable treatment of a Regional Maritime Academy.

Introduced 1989-03-21 · Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from DOT.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 1344Uniform United States Vessel Definition Act

Introduced 1989-03-09 · Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 1340Federal Maritime Reorganization and Consolidation Act

Introduced 1989-03-09 · Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from Commerce.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 1343Coast Guard Management and Law Enforcement Act of 1989

Introduced 1989-03-09 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 1342Coast Guard Selected Reserve Act of 1989

Introduced 1989-03-09 · Executive Comment Requested from DOT.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 1341Coast Guard Environmental Compliance Account Authorization

Introduced 1989-03-09 · See H.R.2459.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 1241To establish the Calumet National Historical Park in the State of Michigan, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1989-03-02 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 1002Uniform Great Lakes Definition Act

Introduced 1989-02-09 · Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.

Water Resources Development

HJRES 514To designate the week beginning May 6, 1990, as "National Correctional Officers Week".

Introduced 1990-03-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HJRES 288Michigan Natural Resources Equity Act of 1989

Introduced 1989-06-01 · Referred to the House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

Native Americans

HJRES 287To establish a Presidential Commission to review the exercise of Indian treaty rights on off-reservation lands.

Introduced 1989-06-01 · Referred to the House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

Native Americans

Introduced 1991-07-18 · On agreeing to the Davis amendment (A003) as amended Agreed to by recorded vote: 412 - 6 (Roll no. 214).

HR 6212To eliminate foreign shipbuilding subsidy practices and to enhance the competitiveness of the United States merchant marine.

Introduced 1992-10-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 5352Great Lakes Federal Effectiveness Act

Introduced 1992-06-09 · Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Public Works + Transportation. H. Rept. 102-742, Part II.

Environmental Protection

HR 5351Great Lakes Regional Marine Center Act

Introduced 1992-06-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources.

Environmental Protection

HR 5350Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Tissue Bank Act

Introduced 1992-06-09 · See H.R.5013.

Environmental Protection

HR 5349National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Great Lakes Improvements Act

Introduced 1992-06-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Oceanography, Great Lakes, and the Outer Continental Shelf.

Environmental Protection

HR 5197To clear certain impediments to the licensing of a vessel for employment in the coastwise trade and fisheries of the United States.

Introduced 1992-05-18 · By request of Mr. Boucher the House passed over the measure without prejudice.

Private Legislation

HR 4697Omnibus Recreational Vessel Act of 1992

Introduced 1992-03-30 · Executive Comment Requested from Interior, DOT.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 3378To equalize inspection charges for Great Lakes vessels, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1991-09-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 3227Keweenaw National Historical Park Establishment Act

Introduced 1991-08-02 · See S.1664.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 3086To clear certain impediments to the licensing of a vessel for employment in the coastwise trade and fisheries of the United States.

Introduced 1991-07-29 · By request of Mr. Boucher the House passed over the measure without prejudice.

Private Legislation

HR 2831Impacted Communities Assistance Act of 1991

Introduced 1991-07-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Installations and Facilities.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 2165Uniform United States Vessel Definition Act

Introduced 1991-05-01 · Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 2166Coast Guard Management and Law Enforcement Act of 1991

Introduced 1991-05-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 1471Merchant Seaman Reemployment Act of 1991

Introduced 1991-03-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee On Merchant Marine.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 959Coast Guard Selected Reserve Act of 1991

Introduced 1991-02-19 · Executive Comment Requested from DOT.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 534Recreational Boat User Fee Relief Act

Introduced 1991-01-15 · See H.R.11.

Transportation and Public Works