Mervyn M. Dymally

Mervyn M. Dymally

Democrat · CA-31 · House of Representatives

45 years in office

Quylt Score

465
Primary Score
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Party Line

Score Breakdown

Legislative Output35% of score
Laws Enacted10 bills signed into law
9315%
Bills Advanced36 of 206 bills out of committee
8712%
Federal Funding Secured$3449945M 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 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: May 1, 2026

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Sponsored Legislation (207)

Introduced 1982-08-04 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.

HR 7383Japanese American and Aleut-American Relocation and Internment Community Redress Act

Introduced 1982-12-08 · Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

HR 7384Japanese-American and Aleut-American Relocation and Internment Individual Redress Act

Introduced 1982-12-08 · Referred to Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations.

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

HR 7100National Science and Mathematics Teachers Development Act

Introduced 1982-09-14 · Referred to Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education.

Education

HR 6593A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to restore veterans burial benefits terminated by the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981.

Introduced 1982-06-15 · Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 4905A bill for the relief of Miriam Munoz-Ardon.

Introduced 1981-11-04 · Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

Private Legislation

HR 3839A bill to establish a United States Design Council within the Department of Commerce.

Introduced 1981-06-08 · Field Hearings Held in Los Angeles, California.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 3326National Worksite Employment and Training Act of 1981

Introduced 1981-04-30 · Referred to Subcommittee on Employment Opportunities.

Labor and Employment

HR 3182Youth Career Intern Program Act

Introduced 1981-04-09 · Referred to Subcommittee on Employment Opportunities.

Labor and Employment

HJRES 338A joint resolution to authorize participation by the United States in parliamentary conferences with Japan.

Introduced 1981-10-07 · Referred to Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations.

International Affairs

HJRES 337A joint resolution to authorize participation by the United States in parliamentary conferences with India.

Introduced 1981-10-07 · Referred to Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Affairs.

International Affairs

HCONRES 209A concurrent resolution disapproving the proposed sale to Pakistan of F-16 aircraft.

Introduced 1981-10-28 · Referred to Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Affairs.

International Affairs

Introduced 1984-05-09 ·

HR 6007District of Columbia Retired Judge Service Act

Introduced 1984-07-24 · Became Public Law No: 98-598.

Law

HR 5875A bill to permit the naturalization of certain Filipino war veterans.

Introduced 1984-06-15 · Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law.

Immigration

HR 5380District of Columbia Prosecutorial and Judicial Efficiency Act of 1984

Introduced 1984-04-05 · Referred to Subcommittee on Judiciary and Education.

Law

HR 5378District of Columbia Judicial Appointment Authority Act of 1984

Introduced 1984-04-05 · Referred to Subcommittee on Judiciary and Education.

Law

HR 5379District of Columbia Judicial Retirement Reform Act of 1984

Introduced 1984-04-05 · Clean Bill H.R.6007 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in Lieu.

Law

HR 4895A bill to permit the naturalization of certain Filipino war veterans.

Introduced 1984-02-22 · Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law.

Immigration

HR 3607A bill for the relief of Whiteworth Incorporated of Gardena, California.

Introduced 1983-07-19 · Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

Private Legislation

HR 3507A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to require civil actions to be expedited, upon motion of a party who is 65 years of age or older.

Introduced 1983-07-11 · Referred to Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice.

Law

HR 3441A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to require civil actions to be expedited, upon motion of a party who is 65 years of age or older.

Introduced 1983-06-28 · Referred to Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice.

Law

HR 3109District of Columbia Judicial and Criminal Justice Reform Act of 1983

Introduced 1983-05-24 · Referred to Subcommittee on Judiciary and Education.

Law

HR 2907A bill to establish a United States Design Council within the Department of Commerce.

Introduced 1983-05-04 · Referred to Subcommittee on Commerce, Transportation and Tourism.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 1321National Science and Mathematics Teachers Development Act

Introduced 1983-02-08 · Referred to Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education.

Education

HJRES 453A joint resolution designating the week of September 30 through October 6, 1984, as "National High-Tech Week".

Introduced 1984-01-26 · Became Public Law No: 98-431.

Science, Technology, Communications

Introduced 1985-07-10 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1985-07-10 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.

HR 5452School Facilities Emergency Construction Act

Introduced 1986-08-15 · Referred to Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education.

Education

HR 4245Attorney-Client Privilege Act of 1986

Introduced 1986-02-26 · Referred to Subcommittee on Criminal Justice.

Congress

HR 4069A bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to designate a portion of California State Route 91 as part of the Interstate System.

Introduced 1986-01-29 · Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From OMB.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 3592District of Columbia Judicial Efficiency and Improvement Act of 1985

Introduced 1985-10-22 · Placed on Union Calendar No: 193.

Law

HR 3560District of Columbia Prosecutorial and Judicial Efficiency Act of 1985

Introduced 1985-10-11 · Referred to House Committee on District of Columbia.

Law

HR 3578District of Columbia Judicial Efficiency and Improvement Act of 1986

Introduced 1985-10-17 · Became Public Law No: 99-573.

Law

HR 3514A bill to establish a United States Design Council within the Department of Commerce.

Introduced 1985-10-07 · Referred to Subcommittee on Commerce, Transportation and Tourism.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 3370District of Columbia Prosecutorial and Judicial Efficiency Act of 1985

Introduced 1985-09-19 · For Further Action See H.R.3578.

Law

HR 2988A bill for the relief of Thomas Nelson Flanagan.

Introduced 1985-07-11 · Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

Private Legislation

HR 2987A bill for the relief of Whiteworth Incorporated of Gardena, California.

Introduced 1985-07-11 · Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB, Treasury Department.

Private Legislation

HR 2946District of Columbia Jury System Act

Introduced 1985-07-10 · Became Public Law No: 99-650.

Law

HR 2717District of Columbia Jury System Act

Introduced 1985-06-11 · For Further Action See H.R.2946.

Law

HR 2671Education Improvement for Pacific Islands and Territories Act

Introduced 1985-06-05 · Executive Comment Requested from State, Education, Interior, AID.

Education

HR 2557A bill to establish partnership agreements between institutions of higher education and secondary schools.

Introduced 1985-05-21 · Referred to Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education.

Education

HR 2052District of Columbia Criminal Justice Reform Act

Introduced 1985-04-16 · Referred to Subcommittee on Judiciary and Education.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 2051District of Columbia Judicial Appointment Authority Act of 1985

Introduced 1985-04-16 · Referred to Subcommittee on Judiciary and Education.

Law

HR 1462Micronesian Fellowship Act

Introduced 1985-03-07 · Referred to Subcommittee on Public Lands.

Health

HR 1302A bill to permit the naturalization of certain Filipino war veterans.

Introduced 1985-02-27 · Executive Comment Received From Justice.

Immigration

HR 1158Caribbean-Central America Higher Education Act

Introduced 1985-02-20 · Referred to Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Affairs.

International Affairs

HR 961Caribbean Infrastructure Assistance Act

Introduced 1985-02-06 · Executive Comment Requested from State, Peace Corps.

International Affairs

HR 746International Advisory Commission for the Caribbean Region Act

Introduced 1985-01-28 · Referred to Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Affairs.

International Affairs

HJRES 707A joint resolution designating the month of October 1986 as "National High-Tech Month".

Introduced 1986-08-13 · Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population.

Commemorations

Introduced 1988-09-26 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1988-10-21 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1988-10-21 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1988-10-21 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1988-10-21 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1988-10-21 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1988-10-21 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1988-10-21 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1988-09-16 · Amendment Passed House by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1988-07-13 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1988-08-02 · Amendment Passed House by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1988-08-02 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1988-08-02 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1988-06-30 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1988-07-13 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1988-06-03 · Amendment Passed House by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1988-04-20 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1988-07-13 · Amendment Offered by Representative Dymally.

Introduced 1988-02-02 · Amendment Passed House.

Introduced 1987-04-09 · Amendment Failed of Passage in Committee of Whole by Recorded Vote: 56 - 362 (Record Vote No: 51).

Introduced 1987-02-24 · Amendment Agreed to by House (en gros).

Introduced 1987-02-24 · Amendment Agreed to by House (en gros).

Introduced 1987-02-24 · Amendment Agreed to by House (en gros).

HR 5566A bill to permit the naturalization of certain Filipino war veterans.

Introduced 1988-10-21 · Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

Immigration

HR 5581Economic Set-Aside Act of 1988

Introduced 1988-10-22 · Referred to House Committee on Government Operations.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 5541Supreme Court of the District of Columbia Establishment Act

Introduced 1988-10-19 · Referred to Subcommittee on Judiciary and Education.

Law

HR 5310Truth in Auto Rental Act

Introduced 1988-09-15 · Referred to Subcommittee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Competitiveness.

Commerce

HR 5128Western Hemisphere Center for Cultural and Technical Interchange Act of 1988

Introduced 1988-08-02 · Referred to Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Affairs.

International Affairs

HR 3896A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to change the position of the Director of the Census Bureau to level IV from level V in the Executive Schedule.

Introduced 1988-02-03 · Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 3648Pediatric Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Resource Centers Act of 1987

Introduced 1987-11-17 · Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

Health

HR 3647Minority Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Awareness and Prevention Act of 1987

Introduced 1987-11-17 · Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

Health

HR 3511Decennial Census Improvement Act of 1987

Introduced 1987-10-20 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 2173A bill to provide for the development of educational programs relating to the contributions of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Introduced 1987-04-27 · Executive Comment Requested from OMB, Martin Luther King Jr Holiday Comm.

Congress

HR 2023A bill for the relief of Richard Cole, Jr.

Introduced 1987-04-08 · Referred to Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations.

Private Legislation

HR 1966A bill to provide that positions held by civilian technicians of the National Guard be made part of the competitive service.

Introduced 1987-04-07 · Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From Army.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 1244A bill to permit the naturalization of certain Filipino war veterans.

Introduced 1987-02-25 · Executive Comment Requested from Justice.

Immigration

HR 1134A bill for the relief of Whiteworth Incorporated of Gardena, California.

Introduced 1987-02-18 · Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Private Legislation

HR 1133A bill for the relief of Thomas Nelson Flanagan.

Introduced 1987-02-18 · Became Private Law No: 100-32.

Private Legislation

HJRES 669A joint resolution to designate October 14, 1988, as "National Day of Remembrance for Political Prisoners in Iran".

Introduced 1988-09-29 · Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Commemorations

HJRES 666A joint resolution to designate October 14, 1988, as "National Day of Remembrance for Political Prisoners in Iran".

Introduced 1988-09-28 · Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

Commemorations

HJRES 592A joint resolution designating Labor Day Weekend, September 3-5, 1988, as "National Drive for Life Weekend".

Introduced 1988-06-16 · Other Measure S.J.Res.350 Passed House in Lieu.

Commemorations

HJRES 219A joint resolution designating 1987 as "National Year of Shelter for the Homeless".

Introduced 1987-03-31 · Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population.

Commemorations

HJRES 106A joint resolution to designate June 19, 1987, as "American Gospel Arts Day".

Introduced 1987-01-27 · Became Public Law No: 100-56.

Commemorations

HCONRES 294A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the home port of the battleship USS MISSOURI should be Naval Station, Long Beach.

Introduced 1988-05-05 · Referred to Subcommittee on Seapower and Strategic and Critical Materials.

Armed Forces and National Security

HCONRES 192A concurrent resolution expressing support for United Nations' efforts to end the Iran-Iraq War and to bring an end to human rights abuses in Iran.

Introduced 1987-09-23 · Referred to Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations.

International Affairs

Introduced 1990-10-03 · On agreeing to the Dymally amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection.

Introduced 1990-05-23 · On agreeing to the Dymally amendment (A003) as modified Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 1990-04-18 · On agreeing to the Dymally amendments (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 1989-04-12 · On agreeing to the Dymally amendments (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 1989-04-12 · On agreeing to the Dymally amendments (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 5696International Medical Graduates Anti-Discrimination Act

Introduced 1990-09-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

Health

HR 5173United States Commission on Obesity Act

Introduced 1990-06-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

Health

HR 4376For the relief of Miguel A. Perez.

Introduced 1990-03-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law.

Private Legislation

HR 4406Economic Ownership and Development Act of 1990

Introduced 1990-03-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Labor-Management Relations.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 4257District of Columbia Judicial Reorganization Act of 1990

Introduced 1990-03-14 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.

Law

HR 4013Presidential Commission for Evaluating United States International Broadcasting Services

Introduced 1990-02-20 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.

International Affairs

HR 2680Truth in Consumer Auto Rental Act

Introduced 1989-06-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and Competitiveness.

Commerce

HR 2554United States Commission on Southern Africa Act

Introduced 1989-06-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations.

International Affairs

HR 2468To authorize the appropriation of funds for a pilot program to assist other countries in the development of their domestic industrial standards.

Introduced 1989-05-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Science, Research and Technology.

International Affairs

HR 2208UDC Land Transfer and Endowment Parity Act

Introduced 1989-05-03 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Education

HR 1488Foreign Service Internship Act of 1989

Introduced 1989-03-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations.

International Affairs

HR 1487Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1990

Introduced 1989-03-20 · On motion to refer the bill and the accompanying veto message to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. Agreed to without objection.

International Affairs

HR 723To improve the collection of housing-related data in the decennial census.

Introduced 1989-01-31 · Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from Commerce.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 568For the relief of Whiteworth Incorporated of Gardena, California.

Introduced 1989-01-19 · Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Private Legislation

HR 524Truth in Consumer Auto Rental Act

Introduced 1989-01-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and Competitiveness.

Commerce

HR 528To provide for additional land for the national cemetery in West Los Angeles, California.

Introduced 1989-01-19 · Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 525Filipino World War II Veterans Naturalization Act of 1989

Introduced 1989-01-19 · Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 384.

Immigration

HR 526Decennial Census Improvement Act of 1989

Introduced 1989-01-19 · Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from Commerce.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 530To provide that positions held by civilian technicians of the National Guard be made part of the competitive service.

Introduced 1989-01-19 · Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from Army.

Government Operations and Politics

HJRES 495Designating the week of April 15, 1990, through April 21, 1990, as "National Minority Cancer Awareness Week".

Introduced 1990-02-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population.

Health

HJRES 257Designating Labor Day Weekend, September 2-4, 1989, as "National Drive for Life Weekend".

Introduced 1989-05-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HCONRES 348Supporting peace between India and Pakistan and a peaceful resolution of the crisis in Kashmir.

Introduced 1990-06-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Affairs.

International Affairs

HCONRES 250Condemning the deliberate and systematic human rights violations of the Government of Haiti.

Introduced 1990-01-30 · Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

International Affairs

Introduced 1992-08-05 · On agreeing to the Dymally amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 1991-06-20 · On agreeing to the Dymally amendment (A047) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 1991-06-20 · On agreeing to the Dymally amendment (A046) Failed by recorded vote: 16 - 399 (Roll no. 182).

Introduced 1991-05-15 · On agreeing to the Dymally amendment (A006) Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 5811District of Columbia Judicial Reorganization Act of 1992

Introduced 1992-08-11 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 557.

Law

HR 5283To preempt state and local sanction measures against Namibia.

Introduced 1992-05-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade.

International Affairs

HR 5036Emerging South African Democracy and Open Markets Support Act

Introduced 1992-04-30 · Executive Comment Received from State.

International Affairs

HR 4721District of Columbia Judicial Reorganization Act of 1992

Introduced 1992-04-01 · Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Law

HR 3233National Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics Act

Introduced 1991-08-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education.

Education

HR 2243National Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics Act

Introduced 1991-05-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education.

Education

HR 994Liberian Relief, Rehabilitation, and Reconstruction Act of 1992

Introduced 1991-02-20 · Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

International Affairs

HR 962Filipino Veterans Equity Act of 1991

Introduced 1991-02-19 · Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 723To provide that positions held by civilian technicians of the National Guard be made part of the competitive service.

Introduced 1991-01-30 · Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from Army.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 721United States Commission on Southern Africa Act

Introduced 1991-01-30 · Executive Comment Received from State.

International Affairs

HR 568District of Columbia Judicial Reorganization Act of 1991

Introduced 1991-01-18 · Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

Law

HR 319International Medical Graduates Anti-Discrimination Act of 1991

Introduced 1991-01-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

Health

HR 82United States Commission on Obesity Act

Introduced 1991-01-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

Health

HJRES 552Authorizing the Coalition for a National Memorial to Mahatma Gandhi to establish a memorial to Mahatma Gandhi in the District of Columbia or its environs.

Introduced 1992-09-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Libraries and Memorials.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HJRES 323Designating October 30, 1991, as "Refugee Day".

Introduced 1991-09-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population.

International Affairs

HJRES 148To provide for the issuance of a commemorative postage stamp in honor of Henry Ossian Flipper.

Introduced 1991-02-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Postal Operations and Services.

Government Operations and Politics

HRES 497Relating to ongoing violence connected with apartheid in South Africa.

Introduced 1992-06-18 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

International Affairs

HCONRES 231Relating to peace in the Middle East in the aftermath of the Madrid Peace Conference.

Introduced 1991-11-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East.

International Affairs

HCONRES 234Expressing the sense of the Congress concerning humanitarian assistance for the people in Sudan.

Introduced 1991-11-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Arms Control, International Security and Science.

International Affairs

HCONRES 214Expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the implementation of the United Nations peace plan for the Western Sahara.

Introduced 1991-10-02 · Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

International Affairs

HCONRES 22Condemning the deliberate and systematic activities of the military authority in Suriname to subvert constitutional democracy in that nation.

Introduced 1991-01-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations.

International Affairs