Scott DesJarlais
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Scott DesJarlais

Republican · TE-4 · House of Representatives

15 years in office

Quylt Score

469
Primary Score
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68
Party Line
moderate Republican follower

Score Breakdown

Legislative Output35% of score
Laws Enacted0 bills signed into law
515%
Bills Advanced0 of 52 bills out of committee
012%
Federal Funding Secured$3432552M in federal obligations in district (119th Congress)
1008%
Engagement20% of score
Roll Call Attendance39 of 40 votes (97.5%)
9715%
Committee Hearing ParticipationCommittee Chair — leads hearings
955%
Collaboration15% of score
Bipartisan Cosponsoring3 of 20 cosponsored bills cross-party
2510%
Cross-Aisle Co-Authored Bills2 of 15 sponsored bills have cross-party cosponsors
445%
Position & Influence20% of score
Leadership RoleChairman, Strategic Forces Subcommittee
2510%
Committee SeniorityRank 5 on 2 committees
6810%
Qualifications & Integrity10% of score
Education & Credentials
Pending5%
Ethics RecordNo formal ethics violations on record
505%

Last updated: April 30, 2026

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Committee Assignments (2)

Sponsored Legislation (52)

HR 1675Protecting Horses from Soring Act of 2025

Introduced 2025-02-27 · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Animals

HR 2648Protecting Horses from Soring Act of 2023

Introduced 2023-04-17 · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Animals

HR 1210Stop Fentanyl Border Crossings Act

Introduced 2023-02-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 1211Student Loan Accountability Act

Introduced 2023-02-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Education

HRES 1310Acknowledging and commemorating the women in the Army who served in the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps and the Women's Army Corp during World War II.

Introduced 2022-08-02 · Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Forces and National Security

HRES 1187Recognizing the exemplary service of the soldiers of the 30th Infantry Division of the Army during World War I and World War II.

Introduced 2022-06-17 · Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 8102Student Loan Accountability Act

Introduced 2022-06-16 · Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.

Education

HR 8076Student Loan Accountability Act

Introduced 2022-06-15 · Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.

Education

HR 7359Stop Fentanyl Border Crossings Act

Introduced 2022-04-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 6540Respecting the Rights of Organ Donor Recipients Act of 2022

Introduced 2022-02-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 6341Protecting Horses from Soring Act of 2021

Introduced 2021-12-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.

Animals

HR 6153Common Sense Standards for Visa Applicants Act

Introduced 2021-12-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

Immigration

HR 4879Nuclear Security Enterprise Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2021

Introduced 2021-07-30 · Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Forces and National Security

HRES 388Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that President Biden's gun policies are unconstitutional and should never be approved.

Introduced 2021-05-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 84PROVIDE Act

Introduced 2021-01-04 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 83Protecting Constitutional Rights from Online Platform Censorship Act

Introduced 2021-01-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

Science, Technology, Communications

HR 6970PROVIDE Act

Introduced 2020-05-22 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 5381International Pharmaceutical Transparency Act of 2019

Introduced 2019-12-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 4337Property Rights for Patriots Act

Introduced 2019-09-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 3798To repeal an annual adjustment of retired pay and retainer pay amounts for retired members of the Armed Forces under age 62, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2013-12-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 3797To repeal an annual adjustment of retired pay and retainer pay amounts for retired members of the Armed Forces under age 62, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2013-12-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 2492Protecting Americans from the Proliferation of Weapons to Terrorists Act of 2013

Introduced 2013-06-25 · Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 1182Stopping Needless Additional Performance Bonuses (SNAP) Act of 2013

Introduced 2013-03-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, and Nutrition.

Agriculture and Food

HRES 631Supporting the goals and ideals of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month.

Introduced 2014-06-19 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Health

HR 5044Andrew P. Carpenter Tax Act

Introduced 2012-04-27 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Taxation

HR 3848Protecting Foods and Beverages from Government Attack Act of 2012

Introduced 2012-01-31 · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Agriculture and Food

HR 3652Stopping Needless Additional Performance Bonuses (SNAP) Act of 2011

Introduced 2011-12-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Horticulture .

Agriculture and Food

HR 2854Employer Free Choice Act

Introduced 2011-09-07 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Labor and Employment

HR 1157Horse Protection Amendments Act

Introduced 2019-02-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.

Animals

HR 1124Preventing Future Shutdowns Act of 2019

Introduced 2019-02-08 · Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.

Economics and Public Finance

HR 143James K. Polk Presidential Home Study Act

Introduced 2019-01-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 1632Protecting Foods and Beverages from Government Attack Act of 2017

Introduced 2017-03-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Agriculture and Food

HR 1338Horse Protection Amendments Act

Introduced 2017-03-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection.

Animals

HR 1018CFPB Constitutional Reform Act of 2017

Introduced 2017-02-13 · Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Finance and Financial Sector

HR 500Andrew P. Carpenter Tax Act

Introduced 2017-01-12 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 443James K. Polk Presidential Home Study Act

Introduced 2017-01-11 · Received in the Senate.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 4105Horse Protection Amendments Act of 2015

Introduced 2015-11-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.

Animals

HR 3769James K. Polk Presidential Home Study Act

Introduced 2015-10-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 3115Enhancing Safety at Military Installations Act

Introduced 2015-07-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 3073SAFE Act of 2015

Introduced 2015-07-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.

Immigration

HR 2874Andrew P. Carpenter Tax Act

Introduced 2015-06-24 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation