Vernon J. Ehlers

Vernon J. Ehlers

Republican · MI-3 · House of Representatives

33 years in office

Quylt Score

406
Primary Score
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Party Line

Score Breakdown

Legislative Output35% of score
Laws Enacted6 bills signed into law
8515%
Bills Advanced17 of 135 bills out of committee
6312%
Federal Funding Secured$3429473M 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 Cosponsoring1 of 20 cosponsored bills cross-party
810%
Cross-Aisle Co-Authored Bills7 of 13 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 (135)

Introduced 2006-11-15 · On agreeing to the Ehlers amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection.

Introduced 2005-05-18 · On agreeing to the Ehlers amendment (A006) Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 5450National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Act

Introduced 2006-05-22 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 5442Science Accountability Act of 2006

Introduced 2006-05-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.

Education

HR 5100Great Lakes Collaboration Implementation Act

Introduced 2006-04-05 · Executive Comment Requested from Commerce.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 2129Great Lakes Environmental Protection and Restoration Programs Reauthorization Act

Introduced 2005-05-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, Rural Development and Research.

Water Resources Development

HR 1593National Invasive Species Council Act

Introduced 2005-04-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Forests and Forest Health.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 1592Aquatic Invasive Species Research Act

Introduced 2005-04-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Technology, and Standards.

Water Resources Development

HR 445To amend section 304 of the Tariff Act of 1930 with respect to the marking of imported home furniture.

Introduced 2005-02-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 450National Science Education Incentive Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-02-01 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Education

HR 243To authorize appropriations to the Department of Transportation for surface transportation research and development, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2005-01-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Technology, and Standards.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 242Surface Transportation Research and Development Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-01-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways, Transit and Pipelines.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 250Manufacturing Technology Competitiveness Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-01-06 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Commerce

HR 33To amend the Metric Conversion Act of 1975 to require Federal agencies to impose certain requirements on recipients of awards for scientific and engineering research.

Introduced 2005-01-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Technology, and Standards.

Science, Technology, Communications

HR 50National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Act

Introduced 2005-01-04 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 4890ROADS SAFE Act of 2010

Introduced 2010-03-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 4891Drunk Driving Repeat Offender Prevention Act of 2010

Introduced 2010-03-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 4755Great Lakes Ecosystem Protection Act of 2010

Introduced 2010-03-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

Environmental Protection

HR 3950Improving Mathematics and Science Teacher Quality Act

Introduced 2009-10-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.

Education

HR 2790SPEAK Act

Introduced 2009-06-10 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Education

HR 2511Science Accountability Act of 2009

Introduced 2009-05-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.

Education

HR 1615Medical Economic Deferment for Students (MEDS) Act

Introduced 2009-03-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.

Education

HR 705National STEM Education Tax Incentive for Teachers Act of 2009

Introduced 2009-01-27 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 500Great Lakes Collaboration Implementation Act

Introduced 2009-01-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife.

Environmental Protection

HR 300National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Act

Introduced 2009-01-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife.

Science, Technology, Communications

HRES 1310Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the laser.

Introduced 2010-04-29 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Science, Technology, Communications

HRES 1222Supporting the goals and ideals of National Library Week.

Introduced 2010-03-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.

Arts, Culture, Religion

HRES 911Requesting the Attorney General to appoint a special counsel to investigate allegations regarding the organization ACORN.

Introduced 2009-11-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HRES 409Celebrating the life of President Gerald R. Ford on what would have been his 96th birthday.

Introduced 2009-05-06 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Government Operations and Politics

HRES 336Supporting the goals and ideals of National Library Week.

Introduced 2009-04-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.

Arts, Culture, Religion

HRES 91Honoring the life and service of Dr. William Spoelhof, president emeritus of Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Introduced 2009-01-27 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Education

HCONRES 292Supporting the goals and ideals of National Aerospace Week, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2010-06-30 · Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Transportation and Public Works

HCONRES 167Supporting the goals and ideals of National Aerospace Day, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2009-07-20 · Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Transportation and Public Works

Introduced 2008-06-04 · On agreeing to the Ehlers amendment (A002) Agreed to by recorded vote: 397 - 17 (Roll no. 375).

Introduced 2008-04-23 · On agreeing to the Ehlers amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 2007-07-18 · On agreeing to the Ehlers amendment (A061) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 2007-05-02 · On agreeing to the Ehlers amendment (A010) Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 6460Great Lakes Legacy Reauthorization Act of 2008

Introduced 2008-07-10 · Became Public Law No: 110-365.

Environmental Protection

HR 4278To extend the temporary suspension of duty on yttrium oxides having a purity of at least 99.9 percent.

Introduced 2007-12-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 3313Improving Mathematics and Science Teacher Quality Act

Introduced 2007-08-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.

Education

HR 2360Voting Enhancement and Security Act of 2007

Introduced 2007-05-17 · Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 1350Great Lakes Collaboration Implementation Act

Introduced 2007-03-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 412Independent Study of Distance Education Act of 2007

Introduced 2007-01-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.

Education

HR 325SPEAK Act

Introduced 2007-01-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.

Education

HR 286To amend the Metric Conversion Act of 1975 to require Federal agencies to impose certain requirements on recipients of awards for scientific and engineering research.

Introduced 2007-01-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation.

Science, Technology, Communications

HR 255Manufacturing Technology Competitiveness Act of 2007

Introduced 2007-01-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation.

Commerce

HR 260Aquatic Invasive Species Research Act

Introduced 2007-01-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.

Water Resources Development

HR 250National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Act

Introduced 2007-01-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 38Math & Science School Readiness Act of 2007

Introduced 2007-01-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.

Education

HR 37National Science Education Tax Incentive for Businesses Act of 2007

Introduced 2007-01-04 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E33)

Taxation

HR 35Science Accountability Act of 2007

Introduced 2007-01-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.

Education

HR 36National Science Education Tax Incentive for Teachers Act of 2007

Introduced 2007-01-04 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E33)

Taxation

HRES 485Expressing appreciation for the profound public service and educational contributions of Donald Jeffry Herbert, fondly known as "Mr. Wizard".

Introduced 2007-06-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.

Commemorations

HRES 15Mourning the passing of President Gerald Rudolph Ford and celebrating his leadership and service to the people of the United States.

Introduced 2007-01-04 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Commemorations

HR 5401To amend section 304 of the Tariff Act of 1930 with respect to the marking of imported home furniture.

Introduced 2004-11-19 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 5388To establish an interagency aerospace revitalization task force to develop a national strategy for aerospace workforce cultivation, training, and recruitment.

Introduced 2004-11-18 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 4607National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Organic Act of 2004

Introduced 2004-06-17 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 4416Great Lakes Protection and Restoration Committee Act

Introduced 2004-05-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads.

Water Resources Development

HR 3598Manufacturing Technology Competitiveness Act of 2004

Introduced 2003-11-21 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Commerce

HR 3577Intelligent Transportation Systems Act of 2003

Introduced 2003-11-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Technology, and Standards.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 3551Surface Transportation Research and Development Act of 2004

Introduced 2003-11-20 · House Committee on Transportation Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Dec. 10, 2004.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 3112National Highway Borders and Trade Act of 2003

Introduced 2003-09-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways, Transit and Pipelines.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 3096Strengthening Science at the Environmental Protection Agency Act

Introduced 2003-09-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Technology, and Standards.

Environmental Protection

HR 3064National Science Education Incentive Act of 2003

Introduced 2003-09-10 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Education

HR 1856Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research Amendments Act of 2004

Introduced 2003-04-29 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Environmental Protection

HR 1081Aquatic Invasive Species Research Act

Introduced 2003-03-05 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 263.

Water Resources Development

HR 266National Invasive Species Council Act

Introduced 2003-01-08 · Executive Comment Requested from Interior, Commerce, USDA.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 268United States Weather Research Program Act of 2003

Introduced 2003-01-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Technology, and Standards.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 60To amend the Metric Conversion Act of 1975 to require Federal agencies to impose certain requirements on recipients of awards for scientific and engineering research.

Introduced 2003-01-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Technology, and Standards.

Science, Technology, Communications

HR 59Hunters Help the Hungry Act of 2003

Introduced 2003-01-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.

Agriculture and Food

HCONRES 488Commending the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and its employees for its dedication and hard work during Hurricanes Charley, Frances, and Ivan.

Introduced 2004-09-09 · Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Commemorations

HCONRES 301Supporting the goals and ideals of the World Year of Physics.

Introduced 2003-10-15 · Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Commemorations

HR 5395Aquatic Invasive Species Research Act

Introduced 2002-09-18 · Joint Hearings Held by the Subcommittee on Environment, Technology and Standards and by the Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans.

Water Resources Development

HR 4791United States Weather Research Program Act of 2002

Introduced 2002-05-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Technology, and Standards.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 3466Hunters Help the Hungry Act of 2001

Introduced 2001-12-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.

Agriculture and Food

HR 2275Voting Technology Standards Act of 2001

Introduced 2001-06-21 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 158.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 1860Small Business Technology Transfer Program Reauthorization Act of 2001

Introduced 2001-05-16 · Became Public Law No: 107-50.

Commerce

HR 1608Human Cloning Prohibition Act of 2001

Introduced 2001-04-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.

Health

HR 1070Great Lakes and Lake Champlain Act of 2002

Introduced 2001-03-15 · Became Public Law No: 107-303.

Environmental Protection

HR 100National Science Education Act

Introduced 2001-01-03 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Education

HR 101National Science Education Enhancement Act

Introduced 2001-01-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.

Education

HR 102National Science Education Incentive Act of 2001

Introduced 2001-01-03 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Education

HR 64Strengthening Science at the Environmental Protection Agency Act

Introduced 2001-01-03 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Environmental Protection

HR 66To amend the Metric Conversion Act of 1975 to require Federal agencies to impose certain requirements on recipients of awards for scientific and engineering research.

Introduced 2001-01-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Technology and Standards.

Science, Technology, Communications

Introduced 2000-06-27 · By unanimous consent, the Ehlers amendment was withdrawn.

Introduced 1999-10-21 · On agreeing to the Ehlers amendment (A010) Agreed to by recorded vote: 360 - 62 (Roll no. 525).

Introduced 1999-09-09 · By unanimous consent, the Ehlers amendment was withdrawn.

Introduced 1999-08-05 · On agreeing to the Ehlers amendment (A011) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 1999-07-13 · By unanimous consent, the Ehlers amendment was withdrawn.

Introduced 1999-03-10 · On agreeing to the Ehlers amendment (A001) Agreed to by recorded vote: 406 - 13 (Roll no. 38).

HR 4271National Science Education Act

Introduced 2000-04-13 · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 215 - 156, 4 Present (Roll no. 543). (text: CR H10610-10615)

Education

HR 4272National Science Education Enhancement Act

Introduced 2000-04-13 · Committee Hearings Held.

Education

HR 4273National Science Education Incentive Act of 2000

Introduced 2000-04-13 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5848)

Education

HR 4283Great Lakes Protection and Restoration Act of 2000

Introduced 2000-04-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade.

Environmental Protection

HR 3868To provide for the reliquidation of certain entries of vacuum cleaners.

Introduced 2000-03-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Private Legislation

HR 3450To direct the Archivist of the United States to transfer certain Federal land located in the State of Michigan to the Gerald R. Ford Foundation in trust, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1999-11-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Information and Technology.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HCONRES 160Providing a sense of the Congress regarding the reduction of the national debt of the United States held by the public.

Introduced 1999-07-20 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Economics and Public Finance

HR 4471Boating and Aviation Operation Safety Act of 1994

Introduced 1994-05-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic and Commercial Law.

Finance and Financial Sector

Introduced 1996-05-29 · On agreeing to the Ehlers amendment (A010) Agreed to by recorded vote: 339 - 58, 1 Present (Roll no. 198).

HR 234Boating and Aviation Operation Safety Act of 1996

Introduced 1995-01-04 · Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Finance and Financial Sector

Introduced 1997-07-11 · On agreeing to the Ehlers amendment (A010) Failed by recorded vote: 155 - 271 (Roll no. 266).

HR 3506To award a congressional gold medal to Gerald R. and Betty Ford.

Introduced 1998-03-19 · Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Commemorations

HR 2612To authorize the enforcement by State and local governments of certain Federal Communications Commission regulations regarding use of citizens band radio equipment.

Introduced 1997-10-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.

Science, Technology, Communications

HR 2383To authorize the enforcement by State and local governments of certain Federal Communications Commission regulations regarding use of citizens band radio equipment.

Introduced 1997-09-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.

Science, Technology, Communications

HR 922Human Cloning Research Prohibition Act

Introduced 1997-03-05 · Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science. H. Rept. 105-239, Part I.

Health

HR 923Human Cloning Prohibition Act

Introduced 1997-03-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

Health

HR 30Boating and Aviation Operation Safety Act of 1997

Introduced 1997-01-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law.

Finance and Financial Sector

HRES 559Condemning the terror, vengeance, and human rights abuses against the civilian population of Sierra Leone.

Introduced 1998-09-28 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

International Affairs