Donna F. Edwards
Democrat · MA-4 · House of Representatives
18 years in office
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Sponsored Legislation (58)
HR 5338 — Federal Employee Pension Fairness Act
Introduced 2014-07-31 · Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and Foreign Affairs, 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.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 3740 — Child CARE Act
Introduced 2013-12-12 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 3739 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to equalize the exclusion from gross income of parking and transportation fringe benefits and to provide for a common cost-of-living adjustment, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2013-12-12 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 3741 — Federal Death Penalty Abolition Act of 2013
Introduced 2013-12-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 3738 — Broadening Opportunities Through Education Act
Introduced 2013-12-12 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
EducationHR 3597 — Safety, Efficiency, and Accountability in Transportation Projects Through Public Inspection Act of 2013
Introduced 2013-11-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 3537 — 21st Century Investment Act of 2013
Introduced 2013-11-19 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 3449 — Innovative Stormwater Infrastructure Act of 2013
Introduced 2013-11-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
Environmental ProtectionHR 2616 — National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2013
Introduced 2013-07-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Space.
Science, Technology, CommunicationsHR 2617 — Apollo Lunar Landing Legacy Act
Introduced 2013-07-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Space.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 650 — WAGES Act
Introduced 2013-02-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
Labor and EmploymentHJRES 25 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify the authority of Congress and the States to regulate the expenditure of funds for political activity by corporations.
Introduced 2013-02-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice.
Government Operations and Politics—
Introduced 2011-10-11 · On agreeing to the Edwards amendment (A009) Failed by recorded vote: 157 - 260 (Roll no. 775).
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Introduced 2011-10-05 · On agreeing to the Edwards amendment (A016) Failed by recorded vote: 165 - 258 (Roll no. 762). (consideration: CR H6640)
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Introduced 2011-05-25 · On agreeing to the Edwards amendment (A037) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2011-02-16 · Mr. Simpson raised a point of order against the Edwards amendment (A039). Mr. Simpson stated that the amendment seeks to amend portionof the bill not yet read for consideration. The Chair sustained the point of order.
HR 6434 — Broadening Opportunities Through Education Act
Introduced 2012-09-19 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
EducationHR 2030 — Green Infrastructure for Clean Water Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-05-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
Environmental ProtectionHR 1282 — National Metro Safety Act
Introduced 2011-03-31 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 689 — 21st Century Investment Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-02-14 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 631 — WAGES Act
Introduced 2011-02-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
Labor and EmploymentHJRES 78 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify the authority of Congress and the States to regulate the expenditure of funds for political activity by corporations.
Introduced 2011-09-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Government Operations and PoliticsHRES 504 — Raising a question of the privileges of the House.
Introduced 2011-12-20 · On motion to table the measure Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 188 (Roll no. 947). (text: CR H9995)
CongressHRES 198 — Recognizing the coordinated struggle of workers during the 1968 Memphis sanitation workers strike to voice their grievances and reach a collective agreement for rights in the workplace.
Introduced 2011-04-01 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Labor and Employment—
Introduced 2015-11-04 · On agreeing to the Edwards amendment (A059) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2015-11-03 · On agreeing to the Edwards amendment (A034) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2015-07-07 · On agreeing to the Edwards amendment (A043) Failed by recorded vote: 180 - 249 (Roll no. 401). (consideration: CR H4893-4894)
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Introduced 2015-05-21 · On agreeing to the Edwards amendment (A007) Failed by recorded vote: 173 - 236 (Roll no. 261).
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Introduced 2015-03-18 · On agreeing to the Edwards amendment (A001) Failed by recorded vote: 164 - 254 (Roll no. 122).
HR 2850 — Stop Overdose Stat Act of 2015
Introduced 2015-06-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 2521 — REAL Act of 2015
Introduced 2015-05-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.
EducationHR 2371 — Broadening Opportunities Through Education Act
Introduced 2015-05-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
EducationHR 1775 — Innovative Stormwater Infrastructure Act of 2015
Introduced 2015-04-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
Environmental ProtectionHR 1121 — Online Job Training Act of 2015
Introduced 2015-02-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.
Labor and EmploymentHR 785 — Federal Employee Pension Fairness Act of 2015
Introduced 2015-02-05 · Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and Foreign Affairs, 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.
Government Operations and Politics—
Introduced 2015-05-12 · On agreeing to the Edwards amendment (A001) Failed by recorded vote: 167 - 248 (Roll no. 217).
HR 1852 — 21st Century Investment Act of 2015
Introduced 2015-04-16 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 1692 — Safety, Efficiency, and Accountability in Transportation Projects Through Public Inspection Act of 2015
Introduced 2015-03-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 1492 — Child CARE Act
Introduced 2015-03-19 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHJRES 36 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify the authority of Congress and the States to regulate the expenditure of funds for political activity by corporations.
Introduced 2015-02-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Government Operations and Politics—
Introduced 2010-04-28 · On agreeing to the Edwards (MD) amendment (A005) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2010-02-03 · On agreeing to the Edwards (MD) amendment (A006) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 6201 — 21st Century Investment Act of 2010
Introduced 2010-09-23 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 4202 — Green Infrastructure for Clean Water Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-12-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
Environmental ProtectionHR 4063 — To grant the Congressional Gold Medal to the members of the messman and steward branches of United States Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard that served during World War II.
Introduced 2009-11-07 · Referred to House Administration
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 3773 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the first-time homebuyer tax credit, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2009-10-08 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 3338 — National Metro Safety Act
Introduced 2009-07-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 3094 — Alexander L. Booker Child Protection Construction Site Safety Act
Introduced 2009-06-26 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Labor and EmploymentHR 2855 — Drug Overdose Reduction Act
Introduced 2009-06-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 2570 — WAGES Act
Introduced 2009-05-21 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Labor and EmploymentHJRES 74 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States permitting Congress and the States to regulate the expenditure of funds by corporations engaging in political speech.
Introduced 2010-02-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Government Operations and PoliticsHRES 1692 — Supporting the goals and ideals of the "International Day for the Eradication of Poverty".
Introduced 2010-09-29 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
International AffairsHRES 757 — Supporting the goals and ideals of a National Day of Remembrance for Homicide Victims.
Introduced 2009-09-21 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Crime and Law EnforcementHRES 534 — Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Children and Families Day".
Introduced 2009-06-11 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
FamiliesHRES 1466 — Honoring Dr. Guion S. "Guy" Bluford, Jr., and the 25th anniversary of his historic flight as the first African-American in space.
Introduced 2008-09-18 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Science, Technology, CommunicationsHRES 1360 — Honoring and commemorating the selfless acts of heroism displayed by the late Detective John Michael Gibson and Private First Class Jacob Joseph Chestnut of the United States Capitol Police on July 24, 1998.
Introduced 2008-07-22 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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