Elizabeth H. Esty
Democrat · CO-5 · House of Representatives
13 years in office
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Sponsored Legislation (85)
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Introduced 2014-05-29 · By unanimous consent, the Esty amendment was withdrawn. (consideration: CR H4974)
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Introduced 2013-05-22 · On agreeing to the Esty amendment (A006) Failed by recorded vote: 182 - 234 (Roll no. 174).
HR 5527 — Promoting Women in Entrepreneurship Act
Introduced 2014-09-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
Science, Technology, CommunicationsHR 5526 — Manufacturing Universities Act of 2014
Introduced 2014-09-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
EducationHR 5486 — Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act of 2014
Introduced 2014-09-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
CommerceHR 5244 — Healthy Housing Council Act of 2014
Introduced 2014-07-29 · Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Housing and Community DevelopmentHR 5085 — Support the Families of Fallen Heroes Semipostal Stamp Act
Introduced 2014-07-11 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6671-6672)
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 4542 — Brownfields Redevelopment Tax Incentive Reauthorization Act of 2014
Introduced 2014-05-01 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 4325 — Protecting Children from Electronic Cigarette Advertising Act of 2014
Introduced 2014-03-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
CommerceHR 3383 — Caregivers Expansion and Improvement Act of 2013
Introduced 2013-10-30 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 3244 — First STEP Act
Introduced 2013-10-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
CommerceHR 3243 — Supporting Teachers and Enhancing Manufacturing (STEM) Jobs Act of 2013
Introduced 2013-10-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
EducationHR 2873 — E3 Initiative Evaluation Act
Introduced 2013-07-31 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
CommerceHR 2555 — Lower Farmington River and Salmon Brook Wild and Scenic River Act
Introduced 2013-06-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 2354 — PROMPT Act
Introduced 2013-06-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 2102 — Helping Communities Rebuild After Deadly School Shootings and Other Traumatic Events Act
Introduced 2013-05-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
EducationHR 316 — Collinsville Renewable Energy Production Act
Introduced 2013-01-18 · Became Public Law No: 113-122.
EnergyHRES 725 — Commending the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs for their joint campaign to raise awareness during September, Suicide Prevention Month, to reduce suicide among members of the United States Armed Forces and veterans.
Introduced 2014-09-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHRES 258 — Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 1565) to protect Second Amendment rights, ensure that all individuals who should be prohibited from buying a firearm are listed in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, and provide a responsible and consistent background check process.
Introduced 2013-06-12 · Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
CongressHCONRES 67 — Recognizing the need to improve physical access to many United States postal facilities for all people in the United States in particular disabled citizens.
Introduced 2013-11-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 7094 — Get to a Yes or No Faster Act
Introduced 2018-10-26 · Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Small Business, 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.
CommerceHRES 1121 — Remembering the 20th anniversary of Matthew Shepard's death and expressing Congress's continued support for the prevention of hate crimes and the advancement of equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer Americans.
Introduced 2018-10-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Crime and Law EnforcementHRES 1115 — Expressing support for the designation of October 8, 2018, as "National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day".
Introduced 2018-10-05 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
EnergyHR 6653 — IMAGINE Act
Introduced 2018-08-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Transportation and Public WorksHCONRES 131 — Recognizing the need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people of the United States, particularly people with disabilities.
Introduced 2018-07-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesHR 6418 — VA Website Accessibility Act of 2018
Introduced 2018-07-18 · Received in the Senate.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 6419 — Justice for ALS Veterans Act of 2018
Introduced 2018-07-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Armed Forces and National Security—
Introduced 2018-07-17 · On agreeing to the Esty (CT) amendment (A022) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 6335 — To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 322 Main Street in Oakville, Connecticut, as the "Oakville Veterans Memorial Post Office".
Introduced 2018-07-11 · Became Public Law No: 115-369.
Government Operations and Politics—
Introduced 2018-06-27 · On agreeing to the Esty (CT) amendment (A032) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2018-06-07 · On agreeing to the Esty (CT) amendment (A046) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2018-06-07 · On agreeing to the Esty (CT) amendment (A016) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2018-06-07 · By unanimous consent, the Esty (CT) amendment was withdrawn. (consideration: CR H4931)
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Introduced 2018-06-06 · On agreeing to the Esty (CT) amendment (A008) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 6074 — Combating the Heroin Epidemic Through Forensic Drug Testing Act of 2018
Introduced 2018-06-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 5992 — Student and Student Athlete Opioid Misuse Prevention Act
Introduced 2018-06-01 · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HealthHR 5579 — Brownfields Redevelopment Tax Incentive Reauthorization Act of 2018
Introduced 2018-04-23 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 5490 — Handgun Purchaser Licensing Act
Introduced 2018-04-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 5146 — TECH Careers Act
Introduced 2018-03-01 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Labor and EmploymentHR 4992 — NOTICE Act of 2017
Introduced 2018-02-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
Environmental ProtectionHR 4947 — Rural Infrastructure Development and Partnerships Act
Introduced 2018-02-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit.
Agriculture and FoodHR 4835 — Job TOOLS for Veterans Act
Introduced 2018-01-18 · Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 4673 — Promoting Women in the Aviation Workforce Act
Introduced 2017-12-18 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 797.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 4241 — Transportation Access and System Connection Act of 2017
Introduced 2017-11-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Transportation and Public WorksHRES 587 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the deduction for State and local taxes is beneficial and should remain intact.
Introduced 2017-10-25 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 4052 — Keep Americans Safe Act
Introduced 2017-10-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 3813 — Combating Human Trafficking in Commercial Vehicles Act
Introduced 2017-09-21 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 346.
Transportation and Public Works—
Introduced 2017-07-26 · On agreeing to the Esty (CT) amendment (A028) Failed by recorded vote: 203 - 224 (Roll no. 422).
HR 2995 — To amend title 31, United States Code, to provide for the issuance of Green Bonds and to establish the United States Green Bank, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2017-06-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Energy—
Introduced 2017-05-24 · On agreeing to the Esty (CT) amendment (A001) Failed by recorded vote: 191 - 229 (Roll no. 279).
HR 2452 — Deborah Sampson Act
Introduced 2017-05-16 · Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 1802 — CARE for All Veterans Act
Introduced 2017-03-30 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 1758 — Brownfields Reauthorization Act of 2017
Introduced 2017-03-28 · Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 115-419, Part I.
Environmental ProtectionHR 1535 — Lower Farmington River and Salmon Brook Wild and Scenic River Act
Introduced 2017-03-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 1279 — Helping Veterans Exposed to Burn Pits Act
Introduced 2017-03-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 1147 — Support the Families of Fallen Heroes Act
Introduced 2017-02-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 255 — Promoting Women in Entrepreneurship Act
Introduced 2017-01-04 · Became Public Law No: 115-6.
Science, Technology, Communications—
Introduced 2016-09-27 · On agreeing to the Esty amendment (A018) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2016-09-27 · On agreeing to the Esty amendment (A019) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2016-07-12 · On agreeing to the Esty amendment (A018) Failed by voice vote.
HCONRES 132 — SCOTUS Resolution
Introduced 2016-05-18 · Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
CongressHR 5251 — Healthy Homes Tax Credit Act
Introduced 2016-05-16 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Taxation—
Introduced 2016-05-11 · On agreeing to the Esty amendment (A013) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 5096 — TECH Careers Act
Introduced 2016-04-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
Labor and EmploymentHR 4742 — Promoting Women in Entrepreneurship Act
Introduced 2016-03-15 · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 643.
Science, Technology, CommunicationsHR 4697 — Prevent Drug Addiction Act of 2016
Introduced 2016-03-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
HealthHR 4463 — Brownfields Reauthorization Act of 2016
Introduced 2016-02-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Environmental ProtectionHR 4272 — Support the Families of Fallen Heroes Act
Introduced 2015-12-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Government Operations and Politics—
Introduced 2015-06-02 · By unanimous consent, the Esty amendment was withdrawn. (consideration: CR H3722)
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Introduced 2015-06-02 · On agreeing to the Esty amendment (A009) Failed by recorded vote: 213 - 214 (Roll no. 271).
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Introduced 2015-05-20 · On agreeing to the Esty amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 2894 — CARE for All Veterans Act
Introduced 2015-06-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 2237 — Helping Veterans Exposed to Burn Pits Act
Introduced 2015-05-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 2002 — Brownfields Redevelopment Tax Incentive Reauthorization Act of 2015
Introduced 2015-04-23 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 1441 — Manufacturing Universities Act of 2015
Introduced 2015-03-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
EducationHR 1375 — Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act of 2015
Introduced 2015-03-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
CommerceHR 1291 — Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015
Introduced 2015-03-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 1222 — Gold Star Fathers Act
Introduced 2015-03-03 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 646 — Lower Farmington River and Salmon Brook Wild and Scenic River Act
Introduced 2015-02-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 478 — Protecting Children from Electronic Cigarette Advertising Act of 2015
Introduced 2015-01-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
CommerceHR 479 — American Jobs Matter Act of 2015
Introduced 2015-01-22 · Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Government Operations and PoliticsHRES 443 — Commending the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs for their joint campaign to raise awareness during September, Suicide Prevention Month, to reduce suicide among members of the United States Armed Forces and veterans.
Introduced 2015-09-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHCONRES 37 — Recognizing the need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people of the United States, particularly people with disabilities.
Introduced 2015-04-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 752 — Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device Act
Introduced 2015-02-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Crime and Law Enforcement—
Introduced 2015-06-03 · On agreeing to the Esty amendment (A011) Failed by recorded vote: 184 - 230 (Roll no. 308). (consideration: CR H3903)