Bob Franks

Bob Franks

Republican · NE-7 · House of Representatives

33 years in office

Quylt Score

305
Primary Score
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Party Line

Score Breakdown

Legislative Output35% of score
Laws Enacted1 bill signed into law
3015%
Bills Advanced9 of 118 bills out of committee
3812%
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 Cosponsoring6 of 20 cosponsored bills cross-party
5010%
Cross-Aisle Co-Authored Bills2 of 14 sponsored bills have cross-party cosponsors
485%
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

Reflects official Senate/House Ethics Committee records. Recent actions may not yet be reflected.

Quylt Scores update as official government data becomes available. Ethics records may lag 30–90 days from official committee publication.

Sponsored Legislation (118)

Introduced 1999-06-17 · On agreeing to the Franks (NJ) amendment (A038) as modified Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 5252Release Our Reserve Now Act

Introduced 2000-09-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

Energy

HR 522721st Century Community Learning Centers Act

Introduced 2000-09-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families.

Education

HR 4849Pipeline Safety Improvement Act of 2000

Introduced 2000-07-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 4519Baylee's Law

Introduced 2000-05-23 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Families

HR 4433Charitable Contribution Tax Relief Act of 2000

Introduced 2000-05-11 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 4076Cybermolesters Enforcement Act of 2000

Introduced 2000-03-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 3984Commitment to Kids and Character Act

Introduced 2000-03-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families.

Education

HR 3871Internet Crimes Against Children Prevention Act of 2000

Introduced 2000-03-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 3537Seniors Real Property Tax Relief Act of 2000

Introduced 2000-01-27 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 3536Drinking Water Protection Act of 2000

Introduced 2000-01-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

Environmental Protection

HR 3171National Health Museum Site Selection Act

Introduced 1999-10-28 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 320.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 3093To amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to prevent the release of hazardous waste due to flooding, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1999-10-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Finance and Hazardous Materials.

Environmental Protection

HR 3069Southeast Federal Center Public-Private Development Act of 2000

Introduced 1999-10-13 · Became Public Law No: 106-407.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 2642Anti-Atrocity Alien Deportation Act

Introduced 1999-07-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.

Immigration

HR 2147To suspend until December 31, 2002, the duty on cyclic olefin copolymer resin.

Introduced 1999-06-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 2014To prohibit a State from imposing a discriminatory commuter tax on nonresidents.

Introduced 1999-06-07 · Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Taxation

HR 1839Access to Thermal Imaging Cameras Act

Introduced 1999-05-18 · Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Emergency Management

HR 1788Nazi Benefits Termination Act of 1999

Introduced 1999-05-13 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 207.

Law

HR 1756Brownfield Redevelopment and Environmental Revitalization Act of 1999

Introduced 1999-05-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Finance and Hazardous Materials.

Environmental Protection

HR 1621Made in USA Label Defense Act of 1999

Introduced 1999-04-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 1486Power Marketing Administration Reform Act of 1999

Introduced 1999-04-20 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Energy

HR 1367To amend section 211 of the Clean Air Act to prohibit the use of the fuel additive MTBE in gasoline.

Introduced 1999-04-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

Environmental Protection

HR 1038Regional Investments for National Growth Act of 1999

Introduced 1999-03-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Ground Transportation.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 896Childrens' [sic] Internet Protection Act

Introduced 1999-03-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.

Science, Technology, Communications

HR 543Childrens' [sic] Internet Protection Act

Introduced 1999-02-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.

Science, Technology, Communications

HR 368Safe Schools Internet Act of 1999

Introduced 1999-01-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.

Science, Technology, Communications

HR 367Social Security On-line Privacy Protection Act of 1999

Introduced 1999-01-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.

Science, Technology, Communications

HR 369Children's Privacy Protection and Parental Empowerment Act of 1999

Introduced 1999-01-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 370No Frills Prison Act

Introduced 1999-01-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 139To provide for the extension of the New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail into the Township of Woodbridge, New Jersey.

Introduced 1999-01-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HRES 623Regarding the adoption of Resolution 1322 by the Security Council of the United Nations on October 7, 2000.

Introduced 2000-10-11 · Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

International Affairs

HCONRES 279Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the 200th birthday celebration of the Library of Congress.

Introduced 2000-03-14 · Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Commemorations

HCONRES 105Authorizing the Law Enforcement Torch Run for the 1999 Special Olympics World Games to be run through the Capitol Grounds.

Introduced 1999-05-12 · Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7281)

Congress

Introduced 1994-04-21 · On agreeing to the Franks (NJ) amendment (A028) as modified Agreed to by recorded vote: 347 - 82 (Roll no. 142).

HR 4949Administrative Procedure Reform Act of 1994

Introduced 1994-08-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 4758Durham Woods Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act of 1994

Introduced 1994-07-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 4199Inmate Rehabilitation Act of 1994

Introduced 1994-04-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Intellectual Property and Judicial Administration.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 3926To authorize funds for emergency road repairs in response to the severity of the 1993-94 winter, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1994-03-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 3795Social Security Immigration Fraud Protection Act of 1994

Introduced 1994-02-03 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H506)

Social Welfare

HR 3086Government Employee Limitation Act

Introduced 1993-09-15 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8957)

Government Operations and Politics

HR 2310Preservation of Life Through Water Resources Planning Act of 1993

Introduced 1993-05-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

Water Resources Development

HR 2245Permanent Performance Review Act of 1993

Introduced 1993-05-25 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6655-6656)

Government Operations and Politics

HJRES 402To designate the week beginning March 12, 1995, as "National Manufacturing Week".

Introduced 1994-08-12 · Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

Commerce

Introduced 1995-05-16 · On agreeing to the Franks (NJ) amendment (A037) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 1995-03-01 · On agreeing to the Franks (NJ) amendment (A010) Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 4299Social Security On-Line Privacy Protection Act of 1996

Introduced 1996-09-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.

Commerce

HR 4148Jackie Robinson Commemorative Coin Act

Introduced 1996-09-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy.

Finance and Financial Sector

HR 4093Bi-State Aircraft Noise Correction Act of 1996

Introduced 1996-09-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 4027Food Stamp Conversion and Profiteering Prohibition Act of 1996

Introduced 1996-09-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.

Agriculture and Food

HR 3982Permanent Performance Review Act of 1996

Introduced 1996-08-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Information and Technology.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 3878Power Marketing Administration Privatization and Reform Act of 1996

Introduced 1996-07-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.

Energy

HR 3508Children's Privacy Protection and Parental Empowerment Act of 1996

Introduced 1996-05-22 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 3169Job Corps Improvement Act of 1996

Introduced 1996-03-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education, Training and Life-Long Learning.

Labor and Employment

HR 3170Port Revitalization Act of 1996

Introduced 1996-03-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

Water Resources Development

HR 2832To transfer the Federal Aviation Administration Eastern Regional Office to Union County, New Jersey.

Introduced 1995-12-22 · Executive Comment Requested from DOT.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 2216To abolish the Local Rail Freight Assistance Program.

Introduced 1995-08-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 1981Efficient Fleet Management Act of 1995

Introduced 1995-06-30 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Information and Technology.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 1837Campaign Finance Reform Act of 1995

Introduced 1995-06-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Rules and Organization of the House.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 1203Hazardous Materials Regulatory Relief Act of 1995

Introduced 1995-03-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 1126Durham Woods Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act of 1995

Introduced 1995-03-03 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E435)

Transportation and Public Works

HJRES 178Disapproving Orders Nos. 888 and 889 of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

Introduced 1996-05-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

Energy

HJRES 62Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Introduced 1995-01-23 · For Further Action See H.J.Res.1.

Economics and Public Finance

HJRES 27Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States barring Federal unfunded mandates to the States.

Introduced 1995-01-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law.

Government Operations and Politics

Introduced 1998-06-11 · On agreeing to the Franks (NJ) amendment (A003) as modified Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 4632Practice What You Preach Privacy Protection Promotion Act

Introduced 1998-09-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Information and Technology.

Science, Technology, Communications

HR 4713Seniors Real Property Tax Relief Act of 1998

Introduced 1998-10-07 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 4527To provide for the extension of the New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail into the Township of Woodbridge, New Jersey.

Introduced 1998-09-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 4094Brownfield Redevelopment and Environmental Revitalization Act of 1998

Introduced 1998-06-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Finance and Hazardous Materials.

Environmental Protection

HR 3810To designate the United States Post Office located at 202 Center Street in Garwood, New Jersey, as the "James T. Leonard, Sr. Post Office".

Introduced 1998-05-07 · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 653.

Commemorations

HR 3518Power Marketing Administration Reform Act of 1998

Introduced 1998-03-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

Energy

HR 3177Safe Schools Internet Act of 1998

Introduced 1998-02-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.

Science, Technology, Communications

HR 3043Campus Hate Crimes Right to Know Act of 1997

Introduced 1997-11-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education, Training and Life-Long Learning.

Education

HR 2457Veterans Benefits Check Protection Act

Introduced 1997-09-11 · Referred to the House Committee on Banking and Financial Services.

Finance and Financial Sector

HR 2454Social Security Check Protection Act

Introduced 1997-09-11 · Referred to the House Committee on Banking and Financial Services.

Finance and Financial Sector

HR 2173Child Abuse Notification Act of 1997

Introduced 1997-07-16 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 2122Joan's Law Act of 1997

Introduced 1997-07-09 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 2112Telephone Slamming Prevention and Internet Connection Act

Introduced 1997-07-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.

Science, Technology, Communications

HR 1972Children's Privacy Protection and Parental Empowerment Act of 1997

Introduced 1997-06-19 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 1725Regional Investments for National Growth Act of 1997

Introduced 1997-05-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 1258Job Opportunity and Welfare Reduction Act of 1997

Introduced 1997-04-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.

Social Welfare

HR 1287Social Security On-line Privacy Protection Act of 1996

Introduced 1997-04-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.

Science, Technology, Communications

HR 942To amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to provide authority for States to limit the interstate transportation of municipal solid waste, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1997-03-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Finance and Hazardous Materials.

Environmental Protection

HR 943Municipal Solid Waste Flow Control Act of 1997

Introduced 1997-03-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Finance and Hazardous Materials.

Environmental Protection

HR 603Tennessee Valley Authority First Step Reform Act of 1997

Introduced 1997-02-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

Water Resources Development

HR 169No Frills Prison Act

Introduced 1997-01-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 170Campaign Finance Reform Act of 1997

Introduced 1997-01-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Rules and Organization of the House.

Government Operations and Politics

HJRES 48Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Introduced 1997-02-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

Economics and Public Finance

HJRES 15Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States barring Federal unfunded mandates to the States.

Introduced 1997-01-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

Government Operations and Politics

HCONRES 244Calling on the Government of Cuba to extradite Joanne Chesimard from Cuba to the United States.

Introduced 1998-03-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.

International Affairs

HCONRES 80Relating to maintaining the current standard behind the "Made in USA" label, in order to protect consumers and jobs in the United States.

Introduced 1997-05-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.

Commerce