Vito Fossella

Vito Fossella

Republican · NE-13 · House of Representatives

29 years in office

Quylt Score

480
Primary Score
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Party Line

Score Breakdown

Legislative Output35% of score
Laws Enacted7 bills signed into law
8515%
Bills Advanced17 of 119 bills out of committee
7112%
Federal Funding Secured$3437750M 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 Bills7 of 9 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 & CredentialsJD (Law)
855%
Ethics RecordNo formal ethics violations on record
505%

Last updated: April 30, 2026

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Sponsored Legislation (119)

Introduced 2006-05-25 · On agreeing to the Fossella amendment (A021) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 2006-04-26 · On agreeing to the Fossella amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 2006-03-29 · On agreeing to the Fossella amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 2005-09-15 · On agreeing to the Fossella amendment (A008) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 2005-07-20 · On agreeing to the Fossella amendment (A031) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 2005-06-23 · By unanimous consent, the Fossella amendment was withdrawn.

HR 6227Kids Vision Care Act of 2006

Introduced 2006-09-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 6147GEDI Act

Introduced 2006-09-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 5996Raritan Bay Stewardship Initiative of 2006

Introduced 2006-07-28 · Executive Comment Requested from Interior, Commerce.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 5624Men's Health Act of 2006

Introduced 2006-06-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 5595Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Enhancement and Authorization Act of 2006

Introduced 2006-06-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Science, and Technology.

Emergency Management

HR 5468Responsible Bioterrorism Funding Act of 2006

Introduced 2006-05-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Science, and Technology.

Emergency Management

HR 5342To prohibit certain agency actions regarding the use of certain electronic devices onboard air born commercial airlines.

Introduced 2006-05-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 5230Tax and Education Assistance for Children (TEACH) Act of 2006

Introduced 2006-04-27 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 5178To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a study to identify best practices for the communication of information concerning a terrorist threat, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2006-04-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Intelligence, Information Sharing, and Terrorism Risk Assessment.

Emergency Management

HR 4668Limitation on Assistance to the Palestinian Authority Act of 2006

Introduced 2006-01-31 · Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

International Affairs

HR 4648To prohibit assistance to Lebanon unless the Government of Lebanon extradites Mohammed Ali Hammadi to the United States.

Introduced 2005-12-22 · Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.

International Affairs

HR 4619Commission on Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-12-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance and Government Sponsored Enterprises.

Finance and Financial Sector

HR 4639Group Home Community Notification Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-12-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity.

Housing and Community Development

HR 4618Compliance, Examinations, and Inspections Restructuring Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-12-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance and Government Sponsored Enterprises.

Finance and Financial Sector

HR 4460College Life Safety and Fire Prevention Act

Introduced 2005-12-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.

Education

HR 3298Television Viewer Consumer Protection Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-07-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.

Science, Technology, Communications

HR 2342Ferry Safety Enhancement Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-05-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 2328Children's Access to Vision Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-05-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 1769September 11th Heroes Memorial Park Act

Introduced 2005-04-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks.

Commemorations

HR 1562Chemical Facility Security Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-04-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.

Environmental Protection

HR 1093Responsible Funding for First Responders Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-03-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Science, and Technology.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 923Supply Our Soldiers Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-02-17 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 147.

Armed Forces and National Security

HRES 1032Honoring New York State Senator John Marchi.

Introduced 2006-09-21 · Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.

Commemorations

HRES 908Congratulating Italy on winning the 2006 Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup.

Introduced 2006-07-11 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

International Affairs

HRES 683Honoring Benjamin Franklin on the 300th anniversary of his birth.

Introduced 2006-02-15 · Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.

Commemorations

HRES 442Honoring the Fordham University School of Law upon the occasion of its 100th Anniversary.

Introduced 2005-09-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.

Commemorations

HRES 325Honoring the spiritual leadership of Archbishop Iakovos to Greek Orthodox Christians in the Western Hemisphere.

Introduced 2005-06-16 · Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.

Commemorations

Introduced 2008-04-16 · Ms. Johnson, E. B. raised a point of order against the Fossella amendment (A002). Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson stated that the provisions of the Fossella amendment are not germane to the bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.

Introduced 2007-07-26 · On agreeing to the Fossella amendment (A044) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 2007-05-16 · On agreeing to the Fossella amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 2007-05-10 · On agreeing to the Fossella amendment (A005) Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 5906Small Business Capitol Expansion and Improvement Act of 2008

Introduced 2008-04-24 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 5670To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a Federal income tax credit for certain home purchases.

Introduced 2008-04-01 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 5440FISA Amendments Act of 2008

Introduced 2008-02-14 · Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Fossella. Petition No: 110-7. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/110/lrc/pd/Petitions/Dis7.htm">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 4627Homeowners' Assistance Act of 2007

Introduced 2007-12-13 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 3723Raritan Bay Stewardship Initiative of 2007

Introduced 2007-10-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 3724Social Security and Medicare Solvency Commission Act

Introduced 2007-10-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.

Social Welfare

HR 3552To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to include within the definition of "refugee" spouses of persons who have been forced to abort a pregnancy or undergo involuntary sterilization.

Introduced 2007-09-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.

Immigration

HR 2460Federal Energy Price Protection Act

Introduced 2007-05-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.

Energy

HR 2459RIDE Act of 2007

Introduced 2007-05-23 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 1883To codify procedures regarding naturalization ceremonies conducted by the Secretary of Homeland Security.

Introduced 2007-04-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.

Immigration

HR 1439Supply Our Soldiers Act of 2007

Introduced 2007-03-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 1440Men's Health Act of 2007

Introduced 2007-03-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 1409College Life Safety and Fire Prevention Act

Introduced 2007-03-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.

Education

HR 1020Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Enhancement and Authorization Act of 2007

Introduced 2007-02-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness, and Response.

Emergency Management

HRES 345Commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Archdiocese of New York.

Introduced 2007-04-30 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Commemorations

HRES 54Honoring Alexander Hamilton on the 250th anniversary of his birth.

Introduced 2007-01-11 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Commemorations

Introduced 2003-07-22 · On agreeing to the Fossella amendment (A010) Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 5261Mailing Support to Troops Act of 2004

Introduced 2004-10-07 · Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 5207To amend title 10, United States Code, to increase the amount of the military death gratuity from $12,000 to $75,000.

Introduced 2004-10-04 · Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 4040September 11th Heroes Memorial Park Act

Introduced 2004-03-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Recreation and Public Lands.

Commemorations

HR 3602Children's Access to Vision Act of 2003

Introduced 2003-11-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 3117Federal Law Enforcement Officers Retirement Relief Act

Introduced 2003-09-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 3116September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Extension Act of 2003

Introduced 2003-09-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.

Law

HR 2901Chemical Facility Security Act of 2003

Introduced 2003-07-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.

Environmental Protection

HR 2771To amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to reauthorize the New York City Watershed Protection Program.

Introduced 2003-07-17 · Became Public Law No: 108-328.

Environmental Protection

HR 4647Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act of 2002

Introduced 2002-05-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.

Law

HR 3409Anti-Terrorism, Anti-Hijacking, and Federal Criminal Investigators' Empowerment Act of 2001

Introduced 2001-12-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 1088Investor and Capital Markets Fee Relief Act

Introduced 2001-03-19 · Became Public Law No: 107-123.

Finance and Financial Sector

HR 949Measures to Encourage Results in Teaching Act of 2001

Introduced 2001-03-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.

Education

HR 444National Lighthouse Center and Museum Act

Introduced 2001-02-06 · See H.R.444.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 446Federal Law Enforcement Officers Retirement Relief Act

Introduced 2001-02-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Civil Service and Agency Organization.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 445Economic Growth and Tax Freedom Act

Introduced 2001-02-06 · See H.R.1836.

Taxation

HJRES 71Amending title 36, United States Code, to designate September 11 as Patriot Day.

Introduced 2001-10-25 · Became Public Law No: 107-89.

Commemorations

HRES 492Expressing gratitude for the 10-month-long World Trade Center cleanup and recovery efforts at the Fresh Kills Landfill on Staten Island, New York, following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

Introduced 2002-07-18 · On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 375 - 0 (Roll no. 325). (text: CR H5034)

Commemorations

HRES 424Paying tribute to the workers in New York City for their rescue, recovery, and clean-up efforts at the site of the World Trade Center.

Introduced 2002-05-21 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Commemorations

HR 5590Federal Law Enforement Officers Retirement Relief Act

Introduced 2000-10-27 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1996-1997)

Government Operations and Politics

HR 3626Pardon Attorney Reform and Integrity Act

Introduced 2000-02-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 2374National Lighthouse Center and Museum Act

Introduced 1999-06-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 1256Savings and Investment Relief Act of 1999

Introduced 1999-03-24 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Finance and Financial Sector

HR 814For the relief of the estate of Irwin Rutman.

Introduced 1999-02-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.

Private Legislation

HR 789Irwin Rutman Retired Public Safety Officers Death Benefits Act

Introduced 1999-02-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 790Staten Island Aircraft Noise Correction Act of 1999

Introduced 1999-02-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 591Measures to Encourage Results in Teaching Act of 1999

Introduced 1999-02-04 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Education

HR 592To redesignate Great Kills Park in the Gateway National Recreation Area as "World War II Veterans Park at Great Kills".

Introduced 1999-02-04 · Became Public Law No: 106-132.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 330Economic Growth and Tax Freedom Act

Introduced 1999-01-19 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HCONRES 317Expressing the sense of the Congress on the death of John Cardinal O'Connor, Archbishop of New York.

Introduced 2000-05-04 · Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Commemorations

HCONRES 180Expressing the sense of Congress that the President should not have granted clemency to terrorists.

Introduced 1999-09-08 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Introduced 1998-07-14 · On agreeing to the Fossella amendment (A007) Agreed to by recorded vote: 282 - 126 (Roll No. 276).

HR 4866Staten Island Aircraft Noise Correction Act of 1998

Introduced 1998-10-20 · Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 4623National Lighthouse Center and Museum Act

Introduced 1998-09-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 4594Measures to Encourage Results in Teaching Act of 1998

Introduced 1998-09-17 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Education