Jeff Fortenberry

Jeff Fortenberry

Republican · NE-1 · House of Representatives

21 years in office

Quylt Score

430
Primary Score
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Party Line

Score Breakdown

Legislative Output35% of score
Laws Enacted3 bills signed into law
6215%
Bills Advanced24 of 173 bills out of committee
6912%
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 Cosponsoring7 of 20 cosponsored bills cross-party
5810%
Cross-Aisle Co-Authored Bills7 of 15 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: May 1, 2026

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Sponsored Legislation (173)

HR 5996Eliminate, Neutralize, and Disrupt Wildlife Trafficking Reauthorization and Improvements Act of 2021

Introduced 2021-11-17 · ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Carter (GA) asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 5996, a bill originally introduced by Representative Fortenberry, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.

Environmental Protection

HR 5447America’s National Museum of the Cold World War Act of 2021

Introduced 2021-09-30 · Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Arts, Culture, Religion

HR 5163Care for Her Act

Introduced 2021-09-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.

Health

HR 4813Matt’s Act

Introduced 2021-07-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HRES 305Congratulating the people of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan on the centennial of the founding of the Jordanian state.

Introduced 2021-04-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa and Global Counterterrorism.

International Affairs

HR 2402Winnebago Land Transfer Act of 2021

Introduced 2021-04-08 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Native Americans

HR 810To amend the National Trails System Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study on the feasibility of designating the Chief Standing Bear National Historic Trail, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2021-02-04 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 8662Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Act

Introduced 2020-10-23 · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Health

HR 7722Matt’s Act

Introduced 2020-07-22 · Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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.

Health

HR 7071Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Act

Introduced 2020-06-01 · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Health

HR 5868RELIEF Act

Introduced 2020-02-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 5479To protect Americans with pre-existing conditions.

Introduced 2019-12-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 5480ALS Placebo No More Act

Introduced 2019-12-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 3651To facilitate the use of certain land in Nebraska for public outdoor recreational opportunities, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2019-07-09 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 515.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 3560To provide assistance for the operation of the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Visitor Center in Nebraska City, Nebraska, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2019-06-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 2490To amend the National Trails System Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study on the feasibility of designating the Chief Standing Bear National Historic Trail, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2019-05-02 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HRES 225Recognizing the 150th anniversary of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Introduced 2019-03-13 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Education

HR 1651RE–VAC Act

Introduced 2019-03-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit.

Agriculture and Food

Introduced 2014-07-09 · By unanimous consent, the Fortenberry amendment was withdrawn. (consideration: CR H6025)

Introduced 2014-06-19 · On agreeing to the Fortenberry amendment (A051) Failed by recorded vote: 167 - 244 (Roll no. 328).

Introduced 2013-06-20 · On agreeing to the Fortenberry amendment (A054) Agreed to by recorded vote: 230 - 194 (Roll no. 282).

Introduced 2013-06-19 · By unanimous consent, the Fortenberry amendment was withdrawn. (consideration: CR H3870)

HR 5740Veterans Dependents' Parity Act

Introduced 2014-11-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 5086To amend the National Trails System Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study on the feasibility of designating the Chief Standing Bear National Historic Trail, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2014-07-11 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 3022National Discovery Trails Act of 2013

Introduced 2013-08-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 2935Conservation Reform Act of 2013

Introduced 2013-08-01 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

International Affairs

HR 2314Cooperative Threat Reduction Modernization Act

Introduced 2013-06-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade.

International Affairs

HR 1932Farm Program Integrity Act of 2013

Introduced 2013-05-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management.

Agriculture and Food

HR 858Rural Housing Preservation Act of 2013

Introduced 2013-02-27 · Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Housing and Community Development

Introduced 2012-06-05 · On agreeing to the Fortenberry amendment (A057) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 2012-06-05 · On agreeing to the Fortenberry amendment (A024) Agreed to by recorded vote: 328 - 89 (Roll no. 325). (consideration: CR H3513-3514)

Introduced 2011-07-13 · On agreeing to the Fortenberry amendment (A045) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 2011-07-07 · On agreeing to the Fortenberry amendment (A059) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 2011-06-14 · On agreeing to the Fortenberry amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 2011-02-18 · On agreeing to the Fortenberry amendment (A088) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 2011-02-18 · By unanimous consent, the Fortenberry amendment was withdrawn. (consideration: CR 2/17/2011 H1186)

HR 6416Rural Housing Preservation Act of 2012

Introduced 2012-09-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Insurance, Housing and Community Opportunity.

Housing and Community Development

HR 6038Global Conservation Act of 2012

Introduced 2012-06-27 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

International Affairs

HR 5935To prohibit the Secretary of Energy from enforcing regulations pertaining to certain battery chargers.

Introduced 2012-06-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

Energy

HR 3708To prohibit the Secretary of Labor from issuing a final rule that prevents the agricultural employment of minors to detassel.

Introduced 2011-12-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.

Labor and Employment

HR 3167VET Act of 2011

Introduced 2011-10-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 1326Furthering International Nuclear Safety Act of 2011

Introduced 2011-04-01 · Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

International Affairs

HR 1179Respect for Rights of Conscience Act of 2011

Introduced 2011-03-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 1178Disabled Veterans Commissary and Exchange Store Benefits Act

Introduced 2011-03-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 404Renewable Fuels for America's Future Act of 2011

Introduced 2011-01-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

Taxation

HR 277Rural Energy Equity Act of 2011

Introduced 2011-01-12 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 275Homestead National Monument of America Boundary Expansion Act

Introduced 2011-01-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 274To rename the Homestead National Monument of America near Beatrice, Nebraska, as the Homestead National Historical Park.

Introduced 2011-01-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 273Rural Housing Preservation Act of 2011

Introduced 2011-01-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Insurance, Housing and Community Opportunity.

Housing and Community Development

HR 726National Discovery Trails Act

Introduced 2019-01-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 660CHILD Act

Introduced 2019-01-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 458Affordable Limited Health Coverage Act

Introduced 2019-01-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 456Care for All Act of 2019

Introduced 2019-01-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 457Health Savings Account Act

Introduced 2019-01-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Taxation

HR 7060Palestinian Partnership Fund Act of 2018

Introduced 2018-10-12 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

International Affairs

HR 7038CHILD Act

Introduced 2018-10-05 · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Health

Introduced 2018-05-17 · On agreeing to the Fortenberry amendment (A027) Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 5491Rural Health Insurance Act of 2018

Introduced 2018-04-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit.

Agriculture and Food

HR 4819DELTA Act

Introduced 2018-01-18 · Became Public Law No: 115-353.

International Affairs

HR 4647Recovering America's Wildlife Act

Introduced 2017-12-14 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Environmental Protection

HR 3687Farm to School Act of 2017

Introduced 2017-09-06 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Agriculture and Food

HR 3251National Discovery Trails Act

Introduced 2017-07-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 112To amend title 31, United States Code, to restore the 10 year statute of limitations applicable to collection of debt by administrative offset, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2015-01-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial And Antitrust Law.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 1280Health Savings Account Act

Introduced 2017-03-01 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HCONRES 32Congratulating the State of Nebraska on the 150th anniversary of the admission of that State into the United States.

Introduced 2017-03-01 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 1221International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace Authorization Act of 2017

Introduced 2017-02-27 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

International Affairs

HR 552Affordable Limited Health Coverage Act

Introduced 2017-01-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 551Care for All Act of 2017

Introduced 2017-01-13 · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Health

HR 6503Care for Life Act

Introduced 2016-12-08 · Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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.

Health

HR 4506Know Before You Go Act of 2016

Introduced 2016-02-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Introduced 2015-04-30 · On agreeing to the Fortenberry amendment (A032) Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 2661National Discovery Trails Act of 2015

Introduced 2015-06-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 1494Retirement Health Savings Act of 2015

Introduced 2015-03-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Taxation

HR 1169Health Savings Account Act

Introduced 2015-02-27 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 1061Farm to School Act of 2015

Introduced 2015-02-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.

Agriculture and Food

HR 893Boys Town Centennial Commemorative Coin Act

Introduced 2015-02-11 · Became Public Law No: 114-30.

Finance and Financial Sector

HR 371Care for All Act of 2015

Introduced 2015-01-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Introduced 2006-07-26 · On agreeing to the Fortenberry amendment (A007) as modified Agreed to by voice vote. (text as modified: CR H5925)

Introduced 2005-06-17 · On agreeing to the Fortenberry amendment (A012) Agreed to by recorded vote: 375 - 29 (Roll no. 275).

HR 6386To establish the Congressional-Executive Commission on the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

Introduced 2006-12-06 · Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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 4149Payment Limitation Integrity Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-10-26 · Executive Comment Requested from USDA.

Agriculture and Food

HR 3873To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit rollovers from retirement plans to health savings accounts.

Introduced 2005-09-22 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HRES 40Honoring the career and philanthropic contributions of Johnny Carson.

Introduced 2005-01-25 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Commemorations

HCONRES 383Supporting the goals and ideals of the National Arbor Day Foundation and National Arbor Day.

Introduced 2006-04-06 · Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Commemorations

HR 3248VET Act of 2015

Introduced 2015-07-28 · Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.

Commerce

HR 1292Disabled Veterans Commissary and Exchange Store Benefits Act

Introduced 2015-03-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 984To amend the National Trails System Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study on the feasibility of designating the Chief Standing Bear National Historic Trail, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2015-02-13 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 220Veterans Dependents' Parity Act

Introduced 2015-01-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Armed Forces and National Security

Introduced 2009-07-08 · On agreeing to the Fortenberry amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 6570Respect for Rights of Conscience Act of 2010

Introduced 2010-12-22 · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Health

HR 5881Rural Housing Preservation Act of 2010

Introduced 2010-07-27 · Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Housing and Community Development

HR 5757Renewable Fuels for America's Future Act of 2010

Introduced 2010-07-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Taxation

HR 5463To rename the Homestead National Monument of America near Beatrice, Nebraska, as the Homestead National Historical Park.

Introduced 2010-05-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 5283Help HAITI Act of 2010

Introduced 2010-05-12 · Became Public Law No: 111-293.

Immigration

HR 3830Health and Wellness for Americans Act of 2009

Introduced 2009-10-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 3831Hospice Support Act of 2009

Introduced 2009-10-15 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Health

HR 3774Energy Development Program Implementation Act of 2009

Introduced 2009-10-08 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

International Affairs

HR 1692To amend the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act to exempt ordinary books from the lead limit in such Act.

Introduced 2009-03-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.

Commerce

HR 1561To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a standard deduction for the business use of a home.

Introduced 2009-03-17 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 643Care for Life Act of 2009

Introduced 2009-01-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 321SCHIP Plus Act of 2009

Introduced 2009-01-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 113To provide for audits of programs, projects, and activities funded through earmarks.

Introduced 2009-01-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization, and Procurement.

Economics and Public Finance

HR 109America's Affordable Health Care Act of 2009

Introduced 2009-01-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 114Veterans Entrepreneurial Transition Business Benefit Act

Introduced 2009-01-06 · Committee Hearings Held.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 108Disabled Veterans Commissary and Exchange Store Benefits Act

Introduced 2009-01-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 110Human Cloning Prohibition Act of 2009

Introduced 2009-01-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Health

HR 112Homestead National Monument of America Boundary Expansion Act

Introduced 2009-01-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HRES 1615Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the birth, and honoring the life and legacy, of Mother Teresa.

Introduced 2010-09-14 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

International Affairs

HRES 1295Celebrating the role of mothers in the United States and supporting the goals and ideals of Mother's Day.

Introduced 2010-04-22 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Families

HRES 508Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the general aviation industry should be recognized for its contributions to the United States.

Introduced 2009-06-04 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Transportation and Public Works

HRES 458Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Federal Government should encourage organic farming, gardening, local food production, and farmers' markets.

Introduced 2009-05-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.

Agriculture and Food

HRES 398Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Berlin Airlift's success.

Introduced 2009-05-04 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Armed Forces and National Security

HRES 388Celebrating the role of mothers in the United States and supporting the goals and ideals of Mother's Day.

Introduced 2009-04-30 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Families

HRES 282Recognizing the 30th anniversary of the peace treaty between Egypt and Israel.

Introduced 2009-03-24 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

International Affairs

Introduced 2008-04-02 · On agreeing to the Fortenberry amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 7091Care for Life Act of 2008

Introduced 2008-09-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 6963SCHIP Plus Act of 2008

Introduced 2008-09-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 6881To provide for audits of programs, projects, and activities funded through earmarks.

Introduced 2008-09-11 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Economics and Public Finance

HR 6850Veterans Entrepreneurial Transition Business Benefit Act

Introduced 2008-09-09 · Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 6280America's Affordable Health Care Act of 2008

Introduced 2008-06-17 · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Health

HR 4223To establish the Congressional-Executive Commission on the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

Introduced 2007-11-15 · Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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 3872Children Come First Act of 2007

Introduced 2007-10-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 3028Child Soldier Prevention Act of 2007

Introduced 2007-07-12 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

International Affairs

HR 2374Homestead National Monument of America Boundary Expansion Act

Introduced 2007-05-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 1477Disabled Veterans Commissary and Exchange Store Benefits Act

Introduced 2007-03-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 1151To provide for a temporary increase in the number of Iraqi and Afghan translators in the United States Armed Forces who may be provided status as special immigrants.

Introduced 2007-02-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.

Immigration

HR 124Farm Programs Payment Limitation Integrity Act

Introduced 2007-01-04 · Executive Comment Requested from USDA.

Agriculture and Food

HRES 1114Supporting the goals and ideals of the Arbor Day Foundation and National Arbor Day.

Introduced 2008-04-16 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Commemorations

HRES 1113Celebrating the role of mothers in the United States and supporting the goals and ideals of Mother's Day.

Introduced 2008-04-16 · On motion to table the motion to reconsider the vote Agreed to by recorded vote: 237 - 178 (Roll no. 275).

Commemorations

HRES 399Supporting the goals and ideals of Mother's Day.

Introduced 2007-05-14 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Commemorations

HCONRES 332Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Introduced 2008-04-24 · Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

International Affairs