Wayne T. Gilchrest

Wayne T. Gilchrest

Republican · MA-1 · House of Representatives

35 years in office

Quylt Score

421
Primary Score
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Party Line

Score Breakdown

Legislative Output35% of score
Laws Enacted9 bills signed into law
9315%
Bills Advanced15 of 132 bills out of committee
5712%
Federal Funding Secured$3432552M 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 Cosponsoring2 of 20 cosponsored bills cross-party
1710%
Cross-Aisle Co-Authored Bills7 of 13 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: April 30, 2026

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Sponsored Legislation (132)

Introduced 2006-06-28 · By unanimous consent, the Gilchrest amendment was withdrawn.

Introduced 2006-03-15 · On agreeing to the Gilchrest amendment (A001) Failed by recorded vote: 38 - 377 (Roll no. 43).

HR 5051Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Amendments Act of 2006

Introduced 2006-03-30 · Executive Comment Requested from Commerce.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 4686Multi-State and International Fisheries Conservation and Management Act of 2006

Introduced 2006-02-01 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 248.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 4126Chesapeake Bay Restoration Enhancement Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-10-25 · Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Environmental Protection

HR 3552Coastal Barrier Resources Reauthorization Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-07-28 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 2130Marine Mammal Protection Act Amendments of 2005

Introduced 2005-05-05 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 112.

Animals

HR 1591National Aquatic Invasive Species Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-04-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Oceans.

Water Resources Development

HR 1489Coastal Ocean Observation System Integration and Implementation Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-04-06 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 793Save Our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act

Introduced 2005-02-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.

Immigration

HR 759Climate Stewardship Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-02-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Technology, and Standards.

Environmental Protection

HR 705Automobile Fuel Economy Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-02-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 93Flagship Species Conservation Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-01-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HRES 599Establishing the Task Force on Ocean Policy.

Introduced 2005-12-14 · On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 103 - 327 (Roll no. 631). (text: CR H11561-11562)

Congress

HR 4226Climate Stewardship and Economic Security Act of 2007

Introduced 2007-11-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.

Environmental Protection

HR 3166To reauthorize the Nutria Eradication and Control Act of 2003.

Introduced 2007-07-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.

Water Resources Development

HR 16Chesapeake Bay Restoration Enhancement Act of 2007

Introduced 2007-01-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

Environmental Protection

HCONRES 321Expressing the need for a more comprehensive diplomatic initiative led by the United States, Iraq, and the international community.

Introduced 2008-04-02 · Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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

HCONRES 288Expressing the need for a more comprehensive diplomatic initiative led by the United States, Republic of Iraq, and international community.

Introduced 2008-02-06 · Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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

HCONRES 274Expressing the need for a more comprehensive diplomatic initiative led by the United States, Republic of Iraq, and international community.

Introduced 2007-12-19 · Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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 5096Flagship Species Conservation Act of 2004

Introduced 2004-09-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 5104Prescott Marine Mammal Stranding Program Amendments of 2004

Introduced 2004-09-17 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 481.

Animals

HR 4869Prescott Marine Mammal Stranding Program Amendments of 2004

Introduced 2004-07-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans.

Animals

HR 4688To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize the Chesapeake Bay Program.

Introduced 2004-06-24 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 416.

Environmental Protection

HR 4114Migratory Bird Treaty Reform Act of 2004

Introduced 2004-04-01 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 299.

Animals

HR 4067Climate Stewardship Act of 2004

Introduced 2004-03-30 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.

Environmental Protection

HR 3883To reauthorize the Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation Act.

Introduced 2004-03-03 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 3378Marine Turtle Conservation Act of 2004

Introduced 2003-10-28 · Became Public Law No: 108-266.

Animals

HR 2693Marine Mammal Protection Act Amendments of 2004

Introduced 2003-07-10 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 268.

Animals

HR 2292Health Promotion and Disease Prevention for Persons with Disabilities Act

Introduced 2003-06-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 2048International Fisheries Reauthorization Act of 2003

Introduced 2003-05-09 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 1605Automobile Fuel Economy Act of 2003

Introduced 2003-04-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 1080National Aquatic Invasive Species Act of 2003

Introduced 2003-03-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans.

Water Resources Development

HR 984National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Act of 2003

Introduced 2003-02-27 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 273Nutria Eradication and Control Act of 2003

Introduced 2003-01-08 · Became Public Law No: 108-16.

Water Resources Development

HR 274Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge Expansion Act

Introduced 2003-01-08 · Became Public Law No: 108-131.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Introduced 2001-10-04 · By unanimous consent, the Gilchrest amendment was withdrawn.

HR 5396National Aquatic Invasive Species Act of 2002

Introduced 2002-09-18 · Joint Hearings Held by the Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans and by the Subcommittee on Environment, Technology and Standards of the House Science Committee.

Water Resources Development

HR 4966National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Act

Introduced 2002-06-19 · House Committee on Science Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Nov. 22, 2002.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 4945Health Promotion and Disease Prevention for Persons with Disabilities Act

Introduced 2002-06-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 4807Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge Expansion Act

Introduced 2002-05-22 · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 693.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 4781Marine Mammal Protection Act Amendments of 2002

Introduced 2002-05-21 · Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Animals

HR 4749Magnuson-Stevens Act Amendments of 2002

Introduced 2002-05-16 · Executive Comment Received from Commerce.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 4576To decide the name of a creek in Queen Anne's County, Maryland.

Introduced 2002-04-24 · Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

Water Resources Development

HR 3577Coastal Resources Conservation Act of 2001

Introduced 2001-12-20 · Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 3389National Sea Grant College Program Act Amendments of 2002

Introduced 2001-11-30 · Became Public Law No: 107-299.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 1989Fisheries Conservation Act of 2002

Introduced 2001-05-24 · Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 645Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2001

Introduced 2001-02-14 · Became Public Law No: 107-112.

Animals

HR 643African Elephant Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2001

Introduced 2001-02-14 · Became Public Law No: 107-111.

Animals

HR 644To approve a governing international fishery agreement between the United States and the Government of the Republic of Estonia.

Introduced 2001-02-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 642To reauthorize the Chesapeake Bay Office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2001-02-14 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 525Preparedness Against Domestic Terrorism Act of 2001

Introduced 2001-02-08 · Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Emergency Management

HR 449To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit nonparty multicandidate political committee contributions in elections for Federal office.

Introduced 2001-02-06 · Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Government Operations and Politics

HCONRES 24Supporting a National Foster Parents Day.

Introduced 2001-02-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Civil Service and Agency Organization.

Commemorations

Introduced 2000-06-27 · On agreeing to the Gilchrest amendment (A002) Failed by recorded vote: 153 - 273 (Roll no. 335).

Introduced 2000-06-27 · On agreeing to the Gilchrest amendment (A004) Failed by recorded vote: 145 - 281 (Roll no. 336).

Introduced 1999-03-17 · On agreeing to the Gilchrest amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 5337United States Cruise Vessel Act

Introduced 2000-09-28 · Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 5133NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office Improvement Act

Introduced 2000-09-07 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 4046Fisheries Recovery Act of 2000

Introduced 2000-03-21 · Executive Comment Requested from Commerce.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 1775Estuary Restoration Act of 2000

Introduced 1999-05-12 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Water Resources Development

HR 1088Medicare+Choice Payment Fairness Act of 1999

Introduced 1999-03-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.

Health

HR 791Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail Study Act of 1999

Introduced 1999-02-23 · Became Public Law No: 106-135.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 593To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit nonparty multicandidate political committee contributions in elections for Federal office.

Introduced 1999-02-04 · Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Government Operations and Politics

HRES 413Expressing suport for a National Foster Parents Day.

Introduced 2000-02-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service.

Commemorations

Introduced 1991-10-29 · Mr. Hayes (LA) raised a point of order against the Gilchrest amendment (A002). Mr. Hayes of Louisiana stated that the amendment offered by Mr. Gilchrest changed existing law and as such, constituted legislation in an appropriation bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.

Introduced 1991-10-29 · On agreeing to the Gilchrest amendment (A004) Failed by recorded vote: 181 - 241 (Roll no. 348).

HR 5410To clear certain impediments to the licensing of a vessel for employment in the coastwise trade and fisheries of the United States.

Introduced 1992-06-16 · By request of Mr. Boucher the House passed over the measure without prejudice.

Private Legislation

HR 4987To clear certain impediments to the licensing of a vessel for employment in the coastwise trade and fisheries of the United States.

Introduced 1992-04-09 · By request of Mr. Boucher the House passed over the measure without prejudice.

Private Legislation

HR 3618Aid to American Workers Act of 1991

Introduced 1991-10-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Employment Opportunities.

Labor and Employment

HR 3492Wetlands Improvement Act of 1991

Introduced 1991-10-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment.

Environmental Protection

HR 4404Marine Fish Conservation Amendments of 1994

Introduced 1994-05-12 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 3815To authorize the Secretary of Transportation to convey a vessel in the National Defense Reserve Fleet to a non-profit organization.

Introduced 1994-02-08 · Text of Measure Incorporated into H.R.3059.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 2311To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit nonparty multicandidate political committee contributions in elections for Federal office.

Introduced 1993-05-27 · Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 1782Chesapeake Bay Protection Act

Introduced 1993-04-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

Environmental Protection

HJRES 249Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit retroactive income taxation.

Introduced 1993-08-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic and Commercial Law.

Taxation

Introduced 1996-08-02 · On agreeing to the Gilchrest amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection.

Introduced 1996-08-02 · On agreeing to the Gilchrest amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection.

Introduced 1996-05-08 · On agreeing to the Gilchrest amendment (A008) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 1995-10-18 · On agreeing to the Gilchrest amendment (A009) Agreed to by recorded vote: 304 - 113 (Roll no. 718).

Introduced 1995-07-13 · On agreeing to the Gilchrest amendment (A003) Agreed to by recorded vote: 256 - 168 (Roll no. 500).

Introduced 1995-07-19 · On agreeing to the Gilchrest amendment (A004) Failed by recorded vote: 185 - 240 (Roll no. 527).

Introduced 1995-05-16 · On agreeing to the Gilchrest amendment (A030) Failed by recorded vote: 180 - 247 (Roll no. 333).

Introduced 1995-05-16 · On agreeing to the Gilchrest amendment (A029) Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 2823International Dolphin Conservation Program Act

Introduced 1995-12-21 · Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 2581To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit nonparty multicandidate political committee contributions in elections for Federal office.

Introduced 1995-11-02 · Referred to the House Committee on House Oversight.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 2374Endangered Natural Legacy Protection Act of 1995

Introduced 1995-09-21 · Executive Comment Requested from Interior, Commerce, USDA.

Environmental Protection

HR 2257To clear certain impediments to the licensing of a vessel for employment in the coastwise trade and fisheries of the United States.

Introduced 1995-08-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

Private Legislation

HR 2218Farmland Preservation Act of 1995

Introduced 1995-08-04 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 2145Economic Development Partnership Act of 1995

Introduced 1995-07-31 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 419.

Economics and Public Finance

HCONRES 146Authorizing the 1996 Special Olympics Torch Relay to be run through the Capitol Grounds.

Introduced 1996-03-05 · Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Government Operations and Politics

HCONRES 64Authorizing the 1995 Special Olympics Torch Relay to be run through the Capitol Grounds.

Introduced 1995-05-01 · Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Government Operations and Politics

HCONRES 34Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Anniversary Commemoration.

Introduced 1995-03-08 · Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Government Operations and Politics

Introduced 1998-08-05 · On agreeing to the Gilchrest amendment (A027) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 1998-07-22 · By unanimous consent, the Gilchrest amendment was withdrawn.

Introduced 1997-10-21 · On agreeing to the Gilchrest amendments (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 1997-05-07 · On agreeing to the Gilchrest amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 4634Estuary Habitat Restoration Partnership Act of 1998

Introduced 1998-09-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

Water Resources Development

HR 2762Wetlands and Watershed Management Act of 1997

Introduced 1997-10-29 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Environmental Protection

HR 1763Agricultural Land Preservation Act of 1997

Introduced 1997-06-03 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 1579Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Act of 1997

Introduced 1997-05-13 · Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 1346State and Local Government Interstate Waste Control Act of 1997

Introduced 1997-04-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Finance and Hazardous Materials.

Environmental Protection

HR 472To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit nonparty multicandidate political committee contributions in elections for Federal office.

Introduced 1997-01-21 · Referred to the House Committee on House Oversight.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 408International Dolphin Conservation Program Act

Introduced 1997-01-09 · Became Public Law No: 105-42.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HCONRES 106Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the negotiation of an international climate change agreement.

Introduced 1997-06-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade.

International Affairs