Porter J. Goss

Porter J. Goss

Republican · FL-14 · House of Representatives

37 years in office

Quylt Score

475
Primary Score
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Party Line

Score Breakdown

Legislative Output35% of score
Laws Enacted9 bills signed into law
9315%
Bills Advanced115 of 236 bills out of committee
10012%
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 Cosponsoring3 of 20 cosponsored bills cross-party
2510%
Cross-Aisle Co-Authored Bills2 of 8 sponsored bills have cross-party cosponsors
835%
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 29, 2026

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Sponsored Legislation (236)

Introduced 2004-06-23 · On agreeing to the Goss amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 2003-05-21 · On agreeing to the Goss amendment (A007) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 2003-05-21 · On agreeing to the Goss amendment (A006) Agreed to by recorded vote: 412 - 11 (Roll no. 217). (consideration: CR H4572-4573; text: CR H4573)

HR 4584Directing Community Integration Act

Introduced 2004-06-16 · Referred to the House Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select).

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 4548Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005

Introduced 2004-06-14 · Became Public Law No: 108-487.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 2417Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004

Introduced 2003-06-11 · Became Public Law No: 108-177.

Armed Forces and National Security

Introduced 2002-07-25 · On agreeing to the Goss amendment (A005) as modified Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 2002-07-23 · On agreeing to the Goss amendment (A004) Failed by recorded vote: 182 - 247 (Roll no. 330).

Introduced 2001-10-05 · On agreeing to the Goss amendment (A007) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 2001-10-05 · On agreeing to the Goss amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 4905To authorize the appointment of additional Federal district court judges for the middle and southern districts of Florida, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2002-06-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.

Law

HR 4628Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003

Introduced 2002-05-01 · Became Public Law No: 107-306.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 3245To provide for an additional district judge for the middle district of Florida.

Introduced 2001-11-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.

Law

HR 2883Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002

Introduced 2001-09-13 · Became Public Law No: 107-108.

Armed Forces and National Security

HRES 508Providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Introduced 2002-07-26 · Laid on the table.

Congress

HRES 375Designating majority membership on certain standing committees of the House.

Introduced 2002-03-20 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Congress

HRES 130Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.

Introduced 2001-05-03 · Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 155, H. Res. 130 is laid on the table.

Congress

HRES 62Providing amounts for the expenses of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence in the One Hundred Seventh Congress.

Introduced 2001-02-27 · Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Congress

HRES 19Electing Members to serve on standing committees of the House of Representatives.

Introduced 2001-01-06 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Congress

HRES 20Designating majority membership on certain standing committees of the House.

Introduced 2001-01-06 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Congress

Introduced 2000-03-23 · On agreeing to the Goss amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1299)

Introduced 1999-10-07 · On agreeing to the Goss amendment (A002) Failed by recorded vote: 193 - 238 (Roll no. 488).

Introduced 1999-06-16 · On agreeing to the Goss amendment (A018) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 1999-06-09 · On agreeing to the Goss amendment (A011) Agreed to by recorded vote: 227 - 198 (Roll no. 183).

Introduced 1999-05-13 · On agreeing to the Goss amendment (A005) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 1999-05-13 · On agreeing to the Goss amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 5630Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001

Introduced 2000-11-13 · Became Public Law No: 106-567.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 4392Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001

Introduced 2000-05-08 · On motion to refer the bill and the accompanying veto message to the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. Agreed to without objection.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 3390Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Conservation Act of 1999

Introduced 1999-11-16 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 3164Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act

Introduced 1999-10-28 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

International Affairs

HR 3152Public Interest Declassification Act of 1999

Introduced 1999-10-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Information and Technology.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 2617Tax Relief for Responsible Encryption Act of 1999

Introduced 1999-07-27 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 2616Encryption for the National Interest Act

Introduced 1999-07-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 1555Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000

Introduced 1999-04-26 · Became Public Law No: 106-120.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 720OCS Environmental Consistency Act of 1999

Introduced 1999-02-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HRES 68Providing amounts for the expenses of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence in the One Hundred Sixth Congress.

Introduced 1999-02-12 · Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Congress

HCONRES 43Condemning the irregular interruption of the democratic political institutional process in Haiti.

Introduced 1999-03-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.

International Affairs

Introduced 1989-06-28 · On agreeing to the Goss amendment (A021) Agreed to by recorded vote: 293 - 119 (Roll no. 121).

HR 3984Marine Mammal Public Display Reform Act of 1990

Introduced 1990-02-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment.

Animals

HR 3877For the relief of William L. Stuck, Glenn Jenkins, Charles L. Cavell, Alto C. Bowdoin, Jr., and Nathan J. Schnurman.

Introduced 1990-01-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations.

Private Legislation

HR 3076In support of official and unofficial observer missions for the 1990 national elections in Nicaragua.

Introduced 1989-08-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Affairs.

International Affairs

HCONRES 302Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding terms of office for Members of the Congress.

Introduced 1990-04-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.

Congress

Introduced 1992-06-22 · On agreeing to the Goss amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 1992-02-27 · On agreeing to the Goss amendment (A005) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 1991-07-18 · On agreeing to the Goss amendment (A008) Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 3561To limit the duration of payments of expenses of former Speakers of the House of Representatives.

Introduced 1991-10-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Accounts.

Congress

HR 3132Marine Mammal Public Display Reform Act of 1991

Introduced 1991-07-31 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment.

Animals

HR 2371Judicial Nomination and Confirmation Reform Act of 1991

Introduced 1991-05-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Intellectual Property and Judicial Administration.

Law

HR 456For the relief of William L. Stuck, Glenn Jenkins, Charles L. Cavell and Nathan J. Schnurman.

Introduced 1991-01-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations.

Private Legislation

HCONRES 123Urging the provision of foreign assistance to support legislative development in Central America to strengthen democracy in the region.

Introduced 1991-04-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Affairs.

International Affairs

HCONRES 3Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding terms of office for Members of the Congress.

Introduced 1991-01-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.

Congress

Introduced 1994-09-22 · On agreeing to the Goss amendment (A011) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 1994-07-20 · On agreeing to the Goss amendment (A008) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 1994-06-17 · By unanimous consent, the Goss amendment was withdrawn.

Introduced 1994-06-15 · On agreeing to the Goss amendment (A002) Failed by recorded vote: 168 - 262 (Roll no. 236).

Introduced 1994-05-24 · On agreeing to the Goss amendment (A013) Failed by recorded vote: 195 - 226 (Roll no. 224).

Introduced 1994-05-11 · On agreeing to the Goss amendment (A003) Failed by recorded vote: 143 - 261 (Roll no. 163).

Introduced 1993-09-22 · On agreeing to the Goss amendment (A001) Failed by voice vote.

Introduced 1993-07-30 · On agreeing to the Goss amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 1993-08-04 · On agreeing to the Goss amendment (A006) as amended Agreed to by recorded vote: 342 - 85 (Roll no. 397).

Introduced 1993-06-29 · By unanimous consent, the Goss amendment was withdrawn.

HR 4319To authorize issuance of a certificate of documentation with appropriate endorsement for the vessel REEL TOY.

Introduced 1994-04-28 · Text of Measure Incorporated into H.R.4820.

Private Legislation

HR 2312To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to reform House of Representatives campaign finance laws, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1993-05-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 585Marine Mammal Public Display Reform Act of 1993

Introduced 1993-01-26 · Executive Comment Requested from Commerce.

Animals

HR 513To limit the duration of payments of expenses of former Speakers of the House of Representatives.

Introduced 1993-01-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Accounts.

Congress

HCONRES 269Concerning consideration of United States military action against Haiti.

Introduced 1994-07-19 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6597)

International Affairs

HCONRES 19Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding terms of office for Members of the Congress.

Introduced 1993-01-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.

Congress

Introduced 1996-07-23 · On agreeing to the Goss amendment (A014) Failed by recorded vote: 113 - 301 (Roll no. 346).

Introduced 1996-06-11 · On agreeing to the Goss amendment (A002) Failed by voice vote.

Introduced 1996-06-19 · By unanimous consent, the Goss amendment was withdrawn.

Introduced 1995-10-18 · On agreeing to the Goss amendment (A011) Agreed to by recorded vote: 294 - 129 (Roll no. 719).

Introduced 1995-09-13 · On agreeing to the Goss amendment (A001) as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 1995-06-28 · On agreeing to the Goss amendment (A023) as modified Agreed to by recorded vote: 252 - 164, 1 Present (Roll no. 441).

Introduced 1995-03-03 · On agreeing to the Goss amendment (A008) Agreed to by recorded vote: 338 - 83 (Roll no. 195).

Introduced 1995-03-02 · On agreeing to the Goss amendment (A005) Failed by recorded vote: 210 - 211 (Roll no. 192).

HR 3274To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to reform House of Representatives campaign finance laws, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1996-04-18 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3738)

Government Operations and Politics

HR 3044Parks and Refuges Small Business Fairness Act of 1996

Introduced 1996-03-07 · Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.

Commerce

HR 1023Ricky Ray Hemophilia Relief Fund Act of 1995

Introduced 1995-02-23 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Law

HR 1021Blood Products Advisory Committee Act of 1995

Introduced 1995-02-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

Health

HR 913To repeal the provisions of law commonly referred to as the Ramspeck Act.

Introduced 1995-02-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 732To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to reform House of Representatives campaign finance laws, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1995-01-30 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 413To authorize issuance of a certificate of documentation with appropriate endorsement for the vessel SMALLEY 6808 Amphibious Dredge.

Introduced 1995-01-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

Private Legislation

HR 414To authorize issuance of a certificate of documentation with appropriate endorsement for the vessel REEL TOY.

Introduced 1995-01-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

Private Legislation

HR 74Marine Mammal Capture Reform Act of 1995

Introduced 1995-01-04 · Executive Comment Requested from Commerce.

Animals

HR 75To prohibit travel by Members, officers, and employees of the House of Representatives at lobbyist expense.

Introduced 1995-01-04 · Referred to the House Committee on House Oversight.

Congress

HRES 508Providing for consideration of a certain motion to suspend the rules.

Introduced 1996-08-02 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Congress

HRES 467Electing Representative Baker of Louisiana to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Introduced 1996-06-27 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Congress

HRES 355Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2924) to guarantee the timely payment of social security benefits in March 1996.

Introduced 1996-02-01 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Congress

HRES 346Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives respecting the procedures of the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct.

Introduced 1996-01-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Legislative and Budget Process.

Congress

HRES 104Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 988) to reform the Federal civil justice system.

Introduced 1995-03-03 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Congress

HCONRES 58Providing for the adjournment of the two Houses.

Introduced 1995-04-06 · Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Congress

Introduced 1997-07-09 · On agreeing to the Goss amendment (A008) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 1997-06-04 · On agreeing to the Goss amendment (A009) Agreed to by recorded vote: 226 - 201 (Roll no. 187).

HR 4797OCS Environmental Consistency Act of 1998

Introduced 1998-10-10 · Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 3829Intelligence Community Whistleblower Protection Act of 1998

Introduced 1998-05-12 · Committee on National Security discharged.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 3694Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999

Introduced 1998-04-21 · Became Public Law No: 105-272.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 1775Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998

Introduced 1997-06-04 · Laid on the table. See S. 858 for further action. (consideration: CR H5413)

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 1023Ricky Ray Hemophilia Relief Fund Act of 1998

Introduced 1997-03-11 · Became Public Law No: 105-369.

Health

HR 181To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to reform the financing of elections for members of the House of Representatives, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1997-01-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.

Government Operations and Politics

HRES 509Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4250) to provide new patient protections under group health plans.

Introduced 1998-07-24 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Congress

HRES 165Waiving a requirement of clause 4(b) of rule XI with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.

Introduced 1997-06-11 · Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 169, H. Res. 165 is laid on the table. (consideration: CR H3945)

Congress

HRES 164Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 437) to reauthorize the National Sea Grant College Program Act, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1997-06-10 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Congress

HRES 59Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Intelligence in the One Hundred Fifth Congress.

Introduced 1997-02-13 · Referred to the House Committee on House Oversight.

Congress

HCONRES 297Providing for an adjournment of the two Houses.

Introduced 1998-06-25 · Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Congress

HCONRES 136Providing for an adjournment of the two Houses.

Introduced 1997-07-31 · Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Congress

HCONRES 21Providing for an adjournment of the two Houses.

Introduced 1997-02-13 · Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Congress