Ralph M. Hall

Ralph M. Hall

Republican · TE-4 · House of Representatives

45 years in office

Quylt Score

432
Primary Score
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Party Line

Score Breakdown

Legislative Output35% of score
Laws Enacted7 bills signed into law
8515%
Bills Advanced23 of 151 bills out of committee
7612%
Federal Funding Secured$3429473M 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 Bills6 of 11 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 29, 2026

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Sponsored Legislation (151)

Introduced 1992-05-20 · By unanimous consent, the Hall (TX) amendment was withdrawn.

Introduced 2014-05-01 · On agreeing to the Hall amendment (A006) Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 5604To direct the Secretary of the Army to revise the management plan for the conservation pool in Lake Texoma, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2014-09-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

Water Resources Development

HR 5603To provide for the conveyance of the Lake Fannin Tract of the Caddo National Grasslands in Fannin County, Texas, to the County, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2014-09-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Energy, and Forestry.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 4625Medicare Home Health Rebasing Relief and Reassessment Act

Introduced 2014-05-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 4032North Texas Invasive Species Barrier Act of 2014

Introduced 2014-02-11 · Became Public Law No: 113-117.

Water Resources Development

HR 3234Pay Accountability Act

Introduced 2013-10-02 · Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 2431National Integrated Drought Information System Reauthorization Act of 2014

Introduced 2013-06-19 · Became Public Law No: 113-86.

Science, Technology, Communications

HR 991CT Colonography Screening for Colorectal Cancer Act of 2013

Introduced 2013-03-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 855Optometric Equity in Medicaid Act

Introduced 2013-02-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Introduced 2011-02-18 · On agreeing to the Hall amendment (A138) Agreed to by recorded vote: 233 - 187 (Roll no. 127).

Introduced 2011-02-16 · Mr. Simpson raised a point of order against the Hall amendment (A036). Mr. Simpson stated that the amendment seeks to change existing law and constitutes legislation in an appropriation bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.

HR 6603Tapping America's Energy Potential through Research and Development Act of 2012

Introduced 2012-11-27 · Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

Energy

HR 6564EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2012

Introduced 2012-09-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.

Environmental Protection

HR 6489National Integrated Drought Information System Reauthorization Act of 2012

Introduced 2012-09-21 · Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

Science, Technology, Communications

HR 6007North Texas Zebra Mussel Barrier Act of 2012

Introduced 2012-06-21 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Water Resources Development

HR 4165CT Colonography Screening for Colorectal Cancer Act of 2012

Introduced 2012-03-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 4158To confirm full ownership rights for certain United States astronauts to artifacts from the astronauts' space missions.

Introduced 2012-03-07 · Became Public Law No: 112-185.

Science, Technology, Communications

HR 3834Advancing America's Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Act of 2012

Introduced 2012-01-27 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Science, Technology, Communications

HR 3833DRIVES Act of 2012

Introduced 2012-01-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 3072State Authorized Alternative Health Arrangement Act of 2011

Introduced 2011-09-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 2463Border Security Technology Innovation Act of 2011

Introduced 2011-07-08 · Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .

Emergency Management

HR 1219Optometric Equity in Medicaid Act

Introduced 2011-03-29 · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Health

HR 970Federal Aviation Research and Development Reauthorization Act of 2011

Introduced 2011-03-09 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 26.

Transportation and Public Works

HCONRES 89Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.

Introduced 2011-11-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

International Affairs

Introduced 2006-03-16 · Mr. Lewis (CA) raised a point of order against the Hall amendment (A031). Mr. Lewis (CA) raised a point of order against the amendment stating that it proposed to change existing law and constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.

Introduced 2005-04-20 · On agreeing to the Hall amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 6230Desalination Energy Consumption Reduction Act of 2006

Introduced 2006-09-28 · Executive Comment Requested from DOE.

Water Resources Development

HR 5608Keeping Seniors Safe From Falls Act of 2006

Introduced 2006-06-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Social Welfare

HR 5136National Integrated Drought Information System Act of 2006

Introduced 2006-04-06 · Became Public Law No: 109-430.

Science, Technology, Communications

HR 4638Domestic Natural Gas Supply Act of 2006

Introduced 2005-12-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.

Energy

HR 615Notch Fairness Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-02-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.

Social Welfare

HRES 444Gynecological Resolution for Advancement of Ovarian Cancer Education

Introduced 2005-09-15 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Health

Introduced 2010-05-12 · On agreeing to the Hall (TX) amendment (A003) Failed by recorded vote: 163 - 258 (Roll no. 263).

Introduced 2009-09-16 · On agreeing to the Hall (TX) amendment (A002) Failed by recorded vote: 179 - 253 (Roll no. 705).

HR 4485New Resources for Domestic Consumption Act of 2010

Introduced 2010-01-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife.

Energy

HR 1067Notch Fairness Act of 2009

Introduced 2009-02-13 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Social Welfare

HR 469Produced Water Utilization Act of 2009

Introduced 2009-01-13 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Water Resources Development

HJRES 67Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of consecutive terms that a Member of Congress may serve.

Introduced 2010-01-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Congress

HRES 607Celebrating the Fortieth Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing.

Introduced 2009-07-07 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Science, Technology, Communications

Introduced 2007-04-24 · On agreeing to the Hall (TX) amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 6579New Resources for Domestic Consumption Act of 2008

Introduced 2008-07-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 3916Border Security Technology Innovation Act of 2008

Introduced 2007-10-22 · Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science and Technology. H. Rept. 110-684, Part I.

Emergency Management

HR 2483Energy for America Act

Introduced 2007-05-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.

Energy

HR 2396To increase the capacity of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2007-05-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.

Energy

HR 2339Produced Water Utilization Act of 2008

Introduced 2007-05-16 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Water Resources Development

HR 1978To designate the United States courthouse located at 101 East Pecan Street in Sherman, Texas, as the "Paul Brown United States Courthouse".

Introduced 2007-04-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.

Commemorations

HR 368Notch Fairness Act of 2007

Introduced 2007-01-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.

Social Welfare

HRES 1512Expressing support for designation of February 8, 2010, as "Boy Scouts of America Day" in celebration of the 100th anniversary.

Introduced 2008-09-27 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Social Welfare

HRES 1471Honoring the 50th anniversary of the successful demonstration of the first integrated circuit and its impact on the electronics industry.

Introduced 2008-09-22 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Science, Technology, Communications

HRES 709Recognizing and honoring the 50th anniversary of the dedication of the Sam Rayburn Library and Museum on October 9, 2007, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2007-10-03 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Commemorations

Introduced 2003-07-25 · On agreeing to the Hall amendment (A008) Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 3219Space Shuttle Independent Oversight Act of 2003

Introduced 2003-10-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics.

Science, Technology, Communications

HR 97Notch Fairness Act of 2003

Introduced 2003-01-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.

Social Welfare

HR 96Social Security Preservation Act of 2003

Introduced 2003-01-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.

Social Welfare

HRES 796Recognizing and supporting all efforts to promote greater civic awareness among the people of the United States.

Introduced 2004-09-23 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Government Operations and Politics

HRES 723Recognizing the 35th anniversary of the Apollo 11 lunar landing, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2004-07-19 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Commemorations

HRES 653Honoring former President George Herbert Walker Bush on the occasion of his 80th birthday.

Introduced 2004-05-20 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Commemorations

HRES 222Commending those individuals who contributed to the debris collection effort following the Space Shuttle Columbia accident.

Introduced 2003-05-07 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Commemorations

HR 3929Energy Pipeline Research, Development, and Demonstration Act

Introduced 2002-03-12 · House Committee on Energy and Commerce Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Nov. 22, 2002.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 2756Natural Gas and Other Petroleum Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 2001

Introduced 2001-08-02 · Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

Energy

HR 1693Science Education for the 21st Century Act

Introduced 2001-05-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.

Education

HR 96Social Security Preservation Act of 2001

Introduced 2001-01-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.

Social Welfare

HR 97Notch Fairness Act of 2001

Introduced 2001-01-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.

Social Welfare

Introduced 2000-02-15 · On agreeing to the Hall (TX) amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H400)

HR 5038Workplace Safety Improvement Act

Introduced 2000-07-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.

Labor and Employment

HR 5037Workplace Safety and Accountability Act

Introduced 2000-07-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.

Labor and Employment

HR 2756Fair Competition in Tax-Exempt Financing Act of 1999

Introduced 1999-08-05 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1888-1889)

Taxation

HR 147Social Security Preservation Act of 1999

Introduced 1999-01-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.

Social Welfare

HR 146To authorize the President to consent to third party transfer of the ex-USS Bowman County to the USS LST Ship Memorial, Inc.

Introduced 1999-01-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Procurement.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 148Notch Fairness Act of 1999

Introduced 1999-01-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.

Social Welfare

HR 2836A bill to repeal the provisions of title 23, United States Code, relating to a national maximum speed limit of 55 miles per hour.

Introduced 1981-03-25 · Referred to Subcommittee on Surface Transportation.

Transportation and Public Works

Introduced 1984-08-09 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.

HR 6142A bill for the relief of Samuel O. Johnson.

Introduced 1984-08-09 · Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

Private Legislation

HR 5946Conservation Service Reform Act of 1984

Introduced 1984-06-27 · Senate concurred in the House amendment to the Senate amendment with an amendment (SP7078) by Voice Vote.

Energy

HR 4478A bill to waive the statute of limitations to award the Congressional Medal of Honor to Ensign George Gay.

Introduced 1983-11-18 · Referred to Subcommittee on Military Personnel and Compensation.

Private Legislation

Introduced 1986-10-16 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1985-11-06 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.

HR 5716A bill for the relief of Henry Cousins.

Introduced 1986-10-15 · Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

Private Legislation

HR 4699A bill to repeal the Windfall Profits Tax.

Introduced 1986-04-29 · Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 2948Superfund Excise Tax Act of 1985

Introduced 1985-07-10 · Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 2208Hazardous Substance Response Act of 1985

Introduced 1985-04-24 · Committee Hearings Held.

Environmental Protection

HR 2218A bill to waive certain time limitations with respect to awarding a distinguished flying cross to Clayton P. Hall, Jr.

Introduced 1985-04-24 · Referred to Subcommittee on Military Personnel and Compensation.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 969Conservation Service Reform Act of 1986

Introduced 1985-02-06 · House Incorporated this Measure (Amended) in S.410 as an Amendment.

Energy

HR 498A bill for the relief of Samuel O. Johnson.

Introduced 1985-01-03 · Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

Private Legislation

HR 4401Prevention of Telephone Pornography Act of 1988

Introduced 1988-04-19 · Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 3463A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to make certain assessments with respect to the research and development of the Superconducting Super Collider program.

Introduced 1987-10-09 · Referred to Subcommittee on Energy Research and Development.

Science, Technology, Communications

HR 3302A bill to clarify the exemptive authority of the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Introduced 1987-09-17 · Referred to Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

Energy

HR 2840A bill to waive the statute of limitations to award the Congressional Medal of Honor to Ensign George Gay.

Introduced 1987-06-29 · Referred to Subcommittee on Military Personnel and Compensation.

Private Legislation

HR 2382A bill relating to the rights and interest of the United States of America under a conservation easement affecting certain land in Wood County, Texas.

Introduced 1987-05-12 · Referred to Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 2358A bill for the relief of Samuel O. Johnson.

Introduced 1987-05-08 · Recommitted by House to House Committee on The Judiciary by Virtue of Objection Made on Call of Private Calendar.

Private Legislation

HR 2381A bill relating to conveyance of certain interests in land for use by the United States Fish & Wildlife Service.

Introduced 1987-05-12 · Referred to Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Introduced 1990-09-26 · On agreeing to the Hall (TX) amendments (A020) Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 4890To provide disaster assistance for agricultural producers, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1990-05-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Forests, Family Farms, and Energy.

Agriculture and Food

HR 2895To continue the authorization for the flood protection project for the East Fork of the Trinity River, Texas.

Introduced 1989-07-13 · Executive Comment Requested from Army and OMB.

Water Resources Development

HR 2473To clarify the exemptive authority of the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Introduced 1989-05-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.

Commerce

HR 1195Superconducting Super Collider Non-Federal Contribution Act of 1989

Introduced 1989-03-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy Research and Development.

Science, Technology, Communications

HR 188Relating to the rights and interest of the United States of America under a conservation easement affecting certain land in Wood County, Texas.

Introduced 1989-01-03 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 438.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 187Relating to conveyance of certain interests in lands for use by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.

Introduced 1989-01-03 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Introduced 1992-08-06 · On agreeing to the Hall (TX) amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection.

HR 5850To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to ensure that inmates are not treated as employees for purposes of such Act.

Introduced 1992-08-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Labor Standards.

Labor and Employment

HR 5451Nursing Facility Assistance Act of 1992

Introduced 1992-06-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

Health

HR 4330Superconducting Super Collider Buy American Act of 1992

Introduced 1992-02-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

Science, Technology, Communications

HR 4393Medicare Geographic Data Accuracy Act of 1992

Introduced 1992-03-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

Health

HR 3922Biomedical Research in Space Act of 1991

Introduced 1991-11-25 · Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Science, Technology, Communications

HR 3848Commercial Space Competitiveness Act of 1992

Introduced 1991-11-21 · Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

Science, Technology, Communications

Introduced 1993-06-23 · On agreeing to the Hall (TX) amendment (A001) Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 416 - 6 (Roll no. 381).

HR 4135United States Botanic Garden Commemorative Coin Act of 1995

Introduced 1994-03-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Credit and Insurance.

Finance and Financial Sector

HR 2811National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Atmospheric and Satellite Program Authorization Act of 1993

Introduced 1993-07-30 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

Science, Technology, Communications

HR 4149Assisted Suicide Funding Restriction Act of 1996

Introduced 1996-09-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

Health

HR 2656For the relief of Norman M. Werner.

Introduced 1995-11-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.

Private Legislation

Introduced 1998-05-06 · By unanimous consent, the Hall (TX) amendment was withdrawn.

HR 1003Assisted Suicide Funding Restriction Act of 1997

Introduced 1997-03-11 · Became Public Law No: 105-12.

Health

HRES 469Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding assistance to Mexico to combat wildfires, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1998-06-11 · The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

International Affairs