Sam B. Hall Jr.

Sam B. Hall Jr.

Democrat · TE-1 · House of Representatives

51 years in office

Quylt Score

454
Primary Score
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Party Line

Score Breakdown

Legislative Output35% of score
Laws Enacted9 bills signed into law
9315%
Bills Advanced8 of 128 bills out of committee
3112%
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 Cosponsoring10 of 20 cosponsored bills cross-party
8310%
Cross-Aisle Co-Authored Bills2 of 15 sponsored bills have cross-party cosponsors
445%
Position & Influence20% of score
Leadership RoleNo leadership role
010%
Committee SeniorityNo committee assignments
1010%
Qualifications & Integrity10% of score
Education & CredentialsJD (Law) · law practice
955%
Ethics RecordNo formal ethics violations on record
505%

Last updated: April 30, 2026

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Sponsored Legislation (128)

HR 7206A bill to grant the consent of the United States to the Red River Compact among the States of Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas.

Introduced 1980-04-29 · Measure laid on table in House, S. 2227 passed in lieu.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 7205A bill to grant the consent of the United States to the Caddo Lake Compact between the States of Louisiana and Texas.

Introduced 1980-04-29 · Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 5254A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to facilitate the transportation of undocumented aliens.

Introduced 1979-09-12 · Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

Immigration

HR 5219A bill for the relief of David J. Thomas.

Introduced 1979-09-07 · Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

Private Legislation

HR 3567Soft Drink Interbrand Competition Act

Introduced 1979-04-10 · Measure laid on table in House, S. 598 passed in lieu.

Commerce

HR 3428Speedy Trial Act Amendments Act of 1979

Introduced 1979-04-04 · Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 1216Soft Drink Interbrand Competition Act

Introduced 1979-01-22 · Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

Commerce

HR 1217A bill to authorize construction of the Little Cypress Lake and Reservoir, Texas.

Introduced 1979-01-22 · Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.

Water Resources Development

HR 15533A bill to authorize construction of the Little Cypress Lake and Reservoir, Texas.

Introduced 1976-09-13 · Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.

Water Resources Development

HR 12890A bill for the relief of David J. Thomas.

Introduced 1978-05-25 · Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

Private Legislation

HR 5777A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act respecting the standard for the regulation of food additives found to induce cancer.

Introduced 1977-03-30 · Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.

Agriculture and Food

HR 5779A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.

Introduced 1977-03-30 · Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.

Environmental Protection

HR 5778A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act defining the term "navigable waters."

Introduced 1977-03-30 · Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.

Environmental Protection

HR 2821A bill to provide for quarterly adjustments in the support price for milk.

Introduced 1977-02-01 · Referred to House Committee on Agriculture.

Agriculture and Food

HR 2822Broadcast License Renewal Act

Introduced 1977-02-01 · Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.

Broadcasting

HR 1497A bill to repeal titles XV and XVI of the Public Health Services Act.

Introduced 1977-01-06 · Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.

Health

HR 1498A bill to authorize construction of the Little Cypress Lake and Reservoir, Texas.

Introduced 1977-01-06 · Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.

Water Resources Development

HJRES 1041A resolution to restore posthumously full rights of citizenship to Jefferson F. Davis.

Introduced 1978-06-29 · Measure laid on table in House, S. J. Res. 16 passed in lieu.

Citizenship

HCONRES 332Concurrent resolution relative to U.S. relations with the Republic of China.

Introduced 1977-08-05 · Referred to House Committee on International Relations.

International Affairs

HCONRES 310Concurrent resolution providing for continued close relations with and recognition of the Republic of China.

Introduced 1977-07-26 · Referred to House Committee on International Relations.

International Affairs

HR 7423A bill to recognize the organization known as Former Members of Congress.

Introduced 1982-12-15 · Became Public Law No: 97-427.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 7371A bill to amend the Diplomatic Relations Act to limit immunity from criminal prosecution for families of foreign diplomats.

Introduced 1982-12-06 · Referred to Subcommittee on International Operations.

International Affairs

HR 6659A bill for the relief of Tehran American School.

Introduced 1982-06-22 · Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

Private Legislation

HR 6570A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to modify the bar membership requirements for United States magistrates.

Introduced 1982-06-10 · Referred to Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice.

Law

HR 6179A bill for the relief of Ronald Goldstock and Augustus M. Statham.

Introduced 1982-04-27 · Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

Private Legislation

HR 6180A bill for the relief of Gregory B. Dymond, Samuel K. Gibbons, Jack C. Kean, James D. Nichols and Roy A. Redmond.

Introduced 1982-04-27 · Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

Private Legislation

HR 6040A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide eligibility for burial benefits from the Veterans Administration for certain veterans whose remains are unclaimed.

Introduced 1982-04-01 · Clean Bill H.R.6782 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in Lieu.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 6039A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to correct a technical error with respect to entitlement to dependency and indemnity compensation.

Introduced 1982-04-01 · Clean Bill H.R.6782 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in Lieu.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 5765Livestock Fraud Protection Act

Introduced 1982-03-09 · Referred to Subcommittee on Crime.

Agriculture and Food

HR 3995Veterans Compensation Amendments of 1981

Introduced 1981-06-23 · Other Measure S.917 (Amended) Passed House in Lieu.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 2027Veterans Disability Compensation and Survivors Benefits Amendments of 1981

Introduced 1981-02-24 · For Further Action See H.R.3995.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 2031Former Prisoner-of-War Omnibus Act of 1981

Introduced 1981-02-24 · For Further Action See H.R.1100.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 1911A bill to abolish the Legal Services Corporation.

Introduced 1981-02-18 · Referred to Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice.

Law

HR 30A bill to authorize construction of the Little Cypress Lake and Reservoir, Texas.

Introduced 1981-01-05 · Executive Comment Requested from Army, OMB.

Water Resources Development

Introduced 1984-06-12 · Amendment Agreed to by House (en gros).

Introduced 1984-06-12 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Recorded Vote: 242 - 155 (Record Vote No: 230).

HR 6400Prison Employment Security Act of 1984

Introduced 1984-10-04 · Referred to Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 4798Debarment and Suspension Reform Act of 1984

Introduced 1984-02-08 · Executive Comment Requested from HUD.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 4083Government Contractors Products Liability Act of 1983

Introduced 1983-10-05 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 3927A bill for the relief of Kenneth L. Perrin.

Introduced 1983-09-19 · Became Private Law No: 98-16.

Private Legislation

HR 3926A bill for the relief of Theron M. Bradley, Jr.

Introduced 1983-09-19 · Referred to Subcommittee on Administrative Practice&Procedure.

Private Legislation

HR 3922Postal Savings System Statute of Limitations Act

Introduced 1983-09-19 · Became Public Law No: 98-359.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 3419Free Market Copyright Royalty Act of 1983

Introduced 1983-06-27 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Commerce

HR 3083A bill to provide for equitable waiver in the compromise and collection of federal claims.

Introduced 1983-05-23 · Committee on Governmental Affairs received executive comment from GAO.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 2735World War I Veterans Service Pension Act

Introduced 1983-04-26 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 2717A bill to amend the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to make certain changes in the authority of the Office of Government Ethics, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1983-04-25 · Other Measure S.461 (Amended) Passed House in Lieu.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 2327Regulatory Reform Act of 1983

Introduced 1983-03-24 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 2299Fair Trade in Steel Pipe and Tube Products Act of 1983

Introduced 1983-03-23 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 2273A bill to amend section 209 of title 18, United States Code, by adding a new subsection (f).

Introduced 1983-03-23 · Executive Comment Received From OMB.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 1650A bill to extend the authorization of appropriations for the Office of Government Ethics for five years.

Introduced 1983-02-24 · For Further Action See H.R.2717.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 1184A bill to amend the Diplomatic Relations Act to limit immunity from criminal prosecution for families of foreign diplomats.

Introduced 1983-02-02 · Referred to Subcommittee on International Operations.

International Affairs

HR 730A bill for the relief of Ronald Goldstock and Augustus M. Statham.

Introduced 1983-01-06 · Became Private Law No: 98-2.

Private Legislation

HR 731A bill for the relief of six employees of the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard, Department of the Navy, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

Introduced 1983-01-06 · Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

Private Legislation

HR 729A bill for the relief of Tehran American School.

Introduced 1983-01-06 · Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

Private Legislation

HR 137A bill to abolish the Legal Services Corporation.

Introduced 1983-01-03 · Referred to Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice.

Law

HR 2459A bill to amend the Act entitled "An Act granting a charter to the General Federation of Women's Clubs".

Introduced 1985-05-09 · Executive Comment Requested from Treasury.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 2153A bill to authorize appropriations for the Administrative Conference of the United States and for other purposes.

Introduced 1985-04-22 · Clean Bill H.R.4588 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in Lieu.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 1890A bill to provide for an equitable waiver in the compromise and collection of Federal claims.

Introduced 1985-04-02 · Became Public Law No: 99-224.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 1217Farm Credit Private Control Restoration Act of 1985

Introduced 1985-02-21 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Finance and Financial Sector

HR 438A bill to provide for equitable waiver in the compromise and collection of federal claims.

Introduced 1985-01-03 · Clean Bill H.R.1890 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in Lieu.

Law

HR 443Prison Employment Security Act of 1985

Introduced 1985-01-03 · Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From OMB.

Government Operations and Politics