Amo Houghton

Amo Houghton

Republican · NE-29 · House of Representatives

39 years in office

Quylt Score

410
Primary Score
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Party Line

Score Breakdown

Legislative Output35% of score
Laws Enacted4 bills signed into law
7415%
Bills Advanced5 of 145 bills out of committee
1712%
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 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: April 30, 2026

Reflects official Senate/House Ethics Committee records. Recent actions may not yet be reflected.

Quylt Scores update as official government data becomes available. Ethics records may lag 30–90 days from official committee publication.

Sponsored Legislation (145)

HR 5249Firearm Theft Prevention Act of 2004

Introduced 2004-10-07 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1878-1879)

Taxation

HR 4832Freedom of the Press Reinforcement Act

Introduced 2004-07-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.

Immigration

HR 4287Wool Suit and Textile Trade Extension Act of 2004

Introduced 2004-05-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 4132Child Definition Simplification Act of 2004

Introduced 2004-04-02 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 4134Home Mortgage Tax Simplification Act of 2004

Introduced 2004-04-02 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 4137Small Business Tax Modernization Act of 2004

Introduced 2004-04-02 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 4136Education Tax Care Credit Simplification Act of 2004

Introduced 2004-04-02 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 4135Taxation of Minor Children Simplification Act of 2004

Introduced 2004-04-02 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 4139State Business Law Conformity Act of 2004

Introduced 2004-04-02 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 4133Filing Status Simplification Act of 2004

Introduced 2004-04-02 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 4138Personal Holding Company Tax Repeal Act of 2004

Introduced 2004-04-02 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 4131Alternative Minimum Tax Repeal Act of 2004

Introduced 2004-04-02 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 3766United Nations Facility Financing Restoration Act

Introduced 2004-02-04 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 3508To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the tax benefits for the New York Liberty Zone.

Introduced 2003-11-18 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 3035Medication Errors Reduction Act of 2003

Introduced 2003-09-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.

Health

HR 2047Encouraging Work Act of 2003

Introduced 2003-05-09 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 1584Clean Diamond Trade Act

Introduced 2003-04-03 · Became Public Law No: 108-19.

International Affairs

HR 1415Clean Diamond Trade Act

Introduced 2003-03-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

International Affairs

HR 1301Medicare Ambulance Payment Reform Act of 2003

Introduced 2003-03-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 808Life Insurance Tax Simplification Act of 2003

Introduced 2003-02-13 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 806Artists' Contribution to American Heritage Act of 2003

Introduced 2003-02-13 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 807Good Samaritan Tax Act

Introduced 2003-02-13 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 284Housing Bond and Credit Modernization and Fairness Act of 2003

Introduced 2003-01-08 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 285Fairness, Simplification and Competitiveness for American Business Act of 2003

Introduced 2003-01-08 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 22To simplify certain provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and to establish a uniform pass-thru regime.

Introduced 2003-01-07 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HRES 855Commending the "Trust in the Lives of Older Women" program and encouraging community organizations to participate in the program.

Introduced 2004-11-16 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Social Welfare

HRES 783Recognizing Jerry J. Jasinowski on the occasion of his retirement from the presidency of the National Association of Manufacturers.

Introduced 2004-09-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.

Commemorations

HR 5548Fairness in Tax Collections Act of 2002

Introduced 2002-10-03 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 5549Tax Administration Efficiency and Confidentiality Act of 2002

Introduced 2002-10-03 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 5550Penalty and Interest Reform Act of 2002

Introduced 2002-10-03 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 5505Individual and Small Business Tax Simplification Act of 2002

Introduced 2002-10-01 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1722-1723)

Taxation

HR 5242Workplace Employee Stock Option Act of 2002

Introduced 2002-07-26 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1418-1419)

Taxation

HR 5063Armed Forces Tax Fairness Act of 2002

Introduced 2002-07-08 · Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendments to Senate amendments.

Taxation

HR 4626Encouraging Work and Supporting Marriage Act of 2002

Introduced 2002-05-01 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Taxation

HR 4188To suspend temporarily the duty on certain 12-volt batteries.

Introduced 2002-04-11 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 4151Fairness, Simplification and Competitiveness for American Business Act of 2002

Introduced 2002-04-10 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 4047International Tax Simplification and Fairness for American Competitiveness Act of 2002

Introduced 2002-03-20 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E439)

Taxation

HR 3991Taxpayer Protection and IRS Accountability Act of 2002

Introduced 2002-03-19 · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 205 - 219, 1 Present (Roll no. 85).

Taxation

HR 3746Medical Excellence Demonstration Program Act of 2002

Introduced 2002-02-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.

Health

HR 3373New York Liberty Zone Tax Relief Act of 2001

Introduced 2001-11-29 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 3292Medication Errors Reduction Act of 2001

Introduced 2001-11-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.

Health

HR 3109Medicare Ambulance Payment Reform Act of 2001

Introduced 2001-10-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 2722Clean Diamond Trade Act

Introduced 2001-08-02 · Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 248.

International Affairs

HR 2329High-Speed Rail Investment Act of 2001

Introduced 2001-06-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads.

Taxation

HR 1659Good Samaritan Tax Act

Introduced 2001-05-01 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 1598Artists' Contribution to American Heritage Act of 2001

Introduced 2001-04-26 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 1238Work Opportunity Improvement Act of 2001

Introduced 2001-03-27 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 951Housing Bond and Credit Modernization and Fairness Act of 2001

Introduced 2001-03-08 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 661Life Insurance Tax Simplification Act of 2001

Introduced 2001-02-14 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

Introduced 1999-10-07 · On agreeing to the Houghton amendment (A003) Failed by recorded vote: 160 - 269 (Roll no. 489).

HR 5634Historic Performing Arts Facility Rehabilitation Act

Introduced 2000-11-14 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 5416Southeast Europe Trade Preference Act

Introduced 2000-10-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 5153Medicare Access to Ambulance Services Act of 2000

Introduced 2000-09-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

Health

HR 4972Universal Employee Stock Option Act of 2000

Introduced 2000-07-26 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1339)

Taxation

HR 4717Full and Fair Political Activity Disclosure Act of 2000

Introduced 2000-06-22 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 395.

Taxation

HR 4163Taxpayer Bill of Rights 2000

Introduced 2000-04-04 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Taxation

HR 3905Life Insurance Tax Simplification Act of 2000

Introduced 2000-03-13 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 3712Harriet Tubman Special Resource Study Act

Introduced 2000-02-29 · Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 3700High-Speed Rail Investment Act of 2000

Introduced 2000-02-29 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 3249Artists' Contribution to American Heritage Act of 1999

Introduced 1999-11-08 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 2101Work Opportunity Tax Credit Reform and Improvement Act of 1999

Introduced 1999-06-09 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 2018International Tax Simplification for American Competitiveness Act of 1999

Introduced 1999-06-07 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 1928Tax Simplification and Burden Reduction Act

Introduced 1999-05-25 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 1328Public Benefit Collaborative Research Tax Credit Act of 1999

Introduced 1999-03-25 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 864State and Local Investment Opportunity Act of 1999

Introduced 1999-02-25 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HJRES 12Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the censure of William Jefferson Clinton.

Introduced 1999-01-06 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Congress

Introduced 1987-07-14 · Amendment Withdrawn in Committee of the Whole.

HR 5219A bill to extend the temporary suspension of duty on certain television picture tubes.

Introduced 1988-08-11 · Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 5367Seneca Nation Settlement Act of 1990

Introduced 1990-07-25 · Became Public Law No: 101-503.

Native Americans

HR 190Social Security Earnings Test Amendments Act of 1989

Introduced 1989-01-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.

Social Welfare

HR 4576Health Equity and Access Improvement Act of 1992

Introduced 1992-03-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic and Commercial Law.

Health

HR 4143Health Equity and Access Improvement Act of 1992

Introduced 1992-01-30 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic and Commercial Law.

Health

HR 680Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993

Introduced 1993-01-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Labor-Management Relations.

Labor and Employment

HR 196Health Equity and Access Improvement Act of 1992

Introduced 1993-01-05 · See H.R.3600.

Health

Introduced 1995-06-22 · On agreeing to the Houghton amendment (A008) Agreed to without objection.

Introduced 1995-06-21 · On agreeing to the Houghton amendment (A006) Agreed to by recorded vote: 228 - 201 (Roll no. 403).

HR 4253Children's Financial Security Act of 1996

Introduced 1996-09-27 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1811-1812)

Families

HR 3383Minimum Wage Increase and Work Opportunity Tax Credit Act of 1996

Introduced 1996-05-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.

Labor and Employment

HR 2864Nonprofit Organizations Tax-Exempt Bond Reform Act of 1996

Introduced 1996-01-23 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 1434WTO Dispute Settlement Review Commission Act

Introduced 1995-04-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Rules and Organization of the House.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 864American Farm Protection Act of 1995

Introduced 1995-02-08 · Committee Hearings Held.

Taxation

HR 4358To amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to provide for equitable duty treatment for certain wool used in making suits.

Introduced 1998-07-30 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1495)

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 4173International Tax Simplification for American Competitiveness Act of 1998

Introduced 1998-06-25 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 3419To provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of certain entries of mueslix cereals.

Introduced 1998-03-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 3156To present a congressional gold medal to Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela.

Introduced 1998-02-04 · Became Public Law No: 105-215.

Commemorations

HR 3125To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the work opportunity credit for 3 years.

Introduced 1998-01-28 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 1783International Tax Simplification for American Competitiveness Act

Introduced 1997-06-04 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1246-1247)

Taxation

HR 1729To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the work opportunity credit.

Introduced 1997-05-22 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1058)

Taxation

HR 1129Microcredit for Self-Reliance Act of 1997

Introduced 1997-03-19 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

International Affairs

HR 1101Medicare Telemedicine and Medical Informatics Demonstration Act of 1997

Introduced 1997-03-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 531To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to limit the applicability of the generation-skipping transfer tax.

Introduced 1997-02-04 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 196To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to limit the applicability of the generation-skipping transfer tax.

Introduced 1997-01-07 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 197Nonprofit Organizations Tax-Exempt Bond Reform Act of 1997

Introduced 1997-01-07 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 194Children's Financial Security Act of 1997

Introduced 1997-01-07 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Families

HR 195American Farm and Ranch Protection Act of 1997

Introduced 1997-01-07 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HJRES 139Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the censure of William Jefferson Clinton.

Introduced 1998-12-17 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Congress

HCONRES 99Expressing concern over recent events in the Republic of Sierra Leone in the wake of the recent military coup d'etat of that country's first democratically elected president.

Introduced 1997-06-16 · Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

International Affairs

HCONRES 18Congratulating the people of the Republic of Nicaragua on the success of their democratic elections held on October 20, 1996.

Introduced 1997-02-11 · Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

International Affairs