Jesse L. Jackson, Jr.
Democrat · IL-2 · House of Representatives
31 years in office
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Sponsored Legislation (114)
HR 5901 — Catching Up To 1968 Act of 2012
Introduced 2012-06-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
Labor and EmploymentHR 3894 — Pullman Historic Site National Park Service Study Act
Introduced 2012-02-03 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 1420 — Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission Act
Introduced 2011-04-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, U.S. Postal Service, and Labor Policy .
Social Sciences and HistoryHJRES 34 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to taxing the people of the United States progressively.
Introduced 2011-02-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
TaxationHJRES 30 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the right of citizens of the United States to health care of equal high quality.
Introduced 2011-02-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
HealthHJRES 32 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States respecting the right to decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing.
Introduced 2011-02-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Housing and Community DevelopmentHJRES 33 — Proposing an amendment the Constitution of the United States respecting the right to a clean, safe, and sustainable environment.
Introduced 2011-02-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Environmental ProtectionHJRES 35 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States respecting the right to full employment and balanced growth.
Introduced 2011-02-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Labor and EmploymentHJRES 36 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to abolish the Electoral College and provide for the direct election of the President and Vice President by the popular vote of all citizens of the United States regardless of place of residence.
Introduced 2011-02-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Government Operations and PoliticsHJRES 31 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to equality of rights and reproductive rights.
Introduced 2011-02-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesHJRES 28 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the right to vote.
Introduced 2011-02-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesHJRES 29 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the right of all citizens of the United States to a public education of equal high quality.
Introduced 2011-02-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Education—
Introduced 2006-07-27 · On agreeing to the Jackson (IL) amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2005-03-15 · On agreeing to the Jackson (IL) amendments (A005) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 4145 — To direct the Joint Committee on the Library to obtain a statue of Rosa Parks and to place the statue in the United States Capitol in National Statuary Hall, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2005-10-26 · Became Public Law No: 109-116.
CommemorationsHJRES 33 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States respecting the right to a clean, safe, and sustainable environment.
Introduced 2005-03-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Environmental ProtectionHJRES 29 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the right of all citizens of the United States to a public education of equal high quality.
Introduced 2005-03-02 · Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
EducationHJRES 35 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States respecting the right to full employment and balanced growth.
Introduced 2005-03-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Labor and EmploymentHJRES 36 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to abolish the Electoral College and provide for the direct election of the President and Vice President by the popular vote of all citizens of the United States regardless of place of residence.
Introduced 2005-03-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Government Operations and PoliticsHJRES 28 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the right to vote.
Introduced 2005-03-02 · Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
Government Operations and PoliticsHJRES 30 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the right of citizens of the United States to health care of equal high quality.
Introduced 2005-03-02 · Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
HealthHJRES 31 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to equality of rights and reproductive rights.
Introduced 2005-03-02 · Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesHJRES 32 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States respecting the right to decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing.
Introduced 2005-03-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Housing and Community DevelopmentHJRES 34 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to taxing the people of the United States progressively.
Introduced 2005-03-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
TaxationHR 4771 — Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission Act
Introduced 2010-03-04 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Social Sciences and HistoryHR 3489 — To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to prohibit State election officials from accepting a challenge to an individual's eligibility to register to vote in an election for Federal office or to vote in an election for Federal office in a jurisdiction on the grounds that the individual resides in a household in the jurisdiction which is subject to foreclosure proceedings or that the jurisdiction was adversely affected by a hurricane or other major disaster, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2009-07-31 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 263.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 2778 — Health Equity and Accountability through Research Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-06-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 2275 — Inflammatory Bowel Disease Research and Awareness Act
Introduced 2009-05-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHJRES 30 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the right of citizens of the United States to health care of equal high quality.
Introduced 2009-03-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
HealthHJRES 32 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States respecting the right to decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing.
Introduced 2009-03-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Housing and Community DevelopmentHJRES 33 — Proposing an amendment the Constitution of the United States respecting the right to a clean, safe, and sustainable environment.
Introduced 2009-03-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Environmental ProtectionHJRES 29 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the right of all citizens of the United States to a public education of equal high quality.
Introduced 2009-03-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
EducationHJRES 34 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to taxing the people of the United States progressively.
Introduced 2009-03-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
TaxationHJRES 31 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to equality of rights and reproductive rights.
Introduced 2009-03-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesHJRES 35 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States respecting the right to full employment and balanced growth.
Introduced 2009-03-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Labor and EmploymentHJRES 36 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to abolish the Electoral College and provide for the direct election of the President and Vice President by the popular vote of all citizens of the United States regardless of place of residence.
Introduced 2009-03-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Government Operations and PoliticsHJRES 28 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the right to vote.
Introduced 2009-03-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesHRES 668 — Honoring the life, contributions, and achievements of Koko Taylor and expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives on her passing.
Introduced 2009-07-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
Arts, Culture, ReligionHCONRES 27 — Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony in honor of the bicentennial of the birth of President Abraham Lincoln.
Introduced 2009-01-27 · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
CongressHR 7147 — To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to prohibit State election officials from accepting a challenge to an individual's eligibility to register to vote in an election for Federal office or to vote in an election for Federal office in a jurisdiction on the grounds that the individual resides in a household in the jurisdiction which is subject to foreclosure proceedings or that the jurisdiction was adversely affected by a hurricane or other major disaster, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2008-09-26 · Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 6655 — Liberia SEEDS Act of 2008
Introduced 2008-07-30 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International AffairsHR 3333 — Minority Health Improvement and Health Disparity Elimination Act
Introduced 2007-08-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 2828 — Foreign Service Victims of Terrorism Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-06-22 · Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 403.
International AffairsHR 2025 — To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 11033 South State Street in Chicago, Illinois, as the "Willye B. White Post Office Building".
Introduced 2007-04-25 · Became Public Law No: 110-65.
CommemorationsHR 1113 — Inflammatory Bowel Disease Research Enhancement Act
Introduced 2007-02-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 438 — To prohibit an escalation in the number of members of the United States Armed Forces deployed in Iraq.
Introduced 2007-01-12 · Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHJRES 32 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States respecting the right to decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing.
Introduced 2007-02-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Housing and Community DevelopmentHJRES 36 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to abolish the Electoral College and provide for the direct election of the President and Vice President by the popular vote of all citizens of the United States regardless of place of residence.
Introduced 2007-02-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Government Operations and PoliticsHJRES 33 — Proposing an amendment the Constitution of the United States respecting the right to a clean, safe, and sustainable environment.
Introduced 2007-02-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Environmental ProtectionHJRES 29 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the right of all citizens of the United States to a public education of equal high quality.
Introduced 2007-02-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
EducationHJRES 35 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States respecting the right to full employment and balanced growth.
Introduced 2007-02-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Labor and EmploymentHJRES 34 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to taxing the people of the United States progressively.
Introduced 2007-02-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
TaxationHJRES 31 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to equality of rights and reproductive rights.
Introduced 2007-02-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesHJRES 30 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the right of citizens of the United States to health care of equal high quality.
Introduced 2007-02-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
HealthHJRES 28 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the right to vote.
Introduced 2007-02-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Government Operations and PoliticsHRES 1320 — Expressing support for designation of July 10, 2008, as "National Summer Learning Day".
Introduced 2008-07-08 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
CommemorationsHRES 256 — Congratulating Sauk Village, Illinois, on its 50th anniversary.
Introduced 2007-03-20 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Commemorations—
Introduced 2003-07-23 · Mr. Kolbe raised a point of order against the Jackson (IL) amendment (A001). Mr. Kolbe stated that the amendment sought to change existing law and as such, constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
HR 5293 — Majority Vote Act of 2004
Introduced 2004-10-08 · Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Government Operations and PoliticsHJRES 109 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide for the direct election of the President and Vice President by the popular vote of all citizens of the United States regardless of place of residence.
Introduced 2004-10-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Government Operations and PoliticsHJRES 34 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to taxing the people of the United States progressively.
Introduced 2003-03-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
TaxationHJRES 32 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States respecting the right to decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing.
Introduced 2003-03-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Housing and Community DevelopmentHJRES 30 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the right of citizens of the United States to health care of equal high quality.
Introduced 2003-03-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
HealthHJRES 29 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the right of all citizens of the United States to a public education of equal high quality.
Introduced 2003-03-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
EducationHJRES 31 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to equality of rights and reproductive rights.
Introduced 2003-03-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesHJRES 33 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States respecting the right to a clean, safe, and sustainable environment.
Introduced 2003-03-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Environmental ProtectionHJRES 35 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States respecting the right to full employment and balanced growth.
Introduced 2003-03-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Labor and EmploymentHJRES 28 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the right to vote.
Introduced 2003-03-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 3232 — Voting Equipment Compatibility With Instant Runoff Voting Act of 2001
Introduced 2001-11-06 · Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 1290 — Judicial Branch Employment Nondiscrimination Act of 2001
Introduced 2001-03-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesHR 1038 — National Death Penalty Moratorium Act of 2001
Introduced 2001-03-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 321 — Accuracy in Judicial Administration Act of 2001
Introduced 2001-01-31 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
Crime and Law EnforcementHJRES 72 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the right to vote.
Introduced 2001-11-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Government Operations and PoliticsHJRES 31 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the right of all citizens of the United States to a public education of equal high quality.
Introduced 2001-03-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
EducationHJRES 29 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the right of citizens of the United States to health care of equal high quality.
Introduced 2001-03-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
HealthHJRES 32 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to equality of rights and reproductive rights.
Introduced 2001-03-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesHJRES 34 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to taxing the people of the United States progressively.
Introduced 2001-03-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
TaxationHJRES 30 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States respecting the right to decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing.
Introduced 2001-03-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Housing and Community DevelopmentHJRES 33 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States respecting the right to a clean, safe, and sustainable environment.
Introduced 2001-03-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Environmental ProtectionHJRES 28 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States respecting the right to full employment and balanced growth.
Introduced 2001-03-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Labor and EmploymentHCONRES 263 — Expressing the sense of Congress that any Presidential candidate should be permitted to participate in debates among candidates if at least 5 percent of respondents in national public opinion polls of all eligible voters support the candidate's election for President or if a majority of respondents in such polls support the candidate's participation in such debates.
Introduced 2001-11-06 · Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Government Operations and Politics—
Introduced 2000-07-13 · Mr. Callahan raised a point of order against the Jackson (IL) amendment (A014). Mr. Callahan stated that the amendment increased new discretionary budget authority and violated Sec. 302f of the Congressional Budget Act. The Chair sustained the point of order.
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Introduced 2000-06-26 · Mr. Rogers raised a point of order against the Jackson (IL) amendment (A029). Mr. Rogers stated that the amendment sought to provide for new budget authority in excess of the relevant allocation and as such, violated the Budget Act. The Chair sustained the point of order. (consideration: CR H5123)
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Introduced 2000-06-08 · Mr. Porter raised a point of order against the Jackson (IL) amendment (A001). Mr. Porter stated that the amendment violated section 302F of the Congressional Budget Act. The Chair sustained the point of order.
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Introduced 1999-07-16 · On agreeing to the Jackson (IL) amendment (A002) Failed by voice vote.
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Introduced 1999-06-15 · By unanimous consent, the Jackson (IL) amendment was withdrawn.
HR 5237 — National Death Penalty Moratorium Act of 2000
Introduced 2000-09-21 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 5236 — Federal Death Penalty Moratorium Act of 2000
Introduced 2000-09-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 4671 — Responsible Fatherhood Act of 2000
Introduced 2000-06-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education, Training and Life-Long Learning.
Social WelfareHR 4161 — Right to Organize Act of 2000
Introduced 2000-04-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.
Labor and EmploymentHR 4162 — Accuracy in Judicial Administration Act of 2000
Introduced 2000-04-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 4038 — Mother-to-Child HIV Prevention Act of 2000
Introduced 2000-03-21 · Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
International AffairsHR 4039 — AIDS Orphans Relief Act of 2000
Introduced 2000-03-21 · Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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 AffairsHR 3770 — Secure Online Communication Enforcement Act of 2000
Introduced 2000-03-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 3623 — Accuracy in Judicial Administration Act of 2000
Introduced 2000-02-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 3610 — Child Care Facilities Financing Act
Introduced 2000-02-10 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
FamiliesHR 3233 — TRUTH Act
Introduced 1999-11-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 3232 — Digital Democracy Study Act of 1999
Introduced 1999-11-05 · Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 2700 — HELP for Africa Act
Introduced 1999-08-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa.
International AffairsHR 2424 — Federal Reserve Board Civil Rights Compliance Act of 1999
Introduced 1999-07-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 2391 — National Center for Research on Domestic Health Disparities Act
Introduced 1999-06-30 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
HealthHR 1429 — Anti-Redlining Insurance Disclosure Act of 1999
Introduced 1999-04-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 1048 — Judicial Branch Employment Nondiscrimination Act of 1999
Introduced 1999-03-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesHR 772 — HOPE for Africa Act
Introduced 1999-02-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy.
International AffairsHJRES 97 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the right of all citizens of the United States to an education of equal high quality.
Introduced 2000-04-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
EducationHJRES 95 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to taxing the people of the United States progressively.
Introduced 2000-04-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
TaxationHJRES 96 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the right of citizens of the United States to health care of equal high quality.
Introduced 2000-04-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
HealthHCONRES 373 — Expressing the sense of Congress that any Presidential candidate should be permitted to participate in debates among candidates if at least 5 percent of respondents in national public opinion polls of all eligible voters support the candidate's election for President or if a majority of respondents in such polls support the candidate's participation in such debates.
Introduced 2000-07-18 · Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Government Operations and PoliticsHCONRES 156 — Expressing the sense of Congress supporting World Tibet Day.
Introduced 1999-07-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service.
Commemorations—
Introduced 1997-05-01 · On agreeing to the Jackson (IL) amendment (A004) Failed by recorded vote: 181 - 216 (Roll no. 102).
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Introduced 1997-05-01 · On agreeing to the Jackson (IL) amendment (A003) Failed by recorded vote: 160 - 251 (Roll no. 100).
HR 4718 — Judicial Branch Employment Nondiscrimination Act of 1998
Introduced 1998-10-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesHR 4145 — Anti-Redlining Insurance Disclosure Act of 1998
Introduced 1998-06-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit.
Finance and Financial Sector