Paul D. Laxalt

Paul D. Laxalt

Republican · Nevada · Senate

53 years in office

Quylt Score

485*
Primary Score
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Party Line

* Preliminary — 80% of criteria computed. Remaining data pending.

Score Breakdown

Legislative Output35% of score
Laws Enacted2 bills signed into law
4815%
Bills Advanced18 of 141 bills out of committee
6412%
Federal Funding Secured$3432552M in federal obligations in district (119th Congress)
1008%
Engagement20% of score
Roll Call Attendance
Pending15%
Committee Hearing ParticipationCommittee assignments not yet available
205%
Collaboration15% of score
Bipartisan Cosponsoring11 of 20 cosponsored bills cross-party
9210%
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 & Credentials
Pending5%
Ethics RecordNo formal ethics violations on record
505%

Last updated: April 29, 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 (144)

S 3104A bill for the relief of Mercedes Navarro.

Introduced 1980-09-10 · Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.

Private Legislation

S 2928Federal Bureau of Investigation Charter Act

Introduced 1980-07-02 · Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

S 2273Federal Crime Victims Remedial Act

Introduced 1980-02-07 · Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

S 1808Family Protection Act

Introduced 1979-09-24 · Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.

Families

S 1544A bill granting the consent and approval of Congress to the California-Nevada Interstate Compact.

Introduced 1979-07-19 · Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.

Government Operations and Politics

S 1456A bill for the relief of Mahmooda Haquani.

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

Private Legislation

S 1407A bill for the relief of Wilma Tupas Beltran.

Introduced 1979-06-25 · Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.

Private Legislation

S 1406A bill for the relief of Cecilia Daliva.

Introduced 1979-06-25 · Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.

Private Legislation

S 1405A bill for the relief of Ludina V. Dave.

Introduced 1979-06-25 · Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.

Private Legislation

S 1262A bill for the relief of Irma A. Gunda.

Introduced 1979-05-24 · Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.

Private Legislation

S 1265A bill for the relief of Lily T. Paragas.

Introduced 1979-05-24 · Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.

Private Legislation

S 1266A bill for the relief of Estrellita Tapang.

Introduced 1979-05-24 · Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.

Private Legislation

S 1260A bill for the relief of Angelica C. Estela.

Introduced 1979-05-24 · Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.

Private Legislation

S 1263A bill for the relief of Evelyn Nunez.

Introduced 1979-05-24 · Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.

Private Legislation

S 1264A bill for the relief of Elena Padua.

Introduced 1979-05-24 · Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.

Private Legislation

S 1261A bill for the relief of Rosita A. Genio.

Introduced 1979-05-24 · Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.

Private Legislation

S 1005A bill to terminate the authority to make grants to the Las Vegas Valley Water District under the Act of August 27, 1954.

Introduced 1979-04-25 · Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Water Resources Development

S 452A bill for the relief of Gisella Maria Johanna Dunfield.

Introduced 1979-02-22 · Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.

Private Legislation

S 453A bill for the relief of Joe L. Frazier of Elko, Nevada.

Introduced 1979-02-22 · Private Law 96-75.

Private Legislation

S 3620A bill for the relief of Ermelinda Rossi.

Introduced 1976-06-25 · Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.

Private Legislation

S 3661A bill to amend medicare and medicaid provisions as they relate to rural health care facilities.

Introduced 1976-07-02 · Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.

Social Welfare

S 3335A bill to extend the provisions of Section 4 (c) of P.L. 93-483.

Introduced 1976-04-28 · Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.

Taxation

S 3179Research and Initiation and Support Program Amendments

Introduced 1976-03-18 · Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Public Welfare.

Science, Technology, Communications

S 3132Small Business Employers' Occupational Safety and Health Amendments

Introduced 1976-03-11 · Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Public Welfare.

Commerce

S 3112A bill to provide for alternative solutions to litigation with regard to medical malpractice.

Introduced 1976-03-10 · Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Public Welfare.

Malpractice

S 3016Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Research Act

Introduced 1976-02-24 · Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Public Welfare.

Health

S 3073Small Employer Occupational Safety and Health Amendments

Introduced 1976-03-04 · Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Public Welfare.

Commerce

S 2076A bill for the relief of Nick F. Flangas.

Introduced 1975-07-10 · Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.

Private Legislation

S 2039A bill to declare any Bicentennial medallion struck for or by the State of Nevada to be a "Commemorative Medallion."

Introduced 1975-06-26 · Referred to Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs.

Commemorations

S 1202A bill granting the consent and approval of Congress to the California-Nevada Interstate Compact.

Introduced 1975-03-17 · Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.

Water Resources Development

SCONRES 52Concurrent resolution disapproving certain regulations of the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare.

Introduced 1975-07-16 · Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Public Welfare.

Congressional-executive relations

S 3532A bill for the relief of Gisella Maria Johanna Dunfield.

Introduced 1978-09-28 · Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.

Private Legislation

S 3440A bill to transfer the administration of Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge, Nevada, to the State of Nevada.

Introduced 1978-08-21 · Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

S 3192Public Lands Conveyance Act

Introduced 1978-06-12 · Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

S 2933A bill to amend the Sherman Act to provide for the publication and use of relative value studies.

Introduced 1978-04-18 · Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.

Commerce

S 2774A bill to extend the boundaries of the Toiyabe National Forest in Nevada, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1978-03-21 · Public Law 95-605.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

S 2632A bill for the relief of Joe L. Frazier, of Elko, Nevada.

Introduced 1978-03-02 · Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.

Private Legislation

S 2458A bill relating to grazing fees imposed with respect to the use of certain public lands.

Introduced 1978-01-30 · Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

S 1839Legal Fees Reimbursement Act

Introduced 1977-07-12 · Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.

Taxation

S 916A bill to amend medicare provisions as they relate to rural health facilities.

Introduced 1977-03-04 · Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.

Health

S 668A bill granting the consent and approval of Congress to the California-Nevada Interstate Compact.

Introduced 1977-02-10 · Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.

Government Operations and Politics

S 665United States Olympic Fund Act

Introduced 1977-02-10 · Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.

Taxation

S 456A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954.

Introduced 1977-01-26 · Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.

Taxation

S 455A bill for the relief of Ermelinda Rossi.

Introduced 1977-01-26 · Private Law 95-11.

Private Legislation

S 454A bill for the relief of Nick F. Flangas.

Introduced 1977-01-26 · Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

Private Legislation

Introduced 1982-03-18 · Amendment agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1982-03-18 · Amendment agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1981-07-24 · Amendment agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1982-07-01 ·

Introduced 1981-11-30 · Amendment agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

S 2626A bill for the relief of the estate of Nell J. Redfield.

Introduced 1982-06-14 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Private Legislation

S 2135A bill to amend the Administrative Conference Act, by authorizing appropriations therefor.

Introduced 1982-02-24 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Government Operations and Politics

S 2076A bill for the relief of Oikos, Incorporated, and the Nevada Opera Association, both of Reno, Nevada.

Introduced 1982-02-08 · Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB; Treasury Department.

Private Legislation

S 1169A bill to authorize the recreational use of Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge in the State of Nevada.

Introduced 1981-05-12 · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Interior Department; OMB.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

S 1080Regulatory Reform Act

Introduced 1981-04-30 · Passed Senate with amendments by Yea-Nay Vote. 94-0. Record Vote No: 62.

Government Operations and Politics

S 512A bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to convey certain National Forest System lands in the State of Nevada, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1981-02-20 · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered favorably reported.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

S 374A bill for the relief of Rosita A. Genio.

Introduced 1981-02-03 · Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

Private Legislation

S 366A bill for the relief of Mercedes Navarro.

Introduced 1981-02-03 · Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary.

Private Legislation

S 373A bill for the relief of Angelica C. Estela.

Introduced 1981-02-03 · Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary.

Private Legislation

S 377A bill for the relief of Estrellita Tapang.

Introduced 1981-02-03 · Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

Private Legislation

S 379A bill for the relief of Lily T. Paragas.

Introduced 1981-02-03 · Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

Private Legislation

S 375A bill for the relief of Irma A. Gunda.

Introduced 1981-02-03 · Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

Private Legislation

S 369A bill for the relief of Ludina V. Dave.

Introduced 1981-02-03 · Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

Private Legislation

S 378A bill for the relief of Elena Padua.

Introduced 1981-02-03 · Committee on Judiciary. Agreed to indefinitely postpone.

Private Legislation

S 370A bill for the relief of Cecilia Dagmang.

Introduced 1981-02-03 · Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

Private Legislation

S 368A bill for the relief of Evelyn Nunez.

Introduced 1981-02-03 · Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary.

Private Legislation

S 372A bill for the relief of Doctor Mahmooda Haquani.

Introduced 1981-02-03 · Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

Private Legislation

S 376A bill for the relief of Gisella Maria Johanna Dunfield.

Introduced 1981-02-03 · Committee on Judiciary. Indefinitely postponed action.

Private Legislation

S 371A bill for the relief of Wilma Tupas Beltran.

Introduced 1981-02-03 · Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary.

Private Legislation

S 250A bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to convey certain National Forest lands in the State of Nevada, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1981-01-23 · Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Introduced 1984-01-26 · Amendment SP 2679 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1984-01-26 · Amendment SP 2678 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1983-11-15 · Amendment agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1983-11-02 ·

Introduced 1983-10-21 · Amendment SP 2425 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1983-10-26 ·

Introduced 1983-10-21 · Amendment SP 2400 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1983-10-21 · Amendment SP 2394 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1983-10-21 · Amendment SP 2399 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

S 1876A bill to allow advertising of any State sponsored lottery, gift enterprise, or similar scheme.

Introduced 1983-09-22 · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1033.

Crime and Law Enforcement

S 1860A bill to clear title to certain lands along the California-Nevada boundary.

Introduced 1983-09-20 · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Interior Department, OMB.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

S 1721Departments of Commerce, Justice and State, the Judiciary and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1984

Introduced 1983-08-02 · Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Economics and Public Finance

S 1694A bill to declare that the United States holds certain lands in trust for the Las Vegas Paiute Tribe.

Introduced 1983-07-28 · Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.

Native Americans

S 1389A bill to transfer administration of certain lands in California and Nevada to the Bureau of Land Management.

Introduced 1983-05-26 · Subcommittee on Public Lands and Reserved Water. Hearings held.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

S 1350Federal Election Campaign Act Amendments of 1983

Introduced 1983-05-24 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules.

Government Operations and Politics

S 1160A bill to authorize Douglas County of the State of Nevada to transfer certain land to a private owner.

Introduced 1983-04-27 · Referred to Subcommittee on Public Lands and National Parks.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

S 953A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to permit elections under section 2032A to be made on amended returns.

Introduced 1983-03-24 · Subcommittee on Estate and Gift Taxation. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 98-387.

Taxation

S 956A bill for the relief of Oikos, Incorporated, and the Nevada Opera Association, both of Reno, Nevada.

Introduced 1983-03-24 · Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB, Treasury Department.

Private Legislation

S 536A bill to relieve the Washoe County Water Conservation District, Nevada, of certain Federal repayment obligations.

Introduced 1983-02-17 · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Interior Department, OMB.

Water Resources Development

S 507A bill to authorize the conveyance of certain lands to the county of Mineral, Nevada.

Introduced 1983-02-17 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

S 508A bill to exempt entities receiving financial assistance from the Rural Electrification Administration from fees under the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976.

Introduced 1983-02-17 · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources received executive comment from OMB. Unfavorable.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

S 310A bill for the relief of the estate of Elizabeth Schultz Rabe.

Introduced 1983-01-31 · Subcommittee on Estate and Gift Taxation. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 98-387.

Private Legislation

S 309A bill for the relief of the estate of Nell J. Redfield.

Introduced 1983-01-31 · Subcommittee on Estate and Gift Taxation. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 98-387.

Private Legislation

S 294A bill to authorize the recreational use of Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge in the State of Nevada.

Introduced 1983-01-31 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Introduced 1986-10-02 · Amendment SP 3120 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1985-09-26 · Amendment SP 702 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

S 2698National Forests of Nevada Enhancement Act of 1986

Introduced 1986-07-29 · Subcommittee on Public Lands and Reserved Water. Hearings held.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

S 2556A bill to suspend the site selection process under the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1986-06-16 · Referred to Subcommittee on Energy Research and Development.

Energy

S 2557Indian Gambling Authorization and Regulation Act of 1986

Introduced 1986-06-16 · Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.

Native Americans

S 2457A bill to grant the consent of Congress to the California-Nevada Interstate Compact.

Introduced 1986-05-15 · Subcommittee on Constitution. Approved for full committee consideration without amendment favorably.

Government Operations and Politics

S 2194A bill to authorize the conveyance of 40 acres in Nevada to the Catholic Diocese of Reno/Las Vegas.

Introduced 1986-03-14 · Subcommittee on Public Lands and Reserved Water. Hearings held.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

S 1971A bill to transfer certain lands under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior to the city of Mesquite, Nevada.

Introduced 1985-12-18 · Subcommittee on Public Lands and Reserved Water. Hearings held.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

S 1725A bill to authorize a railroad-highway crossing demonstration project in Elko, Nevada.

Introduced 1985-10-01 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Transportation and Public Works

S 1568A bill to declare that the United States holds certain lands in trust for the Reno Sparks Indian Colony.

Introduced 1985-08-01 · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered favorably reported H.R. 3212 in lieu of this measure.

Native Americans

S 1558Pyramid Lake Paiute and Truckee River Settlement Act of 1985

Introduced 1985-08-01 · Committee on Judiciary received executive comment from Justice Department.

Water Resources Development

S 1503A bill to clear title to certain lands along the California-Nevada boundary.

Introduced 1985-07-25 · Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

S 1319A bill to relieve the Washoe County Water Conservation District, Nevada, of certain Federal repayment obligations.

Introduced 1985-06-18 · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 795.

Water Resources Development

S 722Nevada Wilderness Act of 1985

Introduced 1985-03-20 · Subcommittee on Public Lands and Reserved Water. Hearings held.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

S 540A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to permit elections under section 2032A to be made on amended returns.

Introduced 1985-02-28 · Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB, Treasury Department.

Taxation

S 92A bill for the relief of Jesus Aldecoaotalora and his wife Pilar Aldecoaotalora.

Introduced 1985-01-03 · Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration and Refugee Policy.

Private Legislation

S 90A bill for the relief of Jose F. Malaxechevarria and his wife Myrna Arlyn Malaxechevarria.

Introduced 1985-01-03 · Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration and Refugee Policy.

Private Legislation