Ronald K. Machtley

Ronald K. Machtley

Republican · RH-1 · House of Representatives

37 years in office

Quylt Score

354
Primary Score
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Party Line

Score Breakdown

Legislative Output35% of score
Laws Enacted0 bills signed into law
515%
Bills Advanced4 of 83 bills out of committee
2412%
Federal Funding Secured$3432552M 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 Cosponsoring14 of 20 cosponsored bills cross-party
10010%
Cross-Aisle Co-Authored Bills5 of 12 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 & CredentialsJD (Law)
855%
Ethics RecordNo formal ethics violations on record
505%

Last updated: April 29, 2026

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Sponsored Legislation (83)

Introduced 1990-07-20 · On agreeing to the Machtley amendment (A006) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 1990-06-28 · On agreeing to the Machtley amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 1989-07-26 · By unanimous consent, the Machtley amendment was withdrawn.

HR 5834To amend the Merchant Marine Act, 1936.

Introduced 1990-10-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee On Merchant Marine.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 5648Regarding the tariff classification of brassieres.

Introduced 1990-09-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 4965Tobacco Deregulation Act of 1990

Introduced 1990-06-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Tobacco and Peanuts.

Agriculture and Food

HR 4118To terminate the Ground-Wave Emergency Network (GWEN) program.

Introduced 1990-02-27 · Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from DOD.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 3767Cliff Walk National Historic Site Act

Introduced 1989-11-20 · Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 3461To require that certain tankers be equipped with satellite navigation systems.

Introduced 1989-10-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Navigation.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 2997Federal Surplus Property for Affordable Housing Development Act of 1989

Introduced 1989-07-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development.

Housing and Community Development

HR 2614Education Partnership Act of 1989

Introduced 1989-06-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education.

Education

Introduced 1992-06-25 · On agreeing to the Machtley amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 5860Emergency Public Health and Drinking Water Protection Act

Introduced 1992-08-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources.

Water Resources Development

HR 5597Rhode Island Bankruptcy Court Administration Act of 1991

Introduced 1992-07-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic and Commercial Law.

Law

HR 5180To suspend United States assistance to Indonesia.

Introduced 1992-05-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on International Development, Finance, Trade and Monetary Policy.

International Affairs

HR 5147For the relief of Victoria M. Bringhurst of Tiverton, Rhode Island.

Introduced 1992-05-12 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Private Legislation

HR 4981To require the Secretary of Defense to establish a Defense Adjustment Institute.

Introduced 1992-04-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Employment Opportunities.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 3700Authorizing the designation of Portugal under the visa waiver program under certain conditions.

Introduced 1991-11-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on International Law, Immigration, and Refugees.

Immigration

HR 2591To amend title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to distribute funds to units of local government.

Introduced 1991-06-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 1944To provide an 8-percent interim geographic pay increase for certain Federal employees, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1991-04-18 · Executive Comment Requested from OMB, OPM.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 1828Regarding the tariff classification of brassieres.

Introduced 1991-04-16 · See H.R.4318.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 1827Citizen Assistance Relief Effort Act of 1991

Introduced 1991-04-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions Supervision, Regulation and Insurance.

Finance and Financial Sector

HR 1144Education Partnership Act of 1991

Introduced 1991-02-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education.

Education

Introduced 1994-03-21 · By unanimous consent, the Machtley amendment was withdrawn.

Introduced 1993-11-19 · On agreeing to the Machtley amendment (A003) as modified Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 4254Public and Federally Assisted Housing Security Act of 1994

Introduced 1994-04-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development.

Housing and Community Development

HR 4226To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide for a national estuary pollution prevention demonstration program.

Introduced 1994-04-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

Environmental Protection

HR 4173To amend the Small Business Act to provide for expanded participation in the microloan demonstration program.

Introduced 1994-04-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on SBA Legislation and the General Economy.

Commerce

HR 4169Urban Revitalization Act of 1994

Introduced 1994-04-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development.

Housing and Community Development

HR 4172To amend the Small Business Act to increase authorization levels for the small business development center program.

Introduced 1994-04-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on SBA Legislation and the General Economy.

Commerce

HR 4174Small Business Defense Conversion Guaranteed Loan Act of 1994

Introduced 1994-04-12 · Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.

Commerce

HR 4171Subcontractor Payment Protection Act

Introduced 1994-04-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 3910To suspend temporarily the duty on certain pigments.

Introduced 1994-02-24 · Executive Comment Received from ITC.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 3361Maritime Revitalization Act of 1993

Introduced 1993-10-26 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 3348Authorizing the designation of Portugal, Ireland, and Greece under the visa waiver program under certain conditions.

Introduced 1993-10-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on International Law, Immigration, and Refugees.

Immigration

HR 2597Worksite Wellness Act of 1993

Introduced 1993-07-01 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 2598To extend and improve the adjustment assistance program for firms under the Trade Act of 1974.

Introduced 1993-07-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 2505To extend until January 1, 1998, the existing suspension of duty on stuffed dolls, certain toy figures, and the skins thereof.

Introduced 1993-06-23 · Executive Comment Received from ITC.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 2454Procurement Efficiency Act of 1993

Introduced 1993-06-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 2130Small Business 503 Loan Refinancing Assistance Act of 1993

Introduced 1993-05-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on SBA Legislation and the General Economy.

Commerce

HR 2083To revive, and extend until January 1, 1999, the suspension of duty on certain carding and spinning machines.

Introduced 1993-05-11 · Executive Comment Received from ITC.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 2068To revive, and extend until January 1, 1999, the suspension of duty on certain narrow fabric weaving machines.

Introduced 1993-05-11 · Executive Comment Received from ITC.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 2069To revive, and extend until January 1, 1999, the suspension of duty on decorative lace-braiding machines.

Introduced 1993-05-11 · Executive Comment Received from ITC.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 1788Small Business Lending and Credit Availability Act of 1993

Introduced 1993-04-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on SBA Legislation and the General Economy.

Commerce

HR 1158Prescription Drug Affordability Act of 1993

Introduced 1993-03-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

Taxation

HR 984To provide an 8-percent interim geographic pay increase for certain Federal employees, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1993-02-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Compensation and Employee Benefits.

Government Operations and Politics