Ralph H. Metcalfe

Ralph H. Metcalfe

Democrat · IL-1 · House of Representatives

55 years in office

Quylt Score

209
Primary Score
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Party Line

Score Breakdown

Legislative Output35% of score
Laws Enacted0 bills signed into law
515%
Bills Advanced0 of 67 bills out of committee
012%
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 Cosponsoring1 of 20 cosponsored bills cross-party
810%
Cross-Aisle Co-Authored Bills3 of 15 sponsored bills have cross-party cosponsors
675%
Position & Influence20% of score
Leadership RoleNo leadership role
010%
Committee SeniorityNo committee assignments
1010%
Qualifications & Integrity10% of score
Education & CredentialsMaster's degree
705%
Ethics RecordNo formal ethics violations on record
505%

Last updated: April 30, 2026

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Sponsored Legislation (67)

HR 13347A bill to terminate the Airlines Mutual Aid Agreement.

Introduced 1974-03-07 · Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 10216Federal Correctional Ombudsman Act

Introduced 1973-09-12 · Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

Ombudsman

HR 9534Federal Correctional Ombudsman Act

Introduced 1973-07-24 · Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

Ombudsman

HR 8848Federal Correctional Ombudsman Act

Introduced 1973-06-20 · Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

Ombudsman

HR 5617National Olympic Commission Act

Introduced 1973-03-14 · Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sports and Recreation

HR 5061Bail Reform Act Amendments

Introduced 1973-03-01 · Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 5063Handgun Control Act

Introduced 1973-03-01 · Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 5062National Crime Victims Compensation Act

Introduced 1973-03-01 · Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 4269Pretrial Crime Reduction Act

Introduced 1973-02-08 · Referred to House Committee on Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 4268National Crime Victims Compensation Act

Introduced 1973-02-08 · Referred to House Committee on Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 4267Handgun Control Act

Introduced 1973-02-08 · Referred to House Committee on Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 207Pretrial Crime Reduction Act

Introduced 1973-01-03 · Referred to House Committee on Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 206National Crime Victims Compensation Act

Introduced 1973-01-03 · Referred to House Committee on Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 205Handgun Control Act

Introduced 1973-01-03 · Referred to House Committee on Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 15005Fuel Discharge Act

Introduced 1976-08-02 · Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology.

Environmental Protection

HR 14592A bill for the relief of Mrs. Angelita Short.

Introduced 1976-06-28 · Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

Private Legislation

HR 12007Revenue Sharing Reform Act

Introduced 1976-02-19 · Referred to House Committee on Government Operations.

Revenue sharing

HR 11167Revenue Sharing Reform Act

Introduced 1975-12-15 · Referred to House Committee on Government Operations.

Revenue sharing

HR 10792A bill for the relief of Jana Hlavaty.

Introduced 1975-11-17 · Private Law 94-27.

Private Legislation

HR 8472A bill to provide cost-of-living adjustments in retirement pay of certain Federal judges.

Introduced 1975-07-09 · Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

Law

HR 8364A bill for the relief of Marie Grant.

Introduced 1975-06-26 · Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

Private Legislation

HR 1533Handgun Control Act

Introduced 1975-01-16 · Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HRES 1050A resolution to recognize the heritage of black citizens.

Introduced 1976-02-24 · Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

Commemorations

HRES 38Resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives concerning the serious problem of malnutrition which exists in certain areas of the world.

Introduced 1975-01-14 · Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs (Subsequently: International Relations).

Hunger

HCONRES 327Concurrent resolution concerning U.S. policy with respect to southern Africa.

Introduced 1975-06-26 · Referred to House Committee on International Relations.

International Affairs

HCONRES 272Concurrent resolution concerning U.S. policy with respect to southern Africa.

Introduced 1975-05-08 · Referred to House Committee on International Relations.

International Affairs

HR 9381Federal Correctional Ombudsman Act

Introduced 1977-09-29 · Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 7568Federal Correctional Ombudsman Act

Introduced 1977-06-02 · Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 6578Home Improvement Loan Act

Introduced 1977-04-25 · Referred to House Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs.

Housing and Community Development

HR 4512A bill to amend section 216 (b) (1) of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936.

Introduced 1977-03-04 · Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 3348A bill to amend the act of July 2, 1940, as amended, to increase the amount authorized to be appropriated for the Canal Zone Biological Area.

Introduced 1977-02-09 · Measure failed of passage in House under suspension of rules, roll call #235 (245-141).

Territories (U.S.)

HR 1428A bill for the relief of Mrs. Angelita Short.

Introduced 1977-01-04 · Private Law 95-127.

Private Legislation

HR 1427A bill for the relief of Marie Grant.

Introduced 1977-01-04 · Private Law 95-54.

Private Legislation

HR 548Handgun Control Act

Introduced 1977-01-04 · Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 550Federal Correctional Ombudsman Act

Introduced 1977-01-04 · Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 551Fuel Discharge Act

Introduced 1977-01-04 · Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology.

Environmental Protection

HJRES 1008A resolution to recognize the heritage of black citizens of the United States.

Introduced 1978-06-19 · Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

HJRES 742A resolution to recognize the heritage of black citizens of the United States.

Introduced 1978-02-16 · Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

HJRES 741A resolution to recognize the heritage of black citizens of the United States.

Introduced 1978-02-16 · Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

HJRES 222Joint resolution to recognize the heritage of black citizens of the United States.

Introduced 1977-02-01 · Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

HJRES 255Joint resolution to recognize the heritage of black citizens of the United States.

Introduced 1977-02-09 · Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

HRES 876Resolution concerning the power of Congress to dispose of U.S. property and territory in the Canal Zone.

Introduced 1977-10-27 · Referred to House Committee on International Relations.

Territories (U.S.)