Charles W. "Chip" Pickering

Charles W. "Chip" Pickering

Republican · MI-3 · House of Representatives

29 years in office

Quylt Score

365
Primary Score
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Party Line

Score Breakdown

Legislative Output35% of score
Laws Enacted3 bills signed into law
6215%
Bills Advanced6 of 67 bills out of committee
4512%
Federal Funding Secured$3429473M 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 Cosponsoring3 of 20 cosponsored bills cross-party
2510%
Cross-Aisle Co-Authored Bills9 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 & Credentials
Pending5%
Ethics RecordNo formal ethics violations on record
505%

Last updated: April 29, 2026

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Sponsored Legislation (67)

Introduced 2006-06-27 · On agreeing to the Pickering amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 2006-05-25 · On agreeing to the Pickering amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 2005-06-30 · By unanimous consent, the Pickering amendment was withdrawn.

HR 6299Protecting Our Children from Age-Restricted Internet Products and Services Act of 2006

Introduced 2006-09-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit.

Finance and Financial Sector

HR 6063Remote Monitoring Access Act of 2006

Introduced 2006-09-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 4979Local Community Recovery Act of 2006

Introduced 2006-03-16 · Became Public Law No: 109-218.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 4824Pulmonary and Cardiac Rehabilitation Act of 2006

Introduced 2006-03-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 4576Safeguarding Our Religious Liberties Act

Introduced 2005-12-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

HR 4266Housing Opportunities and Mitigating Emergencies Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-11-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.

Housing and Community Development

HR 2206Veterinary Workforce Expansion Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-05-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 1426Consumer Assurance of Radiologic Excellence Act

Introduced 2005-03-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 1039New Shipper Review Amendment Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-03-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 998Local Emergency Radio Service Preservation Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-03-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.

Science, Technology, Communications

HR 583Arthritis Prevention, Control, and Cure Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-02-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 3559Protecting Children from Indecent Programming Act

Introduced 2007-09-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.

Science, Technology, Communications

HR 3435SAFE Energy Act of 2007

Introduced 2007-08-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.

Energy

HR 2713Joseph H. Seall Act of 2007

Introduced 2007-06-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.

Social Welfare

HCONRES 393Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month".

Introduced 2008-07-22 · Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Commemorations

HR 5211New Shipper Review Amendment Act of 2004

Introduced 2004-10-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 4610Arthritis Prevention, Control, and Cure Act of 2004

Introduced 2004-06-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 4129VoIP Regulatory Freedom Act of 2004

Introduced 2004-04-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.

Science, Technology, Communications

HR 4026Local Emergency Radio Service Preservation Act of 2004

Introduced 2004-03-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.

Science, Technology, Communications

HR 3688Integrity of the United States Courts Act of 2003

Introduced 2003-12-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 3190Safeguarding Our Religious Liberties Act

Introduced 2003-09-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

HR 2079Minor Use and Minor Species Animal Health Act of 2003

Introduced 2003-05-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Animals

HR 1627Public Utility Holding Company Act of 2003

Introduced 2003-04-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.

Energy

HR 1628Chief Martin Congressional Gold Medal Act

Introduced 2003-04-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.

Commemorations

HR 1367National Veterinary Medical Service Act

Introduced 2003-03-19 · Became Public Law No: 108-161.

Health

HR 491Duty Parity Act of 2003

Introduced 2003-01-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Introduced 2002-02-13 · On agreeing to the Pickering amendment Failed by recorded vote: 209 - 219 (Roll no. 24).

Introduced 2001-10-04 · On agreeing to the Pickering amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 5538To amend title 23, United States Code, to waive certain limitations.

Introduced 2002-10-02 · Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 5539Medicare Medication Therapy Management Services Coverage Act of 2002

Introduced 2002-10-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 3473National Rural Development Partnership Act of 2001

Introduced 2001-12-12 · Executive Comment Requested from USDA.

Housing and Community Development

HR 2029Community Rail Line Relocation Assistance Act of 2001

Introduced 2001-05-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 1956Minor Use and Minor Species Animal Health Act of 2001

Introduced 2001-05-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Animals

HR 1943Veterinary Health Enhancement Act

Introduced 2001-05-22 · Executive Comment Requested from USDA.

Health

HR 1101Public Utility Holding Company Act of 2001

Introduced 2001-03-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.

Energy

HJRES 102Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to guarantee the right to recite the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

Introduced 2002-06-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

Government Operations and Politics

HRES 540Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should complete action on H.R. 3762, the Pension Security Act of 2002.

Introduced 2002-09-19 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Labor and Employment

HR 5186Veterinary Health Enhancement Act

Introduced 2000-09-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

Health

HR 4780Minor Animal Species Health and Welfare Act of 2000

Introduced 2000-06-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

Animals

HR 4600Children's Internet Protection Act

Introduced 2000-06-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.

Science, Technology, Communications

HR 4201Noncommercial Broadcasting Freedom of Expression Act of 2000

Introduced 2000-04-06 · Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 779.

Science, Technology, Communications

HR 4019Telecommunications Merger Review Act of 2000

Introduced 2000-03-16 · Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Science, Technology, Communications

HR 3489Wireless Telecommunications Privacy Act of 2000

Introduced 1999-11-18 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 409.

Science, Technology, Communications

HR 2783To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to establish time limits for Federal Communications Commission review of mergers, acquisitions, and other license transfers.

Introduced 1999-08-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.

Science, Technology, Communications

HR 2225Crop Insurance Equity Act of 1999

Introduced 1999-06-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Risk Management, Research and Specialty Crops.

Agriculture and Food

HR 2066To amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to authorize the annual enrollment of land in the wetlands reserve program, to extend the program through 2005, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1999-06-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Resource Conservation and Credit.

Agriculture and Food

HR 1347Veterans Health Care Improvement Act of 1999

Introduced 1999-03-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Introduced 1998-07-14 · On agreeing to the Pickering amendment (A010) as modified Agreed to by recorded vote: 344 - 56 (Roll No. 303).