Erik Paulsen

Erik Paulsen

Republican · MI-3 · House of Representatives

17 years in office

Quylt Score

378
Primary Score
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Party Line

Score Breakdown

Legislative Output35% of score
Laws Enacted2 bills signed into law
4815%
Bills Advanced16 of 176 bills out of committee
4512%
Federal Funding Secured$3449945M 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 Cosponsoring6 of 20 cosponsored bills cross-party
5010%
Cross-Aisle Co-Authored Bills9 of 14 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 & CredentialsBachelor's degree
555%
Ethics RecordNo formal ethics violations on record
505%

Last updated: May 1, 2026

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Sponsored Legislation (176)

Introduced 2013-04-18 · On agreeing to the Paulsen amendment (A008) Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 5767Don't Tax Our Fallen Public Safety Heroes Act

Introduced 2014-11-20 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 5178Crime Victim Restitution and Court Fee Intercept Act

Introduced 2014-07-23 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 4691Private Foundation Excise Tax Simplification Act of 2014

Introduced 2014-05-20 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 370.

Taxation

HR 4146Preservation Enhancement and Savings Opportunity Act of 2014

Introduced 2014-03-04 · Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Housing and Community Development

HR 3890Better Care, Lower Cost Act

Introduced 2014-01-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 3705Excellence in Diagnostic Imaging Utilization Act of 2013

Introduced 2013-12-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 3681AIM Act of 2013

Introduced 2013-12-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 3610Stop Exploitation Through Trafficking Act of 2014

Introduced 2013-11-21 · Received in the Senate.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 3119Health Information Privacy Protection Act of 2013

Introduced 2013-09-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 2744Child Sex Trafficking Data and Response Act of 2013

Introduced 2013-07-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.

Social Welfare

HR 2651Critical Care Assessment and Improvement Act of 2013

Introduced 2013-07-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 2524Medicare Better Health Rewards Program Act of 2013

Introduced 2013-06-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 2404Enhancing Nutrition Services to the Elderly and Disabled Act of 2013

Introduced 2013-06-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, and Nutrition.

Agriculture and Food

HR 2194Family and Retirement Health Investment Act of 2013

Introduced 2013-05-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Taxation

HR 1248Family Health Care Flexibility Act

Introduced 2013-03-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 1227STAPLE Act

Introduced 2013-03-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration And Border Security.

Immigration

HR 971Ensuring Proper Community Investments Act of 2013

Introduced 2013-03-05 · Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Housing and Community Development

HR 867Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013

Introduced 2013-02-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 627National Park Service 100th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act

Introduced 2013-02-13 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 523Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2013

Introduced 2013-02-06 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

Introduced 2011-09-08 · On agreeing to the Paulsen amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 2011-07-21 · On agreeing to the Paulsen amendment (A010) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 2011-07-21 · On agreeing to the Paulsen amendment (A009) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 2011-07-21 · On agreeing to the Paulsen amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 2011-03-10 · On agreeing to the Paulsen amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 6653Independent Contractor Tax Fairness and Simplification Act of 2012

Introduced 2012-12-12 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 6232Medicare Better Health Rewards Program Act of 2012

Introduced 2012-07-31 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 5703To extend the temporary suspension of duty on 2-Propenoic acid, polymer with diethenylbenzene.

Introduced 2012-05-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 5704To renew the temporary suspension of duty on Methyl Hydroxyethyl Cellulose.

Introduced 2012-05-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 5698To suspend temporarily the duty on S-(2-benzothiazolyl)-2-(2-amino-thiazol-4-yl)-2-acetoxyimino thioacetate (Thioester).

Introduced 2012-05-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 5699To suspend temporarily the duty on certain yarn of carded wool.

Introduced 2012-05-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 5700To suspend temporarily the duty on certain cotton yarn of combed fibers.

Introduced 2012-05-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 5701To suspend temporarily the duty on certain cotton yarn of combed fibers.

Introduced 2012-05-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 5702To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Diiodomethyl-p-tolylsulfone.

Introduced 2012-05-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 5697To extend the suspension of duty on 9-Anthracenecarboxylic acid, (triethoxysilyl)methyl ester.

Introduced 2012-05-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 5696To extend the suspension of duty on certain cathode-ray tubes.

Introduced 2012-05-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 5695To extend the suspension of duty on certain cathode-ray tubes.

Introduced 2012-05-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 5694To extend the suspension of duty on certain fluoropolymers.

Introduced 2012-05-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 5693To extend the suspension of duty on perfluorocarbon amines.

Introduced 2012-05-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 5692To extend the suspension of duty on Interam mats.

Introduced 2012-05-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 5630Fighting Tax Fraud Act of 2012

Introduced 2012-05-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Taxation

HR 4333Enhancing Nutrition Services to the Elderly and Disabled Act of 2012

Introduced 2012-03-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Horticulture .

Agriculture and Food

HR 4253Preservation Enhancement and Savings Opportunity Act of 2012

Introduced 2012-03-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Insurance, Housing and Community Opportunity.

Housing and Community Development

HR 3691Senior Medicare Fairness Act of 2011

Introduced 2011-12-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 3659Welfare Integrity and Data Improvement Act

Introduced 2011-12-14 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Social Welfare

HR 3205FDA Renewing Efficiency From Outside Reviewer Management Act of 2011

Introduced 2011-10-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 2770Medicare Cost Contract Extension Act of 2011

Introduced 2011-08-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 2602Fiscal Accountability and Transparency in Infrastructure Spending Act of 2011

Introduced 2011-07-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 2505Pulmonary Fibrosis Research Enhancement Act

Introduced 2011-07-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 2391Renewable Energy for a Brighter Future Act

Introduced 2011-06-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

Taxation

HR 2010Family and Retirement Health Investment Act of 2011

Introduced 2011-05-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Commercial and Administrative Law.

Taxation

HR 1789State and Local Law Enforcement Discipline, Accountability, and Due Process Act of 2011

Introduced 2011-05-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 1416Crime Victim Restitution and Court Fee Intercept Act

Introduced 2011-04-07 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 605Patients' Freedom to Choose Act

Introduced 2011-02-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 436Health Care Cost Reduction Act of 2012

Introduced 2011-01-25 · Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 427.

Taxation

HRES 380Condemning the July 22, 2011, attacks in the Kingdom of Norway.

Introduced 2011-07-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and Eurasia.

International Affairs

HR 7177Shared Accountability for Improved Patient Outcomes Act of 2018

Introduced 2018-11-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 7157Chiropractic Patients' Freedom of Choice Act of 2018

Introduced 2018-11-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 7122Shared Accountability for Improved Patient Outcomes Act of 2018

Introduced 2018-11-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.

Health

HR 7083Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act of 2018

Introduced 2018-10-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HRES 1072Expressing support for the designation of September 2018 as "Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month".

Introduced 2018-09-20 · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Health

HR 6767To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow qualified education loan repayments from section 529 plans.

Introduced 2018-09-10 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 6662Empowering Seniors' Enrollment Decision Act of 2018

Introduced 2018-08-10 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Health

HR 6641COST Act

Introduced 2018-07-31 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 6616Everyday Philanthropist Act

Introduced 2018-07-26 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 6377Save Community Newspaper Act of 2018

Introduced 2018-07-16 · Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 115-1011, Part I.

Labor and Employment

HR 6317Primary Care Enhancement Act of 2018

Introduced 2018-07-10 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 660.

Taxation

HR 6309Allowing Working Seniors to Keep Their Health Savings Accounts Act of 2018

Introduced 2018-07-06 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 659.

Taxation

HR 6310Primary Care Enhancement Act of 2018

Introduced 2018-07-06 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 6306Health Care Security Act of 2018

Introduced 2018-07-03 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 656.

Taxation

Introduced 2018-06-06 · On agreeing to the Paulsen amendment (A051) Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 5779Promoting Quality of Care in Pain Management Act of 2018

Introduced 2018-05-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 5775PROPER Act of 2018

Introduced 2018-05-11 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Health

HR 5686Medicare CHOICE Act of 2018

Introduced 2018-05-07 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 575.

Health

HRES 842Recognizing Meningitis B Awareness Day.

Introduced 2018-04-24 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Health

HRES 812Supporting quality of life for prostate cancer patients.

Introduced 2018-04-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 5437To require the Secretary of the Treasury to establish a program for the issuance of identity protection personal identification numbers.

Introduced 2018-04-09 · Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 831, H.R. 5437 is laid on the table.

Taxation

HR 4882Family Cord Blood Banking Act

Introduced 2018-01-25 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 4601Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2017

Introduced 2017-12-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HRES 518Expressing support for the designation of September 2017 as "Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month".

Introduced 2017-09-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

International Affairs

Introduced 2017-09-07 · On agreeing to the Paulsen amendment (A057) Failed by voice vote.

HR 3611Healthcare Outcomes Act of 2017

Introduced 2017-07-28 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Health

HR 3549Savannah Hope Stillbirth Child Tax Credit Act

Introduced 2017-07-28 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 3501Family-Owned Business Multiemployer Pension Correction Act of 2017

Introduced 2017-07-27 · Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.

Labor and Employment

HR 3084Empowering Employees through Stock Ownership Act

Introduced 2017-06-27 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 2717STAPLE Act

Introduced 2017-05-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.

Immigration

HR 2503AIM Act of 2017

Introduced 2017-05-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 2386Private Foundation Excise Tax Simplification Act of 2017

Introduced 2017-05-04 · Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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.

Taxation

HR 2385Tariff Inversion Jobs Act of 2017

Introduced 2017-05-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 160Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2015

Introduced 2015-01-06 · Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 125.

Taxation

HR 159Stop Exploitation Through Trafficking Act of 2015

Introduced 2015-01-06 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 1953Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2017

Introduced 2017-04-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 1840Reinvigorating Antibiotic and Diagnostic Innovation Act of 2017

Introduced 2017-03-30 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 1175Health Savings Act of 2017

Introduced 2017-02-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial And Antitrust Law.

Taxation

HR 894Interest for Others Act of 2017

Introduced 2017-02-06 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 807Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2017

Introduced 2017-02-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 747Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act of 2017

Introduced 2017-01-30 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 686DIGIT Act

Introduced 2017-01-24 · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Science, Technology, Communications

HR 365Primary Care Enhancement Act of 2017

Introduced 2017-01-06 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 184Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2018

Introduced 2017-01-03 · Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 528.

Taxation

HR 6274Hospital Outcomes Act of 2016

Introduced 2016-09-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HRES 914Expressing support for designation of September 2016 as "Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month".

Introduced 2016-09-28 · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Health

HR 6015Primary Care Enhancement Act of 2016

Introduced 2016-09-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Taxation

HR 5719Empowering Employees through Stock Ownership Act

Introduced 2016-07-11 · Received in the Senate.

Taxation

Introduced 2016-06-15 · On agreeing to the Paulsen amendment (A007) Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 5445Health Care Security Act of 2016

Introduced 2016-06-10 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 486.

Taxation

HRES 718Honoring the 75th Anniversary of Flotilla 11-1, 8th District-Western Rivers Region, Coast Guard Auxiliary.

Introduced 2016-05-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 5117DIGIT Act

Introduced 2016-04-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.

Science, Technology, Communications

HR 4878Better Care, Lower Cost Act

Introduced 2016-03-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 4706Interest for Others Act of 2016

Introduced 2016-03-03 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 4469Health Savings Act of 2016

Introduced 2016-02-04 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H865)

Taxation

HR 3982Family Cord Blood Banking Act

Introduced 2015-11-05 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 3209Recovering Missing Children Act

Introduced 2015-07-23 · Became Public Law No: 114-184.

Taxation

HR 2903Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act of 2015

Introduced 2015-06-25 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4875)

Taxation

HR 2742To amend title 10, United States Code, to require that military working dogs be retired in the United States, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2015-06-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 2597AIM Act of 2015

Introduced 2015-06-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 2483Independent Contractor Tax Fairness and Simplification Act of 2015

Introduced 2015-05-20 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 2482Preservation Enhancement and Savings Opportunity Act of 2015

Introduced 2015-05-20 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Housing and Community Development

HR 2181STAPLE Act

Introduced 2015-04-30 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.

Immigration

HR 1547Family Health Care Flexibility Act

Introduced 2015-03-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Taxation

HR 606Don't Tax Our Fallen Public Safety Heroes Act

Introduced 2015-01-28 · Became Public Law No: 114-14.

Taxation

HRES 437Designating September 2015 as "Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month".

Introduced 2015-09-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HRES 106Supporting quality of life for prostate cancer patients.

Introduced 2015-02-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 2404Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2015

Introduced 2015-05-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 640Private Foundation Excise Tax Simplification Act of 2015

Introduced 2015-02-02 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 13.

Taxation

HR 232Small BREW Act

Introduced 2015-01-08 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

Introduced 2010-02-03 · On agreeing to the Paulsen amendment (A007) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 2009-10-29 · On agreeing to the Paulsen amendment (A009) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 2009-07-16 · On agreeing to the Paulsen amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 2009-07-08 · On agreeing to the Paulsen amendment (A005) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 2009-05-20 · On agreeing to the Paulsen amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 6225Permanent End to TARP Act

Introduced 2010-09-28 · Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Finance and Financial Sector

HR 6058Wounded Warrior and Military Survivor Housing Assistance Act of 2010

Introduced 2010-07-30 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 5913Text a Tip Act of 2010

Introduced 2010-07-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 5198To express the sense of Congress that the Federal Pell Grant program should be a high funding priority.

Introduced 2010-05-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.

Education

HR 5095Protect Medical Innovation Act

Introduced 2010-04-21 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 4566Erasing our National Debt Through Accountability and Responsibility Plan Act of 2010

Introduced 2010-02-02 · Referred to House Ways and Means

Finance and Financial Sector

HR 4110TARP Sunset Act of 2009

Introduced 2009-11-18 · Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Economics and Public Finance

HR 3508Healthy Savings Act of 2009

Introduced 2009-07-31 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 3507To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an increase in the rates of survivors' and dependents' educational assistance payable by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

Introduced 2009-07-31 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 3179SIG TARP Small Business Awareness Act of 2009

Introduced 2009-07-10 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Finance and Financial Sector

HR 2372Rebating America's Deposits Act

Introduced 2009-05-12 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5588)

Energy

HR 1956Crime Victim Restitution and Court Fee Intercept Act

Introduced 2009-04-02 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation