Silvestre Reyes

Silvestre Reyes

Democrat · TE-16 · House of Representatives

29 years in office

Quylt Score

451
Primary Score
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Party Line

Score Breakdown

Legislative Output35% of score
Laws Enacted8 bills signed into law
8515%
Bills Advanced20 of 119 bills out of committee
8412%
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 Cosponsoring3 of 20 cosponsored bills cross-party
2510%
Cross-Aisle Co-Authored Bills5 of 10 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 (119)

HR 6055FAST Act of 2012

Introduced 2012-06-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 4119Border Tunnel Prevention Act of 2012

Introduced 2012-03-01 · Became Public Law No: 112-127.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 3033To amend the Anti-Smuggling Act to subject vehicles, other conveyances, and instruments of international traffic to seizure and forfeiture for smuggling, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2011-09-22 · Referred for a period ending not later than September 28, 2011, (or for a later time if the Chairman so designates) to the Subcommittee on Trade, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the subcommittee concerned.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 2298Border Health Security Act of 2011

Introduced 2011-06-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.

Health

HR 2264Border Tunnel Prevention Act of 2011

Introduced 2011-06-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 1561Putting Our Resources Toward Security (PORTS) Act

Introduced 2011-04-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Horticulture .

Emergency Management

Introduced 2006-06-28 · On agreeing to the Reyes amendment (A015) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 2006-05-25 · Mr. Rogers (KY) raised a point of order against the Reyes amendment (A018). Mr. Rogers stated that the amendment violated the Budget Act. The Chair sustained the point of order.

Introduced 2006-05-25 · Mr. Rogers (KY) raised a point of order against the Reyes amendment (A020). Mr. Rogers stated that the amendment violated the Budget Act. The Chair sustained the point of order.

Introduced 2005-06-15 · Mr. Wolf raised a point of order against the Reyes amendment (A020). Mr. Wolf stated that the amendment sought to change existing law and constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order. (consideration: CR H4509)

Introduced 2005-03-15 · Mr. Kolbe raised a point of order against the Reyes amendments (A011). Mr. Kolbe stated that the amendment sought to change existing law and constituted legislation in an appropriation bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.

HR 5742Southwest Regional Border Authority Act

Introduced 2006-06-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.

Economics and Public Finance

HR 5435To amend the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 to extend by one year the deadline for the implementation of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative.

Introduced 2006-05-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Security, Infrastructure Protection, and Cybersecurity.

Immigration

HR 5412Border Health Security Act of 2006

Introduced 2006-05-17 · Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on International Relations, 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.

Health

HR 4734NDEA-21

Introduced 2006-02-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.

Education

HR 1319Border Economic Recovery Act for Health and the Environment

Introduced 2005-03-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.

Environmental Protection

HR 1320Secure Borders Act

Introduced 2005-03-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 493Ruben Estrella-Soto Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-02-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

Armed Forces and National Security

Introduced 2010-05-12 · On agreeing to the Reyes amendment (A008) Agreed to by recorded vote: 413 - 10 (Roll no. 266).

Introduced 2010-02-25 · On agreeing to the Reyes amendment (A001) as modified Agreed to by recorded vote: 246 - 166 (Roll no. 69).

Introduced 2009-09-17 · On agreeing to the Reyes amendment (A008) Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 5161Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011

Introduced 2010-04-28 · Referred to the House Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select).

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 3969Counterterrorism Authorities Improvements Act of 2009

Introduced 2009-10-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Law

HR 2701Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010

Introduced 2009-06-04 · Became Public Law No: 111-259.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 1655Putting Our Resources Towards Security (PORTS) Act

Introduced 2009-03-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Horticulture and Organic Agriculture.

Emergency Management

HR 1290For the relief of Kumi Iizuka-Barcena.

Introduced 2009-03-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.

Private Legislation

HR 623To provide for greater judicial discretion in sentencing for certain firearms offenses committed in exceptional circumstances.

Introduced 2009-01-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HRES 1009Honoring the seven Americans killed in Khost, Afghanistan, on December 30, 2009, for their service to the United States, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2010-01-13 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Armed Forces and National Security

HRES 793Supporting the goals and ideals of National Chemistry Week.

Introduced 2009-10-01 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Science, Technology, Communications

Introduced 2008-07-16 · On agreeing to the Reyes amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 2007-05-09 · On agreeing to the Reyes amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 6304FISA Amendments Act of 2008

Introduced 2008-06-19 · Became Public Law No: 110-261.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 6041To redesignate the Rio Grande American Canal in El Paso, Texas, as the "Travis C. Johnson Canal".

Introduced 2008-05-13 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 528.

Commemorations

HR 5959Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009

Introduced 2008-05-05 · Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 888.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 5662Putting Our Resources Towards Security (PORTS) Act

Introduced 2008-03-31 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Horticulture and Organic Agriculture.

Emergency Management

HR 5592Border Health Security Act of 2008

Introduced 2008-03-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 5243For the relief of Kumi Iizuka-Barcena.

Introduced 2008-02-06 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Private Legislation

HR 5221For the relief of Kumi Iizuka-Barcena.

Introduced 2008-01-29 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Private Legislation

HR 4151STEM Promotion Act of 2007

Introduced 2007-11-09 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Education

HR 3436To provide for greater judicial discretion in sentencing for certain firearms offenses committed in exceptional circumstances.

Introduced 2007-08-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 3356Improving Foreign Intelligence Surveillance to Defend the Nation and the Constitution Act of 2007

Introduced 2007-08-03 · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 218 - 207 (Roll no. 821). (text: CR H9685-9686)

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 2196Knowledge Is Power Act

Introduced 2007-05-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.

Energy

HR 2171Knowledge Is Power Act

Introduced 2007-05-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.

Energy

HR 2172Amputee Veteran Assistance Act

Introduced 2007-05-03 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 2082Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008

Introduced 2007-05-01 · On motion to refer the bill and the accompanying veto message to the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. Agreed to without objection.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 2068Southwest Regional Border Authority Act

Introduced 2007-04-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.

Economics and Public Finance

HR 1928To provide for a report by the National Academy of Sciences on underrepresentation of certain groups in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields.

Introduced 2007-04-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Science Education.

Science, Technology, Communications

HR 16118(a) Modernization Act

Introduced 2007-03-20 · Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.

Commerce

HR 1196Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007

Introduced 2007-02-27 · Referred to the House Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select).

Armed Forces and National Security

HRES 751Supporting the goals and ideals of National Chemistry Week.

Introduced 2007-10-16 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Commemorations

HRES 519Honoring the life and accomplishments of renowned artist Tom Lea on the 100th anniversary of his birth.

Introduced 2007-06-26 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Commemorations

HRES 199Providing amounts for the expenses of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence in the One Hundred Tenth Congress.

Introduced 2007-02-27 · Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Congress

Introduced 2004-06-23 · On agreeing to the Reyes amendment (A010) Failed by recorded vote: 149 - 270 (Roll No. 297).

Introduced 2003-10-17 · On agreeing to the Reyes amendment (A022) Failed by recorded vote: 206 - 221 (Roll no. 555).

HR 4751To redesignate the Rio Grande American Canal in El Paso, Texas, as the "Travis C. Johnson Canal".

Introduced 2004-06-25 · Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

Commemorations

HR 3284Border Economic Recovery Act for Health and the Environment

Introduced 2003-10-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.

Environmental Protection

HR 2594Adult Job Corps Demonstration Program Act of 2003

Introduced 2003-06-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.

Labor and Employment

HR 2496Paso al Norte National Museum of Immigration History Act

Introduced 2003-06-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education.

Immigration

HR 2460To provide for the conveyance of the reversionary interest of the United States in certain lands to the Clint Independent School District, El Paso County, Texas.

Introduced 2003-06-12 · Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 1071Southwest Regional Border Authority Act

Introduced 2003-03-04 · Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

Economics and Public Finance

HR 843Injured Veterans Benefits Eligibility Act of 2003

Introduced 2003-02-13 · Provision incorporated. See H. R. 1716, Title II, Section 205.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 5517To provide for the conveyance of the reversionary interest of the United States in certain lands to the Clint Independent School District, El Paso County, Texas.

Introduced 2002-10-01 · Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 5208Adult Job Corps Demonstration Program Act of 2002

Introduced 2002-07-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.

Labor and Employment

HR 4847Southwest Regional Border Authority Act

Introduced 2002-05-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic Monetary Policy, Technology and Economic Growth, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.

Economics and Public Finance

HR 4063Border Economic Recovery Act for Health and the Environment

Introduced 2002-03-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.

Environmental Protection

HR 3735Department of Veterans Affairs Overpayment Administration Improvement Act of 2002

Introduced 2002-02-13 · Committee Hearings Held.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 3734Injured Veterans Benefits Eligibility Act of 2002

Introduced 2002-02-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 2810To modify the benefits provided under the NAFTA Transitional Adjustment Assistance Program.

Introduced 2001-08-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 2162Paso al Norte National Museum of Immigration History Act

Introduced 2001-06-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education.

Immigration

HRES 541Recognizing the Reserve Forces Policy Board on its 50th anniversary.

Introduced 2002-09-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

Armed Forces and National Security

Introduced 2000-06-29 · On agreeing to the Reyes amendment (A016) Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 3897Digital Empowerment Act

Introduced 2000-03-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity.

Education

HR 2271El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro National Historic Trail Act

Introduced 1999-06-17 · Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 810.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HCONRES 438Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the importance of locating a national immigration museum in El Paso, Texas.

Introduced 2000-10-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.

Immigration

HCONRES 122Recognizing the United States Border Patrol's 75 years of service since its founding.

Introduced 1999-05-27 · Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Commemorations

Introduced 1998-09-16 · On agreeing to the Reyes amendment (A004) as modified Failed by recorded vote: 167 - 256 (Roll No. 439).

Introduced 1998-05-21 · On agreeing to the Reyes amendment (A011) Failed by recorded vote: 179 - 243 (Roll No. 179).

HR 3803El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro National Historic Trail Act

Introduced 1998-05-06 · Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 2588Border Security and Enforcement Act of 1997

Introduced 1997-09-30 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.

Immigration