Dan Rostenkowski

Dan Rostenkowski

Democrat · IL-5 · House of Representatives

67 years in office

Quylt Score

460
Primary Score
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Party Line

Score Breakdown

Legislative Output35% of score
Laws Enacted25 bills signed into law
10015%
Bills Advanced29 of 250 bills out of committee
5812%
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 Cosponsoring5 of 20 cosponsored bills cross-party
4210%
Cross-Aisle Co-Authored Bills7 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 & Credentials
Pending5%
Ethics RecordNo formal ethics violations on record
505%

Last updated: April 30, 2026

Reflects official Senate/House Ethics Committee records. Recent actions may not yet be reflected.

Quylt Scores update as official government data becomes available. Ethics records may lag 30–90 days from official committee publication.

Sponsored Legislation (250)

Introduced 1992-05-27 · On agreeing to the Rostenkowski amendment (A012) Agreed to by recorded vote: 263 - 135 (Roll no. 140).

HR 8110A bill to provide certain rules relating to the taxation of United States business operations abroad.

Introduced 1980-09-15 · Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 7956Miscellaneous Revenue Act of 1980

Introduced 1980-08-19 · Public Law 96-605.

Taxation

HR 7171A bill to make certain miscellaneous changes in the tax laws.

Introduced 1980-04-24 · Public Law 96-613.

Taxation

HR 5505Tax Administrative Provisions Revision Act of 1979

Introduced 1979-10-05 · Public Law 96-601.

Taxation

HR 5460Independent Contractor Tax Act of 1979

Introduced 1979-09-28 · Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 4746A bill to make miscellaneous changes in the tax laws.

Introduced 1979-07-11 · Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.

Taxation

HR 4725A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 with respect to the manner in which the tax on transportation by air is required to be shown on airline tickets.

Introduced 1979-07-10 · Reported to House from the Committee on Ways and Means with amendment, H. Rept. 96-1046.

Taxation

HR 3586A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1979-04-10 · Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 3352A bill to provide for the temporary suspension of duty on the importation of fluorspar.

Introduced 1979-03-29 · Measure failed of passage in House under suspension of rules, roll call #695 (240-163).

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 3207A bill to suspend the duties on certain bicycle parts and accessories until the close of June 30, 1983.

Introduced 1979-03-22 · Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 16038A bill to amend section 5051 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (relating to the Federal excise tax on beer).

Introduced 1974-07-22 · Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.

Alcoholic beverages

HR 15996State Lottery Exemption Act

Introduced 1974-07-18 · Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.

Lotteries

HR 14356A bill to prohibit for a temporary period the exportation of ferrous scrap, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1974-04-24 · Referred to House Committee on Banking and Currency.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 11550National Tourism Act

Introduced 1973-11-15 · Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.

Travel

HR 10534A bill for the relief of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Alaras.

Introduced 1973-09-25 · Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

Private Legislation

HR 8912A bill to require that a percentage of U.S. oil imports be carried on U.S.-flag vessels.

Introduced 1973-06-21 · Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.

Petroleum industry

HR 6828A bill for the relief of Edith E. Carrera.

Introduced 1973-04-10 · Private Law 93-30.

Private Legislation

HR 6669A bill relating to the dutiable status of manganese ore, including ferruginous manganese ore, and manganiferous iron ore.

Introduced 1973-04-05 · Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 6674A bill to amend the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 for the purpose of determining the causes and means of preventing shoreline erosion.

Introduced 1973-04-05 · Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 5891A bill to amend the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 for the purpose of determining the causes and means of preventing shoreline erosion.

Introduced 1973-03-20 · Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries..

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 4856Urban Recreational Opportunities Act

Introduced 1973-02-27 · Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.

Recreation

HR 4063Urban Recreational Opportunities Act

Introduced 1973-02-07 · Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.

Recreation

HR 4064Urban Recreational Opportunities Act

Introduced 1973-02-07 · Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.

Recreation

HR 3767For the relief of Mr. and Mrs. Tyrone Magsino.

Introduced 1973-02-05 · Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

Private Legislation

HR 3768For the relief of Mr. and Mrs. J. Marcello Veron Ramos.

Introduced 1973-02-05 · Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

Private Legislation

HR 3167Handgun Control Act

Introduced 1973-01-29 · Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 2537For the relief of Lidia Myslinska Bokosky.

Introduced 1973-01-18 · Private Law 93-88.

Private Legislation

HR 1649A bill to amend certain provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 relating to distilled spirits.

Introduced 1973-01-09 · Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.

Alcoholic beverages

HJRES 353Joint resolution to authorize the emergency importation of oil into the United States.

Introduced 1973-02-20 · Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.

Energy

HJRES 235Joint resolution to authorize the emergency importation of oil into the United States.

Introduced 1973-01-23 · Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.

Energy

HR 15810Medicare-Medicaid Anti-Fraud and Abuse Amendments

Introduced 1976-09-30 · Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.

Social Welfare

HR 15698Investment Policy Act

Introduced 1976-09-23 · Referred to House Committee on Government Operations.

Economics and Public Finance

HR 15594Rural Health Services Act

Introduced 1976-09-16 · Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.

Social Welfare

HR 15593International Social Security Health Insurance Agreements Act

Introduced 1976-09-16 · Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.

Social Welfare

HR 12392Emergency Homeowners Relief Act Amendments

Introduced 1976-03-09 · Referred to House Committee on Banking, Currency and Housing.

Housing and Community Development

HR 12254A bill to suspend the duties on certain bicycle parts and accessories until the close of December 31, 1979.

Introduced 1976-03-02 · Measure passed Senate, amended.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 6842Local Public Works Capital Development and Investment Act

Introduced 1975-05-08 · Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 5970Emergency Health Insurance Extension Act

Introduced 1975-04-15 · Reported adversely to House from the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce, H. Rept. 94-171 (Part II).

HR 5930Emergency Health Insurance Extension Act

Introduced 1975-04-14 · Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.

HR 5000Emergency Health Insurance Extension Act

Introduced 1975-03-17 · Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.

HR 4241A bill to designate the John C. Kluczynski Federal Building.

Introduced 1975-03-04 · Public law 94-84.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 3487A bill to allow the investment tax credit with respect to certain leased commuter cars.

Introduced 1975-02-20 · Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 3055A bill to amend certain provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 relating to distilled spirits.

Introduced 1975-02-06 · Reported to Senate from the Committee on Finance with amendments, S. Rept. 94-1347.

Alcoholic beverages

HR 3054A bill to amend section 5051 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (relating to the Federal excise tax on beer).

Introduced 1975-02-06 · Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.

Alcoholic beverages

HR 3053State Lottery Exemption Act

Introduced 1975-02-06 · Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.

Lotteries

HR 1426A bill for the relief of Mrs. Wanda Maria Dudek.

Introduced 1975-01-14 · Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

Private Legislation

HJRES 1047Joint resolution relating to the publication of economic and social statistics for Americans of Slavic origin or descent.

Introduced 1976-08-05 · Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

Minorities

HRES 943A resolution relating to medicare deadline amendments.

Introduced 1975-12-19 · Measure passed House, roll call #820 (371-16).

Congress

HR 14386A bill to amend title 32 of the United States Code to require the National Guard to be trained in providing essential police and fire services.

Introduced 1978-10-14 · Referred to House Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 13592A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 with respect to employer's duties in connection with the recording and reporting of tips.

Introduced 1978-07-25 · Reported to House from the Committee on Ways and Means with amendment, H. Rept. 95-1679.

Taxation

HR 13097Medicare Amendment

Introduced 1978-06-12 · Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.

Social Welfare

HR 9281A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 with respect to the tax treatment of expenses in attending foreign conventions.

Introduced 1977-09-23 · Reported to House from the Committee on Ways and Means with amendment, H. Rept. 95-1684.

Taxation

HR 8980Medicare-Medicaid Anti-Fraud and Abuse Amendments

Introduced 1977-09-08 · Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.

Social Welfare

HR 8892A bill to make technical improvements in the tax laws.

Introduced 1977-08-05 · Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 8743Investment Policy Act

Introduced 1977-08-03 · Referred to House Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs.

Economics and Public Finance

HR 8337Hospital Cost Containment Act

Introduced 1977-07-14 · Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.

Health

HR 8243International Social Security Health Insurance Agreements Act

Introduced 1977-07-12 · Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.

Social Welfare

HR 7996Investment Policy Act

Introduced 1977-06-23 · Referred to House Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs.

Economics and Public Finance

HR 7995Investment Policy Act

Introduced 1977-06-23 · Referred to House Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs.

Economics and Public Finance

HR 7998Investment Policy Act

Introduced 1977-06-23 · Referred to House Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs.

Economics and Public Finance

HR 7997Investment Policy Act

Introduced 1977-06-23 · Referred to House Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs.

Economics and Public Finance

HR 7102Investment Policy Act

Introduced 1977-05-11 · Referred to House Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs.

Economics and Public Finance

HR 6043A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide payment for rural health clinic services.

Introduced 1977-04-05 · Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.

Health

HR 5702Medicare-Medicaid Anti-Fraud and Abuse Amendments

Introduced 1977-03-29 · Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.

Social Welfare

HR 5359Investment Policy Act

Introduced 1977-03-22 · Referred to House Committee on Government Operations.

Economics and Public Finance

HR 5264International Social Security Health Insurance Agreements Act

Introduced 1977-03-21 · Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.

Social Welfare

HR 5265A bill to provide for the temporary suspension of duty on the importation of fluorspar.

Introduced 1977-03-21 · Measure failed of passage in House under suspension of rules, roll call #757 (205-166).

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 5263Energy Tax Act of 1978

Introduced 1977-03-21 · Public Law 95-618.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 3113A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide payment for rural health clinic services.

Introduced 1977-02-03 · Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.

Health

HR 3021Medicare-Medicaid Anti-Fraud and Abuse Amendments

Introduced 1977-02-02 · Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.

Social Welfare

HR 3023Medicare-Medicaid Anti-Fraud and Abuse Amendments

Introduced 1977-02-02 · Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.

Social Welfare

HR 2504A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide payment for rural health clinic services.

Introduced 1977-01-26 · Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.

Health

HR 3Medicare-Medicaid Anti-Fraud and Abuse Amendments

Introduced 1977-01-04 · Public Law 95-142.

Social Welfare

HJRES 1171A resolution relating to the publication of economic and social statistics for Americans of Balto-Slavic origin or descent.

Introduced 1978-10-13 · Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

Population statistics

HJRES 463Joint resolution relating to the publication of economic and social statistics for Americans of Balto-Slavic origin or descent.

Introduced 1977-05-12 · Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

Government Operations and Politics

HJRES 333Joint resolution relating to the publication of economic and social statistics for Americans of Balto-Slavic origin or descent.

Introduced 1977-03-17 · Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

Population statistics

HRES 564Resolution relating to the future telecommunications policy of the Nation.

Introduced 1977-05-11 · Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.

Science, Technology, Communications

HCONRES 317Adjournment from Friday, August 5, 1977, to Wednesday September 7, 1977.

Introduced 1977-07-29 · Senate returned measure to House.

Congress

Introduced 1982-12-17 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1982-12-06 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Recorded Vote: 236 - 169 (Record Vote No: 420).

Introduced 1982-05-20 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1981-07-29 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.

HR 7368Highway Revenue Act of 1982

Introduced 1982-12-06 · Reported to House by House Committee on Ways and Means. Report No: 97-945.

Taxation

HR 7092Highway Revenue Act of 1982

Introduced 1982-09-14 · Placed on Union Calendar No: 520.

Taxation

HR 6595A bill to provide for a temporary increase in the public debt limit, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1982-06-15 · Committee on Rules Granted a Modified Closed Rule. One Hour of Debate. Partial Waiver of Points of Order.

Economics and Public Finance

HR 6550A bill to provide for a temporary increase in the public debt limit, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1982-06-09 · For Further Action See H.R.6595.

Economics and Public Finance

HR 6300Tax Compliance Act of 1982

Introduced 1982-05-06 · See H.R.4961.

Taxation

HR 6055Subchapter S Revision Act of 1982

Introduced 1982-04-01 · Became Public Law No: 97-354.

Taxation

HR 6056Technical Corrections Act of 1982

Introduced 1982-04-01 · Became Public Law No: 97-448.

Taxation

HR 5836Miscellaneous Revenue Act of 1981

Introduced 1982-03-16 · See H.R.4717.

Taxation

HR 5823A bill to suspend until the close of June 30, 1986, the duty on certain bicycle parts.

Introduced 1982-03-11 · For Further Action See H.R.6867.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 5713A bill to recognize the organization known as the Polish Legion of American Veterans.

Introduced 1982-03-03 · Referred to Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 5159Black Lung Benefits Revenue Act of 1981

Introduced 1981-12-10 · Became Public Law No: 97-119.

Taxation

HR 4800Airport and Airway Revenue Act of 1982

Introduced 1981-10-21 · See H.R.4961.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 4242Economic Recovery Tax Act of 1981

Introduced 1981-07-23 · Became Public Law No: 97-34.

Taxation

HR 1553A bill to provide for a temporary increase in the public debt limit.

Introduced 1981-02-03 · Became Public Law No: 97-2.

Economics and Public Finance

HCONRES 439A concurrent resolution providing for clarification of Indian tribal government in the case of Alaska Natives.

Introduced 1982-12-21 · Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

Congress

HCONRES 398A concurrent resolution directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 4961.

Introduced 1982-08-19 · Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote.

Congress

Introduced 1984-06-29 · Amendment Failed of Passage in Committee of Whole by Recorded Vote: 109 - 300 (Record Vote No: 298).

Introduced 1984-06-28 · Amendment Failed of Passage in Committee of Whole by Recorded Vote: 87 - 332 (Record Vote No: 285).

Introduced 1984-05-22 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1983-10-27 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.

HR 6301Steel Import Stabilization Act

Introduced 1984-09-25 · Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB, International Trade Commission, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, Treasury Department, State Department, Commerce Department.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 6261GST Tax Simplification Act of 1984

Introduced 1984-09-18 · Committee Hearings Held.

Taxation

HR 6260GST Tax Simplification Act of 1984

Introduced 1984-09-18 · Committee Hearings Held.

Taxation

HR 6268A bill to authorize the provision of foreign assistance for agricultural activities in Poland.

Introduced 1984-09-18 · Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

International Affairs

HR 6271A bill for the relief of Mr. Zarko Maravic; wife Ana Maravic; sons Sasa and Mane; daughter Sara.

Introduced 1984-09-18 · Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

Private Legislation

HR 5953A bill to increase the statutory limit on the public debt.

Introduced 1984-06-28 · Became Public Law No: 98-342.

Economics and Public Finance

HR 5927A bill to increase the statutory limit on the public debt.

Introduced 1984-06-26 · Failed of Passage in House by Yea-Nay Vote: 138 - 282 (Record Vote No: 286).

Economics and Public Finance

HR 5665A bill to provide for a temporary increase in the public debt limit, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1984-05-16 · Failed of Passage in House by Yea-Nay Vote: 150 - 263 (Record Vote No: 160).

Economics and Public Finance

HR 5692A bill to provide for a temporary increase in the public debt limit, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1984-05-22 · Became Public Law No: 98-302.

Economics and Public Finance

HR 4170Deficit Reduction Act of 1984

Introduced 1983-10-20 · Became Public Law No: 98-369.

Taxation

HR 4101A bill to extend the Federal Supplemental Compensation Act of 1982, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1983-10-06 · Became Public Law No: 98-118.

Labor and Employment

HR 4019A bill to continue the existing suspension of duty on water chestnuts and bamboo shoots until July 1, 1986.

Introduced 1983-09-28 · Referred to Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 3929Federal Supplemental Compensation Amendments of 1983

Introduced 1983-09-20 · Became Public Law No: 98-135.

Labor and Employment

HR 3810Foreign Sales Corporation Act of 1983

Introduced 1983-08-04 · See H.R.4170.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 3805Technical Corrections Act of 1983

Introduced 1983-08-04 · Ordered to be Reported.

Taxation

HR 3475Tax Law Simplification and Improvement Act of 1983

Introduced 1983-06-30 · Ordered to be Reported.

Taxation

HR 3521Health Care for the Unemployed Act of 1983

Introduced 1983-07-12 · Text of This Measure Substituted as an Amendment to H.R.3021.

Health

HR 2990An act to increase the permanent public debt limit, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1983-05-12 · Became Public Law No: 98-34.

Economics and Public Finance

HR 1900Social Security Amendments of 1983

Introduced 1983-03-03 · Became Public Law No: 98-21.

Social Welfare

HR 1049A bill to recognize the organization known as the Polish Legion of American Veterans.

Introduced 1983-01-27 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Government Operations and Politics

HJRES 560A joint resolution to commemorate the fortieth anniversary of the Warsaw uprising on August 1, 1944.

Introduced 1984-05-02 · Referred to Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East.

Social Sciences and History

HCONRES 372A concurrent resolution to correct the enrollment of H.R. 3398.

Introduced 1984-10-09 · Senate agreed to the House amendment to the Senate amendment by Voice Vote.

Congress

HCONRES 378A concurrent resolution correcting the enrollment of H. R. 5361.

Introduced 1984-10-11 · Unanimous Consent Request Providing for the Consideration of the Senate Amendments to the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment Rejected in House.

Congress

Introduced 1986-05-08 · Amendment Offered by Representative Rostenkowski.

Introduced 1985-07-25 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.

HR 5686Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Materials Importation Act of 1986

Introduced 1986-10-09 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 5410International Drug Traffic Enforcement Act

Introduced 1986-08-13 · Placed on Union Calendar No: 478.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 5395Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Reaffirmation Act of 1986

Introduced 1986-08-12 · Became Public Law No: 99-384.

Economics and Public Finance

HR 5310International Drug Traffic Enforcement Act

Introduced 1986-07-31 · Original Measure H.R.5410 Reported in Lieu.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 4750Comprehensive Trade Policy Reform Act of 1986

Introduced 1986-05-06 · Placed on Union Calendar No: 345.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 3996Fifth Emergency Extension Act of 1985-86

Introduced 1985-12-19 · For Further Action See H.R.4006.

Social Welfare

HR 3992Miscellaneous Tax Provisions Extension Act of 1985

Introduced 1985-12-19 · See H.R.3128.

Taxation

HR 3979Miscellaneous Provisions Extension Act of 1985

Introduced 1985-12-18 · See H.R.3128.

Taxation

HR 3838Tax Reform Act of 1986

Introduced 1985-12-03 · Became Public Law No: 99-514.

Taxation

HR 3669A bill to prevent the disinvestment of the Social Security Trust Funds and other trust funds.

Introduced 1985-11-01 · For Further Action See H.R.3721.

Social Welfare

HR 3453A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to extend the Superfund taxes for 45 days.

Introduced 1985-09-30 · Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Voice Vote.

Taxation

HR 3452Emergency Extension Act of 1985

Introduced 1985-09-30 · Became Public Law No: 99-107.

Economics and Public Finance

HR 3451Emergency Extension Act of 1985

Introduced 1985-09-30 · For Further Action See H.R.4006.

Economics and Public Finance

HR 3290Medicare and Medicaid Budget Reconciliation Amendments of 1985

Introduced 1985-09-12 · See H.R.3128.

Social Welfare

HR 3128Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985

Introduced 1985-07-31 · Became Public Law No: 99-272.

Economics and Public Finance

HR 3035Trade Emergency and Export Promotion Act

Introduced 1985-07-18 · See H.R.4800.

Foreign Trade and International Finance