Joe Skeen

Joe Skeen

Republican · NE-2 · House of Representatives

45 years in office

Quylt Score

492
Primary Score
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Party Line

Score Breakdown

Legislative Output35% of score
Laws Enacted13 bills signed into law
10015%
Bills Advanced15 of 90 bills out of committee
8312%
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 Cosponsoring8 of 20 cosponsored bills cross-party
6710%
Cross-Aisle Co-Authored Bills2 of 13 sponsored bills have cross-party cosponsors
515%
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 (90)

Introduced 1991-06-25 · By unanimous consent, the Skeen amendment was withdrawn.

HR 5093Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2003

Introduced 2002-07-11 · Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S9185-9186)

Economics and Public Finance

HR 2217Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2002

Introduced 2001-06-19 · Became Public Law No: 107-63.

Economics and Public Finance

HR 706Lease Lot Conveyance Act of 2002

Introduced 2001-02-14 · Became Public Law No: 107-335.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 5426Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2001

Introduced 2000-10-06 · Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.

Economics and Public Finance

HR 5359Lease Lot Conveyance Act of 2000

Introduced 2000-10-02 · Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 4725To amend the Zuni Land Conservation Act of 1990 to provide for the expenditure of Zuni funds by that tribe.

Introduced 2000-06-22 · House Committee on Education and the Workforce Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Dec. 15, 2000.

Native Americans

HR 4572To eliminate the regional system of organizing the National Forest System and to replace the regional offices of the Forest Service with State offices.

Introduced 2000-05-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 4461Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2001

Introduced 2000-05-16 · Became Public Law No: 106-387.

Economics and Public Finance

HR 1906Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2000

Introduced 1999-05-24 · Became Public Law No: 106-78.

Economics and Public Finance

HR 1516Radiation Workers Justice Act of 1999

Introduced 1999-04-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.

Law

HR 1019Carlsbad Irrigation Project Acquired Land Conveyance Act

Introduced 1999-03-04 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 155.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Introduced 1982-12-06 · Amendment Failed of Passage in Committee of Whole by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1982-12-03 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.

HR 6831A bill to provide for the reinstatement of United States oil and gas lease numbered NM 12253.

Introduced 1982-07-21 · Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From Interior.

Private Legislation

HR 6153A bill to change the name of the landing strip at White Sands Missile Range in the State of New Mexico, to "White Sands Space Harbor".

Introduced 1982-04-22 · Referred to House Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 4993A bill to provide for the reinstatement and validation of United States oil and gas lease numbered NM-12846.

Introduced 1981-11-16 · Referred to Subcommittee on Mines and Mining.

Private Legislation

Introduced 1983-03-02 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.

HR 6090A bill for the relief of Juan A. Macias, Margarita R. Macias, Juan A. Macias, Junior, and Mary E. Macias.

Introduced 1984-08-06 · Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

Private Legislation

HR 3308A bill to designate the Federal Building in Las Cruces, New Mexico, as the "Harold L. Runnels Federal Building".

Introduced 1983-06-14 · Other Measure S.1724 Passed House in Lieu.

Government Operations and Politics

HJRES 217A joint resolution designating the week beginning June 12, 1983, as "National Free Enterprise Week".

Introduced 1983-03-23 · Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population.

Commerce

Introduced 1986-08-06 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Recorded Vote: 356 - 61 (Record Vote No: 291).

Introduced 1986-06-26 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.

HR 5282A bill to prohibit the importation of drug paraphernalia.

Introduced 1986-07-29 · Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 2147A bill for the relief of Juan Macias-Arias, Margarita Radich de Macias, Juan Eduardo Macias-Radich, and Mary Macias.

Introduced 1985-04-18 · Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

Private Legislation

Introduced 1987-07-15 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.

HR 4283A bill to preserve the independence of the scientific evaluation group for the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant in New Mexico.

Introduced 1988-03-29 · Referred to Subcommittee on Energy Research and Development.

Energy

HR 2504Waste Isolation Pilot Plant Land Withdrawal Act of 1988

Introduced 1987-05-21 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Introduced 1990-07-13 · On agreeing to the Skeen amendment (A003) Agreed to by recorded vote: 300 - 91 (Roll no. 229).

HR 4945Prehistoric Trackways Study Act of 1990

Introduced 1990-05-24 · See H.R.5796.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 4061Organ Mountains National Conservation Area Establishment Act

Introduced 1990-02-21 · Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 3408White Sands Fair Compensation Act of 1989

Introduced 1989-10-04 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 3196To transfer certain rights-of-way to the Elephant Butte Irrigation District of New Mexico, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1989-08-04 · Provisions Included In H.R.2567.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 1364Boots and Saddles Tour Study Act of 1989

Introduced 1989-03-09 · For Further Action See H.R.2566.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 991Waste Isolation Pilot Plant Land Withdrawal Act of 1989

Introduced 1989-02-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and the Environment.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HJRES 508Designating May 1990 as "Take Pride in America Month".

Introduced 1990-03-07 · Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Introduced 1991-06-20 · On agreeing to the Skeen amendment (A007) Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 3692Waste Isolation Pilot Plant Land Withdrawal Act of 1991

Introduced 1991-10-31 · For Further Action See H.R.2637.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 2356Waste Isolation Pilot Plant Land Withdrawal Act of 1991

Introduced 1991-05-15 · Executive Comment Received from DOE.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 1954White Sands Fair Compensation Act of 1991

Introduced 1991-04-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 1834Waste Isolation Pilot Plant Land Withdrawal Act

Introduced 1991-04-16 · For Further Action See H.R.2637.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 1710Boots and Saddles Historic New Mexico Forts Study Act of 1991

Introduced 1991-04-10 · Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Introduced 1994-09-29 · By unanimous consent, the Skeen amendment was withdrawn.

Introduced 1993-11-16 · On agreeing to the Skeen amendment (A005) as modified Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 5071To amend the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 to delay the effective date of trucking deregulation for 1 year.

Introduced 1994-09-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 2489To confer jurisdiction on the United States Claims Court with respect to land claims of Pueblo of Isleta Indian Tribe.

Introduced 1993-06-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations.

Law

HR 2040Commission on the Dual-Use Application of Facilities and Resources at White Sands Missile Range Act

Introduced 1993-05-06 · Executive Comment Requested from DOD.

Armed Forces and National Security

HRES 539To encourage the President to establish an advisory commission on tribally controlled institutions of higher learning.

Introduced 1994-09-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education and Training.

Native Americans

Introduced 1996-06-11 · On agreeing to the Skeen amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 1995-07-20 · On agreeing to the Skeen amendment (A006) Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 3603Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1997

Introduced 1996-06-07 · Became Public Law No: 104-180.

Economics and Public Finance

HR 3449Temporary Emergency Livestock Drought Relief Act of 1996

Introduced 1996-05-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy and Poultry.

Agriculture and Food

HR 1976Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1996

Introduced 1995-06-30 · Became Public Law No: 104-37.

Economics and Public Finance

HR 1663Waste Isolation Pilot Plant Land Withdrawal Amendment Act

Introduced 1995-05-17 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 307.

Energy

HR 1232Reclamation Facilities Transfer Act

Introduced 1995-03-14 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Water Resources Development

HR 806White Sands Fair Compensation Act of 1995

Introduced 1995-02-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 4091To dissolve the Minerals Management Service of the Department of the Interior.

Introduced 1998-06-19 · Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 4101Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1999

Introduced 1998-06-19 · On motion to refer the bill and the accompanying veto message to the Committee on Appropriations. Agreed to without objection. (consideration: CR H10149)

Economics and Public Finance

HR 3922To eliminate the regional system of organizing the National Forest System and to replace the regional offices of the Forest Service with State offices.

Introduced 1998-05-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry, Resource Conservation and Research.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 3035National Drought Policy Act of 1998

Introduced 1997-11-12 · Became Public Law No: 105-199.

Emergency Management

HR 2631Disapproving the cancellations transmitted by the President on October 6, 1997, regarding Public Law 105-45.

Introduced 1997-10-07 · Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 2160Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1998

Introduced 1997-07-14 · For actions pursuant to the line item Veto Act (P.L. 104-130), see House Document 105-179.

Economics and Public Finance

HR 2098National Cave and Karst Research Institute Act of 1997

Introduced 1997-06-26 · Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 1943Carlsbad Irrigation Project Acquired Land Transfer Act

Introduced 1997-06-17 · Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 8 - 4.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 1051New Mexico Statehood and Enabling Act Amendments of 1997

Introduced 1997-03-12 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Government Operations and Politics

HRES 395Expressing the condolences of the House on the death of the Honorable Steven Schiff, a Representative from the State of New Mexico.

Introduced 1998-03-25 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Congress

HCONRES 167To correct a technical error in the enrollment of H.R. 2160.

Introduced 1997-10-06 · Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Congress