Gene Taylor

Gene Taylor

Democrat · MI-4 · House of Representatives

37 years in office

Quylt Score

542
Primary Score
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Party Line

Score Breakdown

Legislative Output35% of score
Laws Enacted6 bills signed into law
8515%
Bills Advanced21 of 78 bills out of committee
10012%
Federal Funding Secured$3437749M 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 Cosponsoring11 of 20 cosponsored bills cross-party
9210%
Cross-Aisle Co-Authored Bills10 of 11 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 (78)

Introduced 2006-06-27 · On agreeing to the Taylor (MS) amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 2006-05-11 · On agreeing to the Taylor (MS) amendment (A021) as modified Agreed to by voice vote. (text as modified: CR H2541)

Introduced 2006-03-15 · On agreeing to the Taylor (MS) amendment (A027) Agreed to by recorded vote: 250 - 171 (Roll no. 54). (consideration: CR H1073-1074; text: CR H1073)

HR 3922Hurricanes Katrina and Rita Flood Insurance Buy-In Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-09-27 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4502-4503)

Emergency Management

Introduced 2010-07-15 · On agreeing to the Taylor amendment (A005) Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 6494To amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 to improve the Littoral Combat Ship program of the Navy.

Introduced 2010-12-02 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 6187To direct the Secretary of the Army to seek to enter into certain contracts regarding roller systems.

Introduced 2010-09-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Air and Land Forces.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 6157To direct the Secretary of the Army to seek to enter into certain contracts regarding the self-protective adaptive roller kit II system.

Introduced 2010-09-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Air and Land Forces.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 4759To provide for the withdrawal of the United States from the North American Free Trade Agreement.

Introduced 2010-03-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 1264Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2009

Introduced 2009-03-03 · Rule H. Res. 1549 passed House.

Emergency Management

HRES 1218Recognizing the University of Southern Mississippi for 100 years of service and excellence in higher education.

Introduced 2010-03-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.

Education

Introduced 2008-07-31 · On agreeing to the Taylor amendment (A011) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 2007-09-27 · On agreeing to the Taylor amendment (A009) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 2007-09-27 · On agreeing to the Taylor amendment (A008) Agreed to by recorded vote: 268 - 143 (Roll no. 919).

HR 2550Recreational Boating Act of 2007

Introduced 2007-05-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

Environmental Protection

HR 920Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2007

Introduced 2007-02-08 · Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Finance and Financial Sector

HR 2689Mississippi Gulf Coast National Heritage Area Act

Introduced 2003-07-09 · Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 1638BRAC Repeal Act of 2003

Introduced 2003-04-03 · Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Forces and National Security

HRES 275Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 22) proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Introduced 2003-06-12 · Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Taylor (MS). Petition No: 108-3. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/108/lrc/pd/Petitions/Dis3.htm">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures)

Congress

Introduced 2000-06-14 · On agreeing to the Taylor (MS) amendment (A017) Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4478)

Introduced 2000-05-18 · On agreeing to the Taylor (MS) amendment (A014) Agreed to by recorded vote: 406 - 10 (Roll no. 207).

Introduced 2000-03-30 · On agreeing to the Taylor (MS) amendment (A029) Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1610)

Introduced 2000-03-29 · Mr. Young (FL) raised a point of order against the Taylor (MS) amendment (A007). Mr. Young stated that the amendment sought to change existing law and as such, comprised legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.

Introduced 1999-06-10 · On agreeing to the Taylor (MS) amendment (A015) as modified Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 4104Mississippi Sound Restoration Act of 2000

Introduced 2000-03-28 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Environmental Protection

HR 3286To continue coverage of custodial care under the military health care system for certain individuals during fiscal year 2000.

Introduced 1999-11-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 3289For the relief of Janet Louise Ruehling.

Introduced 1999-11-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

Private Legislation

HR 2541To adjust the boundaries of the Gulf Islands National Seashore to include Cat Island, Mississippi.

Introduced 1999-07-15 · Subcommittee on National Parks, Historic Preservation, and Recreation. Hearings held.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Introduced 1990-10-21 · Mr. Skeen raised a point of order against the Taylor amendment (A013). Mr. Skeen stated that the Taylor amendment would purport to change existing law and as such, constituted legislation on an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.

HR 5533Between the Capes Competitive Revisions of 1990

Introduced 1990-08-03 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 5534United States Flag Cruise Ship Safety and Competitiveness Act of 1990

Introduced 1990-08-03 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 4869To amend chapter 11 of title 31, United States Code, to require that the budget submitted by the President be in balance.

Introduced 1990-05-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security.

Economics and Public Finance

HR 3842Sea Turtle Conservation Assistance Act

Introduced 1989-11-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment.

Animals

Introduced 1992-07-30 · On agreeing to the Taylor (MS) amendment (A007) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 1991-06-13 · On agreeing to the Taylor (MS) amendment (A017) as modified Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 5299To prohibit the transfer of excess Department of Defense construction and fire equipment to foreign governments.

Introduced 1992-05-28 · Executive Comment Requested from State, DOD.

International Affairs

HR 5257United States-Flag Passenger Vessel Act of 1992

Introduced 1992-05-21 · Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 3282United States Flag Cruise Ship Competitiveness Act of 1991

Introduced 1991-08-02 · See H.R.3866.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 1961To suspend temporarily the duty on phenyl hydrazine.

Introduced 1991-04-18 · See H.R.4318.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 1962To suspend temporarily the duty on mandelic acid.

Introduced 1991-04-18 · See H.R.4318.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HRES 416Prohibiting assignment of Government motor vehicles and drivers to political party whips.

Introduced 1992-04-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Accounts.

Congress

Introduced 1994-09-22 · On agreeing to the Taylor (MS) amendment (A005) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 1993-11-04 · On agreeing to the Taylor (MS) amendment (A002) Failed by recorded vote: 64 - 362 (Roll no. 545).

HR 1250United States-Flag Passenger Vessel Act of 1993

Introduced 1993-03-09 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

Transportation and Public Works

Introduced 1995-05-16 · On agreeing to the Taylor (MS) amendment (A034) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 1995-03-03 · On agreeing to the Taylor (MS) amendment (A009) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 1995-01-20 · On agreeing to the Taylor (MS) amendments (A003) Failed by recorded vote: 173 - 249 (Roll no. 23).

HR 2552To transfer the Tatum Salt Dome property to the State of Mississippi to be designated by the State as the Jamie Whitten Wilderness Area.

Introduced 1995-10-26 · Favorable Executive Comment Received from DOE.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HRES 321Directing that the Committee on Rules report a resolution providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2530) to provide for deficit reduction and achieve a balanced budget by fiscal year 2002.

Introduced 1995-12-21 · On motion to table the motion to appeal the ruling of the Chair Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 161 (Roll no. 884).

Congress

Introduced 1998-09-16 · On agreeing to the Taylor (MS) amendment (A005) Failed by recorded vote: 123 - 281 (Roll No. 443).

Introduced 1998-05-21 · On agreeing to the Taylor (MS) amendment (A014) Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 2623To designate the United States Post Office located at 16250 Highway 603 in Kiln, Mississippi, as the "Ray J. Favre Post Office Building".

Introduced 1997-10-07 · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 649.

Commemorations