Thomas G. Tancredo

Thomas G. Tancredo

Republican · CO-6 · House of Representatives

27 years in office

Quylt Score

348
Primary Score
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Party Line

Score Breakdown

Legislative Output35% of score
Laws Enacted3 bills signed into law
6215%
Bills Advanced12 of 163 bills out of committee
3712%
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 Cosponsoring1 of 20 cosponsored bills cross-party
810%
Cross-Aisle Co-Authored Bills2 of 5 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: April 29, 2026

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Sponsored Legislation (163)

Introduced 2006-06-28 · On agreeing to the Tancredo amendment (A027) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 2006-05-25 · On agreeing to the Tancredo amendment (A027) Failed by recorded vote: 134 - 284, 1 Present (Roll no. 222).

Introduced 2006-05-18 · By unanimous consent, the Tancredo amendment was withdrawn.

Introduced 2005-12-16 · By unanimous consent, the Tancredo amendment was withdrawn.

Introduced 2005-07-20 · On agreeing to the Tancredo amendment (A026) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 2005-06-24 · On agreeing to the Tancredo amendment (A015) Failed by voice vote.

Introduced 2005-06-16 · On agreeing to the Tancredo amendment (A043) Failed by recorded vote: 106 - 322 (Roll no. 263).

Introduced 2005-06-16 · On agreeing to the Tancredo amendment (A041) Failed by recorded vote: 204 - 222 (Roll no. 262).

Introduced 2005-05-17 · On agreeing to the Tancredo amendment (A011) Failed by recorded vote: 165 - 258 (Roll no. 177).

Introduced 2005-03-15 · On agreeing to the Tancredo amendment (A010) Failed by voice vote.

HR 5913Voter Integrity Protection Act of 2006

Introduced 2006-07-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways, Transit and Pipelines.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 5349Nurse Loan Forgiveness Act of 2006

Introduced 2006-05-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.

Education

HR 4754Sudanese Diaspora Loan Forgiveness Act

Introduced 2006-02-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.

Education

HR 4008To posthumously award a Congressional gold medal on behalf of each person aboard United Airlines Flight 93 who helped resist the hijackers and caused the plane to crash.

Introduced 2005-10-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.

Commemorations

HR 3855Emergency Farm Relief Act of 2006

Introduced 2005-09-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 3700Reducing Immigration to a Genuinely Healthy Total (RIGHT) Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-09-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.

Immigration

HR 3425Veterans Health Administration Employee Protection Act

Introduced 2005-07-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 3333REAL GUEST Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-07-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.

Immigration

HR 2980Eminent Domain Relief Act

Introduced 2005-06-17 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 1325To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to repeal authorities relating to H1-B visas for temporary workers.

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

Immigration

HR 975TRAIL Act

Introduced 2005-02-17 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HJRES 43Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to establish English as the official language of the United States.

Introduced 2005-04-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

Government Operations and Politics

HCONRES 94Commending Paul Rusesabagina for his courage and bravery in saving hundreds of lives from the genocide in Rwanda, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2005-03-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and International Relations.

International Affairs

HCONRES 49Recognizing the importance of Western civilization.

Introduced 2005-02-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.

Education

Introduced 2007-06-21 · On agreeing to the Tancredo amendment (A024) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 2007-06-21 · On agreeing to the Tancredo amendment (A022) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 2007-06-15 · On agreeing to the Tancredo amendment (A045) Agreed to by recorded vote: 234 - 189 (Roll no. 485).

Introduced 2007-06-15 · On agreeing to the Tancredo amendment (A043) Failed by recorded vote: 76 - 347 (Roll no. 484).

HR 7059To require the sale of certain defense articles and defense services to Taiwan.

Introduced 2008-09-24 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

International Affairs

HR 7027United Nations Eviction Act

Introduced 2008-09-23 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

International Affairs

HR 6975Jihad Prevention Act

Introduced 2008-09-18 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Immigration

HR 6841For the relief of Thomas J. Sherlock.

Introduced 2008-09-08 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Private Legislation

HR 6231Fuel Freedom Act of 2008

Introduced 2008-06-10 · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Energy

HR 6189Colorado Charter Forest Act of 2008

Introduced 2008-06-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 5777China Democracy Act

Introduced 2008-04-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

International Affairs

HR 4192OVERDUE Immigration Reform Act of 2007

Introduced 2007-11-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.

Immigration

HR 3860To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to require the use of DNA testing for purposes of confirming a biological relationship, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2007-10-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.

Immigration

HR 3266To provide for the issuance of War on Radical Islam Bonds.

Introduced 2007-07-31 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Finance and Financial Sector

HR 2100Equal Opportunity Protection and Civil Rights Restoration Act of 2007

Introduced 2007-05-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

HR 2023Sudanese Diaspora Loan Forgiveness Act

Introduced 2007-04-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.

Education

HR 1390To require Senate confirmation of an individual appointed to serve as the Director of the American Institute in Taiwan.

Introduced 2007-03-07 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

International Affairs

HJRES 19Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to establish English as the official language of the United States.

Introduced 2007-01-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Government Operations and Politics

HRES 1240Providing for the consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 111) establishing a Select Committee on POW and MIA Affairs.

Introduced 2008-06-04 · Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Tancredo. Petition No: 110-11. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/110/lrc/pd/Petitions/Dis11.htm">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)

Congress

HRES 449Encouraging the Federal Government and State and municipal governments, universities, companies, and other institutions in the United States, and all Americans to divest from companies that do business with Sudan.

Introduced 2007-05-24 · Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, 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.

International Affairs

HCONRES 359Expressing the sense of Congress on naming an aircraft carrier as the U.S.S. Barry M. Goldwater.

Introduced 2008-05-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Seapower and Expeditionary Forces.

Commemorations

HCONRES 171Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to relocating the United States Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.

Introduced 2007-06-20 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

International Affairs

HCONRES 37Expressing the sense of Congress with regard to pardoning Border Patrol agents Ignacio Ramos and Jose Compean.

Introduced 2007-01-18 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HCONRES 36Recognizing the importance of Western civilization.

Introduced 2007-01-18 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Education

Introduced 2004-09-09 · On agreeing to the Tancredo amendment (A022) Failed by voice vote.

Introduced 2004-07-13 · On agreeing to the Tancredo amendment (A013) Failed by recorded vote: 156 - 262 (Roll no. 367).

Introduced 2004-07-07 · By unanimous consent, the Tancredo amendment was withdrawn.

Introduced 2004-06-18 · On agreeing to the Tancredo amendment (A016) Failed by recorded vote: 148 - 259 (Roll no. 270).

Introduced 2004-06-16 · On agreeing to the Tancredo amendment (A002) Failed by recorded vote: 112 - 313 (Roll no. 249).

Introduced 2003-09-04 · On agreeing to the Tancredo amendment (A007) Failed by recorded vote: 90 - 322 (Roll no. 470).

Introduced 2003-07-22 · On agreeing to the Tancredo amendment (A008) Failed by recorded vote: 122 - 305 (Roll no. 409).

Introduced 2003-07-17 · On agreeing to the Tancredo amendment (A009) Failed by recorded vote: 112 - 313 (Roll no. 379).

Introduced 2003-07-10 · On agreeing to the Tancredo amendment (A005) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 2003-06-24 · On agreeing to the Tancredo amendment (A015) Failed by recorded vote: 102 - 322 (Roll no. 309).

Introduced 2003-06-24 · Mr. Obey raised a point of order against the Tancredo amendment (A013). Mr. Obey stated that the amendment proposes to change existing law and constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.

Introduced 2003-04-30 · On agreeing to the Tancredo amendment (A008) Failed by recorded vote: 54 - 367 (Roll no. 153).

HR 5061Comprehensive Peace in Sudan Act

Introduced 2004-09-09 · Received in the Senate.

International Affairs

HR 4653Compassionate Assistance for Parents with Children with Special Needs Act of 2004

Introduced 2004-06-23 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 3534BE REAL Act of 2003

Introduced 2003-11-19 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4754-4758)

Immigration

HR 3388Cold War Victory Medal Act

Introduced 2003-10-29 · Executive Comment Requested from DOD.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 3302Debt Reduction and Fiscal Responsibility Restoration Act of 2003

Introduced 2003-10-15 · Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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.

Economics and Public Finance

HR 3247TRAIL Act

Introduced 2003-10-02 · Received in the Senate.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 3052State Accountability and Identity Fraud Elimination Act of 2004

Introduced 2003-09-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways, Transit and Pipelines.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 2688To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to repeal authorities relating to H1-B visas for temporary workers.

Introduced 2003-07-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.

Immigration

HR 1679Forest Protection and Wildfire Prevention Act of 2003

Introduced 2003-04-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 1253Common Sense Preble's Conservation Act

Introduced 2003-03-12 · Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 1252E-Rate Termination Act

Introduced 2003-03-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.

Science, Technology, Communications

HR 1038Public Lands Fire Regulations Enforcement Act of 2003

Introduced 2003-02-27 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 156.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 946Mass Immigration Reduction Act of 2003

Introduced 2003-02-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.

Immigration

HR 501Nurse Loan Forgiveness Act of 2003

Introduced 2003-01-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.

Education

HR 502To require identification that may be used in obtaining Federal public benefits to meet restrictions ensuring that it is secure and verifiable.

Introduced 2003-01-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HCONRES 377Recognizing the importance of Western civilization.

Introduced 2004-03-02 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1783)

Education

Introduced 2002-07-17 · On agreeing to the Tancredo amendment (A008) Failed by recorded vote: 123 - 300 (Roll no. 314).

Introduced 2001-06-27 · On agreeing to the Tancredo amendment (A003) Failed by recorded vote: 84 - 333 (Roll no. 200). (consideration: CR H3718-3719; text: CR H3718)

Introduced 2001-06-27 · On agreeing to the Tancredo amendment (A002) Failed by recorded vote: 39 - 372 (Roll no. 199). (consideration: CR H3718; text: CR H3718)

Introduced 2001-05-10 · On agreeing to the Tancredo amendment (A003) Failed by recorded vote: 193 - 225 (Roll no. 108).

HR 5636Nurse Loan Forgiveness Act of 2002

Introduced 2002-10-10 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1853)

Education

HR 5531Sudan Peace Act

Introduced 2002-10-02 · Became Public Law No: 107-245.

International Affairs

HR 3798Common Sense Critical Habitat Act of 2002

Introduced 2002-02-26 · Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 3632Worker's Freedom of Choice Act

Introduced 2002-01-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.

Labor and Employment

HR 3600National Border Security Agency Act

Introduced 2001-12-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Civil Service and Agency Organization.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 3222High-tech Work Fairness and Economic Stimulus Act of 2001

Introduced 2001-11-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.

Immigration

HR 3201Freedom to be a Patriot Act

Introduced 2001-10-31 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

HR 2712Mass Immigration Reduction Act of 2001

Introduced 2001-08-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.

Immigration

HR 2353Army Corps of Engineers Reform and Community Relations Improvement Act of 2001

Introduced 2001-06-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

Water Resources Development

HR 2052Sudan Peace Act

Introduced 2001-06-05 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

International Affairs

HR 1523Stop Material Unsuitable for Teens Act

Introduced 2001-04-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 931Sudan Peace Act

Introduced 2001-03-07 · Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

International Affairs

HR 899School Safety Hotline Act of 2001

Introduced 2001-03-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education.

Education

HR 603To suspend temporarily the duty on Fructooligosaccharides (FOS).

Introduced 2001-02-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 385Parents Know Best Act of 2001

Introduced 2001-01-31 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.

Education

HR 316Children's Education Tax Credit Act

Introduced 2001-01-30 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 214Keeping Our Promises to Special Education Act of 2001

Introduced 2001-01-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.

Education

HRES 215Honoring the Colorado Wing of the Civil Air Patrol.

Introduced 2001-07-30 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.

Commemorations

HCONRES 220Affirming the commitment of Congress to preserving the sovereignty of the United States and the integrity of its border.

Introduced 2001-09-06 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6544-6549)

Immigration

HCONRES 95Supporting a National Charter Schools Week.

Introduced 2001-04-03 · Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Commemorations

HCONRES 30Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to relocating the United States Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.

Introduced 2001-02-13 · Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

International Affairs

Introduced 2000-06-13 · By unanimous consent, the Tancredo amendment was withdrawn. (text: CR H4288)

Introduced 2000-05-16 · On agreeing to the Tancredo amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 2000-05-10 · On agreeing to the Tancredo amendment (A004) Failed by recorded vote: 109 - 315 (Roll no. 162). (text: CR H2868)

Introduced 2000-03-30 · On agreeing to the Tancredo amendment (A030) Failed by recorded vote: 146 - 267, 1 Present (Roll no. 93). (text: CR H1611)

Introduced 1999-09-09 · On agreeing to the Tancredo amendment (A029) Agreed to by recorded vote: 366 - 54 (Roll no. 401).

Introduced 1999-08-02 · On agreeing to the Tancredo amendment (A018) Agreed to by voice vote on Monday, August 2.

Introduced 1999-07-14 · On agreeing to the Tancredo amendment (A025) Failed by recorded vote: 135 - 291 (Roll no. 292).

Introduced 1999-06-16 · On agreeing to the Tancredo amendment (A024) Agreed to by recorded vote: 300 - 127 (Roll no. 219).

HR 5373Social Security Guarantee Act

Introduced 2000-10-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.

Social Welfare

HR 5306Scouts Honor Act

Introduced 2000-09-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

HR 5123To require the Secretary of Education to provide notification to States and State educational agencies regarding the availability of certain administrative funds to establish school safety hotlines.

Introduced 2000-09-07 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Education

HR 4225To suspend temporarily the duty on Fructooligosaccharides (FOS).

Introduced 2000-04-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 4147Stop Material Unsuitable for Teens Act

Introduced 2000-03-30 · Received in the Senate.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 3674College Savings Opportunity Act

Introduced 2000-02-16 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 3574Veterans Benefits Administration Improvement Act of 1999

Introduced 2000-02-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 2414Top Ten Terrible Tax Act of 1999

Introduced 1999-07-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.

Taxation

HR 1937School Safety Hotline Act of 1999

Introduced 1999-05-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families.

Education

HR 692E-Rate Termination Act

Introduced 1999-02-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.

Science, Technology, Communications

HRES 148Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the tragic shooting at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado.

Introduced 1999-04-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families.

Education

HCONRES 376Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding support for the recognition of a Liberty Day.

Introduced 2000-07-18 · Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Commemorations