Robert A. Underwood

Robert A. Underwood

Democrat · Guam · House of Representatives

33 years in office

Quylt Score

412
Primary Score
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Party Line

Score Breakdown

Legislative Output35% of score
Laws Enacted9 bills signed into law
9315%
Bills Advanced4 of 65 bills out of committee
3112%
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 Bills4 of 13 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 & CredentialsMaster's degree
705%
Ethics RecordNo formal ethics violations on record
505%

Last updated: April 29, 2026

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Sponsored Legislation (65)

HR 5127To amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to establish that English-only rules cause an adverse and disparate effect on certain employees and applicants for employment.

Introduced 1994-09-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education and Civil Rights.

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

HR 5074Guam Labor Preference Act

Introduced 1994-09-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee On Insular and International Affairs.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 5047Military Service Academy Honor Act

Introduced 1994-09-19 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H9771)

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 4927Northern Marianas Delegate Act

Introduced 1994-08-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee On Insular and International Affairs.

Congress

HR 4775For the relief of Vincente Babauta Jesus and Rita Rios Jesus.

Introduced 1994-07-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations.

Private Legislation

HR 4741Guam War Restitution Act

Introduced 1994-07-13 · Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held and Forwarded to Full Committee by the Subcommittee On Insular and International Affairs Prior to Referral by Voice Vote.

Law

HR 4076To amend the Federal Home Loan Bank Act to provide for the representation of Guam and the Virgin Islands on the boards of directors of the appropriate Federal home loan banks.

Introduced 1994-03-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions Supervision, Regulation and Deposit Insurance.

Finance and Financial Sector

HR 3372Guam and the Northern Marianas Commemorative Coin Act

Introduced 1993-10-26 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5173-5174)

Finance and Financial Sector

HR 2144Guam Excess Lands Act

Introduced 1993-05-18 · Became Public Law No: 103-339.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 1944To provide for additional development at War in the Pacific National Historical Park, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1993-04-29 · Became Public Law No: 103-197.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 1521Guam Commonwealth Act

Introduced 1993-03-30 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H485-486)

Government Operations and Politics

Introduced 1995-10-18 · On agreeing to the Underwood amendment (A007) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 1995-07-13 · On agreeing to the Underwood amendment (A010) Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 3843Sweatshop Product Ban Act of 1996

Introduced 1996-07-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Readiness.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 3501Guam Land Return Act

Introduced 1996-05-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Installations and Facilities.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 2876Northern Marianas Delegate Act

Introduced 1996-01-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Native American and Insular Affairs.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 2516For the relief of Vincente Babauta Jesus and Rita Rios Jesus.

Introduced 1995-10-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.

Private Legislation

HR 2369Pacific Insular Areas Fisheries Empowerment Act of 1995

Introduced 1995-09-20 · For Further Action See H.R.39.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 2254To repeal the requirement that the Delegates to the Congress from Guam, the Virgin Islands, and American Samoa be elected by a separate ballot.

Introduced 1995-08-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Native American and Insular Affairs.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 2253Endangered Species Community Advisory Board Act of 1995

Introduced 1995-08-04 · Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

Environmental Protection

HR 2041Guam War Restitution Act

Introduced 1995-07-13 · House Committee on Judiciary Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Oct. 31, 1996.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 1939To amend the Federal Home Loan Bank Act to provide for the representation of Guam and the Virgin Islands on the boards of directors of the appropriate Federal home loan banks.

Introduced 1995-06-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Securities and Government Sponsored Enterprises.

Finance and Financial Sector

HR 1069To extend the supplemental security income benefits program to Guam and the United States Virgin Islands.

Introduced 1995-02-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.

Social Welfare

HR 1056Guam Commonwealth Act

Introduced 1995-02-24 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2035-2036)

Government Operations and Politics

HR 4510Northern Marianas Delegate Act

Introduced 1998-08-06 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7426-7427, E1616-1617)

Government Operations and Politics

HR 2370Guam Organic Act Amendments of 1998

Introduced 1997-07-31 · Became Public Law No: 105-291.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 2200Guam War Restitution Act

Introduced 1997-07-17 · Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

Law

HR 1460To allow for election of the Delegate from Guam by other than separate ballot, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1997-04-24 · Became Public Law No: 105-209.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 1403To extend the supplemental security income benefits program to Guam and the United States Virgin Islands.

Introduced 1997-04-17 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Social Welfare

HR 368Guam Land Return Act

Introduced 1997-01-07 · Executive Comment Requested from Interior, General Services.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 100Guam Commonwealth Act

Introduced 1997-01-07 · Committee Hearings Held.

Government Operations and Politics

HRES 554To condemn North Korea's missile launch over Japan.

Introduced 1998-09-24 · Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

International Affairs

HRES 439Concerning India's recent detonation of 5 nuclear devices.

Introduced 1998-05-14 · Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

International Affairs

HRES 44Designating minority membership on certain standing committees of the House.

Introduced 1997-02-10 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Congress

HR 4741Insular Areas Oversight Avoidance Act

Introduced 2000-06-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Economic Growth, Natural Resources and Regulatory Affairs.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 4031To amend the Organic Act of Guam for the purposes of clarifying the local judicial structure of Guam.

Introduced 2000-03-16 · Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 3756To establish a standard time zone for Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2000-02-29 · Became Public Law No: 106-564.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 2462Guam Omnibus Opportunities Act

Introduced 1999-07-01 · Became Public Law No: 106-504.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 1022Y2K State and Local Government Assistance Programs Act

Introduced 1999-03-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Information and Technology.

Social Welfare

HR 945To deny to aliens the opportunity to apply for asylum in Guam.

Introduced 1999-03-02 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Immigration

HR 755Guam War Claims Review Commission Act

Introduced 1999-02-11 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Law

HCONRES 437To reaffirm the commitment of the United States to help Guam achieve full self-governance, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2000-10-25 · Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 3157Rediscover America Act of 2001

Introduced 2001-10-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 3128To authorize the establishment of a National Guard of the Northern Mariana Islands.

Introduced 2001-10-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 2428Insular Areas Oversight Avoidance Act

Introduced 2001-06-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy Policy, Natural Resources and Regulatory Affairs.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 1977Northern Marianas Delegate Act

Introduced 2001-05-23 · Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 521To amend the Organic Act of Guam for the purposes of clarifying the local judicial structure of Guam.

Introduced 2001-02-07 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 350.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 309Guam Foreign Investment Equity Act

Introduced 2001-01-30 · Became Public Law No: 107-212.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 308Guam War Claims Review Commission Act

Introduced 2001-01-30 · Became Public Law No: 107-333.

Law

HCONRES 130Authorizing printing of the book entitled "Asian and Pacific Islander Americans in Congress".

Introduced 2001-05-08 · Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Congress