Peter J. Visclosky

Peter J. Visclosky

Democrat · IN-1 · House of Representatives

41 years in office

Quylt Score

438
Primary Score
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Party Line

Score Breakdown

Legislative Output35% of score
Laws Enacted8 bills signed into law
8515%
Bills Advanced22 of 150 bills out of committee
7312%
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 Cosponsoring0 of 20 cosponsored bills cross-party
010%
Cross-Aisle Co-Authored Bills5 of 10 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 & CredentialsJD (Law) · military
955%
Ethics RecordNo formal ethics violations on record
505%

Last updated: April 29, 2026

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Sponsored Legislation (150)

Introduced 2020-07-30 · On agreeing to the Visclosky amendments (A010) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 2020-07-30 · On agreeing to the Visclosky amendments (A009) Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 3926Consider Teachers Act

Introduced 2019-07-23 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Education

Introduced 2019-06-18 · On agreeing to the Visclosky amendments (A093) Agreed to by recorded vote: 381 - 46 (Roll no. 341).

Introduced 2019-06-18 · On agreeing to the Visclosky amendment (A103) Agreed to by recorded vote: 254 - 174 (Roll no. 348).

Introduced 2019-06-18 · On agreeing to the Visclosky amendment (A102) Agreed to by recorded vote: 389 - 39 (Roll no. 347).

HR 2968Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2019-05-23 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 59.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 1899Fighting for American Jobs Act of 2013

Introduced 2013-05-08 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 1817American Steel First Act of 2013

Introduced 2013-04-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Management Efficiency.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 2432To provide for a feasibility study before carrying out any Federal action relating to the Chicago Area Water System.

Introduced 2011-07-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

Water Resources Development

HR 1703American Steel First Act of 2011

Introduced 2011-05-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Management.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 1378Fighting for American Jobs Act of 2011

Introduced 2011-04-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Organization, Efficiency, and Financial Management .

Government Operations and Politics

HR 684Indiana Dunes National Park Act

Introduced 2019-01-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Introduced 2018-06-26 · On agreeing to the Visclosky amendment (A013) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 2018-06-26 · On agreeing to the Visclosky amendment (A011) Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 1488Indiana Dunes National Park Act

Introduced 2017-03-09 · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 115-526.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 6291Indiana Dunes National Park Act

Introduced 2016-09-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Introduced 2015-06-10 · On agreeing to the Visclosky amendment (A027) Failed by recorded vote: 174 - 257 (Roll no. 336).

HR 2682Fighting for American Jobs Act of 2015

Introduced 2015-06-04 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 2683American Steel First Act of 2015

Introduced 2015-06-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Management Efficiency.

Government Operations and Politics

Introduced 2006-05-24 · Mr. Hobson raised a point of order against the Visclosky amendment (A001). Mr. Hobson stated that the amendment sought to change existing law and constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.

Introduced 2006-05-24 · On agreeing to the Visclosky amendment (A010) Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 6223American Fuels Act of 2006

Introduced 2006-09-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities.

Energy

HR 6196Fighting for American Jobs Act of 2006

Introduced 2006-09-27 · Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.

Labor and Employment

HR 4823United States-Poland Parliamentary Youth Exchange Program Act of 2006

Introduced 2006-02-28 · Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

International Affairs

HR 4055Employees' Pension Security Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-10-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law.

Labor and Employment

HR 4068Dorothy Buell Memorial Visitor Center Lease Act

Introduced 2005-10-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 3781Vaccines for the New Millennium Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-09-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.

Health

HR 3195Montgomery GI Bill Second Chance Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-06-30 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 1625Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore Corrections Act

Introduced 2005-04-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HRES 286Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on promoting initiatives to develop an HIV vaccine.

Introduced 2005-05-18 · Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

International Affairs

HR 4281Employees' Pension Security Act of 2009

Introduced 2009-12-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law.

Labor and Employment

HR 4280Fighting for American Jobs Act of 2009

Introduced 2009-12-10 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 1287Dorothy Buell Memorial Visitor Center Partnership Act

Introduced 2009-03-03 · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 298.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 595American Steel First Act of 2009

Introduced 2009-01-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Management, Investigations, and Oversight.

Government Operations and Politics

Introduced 2008-06-04 · On agreeing to the Visclosky amendment (A005) Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 7324Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009

Introduced 2008-12-10 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 595.

Economics and Public Finance

HR 6045Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Act of 2008

Introduced 2008-05-13 · Became Public Law No: 110-421.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 5935American Steel First Act of 2008

Introduced 2008-04-30 · Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 5754Employees' Pension Security Act of 2008

Introduced 2008-04-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law.

Labor and Employment

HR 5069Food and Product Responsibility Act of 2008

Introduced 2008-01-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Specialty Crops, Rural Development, and Foreign Agriculture.

Commerce

HR 2759Fighting for American Jobs Act of 2007

Introduced 2007-06-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization, and Procurement.

Labor and Employment

HR 2641Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008

Introduced 2007-06-11 · Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 274.

Economics and Public Finance

HR 2417Montgomery GI Bill Second Chance Act of 2007

Introduced 2007-05-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 2354American Fuels Act of 2007

Introduced 2007-05-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.

Energy

HR 1636United States-Poland Parliamentary Youth Exchange Program Act of 2007

Introduced 2007-03-21 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

International Affairs

HR 1423Dorothy Buell Memorial Visitor Center Partnership Act

Introduced 2007-03-08 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 1391Vaccines for the Future Act of 2007

Introduced 2007-03-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.

International Affairs

HR 573Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore Corrections Act

Introduced 2007-01-18 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 4468Montgomery GI Bill Second Chance Act of 2004

Introduced 2004-05-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 3699Keeping America's Promise to Steel Act

Introduced 2003-12-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 2389Physician Availability Act of 2003

Introduced 2003-06-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 1999Health Care Tax Credit Enhancement for Workers and Steel Security Act of 2003

Introduced 2003-05-07 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 1708Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Act of 2003

Introduced 2003-04-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 323To amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to provide for joint trusteeship of single-employer pension plans.

Introduced 2003-01-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.

Labor and Employment

Introduced 2001-11-28 · By unanimous consent, the Visclosky amendment was withdrawn.

Introduced 2001-07-24 · On agreeing to the Visclosky amendment (A006) Agreed to by recorded vote: 258 - 162 (Roll no. 260).

Introduced 2001-06-20 · On agreeing to the Visclosky amendment (A010) Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 5529To amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to provide for joint trusteeship of single-employer pension plans.

Introduced 2002-10-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.

Labor and Employment

HR 3817Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore Corrections Act

Introduced 2002-02-27 · Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 3559To amend the Emergency Steel Loan Guarantee Act of 1999 to revise eligibility and other requirements for loan guarantees under that Act, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2001-12-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic Monetary Policy, Technology and Economic Growth.

Commerce

HR 1399Physician Availability Act of 2001

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

Health

HR 808Steel Revitalization Act of 2001

Introduced 2001-03-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.

Commerce

Introduced 2000-06-27 · On agreeing to the Visclosky amendment (A011) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 1999-07-27 · On agreeing to the Visclosky amendment (A001) Failed by recorded vote: 183 - 245 (Roll no. 341).

HR 4033Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Act of 2000

Introduced 2000-03-20 · Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 777.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 2329Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore Corrections Act

Introduced 1999-06-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 1549National Clean Water Trust Fund Act of 1999

Introduced 1999-04-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

Environmental Protection

HR 1470Corporate Responsibility Act of 1999

Introduced 1999-04-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy.

Commerce

HR 975To provide for a reduction in the volume of steel imports, and to establish a steel import notification and monitoring program.

Introduced 1999-03-04 · Cloture on the motion to proceed not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 42-57. Record Vote No: 178. (consideration: CR S7405)

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 567Physician Availability Act of 1999

Introduced 1999-02-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

Health

HRES 298Calling on the President to abstain from renegotiating international agreements governing antidumping and countervailing measures.

Introduced 1999-09-22 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H10182-10183)

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Introduced 1986-08-07 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.

HR 4037A bill relating to the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1986-01-23 · Became Public Law No: 99-583.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HJRES 686A joint resolution to designate August 12, 1986, as "National Civil Rights Day".

Introduced 1986-07-24 · Became Public Law No: 99-482.

Commemorations

HJRES 140A joint resolution designating August 12, 1988, as "National Civil Rights Day".

Introduced 1987-02-05 · Became Public Law No: 100-401.

Commemorations

HR 5660To temporarily prevent the discontinuance by Amtrak of commuter rail service between Valparaiso, Indiana, and Chicago, Illinois.

Introduced 1990-09-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 4172Right to Safe Drinking Water Act of 1990

Introduced 1990-03-01 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 4171Fair Site Selection Act

Introduced 1990-03-01 · Executive Comment Requested from DOT, OMB.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 3409Global Environmental Standards Reporting Act

Introduced 1989-10-04 · Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from State.

Environmental Protection

HR 3209Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore Access and Enhancement Act

Introduced 1989-08-04 · Message on House action received in Senate and held at desk:. House disagrees to Senate amendment.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 3093Steel Fair Trade Review Act

Introduced 1989-08-02 · See H.R.3275.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HRES 474Calling for an international investigation of, and the prosecution of those responsible for, Iragi war crimes against foreign nationals.

Introduced 1990-09-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East.

International Affairs

HR 5330To permit a diversion of water from Lake Michigan to the town of Lowell, Indiana.

Introduced 1992-06-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources.

Water Resources Development

HR 4051Steel Trade Liberalization Program Extension Act

Introduced 1991-11-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 3896To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a national cemetery for veterans in Lake County or Porter County, Indiana.

Introduced 1991-11-22 · Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 3790Reuse of American Industrial Manufacturing Facilities Act of 1991

Introduced 1991-11-14 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Economics and Public Finance

HR 2741To direct the Attorney General to establish in Lake County, Indiana an office of the Immigration and Naturalization Service.

Introduced 1991-06-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on International Law, Immigration, and Refugees.

Immigration

HR 2724Water Pollution Penalty Fund Act of 1991

Introduced 1991-06-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources.

Environmental Protection

HR 1216Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore Access and Enhancement Act

Introduced 1991-02-28 · Became Public Law No: 102-430.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 774Right to Safe Drinking Water Act of 1991

Introduced 1991-01-31 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HCONRES 184Regarding the regulation of steel product imports into the United States from the Union of South Africa.

Introduced 1991-07-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Introduced 1994-06-27 · On agreeing to the Visclosky amendment (A015) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 1994-06-27 · On agreeing to the Visclosky amendment (A014) Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 4855Rail Grade Crossing Safety Enhancement Act of 1994

Introduced 1994-07-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 4271Worker Rights and Labor Standards Trade Act of 1994

Introduced 1994-04-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 3845Prohibition of Cigarette Sales to Minors in Federal Buildings and Lands Act

Introduced 1994-02-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Buildings and Grounds.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 3843Brownfield Cleanup and Redevelopment Act

Introduced 1994-02-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials.

Environmental Protection

HR 3844Brownfield Cleanup and Redevelopment Revolving Loan Fund Act

Introduced 1994-02-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials.

Environmental Protection

HR 2054To direct the Secretary of the Army to develop a watershed management plan for the Lake George area of Indiana, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1993-05-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

Water Resources Development

HR 1801National Clean Water Trust Fund Act of 1993

Introduced 1993-04-21 · See H.R.3948.

Environmental Protection

HR 871To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a national cemetery for veterans in Lake County or Porter County, Indiana.

Introduced 1993-02-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Memorial Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

Introduced 1996-06-05 · On agreeing to the Visclosky amendment (A011) Agreed to by recorded vote: 301 - 118, 1 Present (Roll no. 214).

Introduced 1995-06-28 · On agreeing to the Visclosky amendment (A026) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 1995-05-11 · On agreeing to the Visclosky amendment (A019) Failed by recorded vote: 156 - 247 (Roll no. 325).

HR 3102Common Sense Corporate Responsibility Act of 1996

Introduced 1996-03-14 · Executive Comment Requested from USDA, Interior.

Economics and Public Finance

HR 3000Highway Rail Grade Crossing Safety Formula Enhancement Act of 1996

Introduced 1996-02-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 1516Balanced Budget Enforcement Act of 1995

Introduced 1995-04-07 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H10792)

Economics and Public Finance

HR 1419To provide an exemption with respect to gambling devices on certain vessels making voyages on Lake Michigan.

Introduced 1995-04-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

Sports and Recreation

HR 1152National Clean Water Trust Fund Act of 1995

Introduced 1995-03-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

Environmental Protection

HR 1107To direct the Secretary of the Army to develop a watershed management plan for the Lake George area of Indiana, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1995-03-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

Water Resources Development

HR 3111Physician Availability Act of 1997

Introduced 1998-01-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

Health

HR 2829Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Act of 1998

Introduced 1997-11-05 · Laid on the table. See S. 1605 for further action. (consideration: CR H3068)

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 1462Brownfield Cleanup and Redevelopment Revolving Loan Fund Pilot Project Act of 1997

Introduced 1997-04-24 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2173)

Environmental Protection

HR 1340Corporate Responsibility Act of 1997

Introduced 1997-04-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Risk Management and Specialty Crops.

Commerce

HR 1206Brownfield Cleanup and Redevelopment Act

Introduced 1997-03-20 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2173)

Environmental Protection

HR 898Balanced Budget Enforcement Act of 1997

Introduced 1997-02-27 · Referred to House Rules

Economics and Public Finance

HR 806National Clean Water Trust Fund Act of 1997

Introduced 1997-02-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

Environmental Protection

HR 650Highway Rail Grade Crossing Safety Formula Enhancement Act of 1997

Introduced 1997-02-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation.

Transportation and Public Works