Diane E. Watson

Diane E. Watson

Democrat · CA-33 · House of Representatives

25 years in office

Quylt Score

523
Primary Score
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Party Line

Score Breakdown

Legislative Output35% of score
Laws Enacted8 bills signed into law
8515%
Bills Advanced22 of 84 bills out of committee
10012%
Federal Funding Secured$3449945M 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 Cosponsoring6 of 20 cosponsored bills cross-party
5010%
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 & CredentialsPhD
1005%
Ethics RecordNo formal ethics violations on record
505%

Last updated: May 1, 2026

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Sponsored Legislation (84)

Introduced 2006-06-28 · Mr. Shaw raised a point of order against the Watson amendment (A042). Mr. Shaw stated that the amendment violates clause 5(a) of Rule XXI. The Chair sustained the point of order.

Introduced 2005-07-20 · On agreeing to the Watson amendment (A028) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 2005-07-20 · On agreeing to the Watson amendment (A027) Agreed to by recorded vote: 422 - 2 (Roll no. 394).

Introduced 2005-05-11 · On agreeing to the Watson amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 2005-05-11 · On agreeing to the Watson amendment (A005) Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 5821At-Risk Youth Protection Act of 2006

Introduced 2006-07-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.

Education

HR 4011Mercury in Dental Fillings Disclosure and Prohibition Act

Introduced 2005-10-06 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H9282)

Environmental Protection

HR 2359DTV-AGE Act

Introduced 2005-05-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.

Science, Technology, Communications

HR 603Rail Crossing Safety Act

Introduced 2005-02-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 4900Federal Information Security Amendments Act of 2010

Introduced 2010-03-22 · Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 4731Medicaid Options for Dental Fillings Act of 2010

Introduced 2010-03-02 · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Health

HR 4733Prevention of Farm Animal Cruelty Act

Introduced 2010-03-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.

Agriculture and Food

HR 4732Compassionate Access Act of 2010

Introduced 2010-03-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 4615CHOMP Act of 2009

Introduced 2010-02-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 4470Strong STANDARDS Act

Introduced 2010-01-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Immigration

HR 3526Tony Cardenas Community-Based Gang Intervention Act

Introduced 2009-07-31 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 3110FACE Act

Introduced 2009-06-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.

Immigration

HR 3070Families for Orphans Act of 2009

Introduced 2009-06-26 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

International Affairs

HR 3031Families for Orphans Act of 2009

Introduced 2009-06-24 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

International Affairs

HR 1976International Documentary Exchange Act of 2009

Introduced 2009-04-02 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

International Affairs

HR 909Public Diplomacy Resource Centers Act of 2009

Introduced 2009-02-04 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

International Affairs

HRES 1626Commending the National Student Leadership Conference for organizing college campus experiences for high school students for more than 20 years.

Introduced 2010-09-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.

Education

HRES 1357Commending and congratulating the Hollywood Walk of Fame on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.

Introduced 2010-05-12 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Arts, Culture, Religion

HRES 1350Recognizing June 20, 2010, as World Refugee Day.

Introduced 2010-05-11 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

International Affairs

HRES 1108Commemorating the life of the late Cynthia DeLores Tucker.

Introduced 2010-02-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

HRES 1094Commemorating the life of the late Cynthia DeLores Tucker.

Introduced 2010-02-22 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

HRES 720Commending Serena Williams for her victory in the 2009 Wimbledon Women's Singles Championship and the 2009 Wimbledon Doubles Championship.

Introduced 2009-07-31 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Sports and Recreation

HRES 648Expressing the need for enhanced public awareness of potential health effects posed by mercury.

Introduced 2009-07-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.

Environmental Protection

HRES 514Commending the University of Southern California Trojan men's tennis team for its victory in the 2009 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Men's Tennis Championship.

Introduced 2009-06-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.

Sports and Recreation

HRES 362Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the goals and ideals of the National School Lunch Program.

Introduced 2009-04-23 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Education

HRES 311Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the goals and ideals of Red Cross Month.

Introduced 2009-03-31 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

International Affairs

HRES 221Recognizing and honoring Johnny Grant for his work as the Honorary Mayor of Hollywood, California for more than a quarter of a century.

Introduced 2009-03-06 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Arts, Culture, Religion

HRES 153Commending the University of Southern California Trojan football team for its victory in the 2009 Rose Bowl.

Introduced 2009-02-10 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Sports and Recreation

HRES 49Honoring Karen Bass for becoming the first African-American woman elected Speaker of the California State Assembly.

Introduced 2009-01-09 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Government Operations and Politics

HCONRES 136Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for a celebration of Citizenship Day.

Introduced 2009-05-21 · Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

Congress

HCONRES 126Recognizing the 50th anniversary of Title VI international education programs within the Department of Education.

Introduced 2009-05-13 · Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Education

HR 6480International Documentary Exchange Act of 2008

Introduced 2008-07-10 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

International Affairs

HR 6270ACCESS Act

Introduced 2008-06-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 2843Library of Congress Public Diplomacy Collection Act of 2007

Introduced 2007-06-22 · Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

International Affairs

HR 2553Public Diplomacy Resource Centers Act of 2008

Introduced 2007-05-24 · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 958.

International Affairs

HR 2554After Care Act of 2007

Introduced 2007-05-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 2101Mercury in Dental Fillings Disclosure and Prohibition Act

Introduced 2007-05-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 1853Jose Medina Veterans Affairs Police Training Act of 2007

Introduced 2007-03-29 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 1184At-Risk Youth Protection Act of 2007

Introduced 2007-02-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.

Education

HRES 1413Acknowledging the accomplishments and goals of the Youth Impact Program.

Introduced 2008-08-01 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Commemorations

HRES 361Recognizing and honoring Jack Valenti and expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives to his family on his death.

Introduced 2007-05-01 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Commemorations

HRES 126Commending the University of Southern California Trojan football team for its victory in the 2007 Rose Bowl.

Introduced 2007-02-05 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Commemorations

HR 5351Office of Intellectual Property and Competition Policy Act of 2004

Introduced 2004-10-08 · Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

International Affairs

HR 4828To direct the Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue a rule banning children's toys containing mercury.

Introduced 2004-07-13 · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Commerce

HR 2670Federal Communications Commission Accountability Act

Introduced 2003-07-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 1680Mercury in Dental Filling Disclosure and Prohibition Act

Introduced 2003-04-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Commerce

HR 1207Hazing Prohibition Act of 2003

Introduced 2003-03-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.

Education

HR 1209To extend the authority for the construction of a memorial to Martin Luther King, Jr., in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2003-03-11 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Commemorations

HRES 793Condemning all efforts to suppress and intimidate voters in the United States and reaffirming that the right to vote is a fundamental right of all eligible United States citizens.

Introduced 2004-09-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Government Operations and Politics

HRES 576Urging the Government of the People's Republic of China to improve its protection of intellectual property rights, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2004-03-24 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

International Affairs

HRES 511Recognizing the accomplishments of the University of Southern California's football, women's volleyball, and men's water polo teams.

Introduced 2004-02-03 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Commemorations

HR 4531To award a congressional gold medal to Dr. Dorothy Height in recognition of her many contributions to the Nation.

Introduced 2002-04-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic Monetary Policy, Technology and Economic Growth.

Commemorations

HR 4163Mercury in Dental Filling Disclosure and Prohibition Act

Introduced 2002-04-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Commerce