Bills About Government Operations And Politics Sponsored by Elijah E. Cummings (D-Md.)

Rep. Cummings sponsored 50 bills about government operations and politics in the 116th Congress (2019-20).

Introduced	Number	Title	Cosponsors	Cosponsor Party	Latest Action
Feb. 5, 2019	H.R.964	To amend the Presidential Transition Act of 1963 to require the development of ethics plans for certain transition teams, and for other purposes.	18	All Democrats	Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 306.
Feb. 7, 2019	H.R.1076	To prohibit Federal agencies and Federal contractors from requesting that an applicant for employment disclose criminal history record information before the applicant has received a conditional offer, and for other purposes.	25	Bipartisan	Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 301.
Jan. 3, 2019	H.R.135	To amend the Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002 to strengthen Federal antidiscrimination laws enforced by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and expand accountability within the Federal Government, and for other purposes.	4	Bipartisan	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 330.
April 1, 2019	H.R.2003	To amend title 5, United States Code, to clarify that during a lapse in appropriations certain services relating to the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program are excepted services under the Anti-Deficiency Act, and for other purposes.	9	Bipartisan	Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
May 1, 2019	H.R.2429	To restore administrative law judges to the competitive service, and for other purposes.	10	Bipartisan	Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
March 7, 2019	H.R.1582	To amend title 44, United States Code, to require preservation of certain electronic records by Federal agencies, to require a certification and reports relating to Presidential records, and for other purposes.	1	All Republicans	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Feb. 14, 2019	H.R.1235	To provide that the term of office of certain members of the Merit Systems Protection Board shall be extended by a period of 1 year, to limit such members from concurrently holding positions within the Federal Government, and for other purposes.	4	Bipartisan	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jan. 16, 2019	H.R.599	To strengthen and enhance certain ethics requirements for the Federal Government, and for other purposes.	0		Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Feb. 22, 2019	H.R.1316	To establish the Federal Labor-Management Partnership Council, and for other purposes.	5	Bipartisan	Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Feb. 7, 2019	H.R.1063	To amend title 44, United States Code, to require information on contributors to Presidential library fundraising organizations, and for other purposes.	2	All Republicans	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jan. 3, 2019	H.R.136	To amend title 5, United States Code, to protect unpaid interns in the Federal Government from workplace harassment and discrimination, and for other purposes.	4	Bipartisan	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
March 7, 2017	H.R.1376	To amend title 44, United States Code, to require preservation of certain electronic records by Federal agencies, to require a certification and reports relating to Presidential records, and for other purposes.	0		Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
April 28, 2017	H.R.2229	To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide permanent authority for judicial review of certain Merit Systems Protection Board decisions relating to whistleblowers, and for other purposes.	1	All Republicans	Became Public Law No: 115-195.
Jan. 25, 2018	H.R.4878	To establish the Federal Labor-Management Partnership Council, and for other purposes.	5	Bipartisan	Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Jan. 18, 2018	H.R.4826	To amend the Presidential Transition Act of 1963 to require the development of ethics plans for certain transition teams, and for other purposes.	14	All Democrats	Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
June 23, 2017	H.R.3031	To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for flexibility in making withdrawals from a Thrift Savings Plan account, and for other purposes.	8	Bipartisan	Became Public Law No: 115-84.
Jan. 27, 2017	H.R.702	To amend the Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002 to strengthen Federal antidiscrimination laws enforced by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and expand accountability within the Federal Government, and for other purposes.	4	Bipartisan	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
April 5, 2017	H.R.1905	To prohibit Federal agencies and Federal contractors from requesting that an applicant for employment disclose criminal history record information before the applicant has received a conditional offer, and for other purposes.	25	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
Feb. 3, 2017	H.R.859	To prevent conflicts of interest that stem from executive Government employees receiving bonuses or other compensation arrangements from nongovernment sources, from the revolving door that raises concerns about the independence of financial services regulators, and from the revolving door that casts aspersions over the awarding of Government contracts and other financial benefits.	1	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
July 21, 2016	H.R.5920	To enhance whistleblower protection for contractor and grantee employees.	5	Bipartisan	Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 657.
Nov. 15, 2016	H.R.6318	To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide an increase in premium pay for certain Federal employees performing protective services during any year in which a presidential election is held, and for other purposes.	16	All Democrats	Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
May 14, 2015	H.R.2319	To amend title 44, United States Code, to require preservation of certain electronic records by Federal agencies, to require a certification and reports relating to Presidential records, and for other purposes.	1	All Democrats	Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 589.
July 28, 2015	H.R.3231	To amend title 5, United States Code, to protect unpaid interns in the Federal government from workplace harassment and discrimination, and for other purposes.	3	All Democrats	Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 616.
March 24, 2015	H.R.1557	To amend the Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002 to strengthen Federal antidiscrimination laws enforced by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and expand accountability within the Federal government, and for other purposes.	4	Bipartisan	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 556.
Sept. 10, 2015	H.R.3470	To prohibit Federal agencies and Federal contractors from requesting that an applicant for employment disclose criminal history record information before the applicant has received a conditional offer, and for other purposes.	26	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
July 15, 2015	H.R.3065	To prevent conflicts of interest that stem from executive Government employees receiving bonuses or other compensation arrangements from nongovernment sources, from the revolving door that raises concerns about the independence of financial services regulators, and from the revolving door that casts aspersions over the awarding of Government contracts and other financial benefits.	17	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
March 18, 2013	H.R.1233	To amend chapter 22 of title 44, United States Code, popularly known as the Presidential Records Act, to establish procedures for the consideration of claims of constitutionally based privilege against disclosure of Presidential records, and for other purposes.	0		Became Public Law No: 113-187.
March 11, 2014	H.R.4197	To amend title 5, United States Code, to extend the period of certain authority with respect to judicial review of Merit Systems Protection Board decisions relating to whistleblowers, and for other purposes.	4	Bipartisan	Became Public Law No: 113-170.
July 16, 2013	H.R.2690	To enhance the long-term profitability of the United States Postal Service through enhanced innovation, operational flexibility, workforce realignment, and regulatory relief.	22	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
March 18, 2013	H.R.1234	To amend title 44, United States Code, to require preservation of certain electronic records by Federal agencies, to require a certification and reports relating to Presidential records, and for other purposes.	0		Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 93.
March 7, 2012	H.R.4152	To amend the provisions of title 5, United States Code, which are commonly referred to as the "Hatch Act" to eliminate the provision preventing certain State and local employees from seeking elective office, clarify the application of certain provisions to the District of Columbia, and modify the penalties which may be imposed for certain violations under subchapter III of chapter 73 of that title.	8	Bipartisan	Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sept. 20, 2011	H.R.2967	To enhance the long-term profitability of the United States Postal Service through enhanced innovation, operational flexibility, workforce realignment, and regulatory relief.	7	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, U.S. Postal Service, and Labor Policy .
Sept. 12, 2011	H.R.2884	To amend title 5, United States Code, to extend the deadline for the payment to be made by the United States Postal Service in 2011 in connection with the financing of future health benefits for retirees.	11	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, U.S. Postal Service, and Labor Policy .
March 17, 2011	H.R.1144	To increase the transparency of the Federal Government, and for other purposes.	17	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology, Information Policy, Intergovernmental Relations and Procurement Reform .
July 19, 2010	H.R.5773	To designate the Federal building located at 6401 Security Boulevard in Baltimore, Maryland, as the "Robert M. Ball Federal Building".	7	Bipartisan	Became Public Law No: 111-301.
Jan. 12, 2007	H.R.439	To establish a servitude and emancipation archival research clearinghouse in the National Archives.	11	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Information Policy, Census, and National Archives.
June 14, 2005	H.R.2891	To establish a servitude and emancipation archival research clearinghouse in the National Archives.	26	All Democrats	Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
April 2, 2004	H.R.4147	To establish a servitude and emancipation archival research clearinghouse in the National Archives.	35	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology, Information Policy, Intergovernmental Relations and the Census.
Oct. 8, 2003	H.R.3268	To amend title 5, United States Code, to ensure that the health benefits program for Federal employees covers screening for glaucoma.	0	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization.
Oct. 8, 2003	H.R.3267	To eliminate certain inequities in the Civil Service Retirement System and the Federal Employees' Retirement System with respect to the computation of benefits for law enforcement officers, firefighters, air traffic controllers, nuclear materials couriers, members of the Supreme Court and Capitol police, and their survivors, and for other purposes.	0	All Democrats	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2022-2023)
July 17, 2001	H.R.2523	To eliminate certain inequities in the Civil Service Retirement System and the Federal Employees' Retirement System with respect to the computation of benefits for law enforcement officers, firefighters, air traffic controllers, nuclear materials couriers, members of the Supreme Court and Capitol police, and their survivors, and for other purposes.	13	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Civil Service and Agency Organization.
June 28, 2001	H.R.2379	To amend title 5, United States Code, to ensure that the health benefits program for Federal employees covers screening for glaucoma.	27	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Civil Service and Agency Organization.
May 12, 1999	H.R.1770	To amend title 5, United States Code, to revise the overtime pay limitation for Federal employees, and for other purposes.	10	Bipartisan	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
May 12, 1999	H.R.1769	To eliminate certain inequities in the Civil Service Retirement System and the Federal Employees' Retirement System with respect to the computation of benefits for law enforcement officers, firefighters, air traffic controllers, nuclear materials couriers, and their survivors, and for other purposes.	9	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service.
Jan. 6, 1999	H.R.110	To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for the establishment of a program under which long-term care insurance is made available to Federal employees and annuitants, and for other purposes.	62	Bipartisan	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Nov. 8, 1997	H.R.2943	To amend title 5, United States Code, to increase the amount of leave time available to a Federal employee in any year in connection with serving as an organ donor, and for other purposes.	7	Bipartisan	Received in the Senate.
Feb. 12, 1998	H.R.3221	To amend chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, concerning the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program, to enable the Federal Government to enroll an employee and his or her family in the FEHB Program when a State court orders the employee to provide health insurance coverage for a child of the employee but the employee fails to provide the coverage.	0	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service.
Oct. 23, 1997	H.R.2712	To require executive branch agencies annually to review the costs of service contracts and to report to Congress on such review.	3	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Information and Technology.
June 19, 1997	H.R.1971	To amend chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, to improve administration of sanctions against unfit health care providers under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program, and for other purposes.	5	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service.
May 1, 1997	H.CON.RES.71	Expressing the sense of the Congress that Federal retirement cost-of-living adjustments should not be delayed, and that retirement contributions on the part of Federal agencies and Federal and postal employees should not be increased.	25	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service.

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