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Bobby Jindal
Assistant secretary · Republican Party · United States

Bobby Jindal

1,962 votes cast since 2005. Votes with the Republican Party 74% of the time. Wrote 56 bills; 4 became law.

Where they stand

Their own votesTheir party label (Republican Party)
2005Today
Now
Left – right
+0.39
Libertarian – authoritarian
+0.14

Bills they wrote that became law

  1. 2006-10-11
  2. 2005-10-07
    Natural Disaster Student Aid Fairness ActHR 3863 (109th Congress) · Education · Public Law 109-86
  3. 2005-09-21
    Student Grant Hurricane and Disaster Relief ActHR 3668 (109th Congress) · Education · Public Law 109-67
  4. 2006-03-20

Every vote

  • Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany H.R. 1429, to reauthorize the Head Start Act, to improve program quality, to expand access, and for other purposes
    HRES813 · On Ordering the Previous Question · 2007-11-14 · Passed
    No
  • Condemning the November 6, 2007, terrorist bombing in Afghanistan and expressing condolences to the people of Afghanistan and the members of the Wolesi Jirga
    HRES811 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree · 2007-11-14 · Passed
    Yes
  • Support for the Museum of the History of Polish Jews Act
    HR3320 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · 2007-11-14 · Passed
    Yes
  • Expressing sympathy and pledging to support the victims of the devastating flooding in southern Mexico
    HRES812 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, As Amended · 2007-11-14 · Passed
    Yes
  • The great hall of the Capitol Visitor Center shall be known and designated as the Emancipation Hall
    HR3315 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · 2007-11-13 · Passed
    Yes
  • “Second Chance Act of 2007: Community Safety Through Recidivism Prevention” or the “Second Chance Act of 2007”.
    HR1593 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · 2007-11-13 · Passed
    Yes
  • 911 Modernization and Public Safety Act of 2007.
    HR3403 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · 2007-11-13 · Passed
    Yes
  • Safeguarding America’s Families by Enhancing and Reorganizing New and Efficient Technologies Act of 2007.
    HR3461 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · 2007-11-13 · Passed
    Yes
  • Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.
    HR3222 · On Agreeing to the Conference Report · 2007-11-08 · Passed
    Yes
  • A resolution raising a question of the privileges of the House.
    HRES799 · On ordering the previous question · 2007-11-06 · Passed
    No
  • Water Resources Development Act
    HR1495 · Passage, Objections of the President Not Withstanding · 2007-11-06 · Passed
    Yes
  • Expressing the sense of Congress that Congress and the President should increase basic pay for members of the Armed Forces.
    HCONRES162 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended · 2007-11-06 · Passed
    Yes
  • A resolution raising a question of the privileges of the House.
    HRES799 · On Motion to Refer the Resolution · 2007-11-06 · Passed
    No
  • 9/11 Commemoration
    HRES643 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree · 2007-09-10 · Passed
    Yes
  • Supporting the goals and ideals of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
    HRES257 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended · 2007-09-10 · Passed
    Yes
  • On Motion to Adjourn
    2007-08-04 · Failed
    Yes
  • On Approving the Journal
    2007-08-03 · Passed
    No
  • Providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules
    HRES600 · On Agreeing to the Resolution · 2007-08-03 · Passed
    No
  • On Motion to Adjourn
    2007-08-03 · Failed
    Yes
  • Improving Foreign Intelligence Surveillance to Defend the Nation and the Constitution Act of 2007
    HR3356 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · 2007-08-03 · Failed
    No
  • Resolution Raising a Question of the Privileges of the House
    HRES612 · On Motion to Table · 2007-08-03 · Passed
    No
  • To authorize additional funds for emergency repairs and reconstruction of the Interstate I-35 bridge located in Minneapolis, MN, that collapsed on Aug. 1, 2007, to waive the $100,000,000 limitation on emergency relief funds for those emergency repairs and reconstruction
    HR3311 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · 2007-08-03 · Passed
    Yes
  • On Motion to Adjourn
    2007-08-03 · Passed
    No
  • Ensuring Military Readiness Through Stability and Predictability Deployment Policy Act
    HR3159 · On Passage · 2007-08-02 · Passed
    No
  • Providing for the consideration of the conference report on H.R. 2272, 21st Century Competitiveness Act
    HRES602 · On Ordering the Previous Question · 2007-08-02 · Passed
    No
  • 21st Century Competitiveness Act
    HR2272 · Recommit Conference Report with Instructions · 2007-08-02 · Failed
    No
  • Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.
    HR3161 · On Motion to Reconsider · 2007-08-02 · Passed
    Abstained
  • On Agreeing to the Amendment
    HR3161 · 2007-08-02 · Failed
    No
  • Providing for further consideration of H.R. 3161, making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs, FY 2008
    HRES599 · On Agreeing to the Resolution · 2007-08-02 · Passed
    No
  • On Agreeing to the Amendment
    HR3161 · 2007-08-02 · Failed
    Yes
  • On Agreeing to the Amendment
    HR3161 · 2007-08-02 · Failed
    No
  • Ensuring Military Readiness Through Stability and Predictability Deployment Policy Act
    HR3159 · On Motion to Recommit with Instructions · 2007-08-02 · Failed
    Yes
  • On Agreeing to the Amendment
    HR3161 · 2007-08-02 · Failed
    Yes
  • On Agreeing to the Amendment
    HR3161 · 2007-08-02 · Failed
    No
  • Providing for the consideration of H.R. 3159, Ensuring Military Readiness Through Stability and Predictability Deployment Policy Act
    HRES601 · On Agreeing to the Resolution · 2007-08-02 · Passed
    No
  • Providing for the consideration of the conference report on H.R. 2272, 21st Century Competitiveness Act
    HRES602 · On Agreeing to the Resolution · 2007-08-02 · Passed
    No
  • On Agreeing to the Amendment
    HR3161 · 2007-08-02 · Failed
    Yes
  • Providing for the consideration of H.R. 3159, Ensuring Military Readiness Through Stability and Predictability Deployment Policy Act
    HRES601 · On Ordering the Previous Question · 2007-08-02 · Passed
    No
  • On Agreeing to the Amendment
    HR3161 · 2007-08-02 · Failed
    Yes
  • On Agreeing to the Amendment
    HR3161 · 2007-08-02 · Failed
    Yes
  • On Agreeing to the Amendment
    HR3161 · 2007-08-02 · Failed
    Yes
  • 21st Century Competitiveness Act
    HR2272 · On Agreeing to the Conference Report · 2007-08-02 · Passed
    Yes
  • On Agreeing to the Amendment
    HR3161 · 2007-08-02 · Failed
    No
  • On Agreeing to the Amendment
    HR3161 · 2007-08-02 · Failed
    No
  • Providing for further consideration of H.R. 3161, making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs, FY 2008
    HRES599 · On Ordering the Previous Question · 2007-08-02 · Passed
    No
  • On Approving the Journal
    2007-08-02 · Passed
    Yes
  • Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.
    HR3161 · On Motion to Recommit with Instructions · 2007-08-02 · Failed
    Yes
  • On Motion to Adjourn
    2007-08-02 · Failed
    No
  • On Motion to Adjourn
    2007-08-01 · Failed
    No
  • On Motion to Adjourn
    2007-08-01 · Failed
    No
  • On motion to change the convening time
    2007-08-01 · Passed
    Yes
  • On Motion to Adjourn
    2007-08-01 · Failed
    No
  • SAFETEA-LU Technical Corrections Act of 2007
    HR3248 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · 2007-08-01 · Passed
    Yes
  • Providing for the consideration of H.R. 3162, Children’s Health and Medicare Protection Act
    HRES594 · On Agreeing to the Resolution · 2007-08-01 · Passed
    No
  • Water Resources Development Act
    HR1495 · On Agreeing to the Conference Report · 2007-08-01 · Passed
    Yes
  • Providing for the consideration of H.R. 3162, Children’s Health and Medicare Protection Act
    HRES594 · On Consideration of the Resolution · 2007-08-01 · Passed
    No
  • Children’s Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007
    HR3162 · On Motion to Recommit with Instructions · 2007-08-01 · Failed
    Yes
  • On Approving the Journal
    2007-08-01 · Passed
    No
  • Children’s Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007
    HR3162 · On Passage · 2007-08-01 · Passed
    No
  • Providing for the consideration of H.R. 3162, Children’s Health and Medicare Protection Act
    HRES594 · On Ordering the Previous Question · 2007-08-01 · Passed
    No
  • Eightmile Wild and Scenic River Act
    HR986 · On Passage · 2007-07-31 · Passed
    No
  • Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.
    HR3161 · On Motion That The Committee Rise · 2007-07-31 · Passed
    No
  • Shirley A. Chisholm United States-Caribbean Educational Exchange Act
    HR176 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · 2007-07-31 · Passed
    Yes
  • 21st Century Competitiveness Act
    HR2272 · On Motion to Instruct Conferees · 2007-07-31 · Passed
    No
  • Providing for the consideration of H.R. 3161, Agriculture Appropriations for FY 2008
    HRES581 · On Ordering the Previous Question · 2007-07-31 · Passed
    No
  • Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act
    HR2831 · On Passage · 2007-07-31 · Passed
    No
  • Iran Sanctions Enabling Act
    HR2347 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · 2007-07-31 · Passed
    Yes
  • To amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to expand and clarify the entities against which sanctions may be imposed
    HR957 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · 2007-07-31 · Passed
    Yes
  • On Approving the Journal
    2007-07-31 · Passed
    Yes
  • Eightmile Wild and Scenic River Act
    HR986 · On Motion to Recommit with Instructions · 2007-07-31 · Failed
    Yes
  • Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.
    HR3161 · Sustain the ruling of the Chair · 2007-07-31 · Passed
    No
  • On Motion that the Committee Rise
    HR3161 · 2007-07-31 · Failed
    No
  • Darfur Accountability and Divestment Act
    HR180 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · 2007-07-31 · Passed
    Yes
  • Integrated Deepwater Program Reform Act
    HR2722 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · 2007-07-31 · Passed
    Yes
  • Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007
    S1 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · 2007-07-31 · Passed
    Yes
  • Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2831) to amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discriminaiton in Employment Act of 1967, the American With Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to clarify that a discriminatory compensation decision
    HRES579 · On Ordering the Previous Question · 2007-07-30 · Passed
    No
  • Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2831) to amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discriminaiton in Employment Act of 1967, the American With Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to clarify that a discriminatory compensation decision
    HRES579 · On Agreeing to the Resolution · 2007-07-30 · Passed
    No
  • Providing for consideration of the bill H.R. 986, to designate the Eightmile River in the state of Connecticut
    HRES580 · On Agreeing to the Resolution · 2007-07-30 · Passed
    No
  • Providing for consideration of the bill H.R. 986, to designate the Eightmile River in the state of Connecticut
    HRES580 · On Ordering the Previous Question · 2007-07-30 · Passed
    No
  • NASA 50th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act.
    HR2750 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · 2007-07-30 · Passed
    Yes
  • Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act
    HR2419 · On Motion to Recommit with Instructions · 2007-07-27 · Failed
    Yes
  • Implementing the 9/11Commission Recommendations Act
    HR1 · On Agreeing to the Conference Report · 2007-07-27 · Passed
    Yes
  • On Agreeing to the Amendment
    HR2419 · 2007-07-27 · Agreed to
    Yes
  • Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act
    HR2419 · On Passage · 2007-07-27 · Passed
    Yes
  • On Agreeing to the Amendment
    HR2419 · 2007-07-27 · Failed
    Yes
  • On Agreeing to the Amendment
    HR2419 · 2007-07-27 · Failed
    No
  • On Agreeing to the Amendment
    HR2419 · 2007-07-27 · Failed
    No
  • On Agreeing to the Amendment
    HR2419 · 2007-07-27 · Failed
    No
  • On Agreeing to the Amendment
    HR2419 · 2007-07-27 · Failed
    No
  • On Agreeing to the Amendment
    HR2419 · 2007-07-27 · Failed
    No
  • On Motion to Adjourn
    2007-07-26 · Failed
    Yes
  • On Agreeing to the Amendment
    HR3093 · 2007-07-26 · Failed
    Yes
  • On Agreeing to the Amendment
    HR3093 · 2007-07-26 · Failed
    Yes
  • Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations for FY 2008
    HR3093 · On Passage · 2007-07-26 · Passed
    No
  • On Agreeing to the Amendment
    HR3093 · 2007-07-26 · Failed
    Yes
  • Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations for FY 2008
    HR3093 · On Motion to Recommit with Instructions · 2007-07-26 · Failed
    Yes
  • On Agreeing to the Amendment
    HR3093 · 2007-07-26 · Failed
    Yes
  • On Agreeing to the Amendment
    HR3093 · 2007-07-26 · Agreed to
    Yes
  • On Agreeing to the Amendment
    HR3093 · 2007-07-26 · Failed
    Yes
  • On Agreeing to the Amendment
    HR2419 · 2007-07-26 · Failed
    No
Showing 100 of 1,962
  1. 2007-04-20
    To establish the Gulf Coast Disaster Loan Refinancing Program.HR 1988 (110th Congress) · Emergency ManagementLatest: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
  2. 2007-03-15
    College and University Hurricane Revitalization Act of 2007HR 1549 (110th Congress) · EducationLatest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
  3. 2007-03-09
    To amend the Small Business Act to allow an increased deferment period for loans under the 7(b) loan program.HR 1446 (110th Congress) · CommerceLatest: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
  4. 2007-01-30
    To provide funds to certain State and local governments to pay for utility costs resulting from the provision of temporary housing units to evacuees from Hurricane Katrina and other hurricanes of the 2005 season.HR 730 (110th Congress) · Emergency ManagementLatest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
  5. 2007-01-23
    Health and Higher Education Facilities Improvement Act of 2007HR 640 (110th Congress) · TaxationLatest: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  6. 2007-01-23
    Violent Crime Reduction Act of 2007HR 638 (110th Congress) · Crime and Law EnforcementLatest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  7. 2007-01-23
    To designate as HUBZones the disaster areas associated with Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.HR 639 (110th Congress) · CommerceLatest: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
  8. 2007-01-23
  9. 2007-01-04
    To honor and recognize the achievements of Craig Webre for his 15 years of dedicated service as Sheriff of Lafourche Parish, Louisiana.HRES 21 (110th Congress) · CommemorationsLatest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  10. 2007-01-04
    Policyholder Disaster Protection Act of 2007HR 164 (110th Congress) · TaxationLatest: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  11. 2007-01-04
    Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve Boundary Adjustment Act of 2007HR 162 (110th Congress) · Public Lands and Natural ResourcesLatest: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 59.
  12. 2007-01-04
    Permanent Marriage Equity Act of 2007HR 163 (110th Congress) · TaxationLatest: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  13. 2007-01-04
    Realistic Roofing Tax Treatment Act of 2007HR 165 (110th Congress) · TaxationLatest: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  14. 2006-09-21
    Honoring the life of Sister Leonella Sgorbati.HRES 1034 (109th Congress) · International AffairsLatest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and International Operations.
  15. 2006-10-11
  16. 2006-07-28
    To require the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to establish an identity verification system that ensures that disaster assistance payments are paid only to qualified individuals.HR 6001 (109th Congress) · Emergency ManagementLatest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
  17. 2006-07-13
  18. 2006-07-13
    Flood Mitigation Enhancement Act of 2006HR 5794 (109th Congress) · Emergency ManagementLatest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity.
  19. 2006-06-07
  20. 2006-05-22
    Louisiana Hurricane and Flood Protection Council Act of 2006HR 5448 (109th Congress) · Emergency ManagementLatest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
  21. 2006-05-22
  22. 2006-05-22
  23. 2006-04-25
    Federal Contract Transparency ActHR 5181 (109th Congress) · Government Operations and PoliticsLatest: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
  24. 2006-04-06
    To provide for supply chain security cooperation between Department of Homeland Security and the private sector, and for other purposes.HR 5144 (109th Congress) · Emergency ManagementLatest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Intelligence, Information Sharing, and Terrorism Risk Assessment.
  25. 2006-03-28
    Landfill Gas Act of 2006HR 5027 (109th Congress) · TaxationLatest: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  26. 2006-03-28
    Disaster Recovery Personal Protection Act of 2006HR 5013 (109th Congress) · Emergency ManagementLatest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  27. 2006-03-14
  28. 2006-02-15
    Deep Ocean Energy Resources Act of 2006HR 4761 (109th Congress) · EnergyLatest: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 588.
  29. 2006-02-14
    Louisiana Emergency Needs Corps of Engineers Authorization Act of 2006HR 4748 (109th Congress) · Emergency ManagementLatest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
  30. 2006-01-31
    National Flood Insurance Program Enhanced Borrowing Authority Act of 2006HR 4656 (109th Congress) · Emergency ManagementLatest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity.
  31. 2005-12-17
    Gulf Deregulation ActHR 4631 (109th Congress) · Emergency ManagementLatest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
  32. 2005-12-13
    Hurricanes Katrina and Rita Recovery Homesteading Act of 2005HR 4514 (109th Congress) · Housing and Community DevelopmentLatest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity.
  33. 2005-12-08
    To provide higher education relief to individuals and institutions affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, and for other purposes.HR 4490 (109th Congress) · EducationLatest: Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
  34. 2005-12-06
    To provide an exclusion from gross income for income earned in 2005 from sources within the Hurricanes Katrina and Rita core disaster area.HR 4445 (109th Congress) · TaxationLatest: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  35. 2005-12-06
    To authorize farmers in the State of Louisiana to operate certain commercial motor vehicles anywhere in the State without a commercial drivers license until January 1, 2006.HR 4444 (109th Congress) · Transportation and Public WorksLatest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways, Transit and Pipelines.
  36. 2005-10-27
    Debris Removal Act of 2005HR 4163 (109th Congress) · Emergency ManagementLatest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
  37. 2005-10-19
    To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit for health insurance costs of eligible disaster relief recipients.HR 4086 (109th Congress) · TaxationLatest: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  38. 2005-10-06
    Katrina Economic Opportunity ActHR 3987 (109th Congress) · TaxationLatest: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  39. 2005-10-06
    Gulf Coast Small Business Recovery ActHR 3988 (109th Congress) · Government Operations and PoliticsLatest: Referred to the Committee on Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Small Business, 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.
  40. 2005-10-06
    Hurricane Regulatory Relief Act of 2005HR 3975 (109th Congress) · Emergency ManagementLatest: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  41. 2005-10-07
    Natural Disaster Student Aid Fairness ActHR 3863 (109th Congress) · Education · Public Law 109-86
  42. 2005-09-13
    Disaster Recovery Act of 2005HR 3747 (109th Congress) · Emergency ManagementLatest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
  43. 2005-09-21
    Student Grant Hurricane and Disaster Relief ActHR 3668 (109th Congress) · Education · Public Law 109-67
  44. 2005-07-27
    To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop a plan for establishing consolidated and co-located regional offices for the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.HR 3477 (109th Congress) · Emergency ManagementLatest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Management, Integration, and Oversight.
  45. 2005-07-21
    Permanent Marriage Equity Act of 2005HR 3384 (109th Congress) · TaxationLatest: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  46. 2005-07-19
    Offshore Infrastructure Emergency Relief Act of 2005HR 3344 (109th Congress) · Emergency ManagementLatest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
  47. 2005-07-12
    Disaster Relief Equity Act of 2005HR 3208 (109th Congress) · Emergency ManagementLatest: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
  48. 2005-06-29
  49. 2006-03-20
  50. 2005-04-19
    Honoring the life of John Hainkel.HRES 221 (109th Congress) · CommemorationsLatest: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.

Career

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  • 2005–2008US House