Elijah E. Cummings
Representative for Maryland, district 7 · Democrat
Born 1951 · Died 2019
Elijah E. Cummings
- H.R. 4622 · Family Asthma Act October 8, 2019 · In committee
- H.R. 4467 · Witness Security and Protection Grant Program Act of 2019 September 24, 2019 · In committee
- H.R. 4012 · Safeguarding Student Veterans Act July 25, 2019 · In committee
- H.R. 4011 · Opportunity Zone Lead Remediation Impact Act of 2019 July 25, 2019 · In committee
- H.Res. 497 · Recommending that the House of Representatives find William P. Barr, Attorney General of the United States, a… July 17, 2019 · Passed House
13 terms
| Chamber | Represents | Party | Term dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| House | Maryland · District 7 | Democrat | January 3, 2019 – October 17, 2019 |
| House | Maryland · District 7 | Democrat | January 3, 2017 – January 3, 2019 |
| House | Maryland · District 7 | Democrat | January 6, 2015 – January 3, 2017 |
| House | Maryland · District 7 | Democrat | January 3, 2013 – January 3, 2015 |
| House | Maryland · District 7 | Democrat | January 5, 2011 – January 3, 2013 |
| House | Maryland · District 7 | Democrat | January 6, 2009 – January 3, 2011 |
| House | Maryland · District 7 | Democrat | January 4, 2007 – January 3, 2009 |
| House | Maryland · District 7 | Democrat | January 4, 2005 – January 3, 2007 |
| House | Maryland · District 7 | Democrat | January 7, 2003 – January 3, 2005 |
| House | Maryland · District 7 | Democrat | January 3, 2001 – January 3, 2003 |
| House | Maryland · District 7 | Democrat | January 6, 1999 – January 3, 2001 |
| House | Maryland · District 7 | Democrat | January 7, 1997 – January 3, 1999 |
| House | Maryland · District 7 | Democrat | April 16, 1996 – January 3, 1997 |
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· Bills sponsored
Latest official action on H.R. 1966: Became Public Law No: 116-291.
· Bills sponsored
Latest official action on H.R. 4467: ASSSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Mfume asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 4467, a bill originally introduced by Representative Cummings, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to…
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Latest official action on H.R. 2981: ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Mfume asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 2981, a bill originally introduced by Representative Cummings, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to …
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Latest official action on H.R. 1075: ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Trone asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1075, a bill originally introduced by Representative Elijah Cummings, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agr…
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Latest official action on H.R. 964: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 306.
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Latest official action on H.R. 1076: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 301.
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Latest official action on H.R. 2569: ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney (NY) asked unanimous consent that she hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 2569, a bill originally introduced by Representative Cummings, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule…
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Latest official action on H.R. 135: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 330.
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Latest official action on H.R. 3469: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Latest official action on H.R. 1915: ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mrs. Trahan asked unanimous consent that she may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1915, a bill originally introduced by Representative Cummings, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed …
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