DemocratU.S. Representative, PA-04
Madeleine Dean
In the House since Jan 3, 2019 (4 terms). Current term ends Jan 3, 2027. Born Jun 6, 1959.
Official website · DC office 202-225-4731 · @RepDean
At a glance
23Bills and joint resolutions sponsored (119th)
0Sponsored bills that became law
395Bills cosponsored
1.5%Roll-call votes missed (10 of 674)
99.2%Votes with own party's majority
$1,966,148Raised, 2025 to 2026 cycle
Sources: GovInfo Bill Status (Congress.gov data); Voteview roll-call data; FEC. Party-unity counts only votes where the party majority took a side; independents who caucus with Democrats are compared with Democrats.
Bills sponsored
| Bill | Title | Introduced | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| H.R. 10733 | To establish a Science Advisory Board at the Department of Justice, and for other purposes. | Oct 5, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. Oct 5, 2026 |
| H.R. 10659 | Removing Access Barriers to Running for Elected Office for People with Disabilities Act Social Welfare · 2 cosponsors | Oct 1, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Oct 1, 2026 |
| H.R. 10660 | AID Local Government Leadership Act Government Operations and Politics · 1 cosponsors | Oct 1, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. Oct 1, 2026 |
| H.R. 10661 | Beyond the Box for Higher Education Act of 2026 Education · 1 cosponsors | Oct 1, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. Oct 1, 2026 |
| H.R. 10543 | PREP Act Crime and Law Enforcement · 0 cosponsors | Sep 24, 2026 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. Sep 30, 2026 |
| H.R. 10254 | MORE Savings Act Health · 0 cosponsors | Sep 3, 2026 | Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and Workforce, 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. Sep 3, 2026 |
| H.R. 10226 | To prohibit the use of shock gloves by Federal law enforcement officers to enforce the immigration laws, and for other purposes. | Sep 2, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. Sep 2, 2026 |
| H.R. 10018 | Fair Debt Collection Practices for Servicemembers Act Finance and Financial Sector · 1 cosponsors | Aug 3, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. Aug 3, 2026 |
| H.R. 8681 | SHIELD Act International Affairs · 0 cosponsors | May 7, 2026 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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. May 7, 2026 |
| H.R. 7491 | Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act Crime and Law Enforcement · 3 cosponsors | Feb 11, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. Feb 11, 2026 |
| H.R. 7355 | Flood History Information Act of 2026 Finance and Financial Sector · 1 cosponsors | Feb 4, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. Feb 4, 2026 |
| H.R. 7209 | TRAIN Act Commerce · 3 cosponsors | Jan 22, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. Jan 22, 2026 |
| H.R. 6626 | PFAS Accountability Act of 2025 Environmental Protection · 4 cosponsors | Dec 11, 2025 | Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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. Dec 11, 2025 |
| H.R. 6434 | Freedom to Heal Act of 2025 Health · 18 cosponsors | Dec 4, 2025 | Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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. Dec 4, 2025 |
| H.R. 4220 | Gun Violence Prevention Through Financial Intelligence Act Finance and Financial Sector · 0 cosponsors | Jun 27, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. Jun 27, 2025 |
| H.R. 4225 | Protect Children Through Safe Gun Ownership Act Crime and Law Enforcement · 0 cosponsors | Jun 27, 2025 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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. Jun 27, 2025 |
| H.R. 4221 | Undetectable Firearms Modernization Act Crime and Law Enforcement · 0 cosponsors | Jun 27, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. Jun 27, 2025 |
| H.R. 4222 | Fire Sale Loophole Closing Act of 2025 Crime and Law Enforcement · 0 cosponsors | Jun 27, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. Jun 27, 2025 |
| H.R. 4224 | Background Check Point of Contact Act of 2025 Crime and Law Enforcement · 0 cosponsors | Jun 27, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. Jun 27, 2025 |
| H.R. 4223 | Gun Records Restoration and Preservation Act Crime and Law Enforcement · 0 cosponsors | Jun 27, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. Jun 27, 2025 |
Showing the 20 most recent. Full list: Congress.gov member page. Bill data: GovInfo Bill Status bulk data.
Recent roll-call votes
| Date | Vote | Question | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 674 S2403 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Retire through Ownership Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 673 HR9497 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Water Resources Development Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 672 HR9340 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Ratepayer Protection Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 671 HJRES213 | On Passage Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision” Result: Passed | Nay |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 670 HR10326 | On Passage PROOF Act Result: Passed | Nay |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 669 HR9576 | On Passage National Fraud Enforcement Division Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 668 HR5334 | On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 667 HCONRES93 | On Agreeing to the Resolution Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 666 HJRES210 | On Passage Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision” Result: Passed | Nay |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 665 HR9500 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 664 HR2140 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Diesel Emissions Reduction Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 663 HR4646 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Whistleblower Protection Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 662 HR8278 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 661 HR2978 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended GUARD Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 660 HRES1530 | On Agreeing to the Resolution Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334 Result: Passed | Nay |
Source: Voteview (UCLA), built from official House Clerk and Senate roll calls. Full record: GovTrack.
Committees
- House Committee on Appropriations
- House Committee on Foreign Affairs
Source: unitedstates/congress-legislators committee membership
Earmarks (Community Project Funding / Congressionally Directed Spending)
Draft: project-level earmark requests are not loaded yet. Members post their requests publicly; see the House Appropriations Committee list and the member's own website.
Sources: House Appropriations Committee · member website
Campaign money
$1,966,148Total raised
$1,022,348From individuals
$1,574,724Spent
$1,360,165Cash on hand
Source: FEC candidate summary, H8PA04116, coverage through Oct 14, 2026. Top donors: OpenSecrets.
Positions and background
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Data refreshed Oct 29, 2026.