119th Congress
Jamie Raskin
Representative, MD-8, Maryland
Party
- Democrat
- Born
- December 13, 1962 (age 63)
- In Congress
- House since 2017
- Term Ends
- January 3, 2027
- Votes With Party
- 98%
- Missed Votes
- 2%
- Office Phone
- 202-225-5341
- Website
- raskin.house.gov
Committees
- Judiciary Ranking Member
Who Is Jamie Raskin?
Jamie Raskin is a Democratic representative from MD-8 in the 119th Congress. In Congress: House since 2017. Born December 13, 1962, Raskin is 63. On the 310 bills their chamber decided by roll call, Raskin voted on 305 and missed 5. Raskin voted with the majority of their party 98% of the time. Raskin sponsored 39 bills and resolutions this Congress.
How Jamie Raskin Voted
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- NayProviding 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".
- NayPROOF Act
- YeaLindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
- YeaRatepayer Protection Act
- YeaWater Resources Development Act of 2026
- YeaNational Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026
- YeaRetire through Ownership Act
- YeaDirecting the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
- NayProviding 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".
- YeaDiesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025
- YeaGUARD Act
- YeaWhistleblower Protection Act of 2025
Bills Jamie Raskin Sponsored
- To direct the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution to collect, preserve, and display in a permanent exhibition in the National Museum of American History artifacts reflecting the rise of governmental propaganda, corruption, and authoritarianism due to the two Presidencies of Donald J. Trump from January 20, 2017 through January 20, 2021, and January 20, 2025 through January 20, 2029, and for other purposes. (H.R. 10765, In Committee)
- Expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States. (H.Res. 1603, Introduced)
- CURE Act (H.R. 10504, In Committee)
- Renewing the Dream Act (H.R. 10456, In Committee)
- Common Sense 250 Act of 2026 (H.R. 9600, Out of Committee)
- To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3570 Olney Laytonsville Road in Olney, Maryland, as the "Edward L. Ramsey Olney Post Office Building". (H.R. 6310, Passed the House)
- To make technical amendments to update statutory references to certain provisions classified to title 2, United States Code, title 50, United States Code, and title 52, United States Code, and to correct related technical errors. (H.R. 5210, Passed the House)
- Get Foreign Money Out of United States Elections Act (H.R. 9874, In Committee)
- High Court Gift Ban Act (H.R. 9688, In Committee)
- Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7007) to govern on behalf of the American people. (H.Res. 1363, Introduced)
- BLANCHE Act of 2026 (H.R. 9210, In Committee)
- Federal Funding Protection Act (H.R. 8993, In Committee)
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- SCCOTUS Act (H.R. 8992, In Committee)
- SHADOW Act (H.R. 8991, In Committee)
- No Taxpayer-Funded Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2026 (H.R. 8914, In Committee)
- Protecting Our Democracy Act (H.R. 8831, In Committee)
- January 6th Law Enforcement Heroes Compensation Fund Act (H.R. 8802, In Committee)
- Pensions for Retired Uniformed Servicemembers Act (H.R. 8732, In Committee)
- Expressing support for the designation of May 4, 2026, as a "National Day of Reason" and recognizing the central importance of reason in the betterment of humanity. (H.Res. 1266, Introduced)
- Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that President Donald Trump, his Special Envoy Steven Witkoff, and all Federal officials must comply with the Foreign Emoluments Clause of the Constitution by immediately turning over to the Department of the Treasury any payments received from the United Arab Emirates or any other foreign state and divest from all business interests linked to foreign governments. (H.Res. 1186, Introduced)
- Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Department of Justice must comply with the Domestic Emoluments Clause of the Constitution by refusing to administratively settle the billions of dollars in legal claims filed against the United States by President Donald Trump. (H.Res. 1185, Introduced)
- To amend title 28, United States Code, to prohibit Presidents and Vice Presidents from receiving damages payments from the United States, and for other purposes. (H.R. 8309, In Committee)
- Commission on Presidential Capacity to Discharge the Powers and Duties of the Office Act (H.R. 8275, In Committee)
- STOP Suicide Act (H.R. 8124, In Committee)
- STOP Corrupt Bets Act of 2026 (H.R. 8123, In Committee)
- 9–8–8 Connect Act (H.R. 8122, In Committee)
- People’s White House Historic Preservation Act (H.R. 6761, In Committee)
- Ranked Choice Voting Act (H.R. 6589, In Committee)
- Expressing the opposition of the House of Representatives to any grant of commutation, clemency, or pardon to federally convicted child sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell, who refuses to take responsibility for her crimes. (H.Res. 913, Introduced)
- Expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States. (H.Res. 797, Introduced)
- Stop Censoring Military Families Act (H.R. 5527, In Committee)
- Terminating the emergency determined by the President on August 11, 2025, in the Executive Order titled "Declaring a crime emergency in the District of Columbia". (H.J.Res. 115, In Committee)
- Clean Hands Firearm Procurement Act (H.R. 4198, In Committee)
- BARK Act of 2025 (H.R. 3732, In Committee)
- Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that President Trump must comply with the Foreign Emoluments Clause, by submitting all plans for his jumbo jet gift from Qatar immediately to Congress. (H.Res. 410, Introduced)
- Truth in Tariffs Act (H.R. 3306, In Committee)
- Expressing support for the designation of May 4, 2025, as a "National Day of Reason" and recognizing the central importance of reason in the betterment of humanity. (H.Res. 376, Introduced)
- Sarah Debbink Langenkamp Active Transportation Safety Act (H.R. 2011, In Committee)
- Handgun Permit to Purchase Act (H.R. 532, In Committee)
Floor Speeches
Raskin spoke on the floor 84 times on 48 session days in the 119th Congress.
- House, September 16, 2026, 605 wordsSafe Cloud Storage Act
I rise in support of the bipartisan Safe Cloud Storage Act, and I salute the gentlewoman from Florida for her leadership on this legislation.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, September 16, 2026, 428 wordsNational Fossil Act of 2026
I rise in strong support of this legislation and am delighted to work on it with my colleague, Ms. Lee of Florida.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, September 16, 2026, 777 wordsBankruptcy Threshold Adjustment Act
I am very happy to support this bipartisan bill which would restore and make permanent higher debt limits for working families, individuals, and small businesses under both chapters 11 and 13 of the Bankruptcy Code.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, September 16, 2026, 4,521 wordsNational Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026
We learned just before coming down to the floor that votes have been canceled for tomorrow suddenly.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, September 16, 2026, 4,116 wordsPreventing Rip-Offs and Obtaining Oversight of Funds Act
I was delighted to help the majority on the last bill because I thought it made some sense.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, September 2, 2026, 561 wordsExtend Temporary Protected Status for Salvadorans
In Maryland's beautiful Eighth Congressional District, Montgomery County, Maryland, something shocking is about to happen.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, September 2, 2026, 4,069 wordsProposing an Amendment to the Constitution of the United States to Require That the Supreme Court of the United States Be Composed of Nine Justices
In this 119th Congress we have watched the President's followers in Congress surrender to the President one constitutional power after another.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, September 2, 2026, 853 wordsGiving Voice to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Principles
I thank our floor leader here on our Special Order hour, Congressman Jackson, for being such an extraordinary leader for all of us in keeping the movement for civil rights, for civil liberties, and for democracy going in the country.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, August 31, 2026, 1,067 wordsNdo Fairness Act of 2025
Welcome back to you and to Mr. Fitzgerald. I am pleased we are working together to address a real flaw in government surveillance authorities and to safeguard Americans' privacy and civil liberties by moving the NDO Fairness Act today.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, August 31, 2026, 864 wordsPrison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
I rise in support of the Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act, which would require DOJ to improve the safety of Bureau of Prisons facilities across America. More specifically, S. 307 would make improvements to how BOP assesses and responds to sexual harassment and assault by inmates of staff members.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗
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- Kayleigh's Law Act of 2026 (House, August 31, 2026)
- Local Access to Courts Act (House, August 31, 2026)
- Protecting American Industry and Labor From International Trade Crimes Act of 2026 (House, August 31, 2026)
- Making Technical Amendments to Update Statutory References to Provisions Reclassified to Title 34, United States Code, and to Correct Related Technical Errors (House, August 31, 2026)
- Making Technical Amendments to Title 49, United States Code, as Necessary to Improve the Code (House, August 31, 2026)
- Amending Chapters 4, 10, and 131 of Title 5, United States Code, as Necessary to Keep Those Chapters Current and to Correct Related Technical Errors (House, August 31, 2026)
- Making Technical Amendments to Update Statutory References to Certain Provisions Classified to Title 2, United States Code, Title 50, United States Code, and Title 52, United States Code, and To... (House, August 31, 2026)
- Making Improvements in the Enactment of Title 41, United States Code, Into a Positive Law Title and to Improve the Code (House, August 31, 2026)
- Making Revisions in Title 51, United States Code, as Necessary to Keep the Title Current, and to Make Technical Amendments to Improve the United States Code (House, August 31, 2026)
- Making Improvements in the Enactment of Title 54, United States Code, Into a Positive Law Title and to Correct Related Technical Errors (House, August 31, 2026)
- Making Technical Amendments to Update Statutory References to Certain Provisions Which Were Formerly Classified to Chapters 14 and 19 of Title 25, United States Code, and to Correct Related... (House, August 31, 2026)
- Congratulating NBA Champion Josh Hart (House, June 25, 2026)
- Extension of Authorities of Title Vii of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (House, June 10, 2026)
- Secure America Act (House, June 9, 2026)
- Honoring Colman Mccarthy (House, June 4, 2026)
- Cashless Bail Reporting Act (House, May 14, 2026)
- Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act of 2025 (House, May 14, 2026)
- Monitor Accountability Act (House, May 14, 2026)
- Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act of 2025 (House, May 14, 2026)
- Monitor Accountability Act (House, May 14, 2026)
- Expressing Support for Law Enforcement Officers (House, May 13, 2026)
- Calling on Elected Officials and Civil Society Leaders to Counter Antisemitism and Educate the Public on the Contributions of the Jewish- American Community (House, May 12, 2026)
- Memorializing Law Enforcement Officers Killed in the Line of Duty (House, May 12, 2026)
- Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025 (House, May 12, 2026)
- Extension of Authorities of Title Vii of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (House, April 30, 2026)
- Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 (House, April 29, 2026)
- Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act (House, April 29, 2026)
- Providing for Consideration of H.R. 8035, Extension of Authorities of Title Vii of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (House, April 16, 2026)
- Edward L. Ramsey Olney Post Office Building (House, April 14, 2026)
- Bill to Outlaw Wounding of Official Working Animals Act of 2025 (House, March 19, 2026)
- Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of the United States Requiring a Balanced Budget for the Federal Government (House, March 18, 2026)
- Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026 (House, March 18, 2026)
- Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery Act of 2025 (House, March 16, 2026)
- Directing the President Pursuant to Section 5(C) of the War Powers Resolution to Remove United States Armed Forces From Unauthorized Hostilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran (House, March 4, 2026)
- Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act (House, February 12, 2026)
- Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2025 (House, January 12, 2026)
- Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2025 (House, January 12, 2026)
- Combating Online Predators Act (House, January 12, 2026)
- Child Predators Accountability Act (House, January 12, 2026)
- Coercion and Sexual Abuse Free Environment Act (House, January 12, 2026)
- Urging the Release of Ekrem Imamoglu (House, December 18, 2025)
- Removal of the Use of United States Forces for Hostilities Within or Against Venezuela (House, December 17, 2025)
- Protect Children's Innocence Act (House, December 17, 2025)
- Trafficking Survivors Relief Act (House, December 1, 2025)
- Count the Crimes to Cut Act (House, December 1, 2025)
- No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act of 2025 (House, December 1, 2025)
- Foundation of the Federal Bar Association Charter Amendments Act of 2025 (House, December 1, 2025)
- Denouncing the Horrors of Socialism (House, November 21, 2025)
- Remembering Jamal Khashoggi (House, November 20, 2025)
- Epstein Files Transparency Act (House, November 18, 2025)
- Providing for Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 5371, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 (House, November 12, 2025)
- Honoring Julie Tagen (House, September 15, 2025)
- Stop Illegal Entry Act of 2025 (House, September 11, 2025)
- Relating to Consideration of the Senate Amendment to H.R. 4, Rescissions Act of 2025 (House, July 17, 2025)
- Mass State Department Layoffs (House, July 15, 2025)
- Providing for Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act (House, July 2, 2025)
- Condemning the Violent June 2025 Riots in Los Angeles, California (House, June 27, 2025)
- Jeremy and Angel Seay and Sergeant Brandon Mendoza Protect Our Communities From Duis Act of 2025 (House, June 26, 2025)
- One Big Beautiful Bill Act (House, May 21, 2025)
- Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act of 2025 (House, May 15, 2025)
- Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act (House, May 15, 2025)
- Leosa Reform Act (House, May 14, 2025)
- Calling on Elected Officials and Civil Society Leaders to Counter Antisemitism and Educate the Public on the Contributions of the Jewish American Community (House, May 14, 2025)
- Expressing Support for Local Law Enforcement Officers (House, May 13, 2025)
- Remembering Jack Fitzgerald (House, April 10, 2025)
- No Rogue Rulings Act of 2025 (House, April 9, 2025)
- No Rogue Rulings Act of 2025 (House, April 8, 2025)
- Raising a Question of the Privileges of the House (House, March 5, 2025)
- Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act (House, February 13, 2025)
- Midnight Rules Relief Act (House, February 12, 2025)
- Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act (House, January 23, 2025)
- Laken Riley Act (House, January 22, 2025)
- Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act (House, January 16, 2025)
- Laken Riley Act (House, January 7, 2025)
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Questions About Jamie Raskin
Is Jamie Raskin still in Congress?
Yes. Jamie Raskin is serving as representative from MD-8 in the 119th Congress.
What party is Jamie Raskin?
Jamie Raskin is a Democrat.
When is Jamie Raskin up for reelection?
Raskin's current term ends January 3, 2027, so the seat is on the ballot in November 2026.
How old is Jamie Raskin?
Jamie Raskin was born December 13, 1962 and is 63.
How often does Jamie Raskin vote with their party?
On the roll calls that decided bills this Congress, Raskin voted with the majority of their party 98% of the time.
What committees is Jamie Raskin on?
House Committee on the Judiciary (Ranking Member).