Biography
Emanuel Cleaver serves in the U.S. House of Representatives for MO District 5.
Emanuel Cleaver began the current period of service in 2025.
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Office address
2217 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, MO 20515
Washington, MO 20515
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Sponsored Legislation
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Rehabilitation Through Reading Act of 2026Latest action: 2026-04-16 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Preparing Superfund for Climate Change Act of 2026Latest action: 2026-04-15 — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
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To require coverage of incarcerated workers under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, and for other purposes.Latest action: 2026-03-19 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Reentry Resource Guide Act of 2026Latest action: 2026-02-02 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Prison Libraries Act of 2026Latest action: 2026-01-27 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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SPUR Housing ActLatest action: 2025-12-16 — Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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Workforce of the Future Act of 2025Latest action: 2025-12-11 — Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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.
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives to support the rights of youth in the foster care system.Latest action: 2025-11-20 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Innovation Fund ActLatest action: 2025-11-07 — Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Energy and Commerce, 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.
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Expressing support for the designation of September 2025 as "National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Month", and raising awareness and understanding of polycystic kidney disease.Latest action: 2025-09-11 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Cosponsored Legislation
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To change the address of the postal facility designated in honor of Specialist Jeffrey L. White, Jr.Latest action: 2026-04-16 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to "Reproductive Health Services".Latest action: 2026-01-27 — Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Quindaro Townsite National Historic Landmark ActLatest action: 2026-04-14 — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Water Access and Affordability ActLatest action: 2026-04-13 — Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Oversight and Government Reform, and Ways and Means, 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.
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Essential Caregivers Act of 2025Latest action: 2025-12-16 — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
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Supporting the goals and ideals of International Transgender Day of Visibility.Latest action: 2026-03-27 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Living Donor Protection Act of 2025Latest action: 2025-07-22 — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, 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.
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Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity between wages paid to men and women.Latest action: 2026-03-26 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 and title 5, United States Code, to clarify that organ donation surgery qualifies as a serious health condition.Latest action: 2025-07-22 — Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and House Administration, 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.
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Food Assurance and Security ActLatest action: 2025-11-21 — Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
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