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Wesley Bell

Wesley Bell

DDemocratMO-1 · Representative
51
/ 100
Average
Attendance97
Avg: 96
Independence2
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone4
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency40
Avg: 57

Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.

Methodology
OverviewStatementsBillsFinanceVotesElections
23
Total Statements
17
Floor Speeches
6
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered

What They Talk About

Taxes: 7Housing: 6Trade: 4Veterans: 4Environment: 3Foreign Policy: 3Defense: 3Immigration: 3Agriculture: 2Healthcare: 2Education: 2Civil Rights: 1Ethics: 1Labor: 1Economy: 1

Speech Tone

Neutral: 13Ceremonial: 5Urgent: 4Bipartisan: 1

Statements (23)

Floor Speech2026-05-26UrgentImmigrationTaxes
TESTIMONY OF ROZA, "SURVIVORS FIGHT FOR JUSTICE: EXPOSING EPSTEIN'S CRIMES IN PALM BEACH AND ACROSS THE WORLD"

TESTIMONY OF ROZA, "SURVIVORS FIGHT FOR JUSTICE: EXPOSING EPSTEIN'S CRIMES IN PALM BEACH AND ACROSS THE WORLD" Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 89 (Tuesday, May 26, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 89 (Tuesday, May 26, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E492] From the…

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Floor Speech2026-04-27TaxesDefenseVeterans
HONORING ST. LOUIS ALL-STARS

HONORING ST. LOUIS ALL-STARS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026)] [House] [Page H3121] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING ST. LOUIS…

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Floor Speech2026-04-23Infrastructure
RECOGNIZING SECOND CHANCE MONTH

RECOGNIZING SECOND CHANCE MONTH Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 72 (Thursday, April 23, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 72 (Thursday, April 23, 2026)] [House] [Page H3077] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING…

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Floor Speech2026-04-14CeremonialTaxesForeign PolicyTrade
COMMEMORATING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF THE REVEREND JESSE LOUIS JACKSON, SR.

COMMEMORATING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF THE REVEREND JESSE LOUIS JACKSON, SR. Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 65 (Tuesday, April 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 65 (Tuesday, April 14, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2877-H2879] From the Congressional Record Online through the…

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Floor Speech2026-03-27TradeHousingCivil Rights
RECOGNIZING FRANKIE MUSE FREEMAN

RECOGNIZING FRANKIE MUSE FREEMAN Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 58 (Friday, March 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 58 (Friday, March 27, 2026)] [House] [Page H2782] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING…

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Floor Speech2026-03-26Ceremonial
RECOGNIZING WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY WOMEN'S TRACK AND FIELD TEAM

RECOGNIZING WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY WOMEN'S TRACK AND FIELD TEAM Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 57 (Thursday, March 26, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 57 (Thursday, March 26, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2753-H2754] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2026-02-25TaxesEducation
HONORING MAMA GWEN REED

HONORING MAMA GWEN REED Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 37 (Wednesday, February 25, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 37 (Wednesday, February 25, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2307-H2308] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-02-24HousingHR4626HR6329
DON'T MESS WITH MY HOME APPLIANCES ACT

DON'T MESS WITH MY HOME APPLIANCES ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 36 (Tuesday, February 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 36 (Tuesday, February 24, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2285-H2287] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-02-12
ST. LOUIS ALL-STAR FRANKIE MUSE FREEMAN

ST. LOUIS ALL-STAR FRANKIE MUSE FREEMAN Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 30 (Thursday, February 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 30 (Thursday, February 12, 2026)] [House] [Page H2208] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov…

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Floor Speech2026-02-11UrgentImmigrationHealthcareEnvironmentS1383HRES1057
VETERANS ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE ACT OF 2025

VETERANS ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 29 (Wednesday, February 11, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 29 (Wednesday, February 11, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2138-H2150] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2026-02-04Ceremonial
HONORING WILEY PRICE

HONORING WILEY PRICE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 25 (Wednesday, February 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 25 (Wednesday, February 4, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2013-H2014] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING…

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Floor Speech2026-02-03UrgentHealthcareEconomyTaxes
STOP THE REPUBLICAN AFFORDABILITY CRISIS

STOP THE REPUBLICAN AFFORDABILITY CRISIS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 24 (Tuesday, February 3, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 24 (Tuesday, February 3, 2026)] [House] [Pages H1970-H1973] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-02-02TaxesHousingVeteransHR3123HR980
ERNEST PELTZ ACCRUED VETERANS BENEFITS ACT

ERNEST PELTZ ACCRUED VETERANS BENEFITS ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 23 (Monday, February 2, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 23 (Monday, February 2, 2026)] [House] [Pages H1937-H1938] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-01-15Agriculture
PAYING TRIBUTE TO VICTIMS

PAYING TRIBUTE TO VICTIMS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 11 (Thursday, January 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 11 (Thursday, January 15, 2026)] [House] [Page H909] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PAYING TRIBUTE…

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Press Release2025-09-22
RECA Application Instructions

RECA Application Instructions RECA Application Instructions Image or Video Image admin Mon, 09/22/2025 - 08:41 Summary The Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) provides one-time payments to individuals who developed certain illnesses after exposure to radiation from U.S. nuclear weapons…

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Press Release2025-05-30Ethics
Fighting Trump's Policies

Fighting Trump's Policies Fighting Trump's Policies Image or Video Image AJ.Venezia@mai… Fri, 05/30/2025 - 10:18 Summary Like so many St. Louisans, I'm outraged and deeply disturbed by President Trump's dangerous policies. It's time for leaders to fight the cruelty, chaos, and corruption we're…

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Floor Speech2025-03-31Foreign PolicyHousingHR997HR517
NATIONAL TAXPAYER ADVOCATE ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 2025

NATIONAL TAXPAYER ADVOCATE ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 57 (Monday, March 31, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 57 (Monday, March 31, 2025)] [House] [Pages H1356-H1357] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2025-03-11CeremonialImmigrationForeign PolicyChina
CELEBRATING 314 DAY

CELEBRATING 314 DAY Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 45 (Tuesday, March 11, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 45 (Tuesday, March 11, 2025)] [House] [Page H1079] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CELEBRATING 314 DAY (Mr.…

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Floor Speech2025-03-03CeremonialTaxes
HONORING CAROL ANN CLAY

HONORING CAROL ANN CLAY Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 40 (Monday, March 3, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 40 (Monday, March 3, 2025)] [House] [Page H941] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING CAROL ANN CLAY…

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Press Release2025-01-15BipartisanEnvironmentDefenseTrade
Bell Secures Assignments to House Armed Services Committee and House Committee on Oversight and Reform

Bell Secures Assignments to House Armed Services Committee and House Committee on Oversight and Reform Bell Secures Assignments to House Armed Services Committee and House Committee on Oversight and Reform Manning.Turkhe… Wed, 01/15/2025 - 10:58 Today, Representative Wesley Bell (D-Mo.) announced…

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Press Release2025-01-03
Government Shutdown: What You Need to Know

Government Shutdown: What You Need to Know Government Shutdown: What You Need to Know Image or Video Image admin Fri, 01/03/2025 - 18:02 Summary During a shutdown, many federal agencies operate with limited staff, which disrupts the services people depend on. My office is open and here to help you…

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Press Release2025-01-03Urgent
May 2025 Tornado Recovery Resources

May 2025 Tornado Recovery Resources May 2025 Tornado Recovery Resources Image or Video Image admin Fri, 01/03/2025 - 18:02 Summary As storms come through Missouri, I want to equip you with resources on how to track this system, how to stay weather aware, and emergency resources for you and your…

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Press Release2025-01-03
Spring 2026 Internships

Spring 2026 Internships Spring 2026 Internships Image or Video Image admin Fri, 01/03/2025 - 18:02 Summary We are now accepting applications for the Spring 2026 cycle. Spring internships typically last from January to May. Applications for this cycle will close at 5:00PM CT on November 7, 2025.…

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