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© 2026 Govwatch

Emanuel Cleaver

Emanuel Cleaver

DDemocratMO-5 · Representative
49
/ 100
Below Average
Attendance95
Avg: 96
Independence1
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone0
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency33
Avg: 57

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

Methodology
OverviewStatementsBillsFinanceVotesElections
24
Total Statements
19
Floor Speeches
5
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered

What They Talk About

Infrastructure: 5Taxes: 5Environment: 5Housing: 4Crime & Justice: 2Labor: 2Healthcare: 2Civil Rights: 2Defense: 2Agriculture: 2Foreign Policy: 2Veterans: 2Climate: 1Immigration: 1Trade: 1

Speech Tone

Neutral: 19Ceremonial: 5

Statements (24)

Floor Speech2026-05-19TaxesEnvironmentForeign PolicyHR6644S1003
PROVIDING FOR THE CONCURRENCE BY THE HOUSE IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 6644, WITH AMENDMENT

PROVIDING FOR THE CONCURRENCE BY THE HOUSE IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 6644, WITH AMENDMENT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3588-H3624] From the Congressional Record Online…

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Floor Speech2026-05-13CeremonialTaxesEnvironment
HONORING CHIEF CHARLES ISEMAN FOR HIS DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO THE CITY OF GRANDVIEW

HONORING CHIEF CHARLES ISEMAN FOR HIS DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO THE CITY OF GRANDVIEW Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 81 (Wednesday, May 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 81 (Wednesday, May 13, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E439-E440] From the Congressional Record…

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Floor Speech2026-04-16
Sponsored: To require an independent review process for the prohibition of books at Bureau of Prisons facilities, and for other purposes.

Emanuel Cleaver sponsored this legislation: To require an independent review process for the prohibition of books at Bureau of Prisons facilities, and for other purposes.. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Floor Speech2026-04-15ClimateEnvironmentInfrastructure
Sponsored: To amend the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 to provide for the consideration of climate…

Emanuel Cleaver sponsored this legislation: To amend the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 to provide for the consideration of climate change, and for other purposes.. Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on…

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Floor Speech2026-03-19
Sponsored: To require coverage of incarcerated workers under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, and for other purposes.

Emanuel Cleaver sponsored this legislation: To require coverage of incarcerated workers under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, and for other purposes.. Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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Floor Speech2026-03-04CeremonialEnvironmentCrime & JusticeInfrastructure
RECOGNIZING THE 300TH SESSION OF THE ALVIN BROOKS WEDNESDAY NIGHT BLACK MEN CHATS

RECOGNIZING THE 300TH SESSION OF THE ALVIN BROOKS WEDNESDAY NIGHT BLACK MEN CHATS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 41 (Wednesday, March 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 41 (Wednesday, March 4, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2373-H2374] From the Congressional Record Online through the…

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Floor Speech2026-03-03Ceremonial
RECOGNIZING NATHANIEL "REX" PUREFOY, THE "HOLLYWOOD COWBOY"

RECOGNIZING NATHANIEL "REX" PUREFOY, THE "HOLLYWOOD COWBOY" Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 40 (Tuesday, March 3, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 40 (Tuesday, March 3, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E175-E176] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2026-02-09TaxesEnvironmentDefenseHR6644HR4544
HOUSING FOR THE 21ST CENTURY ACT

HOUSING FOR THE 21ST CENTURY ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 27 (Monday, February 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 27 (Monday, February 9, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2050-H2074] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-02-02
Sponsored: Reentry Resource Guide Act of 2026

Emanuel Cleaver sponsored this legislation: Reentry Resource Guide Act of 2026. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Floor Speech2026-01-27
Sponsored: Prison Libraries Act of 2026

Emanuel Cleaver sponsored this legislation: Prison Libraries Act of 2026. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Floor Speech2026-01-08CeremonialImmigrationHealthcareTaxes
RECOGNIZING THE LIFE AND MEMORY OF ALICE KITCHEN

RECOGNIZING THE LIFE AND MEMORY OF ALICE KITCHEN Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E15] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Floor Speech2025-12-16Housing
Sponsored: SPUR Housing Act

Emanuel Cleaver sponsored this legislation: SPUR Housing Act. Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

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Floor Speech2025-12-11
Sponsored: Workforce of the Future Act of 2025

Emanuel Cleaver sponsored this legislation: Workforce of the Future Act of 2025. 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…

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Floor Speech2025-11-20
Sponsored: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives to support the rights of youth in the foster care system.

Emanuel Cleaver sponsored this legislation: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives to support the rights of youth in the foster care system.. Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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Floor Speech2025-11-07Infrastructure
Sponsored: Innovation Fund Act

Emanuel Cleaver sponsored this legislation: Innovation Fund Act. 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…

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Floor Speech2025-09-11
Sponsored: Expressing support for the designation of September 2025 as "National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Month", and raising awareness…

Emanuel Cleaver sponsored this legislation: Expressing support for the designation of September 2025 as "National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Month", and raising awareness and understanding of polycystic kidney disease.. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Floor Speech2025-07-21
Sponsored: Protect Our TEETH Act

Emanuel Cleaver sponsored this legislation: Protect Our TEETH Act. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Floor Speech2025-06-13
Sponsored: Community Paramedicine Act of 2025

Emanuel Cleaver sponsored this legislation: Community Paramedicine Act of 2025. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Floor Speech2025-02-27CeremonialHealthcareTaxesForeign Policy
RECOGNIZING MR. GERARD J. GRIMALDI ON HIS RETIREMENT AND EXPRESSING APPRECIATION FOR A LIFETIME OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO OUR COMMUNITY

RECOGNIZING MR. GERARD J. GRIMALDI ON HIS RETIREMENT AND EXPRESSING APPRECIATION FOR A LIFETIME OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO OUR COMMUNITY Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 39 (Thursday, February 27, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 39 (Thursday, February 27, 2025)] [Extensions of…

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Press Release2023-03-02
Roundtable Meeting

Roundtable Meeting Roundtable Meeting Image or Video Image Breanna.Camero… Thu, 03/02/2023 - 11:34

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Press Release2023-02-23
President Harry S. Truman Statue Unveiling in U.S. Capitol

President Harry S. Truman Statue Unveiling in U.S. Capitol President Harry S. Truman Statue Unveiling in U.S. Capitol Image or Video Image Breanna.Camero… Thu, 02/23/2023 - 16:38 Summary Unveiling of the President Harry S. Truman Statue in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda

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Press Release2021-04-12
United States Capitol

United States Capitol United States Capitol Image or Video Image admin Sun, 04/11/2021 - 22:45 Link

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Press Release2021-01-03
Demonstration Editorial

Demonstration Editorial Demonstration Editorial Editorials historically came about as a means to let the average person know the opinions of the editors and publishers of newspapers and magazines. admin Sun, 01/03/2021 - 08:32 January 3, 2021

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Press Release2021-01-03
Demonstration Speech

Demonstration Speech Demonstration Speech When a Member of Congress is given time to formally express an opinion or make a statement on an issue before the House, they are said to have the 'floor' of the House, and their views are referred to as a 'Floor Speech'. How House Members are allotted time…

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