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Official biography
Congressional sourceRoots
- “Born and raised in Glenside, Pennsylvania” source
Education
- “earned her law degree at Delaware Law School of Widener University” source
- “From 2001 to 2011 she was a member of the English Department at LaSalle University, teaching writing and ethics.” source
- “Madeleine completed her undergraduate studies at La Salle University in Philadelphia” source
- “She graduated from Abington High School” source
Career
Public service
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Legislation
HRES 1511cosponsor
Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memory of the victims, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call to serve, acknowledging the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families, and reaffirming the enduring commitment of the United States to never forget.
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Armed Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, Veterans' Affairs, Homeland Security, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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.
HR 10254sponsor
MORE Savings Act
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.
HRES 1510cosponsor
Expressing support for the designation of September 4, 2026, as "Taekwondo Grandmasters Appreciation Day".
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
HR 10226sponsor
To prohibit the use of shock gloves by Federal law enforcement officers to enforce the immigration laws, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 10216cosponsor
Public Transit Mental Health Awareness Act
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
HR 10111cosponsor
Oversight Access Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
HR 10018sponsor
To amend the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to provide enhanced protection against debt collector harassment of members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
HR 9988cosponsor
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to include barley, rye, and oats as major food allergens, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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HRES 1463cosponsor
Expressing support for July to be designated as "Disability Pride Month".
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 9923cosponsor
To demonstrate United States leadership and to engage successfully in biotechnology diplomacy by recruiting and training biotechnology experts that can advocate for United States biotechnology priorities internationally, to ensure that Regional Technology Officers receive specialized training in biotechnology, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
HR 9902cosponsor
To prohibit the naming of any Federal building, facility, or program after any elected official or political appointee for a certain period or while using their name commercially, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
HR 9647cosponsor
To prohibit the National Science Foundation from obligating or expending Federal funds to descope or decommission the Ocean Observatories Initiative instruments, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
HRES 1427cosponsor
Expressing support for the designation of July 10th as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 9448cosponsor
To ensure the accessibility of reproductive healthcare for Federal employees, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
HR 9432cosponsor
To amend the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 and an Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14 (Public Law 119-21) to provide certain benefits to noncitizens, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
HR 9401cosponsor
To prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities who need long-term services and supports, and for other purposes.
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.
HRES 1380cosponsor
Commemorating 50 years of women at the service academies.
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.
HRES 1342cosponsor
Expressing support for the designation of June 5, 2026, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and June 2026 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month".
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 9144cosponsor
To include reasonable costs for high-speed internet service in the utility allowances for families residing in public housing, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
HRES 1329cosponsor
Expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as "Mental Health Awareness Month".
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Voting Record
273 yea370 nay11 missed1 present
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
Passed (237-169)
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices
Failed (212-206)
Protecting Domestic Mining Act
Passed (218-201)
AGOA Extension Act
Passed (370-48)
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
Passed (212-205)
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
Passed (210-208)
Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes
Passed (220-192)
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
Failed (202-212)
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To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
Passed (219-196)
In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards
Passed (413-2)
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
Passed (376-8)
Local Access to Courts Act
Passed (378-10)
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
Passed (214-208)
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
Passed (232-188)
H R 8800
Agreed to (221-210)
The 2026 race
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- Madeleine DeanDemocratic· this member—
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Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$1.4M
Small donors $141KLarge individual $474KPACs $725K
Spent $1.2MCash $1.2M
2024 cycle$1.8M
Small donors $131KLarge individual $675KPACs $917K
Spent $1.5MCash $969K
2022 cycle$2.1M
Small donors $153KLarge individual $889KPACs $993K
Spent $1.9MCash $705K
2020 cycle$1.6M
Small donors $152KLarge individual $635KPACs $782K
Spent $1.1MCash $575K
2018 cycle$1.4M
Small donors $101KLarge individual $539KPACs $488K
Spent $1.3MCash $145K
Top Contributors
APOLLO GLOBAL$17K
KBRA$13K
INSACO INC$11K
KBRA$11K
LINDY COMMUNITIES$9K
ALLIANCE CANCER$7K
DIVERSIFIED SEARCH$7K
DIVERSIFIED SEARCH$7K
LINDY PROPERTY MANAGEMENT$7K
STRADLEY RONON STEVENS & YOUNG, LLP$7K
Committees
House Committee on Appropriations
- Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
- Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies
House Committee on Foreign Affairs
- Oversight and Intelligence
Activity Timeline
LegislationVotes
HRES 1511: Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memory of the victims, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call to serve, acknowledging the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families, and reaffirming the enduring commitment of the United States to never forget.
cosponsor2026-09-03
legislation
HRES 1510: Expressing support for the designation of September 4, 2026, as "Taekwondo Grandmasters Appreciation Day".
cosponsor2026-09-03
legislation
HR 10254: MORE Savings Act
sponsor2026-09-03
legislation
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
nay2026-09-03
vote
HR 10226: To prohibit the use of shock gloves by Federal law enforcement officers to enforce the immigration laws, and for other purposes.
sponsor2026-09-02
legislation
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices
nay2026-09-02
vote
Protecting Domestic Mining Act
nay2026-09-02
vote
HR 10216: Public Transit Mental Health Awareness Act
cosponsor2026-09-01
legislation
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AGOA Extension Act
yea2026-09-01
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
nay2026-09-01
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
nay2026-09-01
vote
Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes
nay2026-09-01
vote
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
yea2026-09-01
vote
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
nay2026-09-01
vote
In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards
yea2026-09-01
vote
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
yea2026-08-31
vote
Local Access to Courts Act
yea2026-08-31
vote
HR 10111: Oversight Access Act
cosponsor2026-08-17
legislation
HR 10018: To amend the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to provide enhanced protection against debt collector harassment of members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.
sponsor2026-08-03
legislation
HR 9988: To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to include barley, rye, and oats as major food allergens, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-07-30
legislation
HRES 1463: Expressing support for July to be designated as "Disability Pride Month".
cosponsor2026-07-27
legislation
HR 9923: To demonstrate United States leadership and to engage successfully in biotechnology diplomacy by recruiting and training biotechnology experts that can advocate for United States biotechnology priorities internationally, to ensure that Regional Technology Officers receive specialized training in biotechnology, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-07-23
legislation
HR 9902: To prohibit the naming of any Federal building, facility, or program after any elected official or political appointee for a certain period or while using their name commercially, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-07-23
legislation
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
yea2026-07-23
vote
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
nay2026-07-23
vote
H R 8800
nay2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
nay2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
nay2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
nay2026-07-22
vote
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
yea2026-07-22
vote
Service History
House, Dist. 42025-01-03, 2027-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 42023-01-03, 2025-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 42021-01-03, 2023-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 42019-01-03, 2021-01-03Democrat
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