Jamie Raskin
Democrat Representative, District 8, Maryland
33 bills257 cosponsored$9.1M raised674 votes recorded
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Official biography
Congressional sourceEducation
- “Rep. Raskin is a graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Law School and is a former editor of the Harvard Law Review.” source
Career
- “He was named the lead impeachment manager in the second impeachment trial of President Donald Trump in 2021” source
Public service
- “Before being elected to Congress, Rep. Raskin was a three-term State Senator in Maryland” source
- “Elected to Congress the same night in 2016” source
- “Rep. Jamie Raskin proudly represents Maryland’s 8th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives.” source
- “Rep. Raskin is the Ranking Member of the House Committee on the Judiciary in the 119 th Congress.” source
- “Rep. Raskin later served on the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol” source
- “Rep. Raskin was a three-term State Senator in Maryland, where his colleagues elected him to serve as the Senate Majority Whip.” source
- “Rep. Raskin was sworn into his fifth Term at the start of the 119th Congress on January 6, 2025.” source
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Legislation
HR 10765sponsor
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.
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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 10651cosponsor
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat transfers of appreciated property to certain tax-exempt organizations the same as transfers of appreciated property to political organizations.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
HRES 1603sponsor
Expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on 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.
HR 10700cosponsor
To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to increase voting accessibility for individuals with disabilities and older individuals, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
HR 10570cosponsor
To limit the enforceability of predispute nondisclosure contract clauses relating to the building of data centers, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, 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.
HR 10585cosponsor
To amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to establish a Civilian Climate Corps to help communities respond to climate change and transition to a clean economy, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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.
HRES 1559cosponsor
Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on September 14, 2026, as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week".
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 10504sponsor
To amend the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 to limit adverse security clearance and suitability determinations based on past marihuana use, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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HR 10473cosponsor
To authorize amounts for the purpose of investigating, documenting, verifying, and preventing the Russian Federation's ongoing and systemic unlawful transfer, deportation, indoctrination, and militarization of Ukrainian children, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.
HR 10456sponsor
To provide for the replacement of the plaque at Lincoln Memorial commemorating the "I Have a Dream" speech of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
HJRES 215cosponsor
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement of the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and an Extension of Stay Procedure for Nonimmigrant Academic Students, Exchange Visitors, and Representatives of Foreign Information Media".
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 10330cosponsor
Higher Education Oversight for Nonprofits Ensuring Standards and Transparency Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
HR 10280cosponsor
9–8–8 Implementation Act of 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HR 10063cosponsor
To provide economic empowerment opportunities in the United States through the modernization of public housing, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
HR 9874sponsor
To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to apply the ban on contributions and expenditures by foreign nationals under such Act to foreign-controlled, foreign-influenced, and foreign-owned domestic business entities, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
HR 9688sponsor
To prohibit Federal judges from receiving gifts valued over $50 in an instance or $100 in the aggregate in a year from a source unless excepted, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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 9634cosponsor
To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to support State and local governments making a transition to ranked choice voting.
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
HR 9600sponsor
To approve the location of a commemorative work for Thomas Paine, America's indispensable and unsung Founding Father.
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
HRES 1415cosponsor
Celebrating the country's history of church-state separation and recognizing the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Voting Record
284 yea381 nay8 missed1 present
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes
Passed (262-159)
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
Passed (352-72)
PROOF Act
Passed (217-207)
Providing 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”
Passed (214-208)
Ratepayer Protection Act
Passed (417-3)
Water Resources Development Act
Passed (415-9)
Retire through Ownership Act
Passed (401-14)
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
Passed (232-147)
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Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
Passed (214-208)
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
Passed (214-211)
GUARD Act
Passed (414-7)
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act
Passed (417-7)
Whistleblower Protection Act
Passed (424-0)
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
Passed (343-79)
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
Passed (408-17)
The 2026 race
Full raceFEC Form 2 filers for this seat. Filing is not ballot access, and this list does not establish who remains in the race.
- Jamie RaskinDemocratic· this member$9.1M raised
- Cheryl RileyRepublican$22K raised
- K. Anita Mpambara CoxRepublican—
Source: Federal Election Commission. FEC filing fallback. Synced daily.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$9.1M
Small donors $3.7MLarge individual $4.3MPACs $472K
Spent $5.9MCash $8.1M
2024 cycle$4.8M
Small donors $1.7MLarge individual $2.2MPACs $473K
Spent $3.0MCash $5.0M
2022 cycle$4.7M
Small donors $1.5MLarge individual $2.7MPACs $394K
Spent $2.9MCash $3.1M
2020 cycle$2.1M
Small donors $269KLarge individual $1.4MPACs $422K
Spent $1.4MCash $1.3M
2018 cycle$1.2M
Small donors $202KLarge individual $623KPACs $339K
Spent $872KCash $665K
2016 cycle$2.6M
Small donors $439KLarge individual $1.8MPACs $298K
Spent $2.2MCash $352K
Top Contributors
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY$21K
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY$18K
ROM-RYMER AND ASSOCIATES$11K
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY$11K
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY$8K
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY$7K
WARBURG PINCUS$7K
INTRAFI$7K
WEINMAN COMPANY$7K
WILLIAMS & CONNOLLY LLP$7K
Committees
House Committee on the Judiciary
ranking memberActivity Timeline
LegislationVotes
HR 10765: 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.
sponsor2026-10-06
legislation
HR 10651: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat transfers of appreciated property to certain tax-exempt organizations the same as transfers of appreciated property to political organizations.
cosponsor2026-10-01
legislation
HR 10700: To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to increase voting accessibility for individuals with disabilities and older individuals, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-10-01
legislation
HRES 1603: Expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
sponsor2026-10-01
legislation
HR 10585: To amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to establish a Civilian Climate Corps to help communities respond to climate change and transition to a clean economy, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
HR 10570: To limit the enforceability of predispute nondisclosure contract clauses relating to the building of data centers, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
HRES 1559: Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on September 14, 2026, as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week".
cosponsor2026-09-17
legislation
HR 10504: To amend the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 to limit adverse security clearance and suitability determinations based on past marihuana use, and for other purposes.
sponsor2026-09-17
legislation
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HR 10456: To provide for the replacement of the plaque at Lincoln Memorial commemorating the "I Have a Dream" speech of Martin Luther King, Jr.
sponsor2026-09-16
legislation
HR 10473: To authorize amounts for the purpose of investigating, documenting, verifying, and preventing the Russian Federation's ongoing and systemic unlawful transfer, deportation, indoctrination, and militarization of Ukrainian children, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-16
legislation
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes
yea2026-09-16
vote
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
PROOF Act
nay2026-09-16
vote
Providing 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”
nay2026-09-16
vote
Ratepayer Protection Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Water Resources Development Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Retire through Ownership Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
nay2026-09-15
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
nay2026-09-15
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
nay2026-09-15
vote
GUARD Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Whistleblower Protection Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Providing 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”
nay2026-09-15
vote
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
yea2026-09-15
vote
HJRES 215: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement of the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and an Extension of Stay Procedure for Nonimmigrant Academic Students, Exchange Visitors, and Representatives of Foreign Information Media".
cosponsor2026-09-14
legislation
National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act
yea2026-09-14
vote
Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act
yea2026-09-14
vote
Service History
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House, Dist. 82021-01-03, 2023-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 82019-01-03, 2021-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 82017-01-03, 2019-01-03Democrat
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