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SPONSORED LEGISLATION
HR 2763 - American Family Act
Introduced byAlma Adams , Pete Aguilar , Gabe Amo , Yassamin Ansari , Jake Auchincloss
Last updated 4 months ago
202 Co-Sponsors
American Family Act
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Introduced in House
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HR 1713 - Agricultural Risk Review Act of 2025
Andy Barr , Andy Barr , Emanuel Cleaver , Emanuel Cleaver , Sharice Davids
Last updated about 1 month ago
38 Co-Sponsors
Agricultural Risk Review Act of 2025
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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HR 36 - MEGOBARI Act
Introduced byRobert Aderholt , Emanuel Cleaver , Steve Cohen , Gerry Connolly , Jim Costa
Last updated 3 months ago
18 Co-Sponsors
MEGOBARI Act
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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HR 4069 - Downpayment Toward Equity Act of 2025
Joyce Beatty , André Carson , Emanuel Cleaver , Dwight Evans , Cleo Fields
Last updated about 1 month ago
18 Co-Sponsors
Downpayment Toward Equity Act of 2025
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HR 3184 - PFAS Alternatives Act
Gabe Amo , Gabe Amo , Gabe Amo , Yassamin Ansari , Yassamin Ansari
Last updated 3 months ago
148 Co-Sponsors
PFAS Alternatives Act
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HR 842 - Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act
Alma Adams , Alma Adams , Alma Adams , Alma Adams , Robert Aderholt
Last updated 6 months ago
921 Co-Sponsors
Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act
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HR 433 - Department of Education Protection Act
Alma Adams , Alma Adams , Alma Adams , Yassamin Ansari , Yassamin Ansari
Last updated 7 months ago
358 Co-Sponsors
Department of Education Protection Act
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HR 2941 - Historic Tax Credit Growth and Opportunity Act of 2025
Sanford Bishop , Sanford Bishop , Brendan Boyle , Brendan Boyle , Nikki Budzinski
Last updated 4 months ago
26 Co-Sponsors
Historic Tax Credit Growth and Opportunity Act of 2025
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HR 2253 - Puppy Protection Act of 2025
Jake Auchincloss , Jake Auchincloss , Nanette Barragán , Nanette Barragán , Joyce Beatty
Last updated 4 months ago
167 Co-Sponsors
Puppy Protection Act of 2025
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
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HR 4103 - Break the Cycle of Violence Act
Gabe Amo , Gabe Amo , Gabe Amo , Nanette Barragán , Nanette Barragán
Last updated about 1 month ago
283 Co-Sponsors
Break the Cycle of Violence Act
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BIOGRAPHY
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Biography
Emanuel Cleaver II, born on October 26, 1944, in Waxahachie, Texas, is a United Methodist pastor and Democratic politician representing Missouri's 5th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2005. Raised in a public housing project in Wichita Falls, Texas, Cleaver moved to Kansas City, Missouri, after completing his education. He served as the city's first African American mayor from 1991 to 1999, focusing on economic development and infrastructure improvements.
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Sociology from Prairie View A&M University, 1968.
- Master of Divinity from St. Paul School of Theology in Kansas City, 1974.
Political Experience
- Kansas City City Councilman: Served from 1979 to 1991, including roles as chairman of the Plans and Zoning Committee and the Policy and Rules Committee .
- Mayor of Kansas City: Elected in 1991, serving two terms until 1999. As mayor, Cleaver was instrumental in stimulating economic growth, improving infrastructure, and initiating youth outreach programs to combat crime.
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U.S. Representative for Missouri's 5th District: Elected in 2004 and has been serving since. In Congress, Cleaver has held several notable positions:
- Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus: 2011–2013.
- Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance: As of 2025.
- Member of the House Committee on Financial Services.
Throughout his tenure, Cleaver has been recognized for his commitment to civility and bipartisanship, as well as his efforts in economic development and housing reform.
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