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Representative Benjamin Rasmussen

Independent from Virginia, district 2. Serving since 2012.

Wildfire preparedness and disaster insurance.

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Committees

Sponsored legislation (1)

1 measures

  1. H.Res. 1412House simple resolutionBecame law

    Federal Election Integrity Act of 2026

    Would change how the federal government funds and runs energy production and use.

    Sponsor Rep. Benjamin Rasmussen [I-VA-2] · 5 cosponsors · Energy

    Latest action Oct 31, 2025: Became Public Law No: 119-43.

Cosponsored legislation (13)

13 measures

  1. H.Con.Res. 1340House concurrent resolutionPassed one chamber

    Resilient Transit Investment Act of 2026

    Would change how the federal government funds and runs schools and colleges.

    Sponsor Rep. Grant Duffy [R-MI-10] · 19 cosponsors · Education

    Latest action Aug 4, 2026: Received in the Senate. Read twice and referred to committee.

  2. H.J.Res. 1818House joint resolutionIn committee

    Community Manufacturing Act of 2026

    Would change how the federal government funds and runs courts and legal procedure.

    Sponsor Rep. Beatrice Ellsworth [I-SC-9] · 21 cosponsors · Law

    Latest action Jul 29, 2026: Reported by the Committee on Judiciary.

  3. H.R. 2225House billIn committee

    National Wildfire Response Act of 2026

    Would change how the federal government funds and runs animal protection programs.

    Sponsor Rep. Andre Vargas [I-KS-10] · 21 cosponsors · Animals

    Latest action Jul 25, 2026: Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources.

  4. H.R. 4021House billPassed one chamber

    Rural Health Access and Stability Act of 2026

    Would fund rural hospitals so emergency rooms and maternity wards stay open, and help pay off loans for clinicians who work in shortage areas.

    Sponsor Rep. Andre Vargas [R-FL-3] · 18 cosponsors · Health

    Latest action Jun 24, 2026: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.

  5. H.R. 2185House billIn committee

    Affordable Food Supply Act of 2026

    Would change how the federal government funds and runs farm and food programs.

    Sponsor Rep. Priya Okafor [D-MS-1] · 20 cosponsors · Agriculture and Food

    Latest action Apr 25, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

  6. H.R. 1112House billIn committee (stalled)

    Affordable Student Debt Relief Act of 2026

    Would change how the federal government funds and runs cultural and heritage programs.

    Sponsor Rep. Andre Vargas [R-FL-3] · 11 cosponsors · Arts, Culture, Religion

    Latest action Jan 30, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

  7. H.Con.Res. 1895House concurrent resolutionWith the President (stalled)

    Federal Health Access Act of 2026

    Would change how the federal government funds and runs public lands and natural resources.

    Sponsor Rep. Dana Sandoval [D-LA-1] · 11 cosponsors · Public Lands and Natural Resources

    Latest action Jan 17, 2026: Presented to President.

  8. H.R. 1574House billIn committee (stalled)

    National Food Supply Act of 2026

    Would change how the federal government funds and runs trade with other countries.

    Sponsor Rep. Roy Pruitt [R-TN-1] · 16 cosponsors · Foreign Trade and International Finance

    Latest action Jan 13, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

  9. H.Res. 1967House simple resolutionVetoed

    National Workforce Readiness Act of 2026

    Would change how the federal government funds and runs federal research and record keeping.

    Sponsor Rep. Camille Castellano [D-OR-1] · 7 cosponsors · Social Sciences and History

    Latest action Nov 27, 2025: Vetoed by President.

  10. H.R. 1093House billIn committee (stalled)

    Secure Housing Supply Act of 2026

    Would change how the federal government funds and runs defense and national security programs.

    Sponsor Rep. Priya Okafor [D-NY-9] · 17 cosponsors · Armed Forces and National Security

    Latest action Sep 7, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

  11. H.R. 1678House billIn committee (stalled)

    Coastal Broadband Equity Act of 2026

    Would change how the federal government funds and runs housing and community development.

    Sponsor Rep. Yolanda Guerrero [D-MD-4] · 21 cosponsors · Housing and Community Development

    Latest action Aug 22, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

  12. H.R. 1005House billIn committee (stalled)

    Modern Health Access Act of 2026

    Would change how the federal government funds and runs farm and food programs.

    Sponsor Rep. Marisol Alvarez [I-CA-7] · 22 cosponsors · Agriculture and Food

    Latest action Jun 11, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

  13. H.R. 2119House billIn committee (stalled)

    Resilient Housing Supply Act of 2026

    Would change how the federal government funds and runs transportation systems.

    Sponsor Rep. Marisol Alvarez [D-NV-12] · 16 cosponsors · Transportation and Public Works

    Latest action Jun 10, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.