Al Lawson, Jr.

House · FL · Democrat

Born: Sep 23, 1948

Service history (3 terms)

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115th Congress, House, FL, Democrat (2017-01-03 to 2019-01-03)
116th Congress, House, FL, Democrat (2019-01-03 to 2021-01-03)
117th Congress, House, FL, Democrat (2021-01-03 to 2023-01-03)

Recorded votes (997 on record)

YeaproceduralJun 30, 2021 · House · Passed
Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 3684) to authorize funds for Federal-Aid Highways, Highway Safety Programs, and Transit Programs, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 508 — Providing for further consideration of the bil (H.R. 3684) to authorize funds for Federal-Aid Highways, Highway Safety Programs, and Transit Programs, and for other purposes; and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJun 30, 2021 · House · Passed
Establishing the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 503 — Establishing the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJun 30, 2021 · House · Passed
To direct the Joint Committee on the Library to replace the bust of Roger Brooke Taney in the Old Supreme Court Chamber of the United States Capitol with a bust of Thurgood Marshall to be obtained by the Joint Committee on the Library and to remove certain statues from areas of the United States Capitol which are accessible to the public, to remove all statues of individuals who voluntarily served the Confederate States of America from display in the United States Capitol, and for other purposes.
On Passage — H R 3005 — Directing the Joint Committee on the Library to replace certain statues in the United States Capitol
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJun 30, 2021 · House · Passed
Inspector General Independence and Empowerment Act of 2021
On Passage — H R 2662 — IG Independence and Empowerment Act
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveJun 29, 2021 · House · Failed
Inspector General Independence and Empowerment Act of 2021
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 2662
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJun 29, 2021 · House · Agreed to
Inspector General Independence and Empowerment Act of 2021
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 2662
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJun 29, 2021 · House · Passed
Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership Program Act of 2021
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 567 — Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership Program Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJun 29, 2021 · House · Passed
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Certain Bills and Agree to Certain Resolutions — MOTION
YeasubstantiveJun 29, 2021 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2662) to amend the Inspector General Act of 1978, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3005) to direct the Joint Committee on the Library to replace the bust of Roger Brooke Taney in the Old Supreme Court Chamber of the United States Capitol with a bust of Thurgood Marshall to be obtained by the Joint Committee on the Library and to remove certain statues from areas of the United States Capitol which are accessible to the public, to remove all statues of individuals who voluntarily served the Confederate States of America from display in the United States Capitol, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3684) to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 503) Establishing the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol; and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 504 — Providing for consideration of H.R. 2662, IG Independence and Empowerment Act; H.R. 3005, directing the Joint Committee on the Library to replace certain statues in the Capitol; H.R. 3684, INVEST in America Act; H. Res. 503, establishing a Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th attack on the Capitol
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralJun 29, 2021 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2662) to amend the Inspector General Act of 1978, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3005) to direct the Joint Committee on the Library to replace the bust of Roger Brooke Taney in the Old Supreme Court Chamber of the United States Capitol with a bust of Thurgood Marshall to be obtained by the Joint Committee on the Library and to remove certain statues from areas of the United States Capitol which are accessible to the public, to remove all statues of individuals who voluntarily served the Confederate States of America from display in the United States Capitol, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3684) to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 503) Establishing the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol; and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 504 — Providing for consideration of H.R. 2662, IG Independence and Empowerment Act; H.R. 3005, directing the Joint Committee on the Library to replace certain statues in the Capitol; H.R. 3684, INVEST in America Act; H. Res. 503, establishing a Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th attack on the Capitol
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJun 29, 2021 · House · Passed
Global Health Security Act of 2021
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 391 — Global Health Security Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJun 29, 2021 · House · Passed
Department of Energy Science for the Future Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 3593 — Department of Energy Science for the Future Act
Plain-language explanation available
Not VotingsubstantiveJun 28, 2021 · House · Passed
National Science Foundation for the Future Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 2225 — National Science Foundation for the Future Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJun 25, 2021 · House · Passed
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources Review".
On Passage — S J RES 14 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources Review”
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJun 24, 2021 · House · Passed
Equal Access to Contraception for Veterans Act
On Passage — H R 239 — Equal Access to Contraception for Veterans Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJun 24, 2021 · House · Passed
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission relating to "Update of Commission's Conciliation Procedures".
On Passage — S J RES 13 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission relating to “Update of Commission’s Conciliation Procedures”
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJun 24, 2021 · House · Passed
LGBTQ Business Equal Credit Enforcement and Investment Act
On Passage — H R 1443 — LGBTQ Business Equal Credit Enforcement and Investment Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJun 24, 2021 · House · Passed
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of Currency relating to "National Banks and Federal Savings Associations as Lenders".
On Passage — S J RES 15 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of Currency relating to “National Banks and Federal Savings Associations as Lenders”
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJun 23, 2021 · House · Passed
Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act of 2021
On Passage — H R 2062 — Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act of 2021
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveJun 23, 2021 · House · Failed
Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act of 2021
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 2062
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJun 23, 2021 · House · Agreed to
Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act of 2021
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 2062
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJun 23, 2021 · House · Passed
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Certain Bills — MOTION
YeasubstantiveJun 23, 2021 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2062) to amend the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 and other laws to clarify appropriate standards for Federal employment discrimination and retaliation claims, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 239) to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for limitations on copayments for contraception furnished by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1443) to amend the Equal Credit Opportunity Act to require the collection of small business loan data related to LGBTQ- owned businesses; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 13) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission relating to Update of Commission’s Conciliation Procedures; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 14) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources Review; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 15) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of Currency relating to National Banks and Federal Savings Associations as Lenders; and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 486 — Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 2062) Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act; (H.R. 239) Equal Access to Contraception for Veterans Act; (H.R. 1443) LGBTQ Business Equal Credit Enforcement and Investment Act; S.J.Res. 13; S.J.Res. 14 and S. J.Res. 15; and for other purposes.
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralJun 23, 2021 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2062) to amend the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 and other laws to clarify appropriate standards for Federal employment discrimination and retaliation claims, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 239) to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for limitations on copayments for contraception furnished by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1443) to amend the Equal Credit Opportunity Act to require the collection of small business loan data related to LGBTQ- owned businesses; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 13) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission relating to Update of Commission’s Conciliation Procedures; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 14) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources Review; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 15) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of Currency relating to National Banks and Federal Savings Associations as Lenders; and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 486 — Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 2062) Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act; (H.R. 239) Equal Access to Contraception for Veterans Act; (H.R. 1443) LGBTQ Business Equal Credit Enforcement and Investment Act; S.J.Res. 13; S.J.Res. 14 and S. J.Res. 15; and for other purposes.
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJun 23, 2021 · House · Passed
Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act of 2021
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 983 — Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJun 23, 2021 · House · Passed
Enhancing State Energy Security Planning and Emergency Preparedness Act of 2021
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — H R 1374 — Enhancing State Energy Security Planning and Emergency Preparedness Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJun 17, 2021 · House · Passed
To repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002.
On Passage — H R 256 — To repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralJun 17, 2021 · House · Failed
To repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002.
On Motion to Recommit — H R 256 — To repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJun 17, 2021 · House · Passed
Juneteenth National Independence Day Act
On Passage — S 475 — Juneteenth National Independence Day Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJun 16, 2021 · House · Passed
Corporate Governance Improvement and Investor Protection Act
On Passage — H R 1187 — ESG Disclosure Simplification Act
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralJun 16, 2021 · House · Failed
Corporate Governance Improvement and Investor Protection Act
On Motion to Recommit — H R 1187 — ESG Disclosure Simplification Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJun 16, 2021 · House · Agreed to
Corporate Governance Improvement and Investor Protection Act
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 1187
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveJun 16, 2021 · House · Failed
Corporate Governance Improvement and Investor Protection Act
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 1187
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJun 16, 2021 · House · Agreed to
Corporate Governance Improvement and Investor Protection Act
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 1187
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveJun 16, 2021 · House · Failed
Corporate Governance Improvement and Investor Protection Act
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 1187
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJun 16, 2021 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 475) to amend title 5, United States Code, to designate Juneteenth National Independence Day as a legal public holiday.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 479 — Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 475) to amend title 5, United States Code, to designate Juneteenth National Independence Day as a legal public holiday
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJun 15, 2021 · House · Failed
LGBTQ Business Equal Credit Enforcement and Investment Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 1443 — LGBTQ Business Equal Credit Enforcement and Investment Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJun 15, 2021 · House · Passed
To award four congressional gold medals to the United States Capitol Police and those who protected the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 3325 — To award four congressional gold medals to the United States Capitol Police and those who protected the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJun 15, 2021 · House · Failed
Equal Access to Contraception for Veterans Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — H R 239 — Equal Access to Contraception for Veterans Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJun 15, 2021 · House · Passed
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Certain Bills — MOTION
YeasubstantiveJun 15, 2021 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 256) to repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1187) to provide for disclosure of additional material information about public companies and establish a Sustainable Finance Advisory Committee, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 473 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 256) to repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1187) ESG Disclosure Simplification Act, and for other purposes; and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralJun 15, 2021 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 256) to repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1187) to provide for disclosure of additional material information about public companies and establish a Sustainable Finance Advisory Committee, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 473 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 256) to repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1187) ESG Disclosure Simplification Act, and for other purposes; and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMay 20, 2021 · House · Passed
Emergency Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021
On Passage — H R 3237 — Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralMay 20, 2021 · House · Failed
Emergency Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021
On Motion to Recommit — H R 3237 — Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMay 19, 2021 · House · Passed
National Commission to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the United States Capitol Complex Act
On Passage — H R 3233 — National Commission to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the United States Capitol Complex Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralMay 19, 2021 · House · Passed
Directing the Attending Physician to take timely action to provide updated mask wearing guidance applicable to the Hall of the House of Representatives and committee meeting spaces for Members and staff who are vaccinated against Covid-19, consistent with the public guidance released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on May 13, 2021.
On Motion to Table — H RES 414 — Directing the Attending Physician to take timely action to provide updated mask wearing guidance applicable to the Hall of the House of Representatives and committee meeting spaces for Members & staff who are vaccinated against Covid-19, consistent with the public guidance released by the CDC & Prevention May 13, 2021
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMay 19, 2021 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3233) to establish the National Commission to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the United States Capitol Complex, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3237) making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 409 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3233) National Commission to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the United States Capitol Complex Act; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3237) Emergency Security Supplemental to Respond to January 6th Appropriations Act, 2021, and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralMay 19, 2021 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3233) to establish the National Commission to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the United States Capitol Complex, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3237) making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 409 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3233) National Commission to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the United States Capitol Complex Act; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3237) Emergency Security Supplemental to Respond to January 6th Appropriations Act, 2021, and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMay 19, 2021 · House · Passed
Fairness in Orphan Drug Exclusivity Act
On Passage — H R 1629 — Fairness in Orphan Drug Exclusivity Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMay 19, 2021 · House · Passed
Condemning the horrific shootings in Atlanta, Georgia, on March 16, 2021, and reaffirming the House of Representative’s commitment to combating hate, bigotry, and violence against the Asian-American and Pacific Islander community.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 275 — Condemning the horrific shootings in Atlanta, Georgia, on March 16, 2021, and reaffirming the House of Representative’s commitment to combating hate, bigotry, and violence against the Asian-American and Pacific Islander community
Plain-language explanation available