Joseph Sempolinski

House · NY · Republican

Born: Feb 10, 1983

Service history (1 term)

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117th Congress, House, NY, Republican (2022-09-13 to 2023-01-03)

Recorded votes (129 on record)

NaysubstantiveDec 23, 2022 · House · Passed
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023
On Motion to Concur in the Senate Adt to the House Adt to the Senate Adt — H R 2617 — To amend section 1115 of title 31, United States Code, to amend the description of how performance goals are achieved, and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralDec 23, 2022 · House · Failed
On Motion to Adjourn — ADJOURN
NaysubstantiveDec 23, 2022 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 2617) to amend section 1115 of title 31, United States Code, to amend the description of how performance goals are achieved, and for other purposes; relating to consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 4373) making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes; relating to consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 1082) to prohibit the unauthorized sale of ride-hailing signage and study the incidence of fatal and non-fatal assaults in TNC and for-hire vehicles in order to enhance safety and save lives; and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 1531 — Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 2617, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveDec 22, 2022 · House · Passed
Veterans Auto and Education Improvement Act of 2022
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendment — H R 7939 — Student Veteran Emergency Relief Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveDec 22, 2022 · House · Passed
Durbin Feeling Native American Languages Act of 2022
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — S 1402 — Durbin Feeling Native American Languages Act of 2021
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveDec 22, 2022 · House · Passed
Native American Language Resource Center Act of 2022
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — S 989 — Native American Langauge Resource Center Act of 2022
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveDec 22, 2022 · House · Passed
A bill to amend the Not Invisible Act of 2019 to extend, and provide additional support for, the activities of the Department of the Interior and the Department of Justice Joint Commission on Reducing Violent Crime Against Indians, and for other purposes.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — S 5087 — To amend the Not Invisible Act of 2019 to extend, and provide additional support for, the activities of the Department of the Interior and the Department of Justice Joint Commission on Reducing Violent Crime Against Indians, and for other purposes.
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveDec 22, 2022 · House · Passed
Hualapai Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 2022
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — S 4104 — Hualapai Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveDec 22, 2022 · House · Passed
A bill to authorize leases of up to 99 years for land held in trust for the Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — S 3773 — To authorize leases of up to 99 years for land held in trust for the Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveDec 22, 2022 · House · Passed
National Heritage Area Act
On Passage — S 1942 — National Heritage Area Act
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveDec 22, 2022 · House · Passed
Presidential Tax Filings and Audit Transparency Act of 2022
On Passage — H R 9640 — Presidential Tax Filings and Audit Transparency Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveDec 22, 2022 · House · Passed
Colorado River Indian Tribes Water Resiliency Act of 2022
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — S 3308 — Colorado River Indian Tribes Water Resiliency Act
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveDec 22, 2022 · House · Passed
A bill to amend the White Mountain Apache Tribe Water Rights Quantification Act of 2010 to modify the enforceability date for certain provisions, and for other purposes.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — S 3168 — To amend the White Mountain Apache Tribe Water Rights Quantification Act of 2010 to modify the enforceability date for certain provisions, and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveDec 22, 2022 · House · Passed
Hazard Eligibility and Local Projects Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendment — H R 1917 — Hazard Eligibility and Local Projects Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveDec 22, 2022 · House · Passed
Dr. Joanne Smith Memorial Rehabilitation Innovation Centers Act of 2022
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — S 2834 — Dr. Joanne Smith Memorial Rehabilitation Innovation Centers Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveDec 22, 2022 · House · Passed
Respect for Child Survivors Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — S 4926 — Respect for Child Survivors Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveDec 22, 2022 · House · Passed
Energy Security and Lightering Independence Act of 2022
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — S 5168 — Energy Security and Lightering Independence Act
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveDec 22, 2022 · House · Passed
Equal Pay for Team USA Act of 2022
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — S 2333 — Equal Pay for Team USA Act
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveDec 22, 2022 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9640) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for examination and disclosure with respect to Presidential income tax returns; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1942) to standardize the designation of National Heritage Areas, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 1529 — Providing for consideration of H.R. 9640, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for examination and disclosure with respect to Presidential income tax returns; S. 1942, the National Heritage Area Act; and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveDec 15, 2022 · House · Passed
VA Employee Fairness Act of 2021
On Passage — H R 1948 — VA Employee Fairness Act
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveDec 15, 2022 · House · Passed
Puerto Rico Status Act
On Passage — H R 8393 — Puerto Rico Status Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralDec 15, 2022 · House · Failed
Puerto Rico Status Act
On Motion to Recommit — H R 8393 — Puerto Rico Status Act
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveDec 15, 2022 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8393) to enable the people of Puerto Rico to choose a permanent, nonterritorial, fully self-governing political status for Puerto Rico and to provide for a transition to and the implementation of that permanent, nonterritorial, fully self-governing political status, and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 1519 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8393) the Puerto Rico Status Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveDec 15, 2022 · House · Passed
Billy's Law
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — S 5230 — Billy’s Law
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveDec 15, 2022 · House · Passed
Law Enforcement De-Escalation Training Act of 2022
On Passage — S 4003 — Law Enforcement De-Escalation Training Act of 2022
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveDec 15, 2022 · House · Passed
Preventing Organizational Conflicts of Interest in Federal Acquisition Act
On Passage — S 3905 — Preventing Organizational Conflicts of Interest in Federal Acquisition Act
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveDec 15, 2022 · House · Passed
Further Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2023
On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment with an Amendment — H R 1437 — PRECIP Act
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveDec 14, 2022 · House · Passed
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Certain Bills and Concur in a Senate Amendment — MOTION
NaysubstantiveDec 14, 2022 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1948) to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify authorities relating to the collective bargaining of employees in the Veterans Health Administration; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 3905) to prevent organizational conflicts of interest in Federal acquisition, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 4003) to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide for training on alternatives to use of force, de-escalation, and mental and behavioral health and suicidal crises; providing for the consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1437) to amend the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017 to direct the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to provide comprehensive and regularly updated Federal precipitation information, and for other purposes; relating to consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R 2617) to amend section 1115 of title 31, United States Code, to amend the description of how performance goals are achieved, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 1518 — Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 1948, S. 3905, and S. 4003; providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill H.R. 1437; relating to consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill H.R. 2617; and for other purposes; and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralDec 14, 2022 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1948) to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify authorities relating to the collective bargaining of employees in the Veterans Health Administration; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 3905) to prevent organizational conflicts of interest in Federal acquisition, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 4003) to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide for training on alternatives to use of force, de-escalation, and mental and behavioral health and suicidal crises; providing for the consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1437) to amend the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017 to direct the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to provide comprehensive and regularly updated Federal precipitation information, and for other purposes; relating to consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R 2617) to amend section 1115 of title 31, United States Code, to amend the description of how performance goals are achieved, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 1518 — Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 1948, S. 3905, and S. 4003; providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill H.R. 1437; relating to consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill H.R. 2617; and for other purposes; and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveDec 13, 2022 · House · Passed
Quantum Computing Cybersecurity Preparedness Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendment — H R 7535 — Quantum Computing Cybersecurity Preparedness Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveDec 12, 2022 · House · Passed
Saline Lake Ecosystems in the Great Basin States Program Act of 2022
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — S 1466 — Saline Lake Ecosystems in the Great Basin States Program Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveDec 8, 2022 · House · Passed
Disaster Assistance for Rural Communities Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — S 1617 — Disaster Assistance for Rural Communities Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveDec 8, 2022 · House · Passed
Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 7776, with an amendment.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree — H RES 1512 — Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 7776, with an amendment
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralDec 8, 2022 · House · Failed
On Motion to Adjourn — ADJOURN
NayproceduralDec 8, 2022 · House · Passed
Respect for Marriage Act
Table Motion to Reconsider — H R 8404 — Respect for Marriage Act
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveDec 8, 2022 · House · Passed
Respect for Marriage Act
On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment — H R 8404 — Respect for Marriage Act
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveDec 8, 2022 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 8404) to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage, and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 1510 — Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 8404) to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage, and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveDec 6, 2022 · House · Passed
Patents for Humanity Act of 2022
On the Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendment — H R 5796 — Patents for Humanity Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveDec 6, 2022 · House · Passed
PROTECT Our Children Act of 2022
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — S 4834 — PROTECT Our Children Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveDec 6, 2022 · House · Passed
Rural Opioid Abuse Prevention Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — S 2796 — Rural Opioid Abuse Prevention Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveDec 6, 2022 · House · Passed
A bill to amend the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006 to repeal certain obsolete requirements, and for other purposes.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — S 3499 — To amend the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006 to repeal certain obsolete requirements, and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveDec 6, 2022 · House · Passed
Community Disaster Resilience Zones Act of 2022
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — S 3875 — Community Disaster Resilience Zones Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveDec 6, 2022 · House · Passed
SBA Cyber Awareness Act
On the Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendment — H R 3462 — SBA Cyber Awareness Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveDec 6, 2022 · House · Passed
Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2022
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — S 4052 — Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveDec 6, 2022 · House · Passed
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Certain Bills — MOTION
NaysubstantiveDec 6, 2022 · House · Passed
Veteran Service Recognition Act of 2022
On Passage — H R 7946 — Veteran Service Recognition Act
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveDec 6, 2022 · House · Agreed to
Veteran Service Recognition Act of 2022
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 7946
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveDec 6, 2022 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3648) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the per-country numerical limitation for employment-based immigrants, to increase the per-country numerical limitation for family-sponsored immigrants, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7946) to provide benefits for noncitizen members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 1508 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3648) the Eagle Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7946) the Veteran Service Recognition Act; and for other purposes; and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveDec 2, 2022 · House · Passed
Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act of 2022
On Passage — H R 8876 — Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act of 2022
Plain-language explanation available