Madeleine Dean

Democrat Representative, District 4, Pennsylvania

9 bills308 cosponsored$1.4M raised643 votes recorded

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Roots

“Born and raised in Glenside, Pennsylvania” source

Education

“earned her law degree at Delaware Law School of Widener University” source
“From 2001 to 2011 she was a member of the English Department at LaSalle University, teaching writing and ethics.” source
“Madeleine completed her undergraduate studies at La Salle University in Philadelphia” source
“She graduated from Abington High School” source

Career

“eventually serving as executive director” source
“opened a small, three-woman law practice in Glenside” source

Legislation

HR 10111cosponsor

Oversight Access Act

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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.

2026-08-17

HR 10018sponsor

To amend the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to provide enhanced protection against debt collector harassment of members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

2026-08-03

HR 9988cosponsor

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to include barley, rye, and oats as major food allergens, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2026-07-30

HRES 1463cosponsor

Expressing support for July to be designated as "Disability Pride Month".

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Voting Record

268 yea363 nay11 missed1 present

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran

Passed (214-208)

yea2026-07-23

Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

Passed (232-188)

nay2026-07-23

H R 8800

Agreed to (221-210)

nay2026-07-22

H R 8800

Failed (207-224)

nay2026-07-22

The 2026 race

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Madeleine DeanDemocratic· this member
$1.4M raised

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Campaign Finance

2026 cycle$1.4M

Small donors $141KLarge individual $474KPACs $725K

Spent $1.2MCash $1.2M

2024 cycle$1.8M

Small donors $131KLarge individual $675KPACs $917K

Spent $1.5MCash $969K

2022 cycle$2.1M

Small donors $153K

Top Contributors

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ALLIANCE CANCER$7K

DIVERSIFIED SEARCH$7K

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Committees

House Committee on Appropriations

Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies

House Committee on Foreign Affairs

Oversight and Intelligence

Activity Timeline

LegislationVotes

HR 10111: Oversight Access Act

cosponsor

2026-08-17

legislation

HR 10018: To amend the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to provide enhanced protection against debt collector harassment of members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.

sponsor

2026-08-03

legislation

HR 9988: To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to include barley, rye, and oats as major food allergens, and for other purposes.

cosponsor

2026-07-30

legislation

HRES 1463: Expressing support for July to be designated as "Disability Pride Month".

cosponsor

2026-07-27

legislation

Service History

House, Dist. 42025-01-03, 2027-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 42023-01-03, 2025-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 42021-01-03, 2023-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 42019-01-03, 2021-01-03Democrat

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VotesTracked · 643
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CommitteesTracked · 5
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Campaign financeTracked · 5
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“practicing law in a small Philadelphia firm and with the Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association” source

Public service

“In 2011, Madeleine ran for and served as Abington Township commissioner” source
“In 2015, Governor Tom Wolf appointed Madeleine to the Pennsylvania Commission for Women” source
“winning a special election to the Pennsylvania State House in 2012” source

Also stated

“after studying politics and public service at Penn’s Fels School of Government” source
“She also contributed to The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Daily News, The Patriot-News, and other publications.” source

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HR 9923cosponsor

To demonstrate United States leadership and to engage successfully in biotechnology diplomacy by recruiting and training biotechnology experts that can advocate for United States biotechnology priorities internationally, to ensure that Regional Technology Officers receive specialized training in biotechnology, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

2026-07-23

HR 9902cosponsor

To prohibit the naming of any Federal building, facility, or program after any elected official or political appointee for a certain period or while using their name commercially, and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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.

2026-07-23

HR 9647cosponsor

To prohibit the National Science Foundation from obligating or expending Federal funds to descope or decommission the Ocean Observatories Initiative instruments, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

2026-07-13

HRES 1427cosponsor

Expressing support for the designation of July 10th as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day.

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2026-07-13

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HR 9448cosponsor

To ensure the accessibility of reproductive healthcare for Federal employees, and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.

2026-06-24

HR 9432cosponsor

To amend the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 and an Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14 (Public Law 119-21) to provide certain benefits to noncitizens, and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Education and Workforce, Energy and Commerce, the Judiciary, and Financial Services, 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.

2026-06-24

HR 9401cosponsor

To prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities who need long-term services and supports, and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.

2026-06-23

HRES 1380cosponsor

Commemorating 50 years of women at the service academies.

Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.

2026-06-23

HRES 1342cosponsor

Expressing support for the designation of June 5, 2026, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and June 2026 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month".

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-06-04

HR 9144cosponsor

To include reasonable costs for high-speed internet service in the utility allowances for families residing in public housing, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

2026-06-04

HRES 1329cosponsor

Expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as "Mental Health Awareness Month".

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2026-05-29

HR 9042cosponsor

To promote the development, production, and deployment of secure and resilient Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) to enhance United States national security and support the defense and resilience of Taiwan in the Indo-Pacific Region.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

2026-05-26

HR 9043cosponsor

Sex Trafficking Demand Reduction Act

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

2026-05-26

HR 8964cosponsor

To improve the safety of pasteurized donor human milk and enhance regulation.

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2026-05-21

HJRES 189cosponsor

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations".

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

2026-05-21

HR 8940cosponsor

To prohibit the imposition of the death penalty for any violation of Federal law, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-05-20

H R 8800

Agreed to (232-199)

H R 8800

Failed (175-254)

nay2026-07-22

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

Failed (213-216)

yea2026-07-22

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

Passed (216-212)

nay2026-07-22

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Stop Insider Trading Act

Failed (211-218)

yea2026-07-22

Stop Insider Trading Act

Passed (232-198)

nay2026-07-22

Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036

Passed (216-214)

nay2026-07-22

Value Over Cost Act

Passed (421-1)

yea2026-07-21

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

Passed (213-209)

nay2026-07-21

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

Passed (214-211)

nay2026-07-21

H R 8800

Failed (65-361)

nay2026-07-21

Large individual $889K

Spent $1.9MCash $705K

2020 cycle$1.6M

Small donors $152KLarge individual $635KPACs $782K

Spent $1.1MCash $575K

2018 cycle$1.4M

Small donors $101KLarge individual $539KPACs $488K

Spent $1.3MCash $145K

HR 9923: To demonstrate United States leadership and to engage successfully in biotechnology diplomacy by recruiting and training biotechnology experts that can advocate for United States biotechnology priorities internationally, to ensure that Regional Technology Officers receive specialized training in biotechnology, and for other purposes.

cosponsor

2026-07-23

legislation

HR 9902: To prohibit the naming of any Federal building, facility, or program after any elected official or political appointee for a certain period or while using their name commercially, and for other purposes.

cosponsor

2026-07-23

legislation

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran

yea

2026-07-23

vote

Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

nay

2026-07-23

vote

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H R 8800

nay

2026-07-22

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-22

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-22

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-22

vote

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

yea

2026-07-22

vote

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

nay

2026-07-22

vote

Stop Insider Trading Act

yea

2026-07-22

vote

Stop Insider Trading Act

nay

2026-07-22

vote

Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036

nay

2026-07-22

vote

Value Over Cost Act

yea

2026-07-21

vote

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

nay

2026-07-21

vote

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

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H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

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H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

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H R 8800

yea

2026-07-21

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H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

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H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

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H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

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H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

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H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

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H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

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