Rep. Dwight Evans

Dwight Evans

DemocratDemocrat · Representative for Pennsylvania's 3rd district

14 sponsored · 555 cosponsored

In the House since 2016

Age 72

Contact their office: (202) 225-4001 · 1105 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 · Official website

Of the bills they sponsored: 14 are in committee.

The paragraph under each bill and the scores beside it were written by an AI model from the bill's text; the rest is the record.

In committee14 billsIntroduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

What happens next: The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Rep. Evans
Democrat
Taxation119-HR-10049

Visitable Inclusive Tax credits for Accessible Living (VITAL) Act

Introduced in the House · Aug 6

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Ways and Means · Aug 6

This bill aims to improve the low-income housing credit. It seeks to increase the availability of disability-accessible and affordable housing for underserved populations and older adults.

Yes· 2 of 12

  • Would people over 65 be better off under this?+10The bill specifically targets the needs of an aging population by creating incentives for accessible housing.
  • Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+10The bill provides direct benefits by incentivizing the creation of accessible and affordable housing for this group.

The opposite

  • No question was scored the opposite.
Rep. Evans
Democrat
Crime and Law Enforcement119-HR-8746

VICTIM Act of 2026

Introduced in the House · May 12

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on the Judiciary · May 12

This bill directs the Attorney General to establish a grant program aimed at improving the clearance rates of homicides and firearm-related violent crimes.

Yes· 2 of 26

  • Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+6Mandates the provision of disability access supports for victims.
  • Would Native Americans be better off under this?+6Specifically mandates a minimum of 5% of funds for Tribal law enforcement and prosecuting offices.

The opposite· 2 of 4

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-2Creates a new grant program involving an annual appropriation of $60 million.
  • Does this give people more control over their personal data?-2Upgrades in forensic and investigative technology may pose risks to individual privacy.
Rep. Evans
Democrat
Taxation119-HR-8501

Rehabilitation of Historic Schools Act of 2026

Introduced in the House · Apr 27

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Ways and Means · Apr 27

This bill seeks to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. It aims to allow rehabilitation expenditures for public school buildings to qualify for rehabilitation credit.

Yes· 2 of 23

  • Does this put more money into public schools?+6The bill amends the tax code to allow rehabilitation expenditures for public school buildings to qualify for the rehabilitation credit, aiding school funding indirectly.
  • Would students be better off under this?+6Improves the physical condition, safety, and quality of public educational facilities for students.

The opposite

  • No question was scored the opposite.
Rep. Evans
Democrat
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues119-HRES-1071

Recognizing the desegregation efforts at Girard College in Philadelphia, and the leaders involved in African-American integration and civil rights expansion.

Introduced in the House · Feb 23

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on the Judiciary · Feb 23

This resolution recognizes the desegregation efforts that took place at Girard College in Philadelphia.

Yes· 2 of 7

  • Would Black Americans be better off under this?+6The resolution explicitly recognizes the desegregation efforts and leadership of African-Americans in the civil rights movement.
  • Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+5The resolution honors the historical desegregation of Girard College and the role of African-American leaders in fighting racial discrimination.

The opposite

  • No question was scored the opposite.
Rep. Evans
Democrat
Government Operations and Politics119-HR-7532

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4431 Main Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as the "Dr. Constance 'Connie' E. Clayton Post Office".

Introduced in the House · Feb 12

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Oversight and Government Reform · Feb 12

This bill proposes to rename a specific United States Postal Service facility. The facility is located at 4431 Main Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Yes

  • Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+1The bill updates official records and regulations to ensure consistent naming of the facility.
  • Would people in cities be better off under this?+1The bill honors a specific local figure through the naming of a post office in Philadelphia.

The opposite

  • No question was scored the opposite.
Rep. Evans
Democrat
Families119-HRES-898

Recognizing November 2025 as "National Family Caregivers Month".

Introduced in the House · Nov 20

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Ways and Means, 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 · Nov 20

This resolution recognizes November 2025 as ``National Family Caregivers Month.'' It commends the 63,000,000 family caregivers in the United States who provide essential care to loved ones and chosen family.

Yes· 2 of 14

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+3The bill advocates for economic tax credits and support services to address financial strain.
  • Would people over 65 be better off under this?+3The bill urges investment in services to support the growing population of older adults.

The opposite

  • No question was scored the opposite.
Rep. Evans
Democrat
Health119-HR-5384

MORE Act

Introduced in the House · Sep 16

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Ways and Means · Sep 16

This bill aims to change how health profession opportunity grants are awarded. It seeks to amend section 2008 of the Social Security Act.

Yes· 2 of 7

  • Does this strengthen the rights of workers to organise?+2The bill explicitly lists labor unions as a category of preferred community partners for grant applicants.
  • Would union members be better off under this?+2The bill recognizes labor unions as preferred community partners for health profession opportunity grants.

The opposite

  • No question was scored the opposite.
Rep. Evans
Democrat
Health119-HR-5383

Mentoring and Supporting Families Act

Introduced in the House · Sep 16

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Ways and Means · Sep 16

This bill aims to update the health profession opportunity grant program under the Social Security Act. It seeks to allow for the use of peer support, peer mentoring, and career coaching within demonstration projects.

Yes· 2 of 9

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+5The provision of monthly cash stipends and wage supplements provides direct financial support to low-income participants.
  • Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+4The focus on career coaching and wage supplements is highly beneficial for young adults entering the healthcare workforce.

The opposite

  • No question was scored the opposite.
Rep. Evans
Democrat
Health119-HRES-712

Expressing support for the designation of September 14, 2025, as "National Food is Medicine Day".

Introduced in the House · Sep 15

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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 · Sep 15

This resolution expresses support for designating September 14, 2025, as "National Food is Medicine Day."

Yes· 2 of 13

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+5The bill addresses food insecurity and the need for access to nutritious food as a medical tool.
  • Does this make health care easier to get in general?+5The resolution urges the scaling of food as medicine interventions to help manage and treat clinical conditions.

The opposite

  • No question was scored the opposite.
Rep. Evans
Democrat
Labor and Employment119-HR-3681

Leveraging Educational Opportunity Networks Act

Introduced in the House · Jun 3

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Education and Workforce · Jun 3

This bill directs the Secretary of Labor to award competitive grants to specific entities to create workforce training programs.

Yes· 2 of 16

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+8The bill specifically targets the working poor and low-income individuals with stipends and job training.
  • Would Black Americans be better off under this?+7The bill addresses specific challenges faced by African American men by providing training and pathways to employment.

The opposite

  • No question was scored the opposite.

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