Jimmy Patronis

Electoral integrity

Criminal justice

Fiscal policy

Healthcare

Education

Economy and labor

Environment and energy

Immigration

National security and foreign policy

Civil rights and liberties

Social policy

Technology and data

Civil liberties and government power

Government accountability and transparency

Infrastructure and public investment

A bill to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, and for other purposes. — This bill extends the government's authority to conduct surveillance on foreign targets outside the U.S. to gather intelligence on national security threats.

Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act — This bill would advance civil rights by correcting historical religious misidentifications on military graves and allowing families to restore accurate religious markers for Jewish servicemembers.

Defending American Property Abroad Act of 2026 — This bill gives the President tools to protect American assets and enforce consequences against Western Hemisphere allies that seize U.S. property by restricting their vessels from U.S. ports.

House roll call vote

Providing for disposition of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 7147) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes. — This bill addresses procedural disposition of a Senate amendment to a consolidated appropriations bill, which has minimal direct impact on government accountability and transparency requirements.

Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act — This bill allocates federal spending to the Department of Homeland Security for the remainder of fiscal year 2026, representing a direct government expenditure that affects the overall budget.

Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the Department of Homeland Security. — Passing this bill would affirm support for continued funding of the agency responsible for protecting the country from domestic threats and security risks.

Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act — This bill allocates federal spending to the Department of Homeland Security for the remainder of fiscal year 2026, representing a direct government expenditure that affects the overall budget.

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8029) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1128) expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the Department of Homeland Security; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5103) to establish a program to Beautify the District of Columbia and establish the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Commission; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7084) to amend title 46, United States Code, with respect to the types of vessels that may enter or operate in navigable waters of the United States or transfer cargo in any port or place under the jurisdiction of the United States, and for other purposes; and for other purposes. — This bill allows the House to consider a Department of Homeland Security appropriations bill that determines how much federal money will be spent on that department in the coming fiscal year.

Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act of 2025 — This bill would advance criminal justice in DC by creating a commission to advise on criminal and immigration matters, though its actual impact on public safety would depend on the commission's specific recommendations and authority.

Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act of 2025 — This bill would advance criminal justice in DC by creating a commission to advise on criminal and immigration matters, though its actual impact on public safety would depend on the commission's specific recommendations and authority.

American Water Stewardship Act — This bill strengthens environmental protections by funding and reauthorizing multiple water quality restoration programs through 2031.

Federal Working Animal Protection Act — This bill enhances criminal justice by creating stricter consequences for harming law enforcement animals, making such offenders subject to deportation.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring a balanced budget for the Federal Government. — This bill would require the federal government to spend no more than its average income over three years, except during emergencies approved by a two-thirds congressional majority, fundamentally constraining how much money the government can spend relative to what it collects in taxes.

Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026 — This bill makes it easier to deport immigrants convicted of or admitting to public benefits fraud and bars them from returning or receiving protection from deportation.

Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act — This bill would prevent federal agencies from restricting lead ammunition and tackle on public lands, potentially increasing environmental contamination from lead that harms wildlife and ecosystems.

Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act — This bill would prevent federal agencies from restricting lead ammunition and tackle on public lands, potentially increasing environmental contamination from lead that harms wildlife and ecosystems.

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 556) to prohibit the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture from prohibiting the use of lead ammunition or tackle on certain Federal land or water under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1958) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify that aliens who have been convicted of defrauding the United States Government or the unlawful receipt of public benefits are inadmissible and deportable; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4638) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that an alien who has been convicted of harming animals used in law enforcement is inadmissible and deportable, and for other purposes; and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules. — This bill would make it easier to deport immigrants convicted of defrauding the government, unlawfully receiving public benefits, or harming law enforcement animals.

Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act — This bill supports small business growth and economic development by expanding federal research funding programs that help small companies innovate and commercialize new technologies.

MAWS Act of 2026 — This bill supports environmental protection by creating a market-based program to remove an invasive fish species from the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem.

Patronis introduced H.R. 7045, the Promoting Responsible Online Technology and Ensuring Consumer Trust (PROTECT) Act, to repeal Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act and restore accountability for online platforms.

Patronis urged his colleagues to support H.R. 7045, the PROTECT Act, to repeal section 230 and hold Big Tech accountable for harm to children.

Patronis welcomed Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew to the United States on behalf of the Greek Orthodox community in Florida and across the nation, noting his visit to Washington, D.C., from September 15 through September 17 and describing him as a bridge-builder and advocate for peace, dialogue, religious liberty, and environmental protection.

Patronis addressed the House for 5 minutes to thank emergency medical services personnel during National EMS Week and to honor the life of Circuit Judge Tom Remington who passed away on May 7, 2025.