Dwight Evans

Dwight Evans

Democrat · U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania's 3rd district

14 sponsored · 563 cosponsored

Age 72 · In office since 2016

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 committee 14 bills

Introduced 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.

Dwight Evans (D-PA)

Visitable Inclusive Tax credits for Accessible Living (VITAL) Act

H.R. 10049 Taxation

A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor.

Introduced in the House

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

  • Scored +10

    Would people over 65 be better off under this?

    The bill specifically targets the needs of an aging population by creating incentives for accessible housing.

  • Scored +10

    Would people with disabilities be better off under this?

    The bill provides direct benefits by incentivizing the creation of accessible and affordable housing for this group.

No question was scored the opposite.

Dwight Evans (D-PA)

VICTIM Act of 2026

H.R. 8746 Crime and Law Enforcement

A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor.

Introduced in the House

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

  • Scored +6

    Would people with disabilities be better off under this?

    Mandates the provision of disability access supports for victims.

  • Scored +6

    Would Native Americans be better off under this?

    Specifically mandates a minimum of 5% of funds for Tribal law enforcement and prosecuting offices.

The opposite· 2 of 4

  • Scored -2

    Does this reduce what the federal government spends?

    Creates a new grant program involving an annual appropriation of $60 million.

  • Scored -2

    Does this give people more control over their personal data?

    Upgrades in forensic and investigative technology may pose risks to individual privacy.

Dwight Evans (D-PA)

Rehabilitation of Historic Schools Act of 2026

H.R. 8501 Taxation

A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor.

Introduced in the House

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

  • Scored +6

    Would students be better off under this?

    Improves the physical condition, safety, and quality of public educational facilities for students.

  • Scored +6

    Does this put more money into public schools?

    The bill amends the tax code to allow rehabilitation expenditures for public school buildings to qualify for the rehabilitation credit, aiding school funding indirectly.

No question was scored the opposite.

Dwight Evans (D-PA)

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

H.Res. 1071 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

A Democratic resolution with 8 Democratic cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

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

  • Scored +6

    Would Black Americans be better off under this?

    The resolution explicitly recognizes the desegregation efforts and leadership of African-Americans in the civil rights movement.

  • Scored +5

    Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?

    The resolution honors the historical desegregation of Girard College and the role of African-American leaders in fighting racial discrimination.

No question was scored the opposite.

Dwight Evans (D-PA)

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".

H.R. 7532 Government Operations and Politics

A Democratic bill with 7 Republican cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

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

  • Scored +1

    Would people in cities be better off under this?

    The bill honors a specific local figure through the naming of a post office in Philadelphia.

  • Scored +1

    Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?

    The bill updates official records and regulations to ensure consistent naming of the facility.

No question was scored the opposite.

Dwight Evans (D-PA)

Recognizing November 2025 as "National Family Caregivers Month".

H.Res. 898 Families

A Democratic resolution with 2 Republican cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

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

  • Scored +3

    Would people over 65 be better off under this?

    The bill urges investment in services to support the growing population of older adults.

  • Scored +3

    Would households on low incomes be better off under this?

    The bill advocates for economic tax credits and support services to address financial strain.

No question was scored the opposite.

Dwight Evans (D-PA)

MORE Act

H.R. 5384 Health

A Democratic bill with no cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

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

  • Scored +2

    Would union members be better off under this?

    The bill recognizes labor unions as preferred community partners for health profession opportunity grants.

  • Scored +2

    Does this strengthen the rights of workers to organise?

    The bill explicitly lists labor unions as a category of preferred community partners for grant applicants.

No question was scored the opposite.

Dwight Evans (D-PA)

Mentoring and Supporting Families Act

H.R. 5383 Health

A Democratic bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor.

Introduced in the House

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

  • Scored +5

    Would households on low incomes be better off under this?

    The provision of monthly cash stipends and wage supplements provides direct financial support to low-income participants.

  • Scored +4

    Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?

    The focus on career coaching and wage supplements is highly beneficial for young adults entering the healthcare workforce.

No question was scored the opposite.

Dwight Evans (D-PA)

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

H.Res. 712 Health

A Democratic resolution with 1 Republican cosponsor.

Introduced in the House

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

  • Scored +5

    Would households on low incomes be better off under this?

    The bill addresses food insecurity and the need for access to nutritious food as a medical tool.

  • Scored +5

    Does this make health care easier to get in general?

    The resolution urges the scaling of food as medicine interventions to help manage and treat clinical conditions.

No question was scored the opposite.

Dwight Evans (D-PA)

Leveraging Educational Opportunity Networks Act

H.R. 3681 Labor and Employment

A Democratic bill with 3 Republican cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

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

  • Scored +8

    Would households on low incomes be better off under this?

    The bill specifically targets the working poor and low-income individuals with stipends and job training.

  • Scored +7

    Would Black Americans be better off under this?

    The bill addresses specific challenges faced by African American men by providing training and pathways to employment.

No question was scored the opposite.

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