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DEMOCRATIC
U.S. Representative · Missouri 1st District
Wesley
Bell
Terms served
House
Years in Congress
Since 2025
Bills sponsored
All time
Bills cosponsored
All time
Current staff
Personal office
Career staff alumni
Distinct people
% with party
Voting record pending
Chapter I
Legislative Activity
Sponsored: 26 bills all time · Cosponsored: 410 bills all time. Showing sponsored bills in the 119th Congress.
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Chapter II
Committees
6 assignments across 1 congress
119th Congress
House
House Committee on Armed Services
MemberStrategic Forces
MemberTactical Air and Land Forces
MemberHouse Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
MemberFederal Law Enforcement
MemberHealth Care and Financial Services
MemberChapter III
Office & Staff
Current personal office roster · 18 staffers · 5 interns
Staff · 18· A–Z by last name
| Name | Role | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Bush | STAFF ASSISTANT | Jan 3, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Chiekezie O. Chukwuka | LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR | Jan 13, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Floyd M. Crenshaw III | OFFICE & CASEWORK MANAGER | Jan 6, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Elizabeth B. Ertel | FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR | Oct 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Clay P. Farmer | OUTREACH & SPECIAL PROJ COORDINATOR | Jan 3, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Destiny Jones | LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT | Apr 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Kristen E. Kimble | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS | Jan 7, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Michael E. McCollum | PART-TIME EMPLOYEE | Oct 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Whitley D. O'Neal | CHIEF OF STAFF | Jan 3, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Jordan B. Sanders | DISTRICT DIRECTOR | Jan 3, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Ethan R. Sorcher | MILITARY LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT | Mar 10, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Eric Stecklow | SHARED EMPLOYEE | Jun 13, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Kristina A. Tarm | OUTREACH COORDINATOR | Jun 2, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Manning Lawrence Turkheimer | COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR | Jan 3, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Anthony J. Venezia | DIGITAL/PRESS ASSISTANT | Mar 3, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| John Wagener | CASEWORKER | Jan 6, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Larhonda Wilson | DIRECTOR OF OUTREACH & GRANTS | Jan 3, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Edward P. Zuckerbrot | LEGISLATIVE CORRESPONDENT | Jan 3, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025 |
Interns · 5· A–Z by last name
| Name | Role | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brayden A. BervingIntern | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Sep 2, 2025 to Dec 12, 2025 | |
| Alyssa ClarkIntern | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Sep 2, 2025 to Dec 19, 2025 | |
| Moriah MorrowIntern | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Sep 2, 2025 to Dec 11, 2025 | |
| Samuel ScherkenbachIntern | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Sep 2, 2025 to Dec 19, 2025 | |
| Kenny Strawbridge Jr.Intern | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Sep 2, 2025 to Dec 15, 2025 |
Chapter IV
Staff Alumni
Former personal office staff · 0 staffers · 7 interns
Alumni staff · 0
No former staff on record.
Alumni interns · 7· A–Z by last name
| Name | Role | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leilani J. Billups | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | May 17, 2025 to Aug 8, 2025 | |
| Sylas M. Delaney | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Mar 14, 2025 to Jul 11, 2025 | |
| Katherine R. Ellenhorn | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jun 2, 2025 to Jul 3, 2025 | |
| Elon H. Epps | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Mar 10, 2025 to May 31, 2025 | |
| Briana M. Jackson | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jun 2, 2025 to Jul 25, 2025 | |
| Thrisha Kosaraju | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | May 16, 2025 to Aug 8, 2025 | |
| Graham Sagel | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | May 27, 2025 to Aug 8, 2025 |
Chapter V
Travel & Disclosures
No disclosed trips yet.
Chapter VI
Tenure
Member terms in Congress.