Stephanie I. Bice

Became law (9)

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  Stephanie Bice (R-OK)· May 9

  Their bill

  Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Walk-In Coolers and Walk-In Freezers".

  H.J.Res. 24 Energy

  A Republican resolution with 10 Republican cosponsors. See the voting map.

  Became law

  The Senate voted 53–42 on Apr 3.

  This joint resolution aims to overturn a specific rule from the Department of Energy. The rule in question involves energy conservation standards for walk-in coolers and walk-in freezers.

  Yes· 2 of 3

  • Scored +5

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    The reversal of energy standards reduces compliance costs and equipment prices for businesses in the food service and refrigeration sectors.

  • Scored +5

    Would farmers be better off under this?

    Farmers utilizing walk-in coolers and freezers may benefit from reduced equipment costs and easier compliance.

  The opposite· 2 of 3

  • Scored -5

    Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?

    The resolution reduces environmental protections by striking down Department of Energy energy conservation standards.

  • Scored -5

    Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?

    By overturning the energy standards, the resolution likely increases carbon emissions by allowing less efficient equipment to remain in use.

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  Mike Quigley (D-IL)· Nov 3

  Cosponsored

  Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Reauthorization Act of 2026

  H.R. 8205 Health

  A Democratic bill with 39 Republican cosponsors.

  Became law

  This bill extends the provisions and grants for ALS research found in the original Act through fiscal year 2031.

  Yes· 2 of 3

  • Scored +7

    Does this put more money into medical research?

    The bill extends the authorization of grants for ALS research through fiscal year 2031.

  • Scored +6

    Would people with disabilities be better off under this?

    The bill promotes research into therapies for ALS, a debilitating neurodegenerative disease.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  Mike Kennedy (R-UT)· Oct 20

  Cosponsored

  License to Drill Act

  H.R. 7831 Energy

  A Republican bill with 3 Republican cosponsors.

  Became law

  This bill amends the Mineral Leasing Act to extend the time period for the Secretary of the Interior to collect a fee for each new application for a permit to drill.

  Yes· 2 of 8

  • Scored +3

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    The bill benefits energy industry business owners by ensuring streamlined permit processing.

  • Scored +2

    Is this likely to create jobs?

    Extending drilling permit fee collection may support continued oil and gas industry activity and employment.

  The opposite· 2 of 4

  • Scored -3

    Does this reduce how much oil, gas and coal is produced?

    The bill is designed to support rather than reduce fossil fuel production.

  • Scored -2

    Would Native Americans be better off under this?

    Expanded drilling activity may negatively impact lands of historical and cultural importance to Native communities.

And 6 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Passed one chamber, waiting on the other (26)

Halfway: the other chamber has to pass the same text before it can go to the President.

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  Stephanie Bice (R-OK)· Sep 14

  Their bill

  GPO Modernization Act of 2026

  H.R. 9342 Congress

  A Republican bill with no cosponsors.

  Passed the House

  By voice vote, no names recorded

  Now: arrived in the other chamber; nothing has happened to it there yet · Sep 15

  This legislation updates the rules, programs, and authorities of the Government Publishing Office. The bill focuses heavily on moving government documents and legal publications into digital formats.

  Yes· 2 of 8

  • Scored +8

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

    Ensures free, permanent public access to government information and requires disclosure of removed content.

  • Scored +7

    Would students be better off under this?

    Provides free access to a vast corpus of government publications and research data for educational use.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  Stephanie Bice (R-OK)· Sep 11

  Their bill

  Stop Illegal Entry Act of 2025

  H.R. 3486 Immigration

  A Republican bill with 5 Republican cosponsors. See the voting map.

  Passed the House

  226 – 197

  Now: arrived in the other chamber; nothing has happened to it there yet · Sep 15

  This bill aims to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to increase penalties for illegal entry and reentry. It increases the timeframe for certain offenses in subsection (a) from 2 years to 5 years.

  Yes

  • Scored +5

    Does this give the federal government more power?

    The bill expands federal authority regarding immigration penalties and mandatory minimum sentencing.

  • Scored +5

    Does this tighten control of the border?

    The bill enhances enforcement through significantly increased criminal penalties for illegal entry and reentry.

  The opposite· 2 of 6

  • Scored -9

    Would immigrants be better off under this?

    The bill significantly increases prison time and financial penalties for various categories of immigrants.

  • Scored -7

    Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?

    The bill's focus on illegal entry and reentry-related penalties heavily impacts Hispanic communities.

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  Stephanie Bice (R-OK)· Mar 31

  Their bill

  To direct the Librarian of Congress to promote the more cost-effective, efficient, and expanded availability of the Annotated Constitution and pocket-part supplements by replacing the hardbound versions with digital versions.

  H.R. 1234 Congress

  A Republican bill with 2 Democratic cosponsors.

  Passed the House

  By voice vote, no names recorded

  Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Rules and Administration · Apr 1

  This bill directs the Librarian of Congress to transition the Constitution Annotated and its supplements from hardbound versions to digital versions.

  Yes· 2 of 7

  • Scored +3

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

    Moving the Constitution Annotated to a public website improves the accessibility and transparency of legal records.

  • Scored +2

    Does this reduce what the federal government spends?

    The transition to digital formats aims to reduce costs associated with printing and physical distribution.

  No question was scored the opposite.

And 23 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Who their bills would affect

• Would households on low incomes be better off under this? 23 no, 59 yes. 9 of these passed a chamber (5 yes, 4 no)
• Would business owners be better off under this? 11 no, 62 yes. 11 of these passed a chamber (9 yes, 2 no)
• Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? 0 no, 45 yes. 4 of these passed a chamber
• Would women be better off under this? 5 no, 37 yes. 1 of these passed a chamber

What else they would change

• Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? 9 no, 61 yes. 13 of these passed a chamber (11 yes, 2 no)
• Does this give the federal government more power? 12 no, 51 yes. 10 of these passed a chamber (6 yes, 4 no)
• Does this make it easier to run a small business? 5 no, 46 yes. 6 of these passed a chamber (5 yes, 1 no)
• Does this make health care easier to get in general? 7 no, 43 yes. 6 of these passed a chamber