Richard Blumenthal

Became law (5)

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  Susan Collins (R-ME)· Sep 30

  Cosponsored

  Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act

  S. 2398 Health

  A Republican bill with 15 Democratic cosponsors.

  Became law

  This bill is designed to reauthorize specific programs related to vector-borne diseases. The legislation amends the Public Health Service Act to update the timeline for several provisions.

  Yes· 2 of 11

  • Scored +3

    Does this make the country readier for the next outbreak?

    The bill enhances support for health departments and regional centers that address vector-borne diseases, improving pandemic preparedness related to those diseases.

  • Scored +2

    Would children be better off under this?

    Preventing and treating vector-borne diseases has a small positive impact on children's health.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  Jerry Moran (R-KS)· Jun 9

  Cosponsored

  Fiscal Year 2025 Veterans Affairs Major Medical Facility Authorization Act

  S. 2393 Armed Forces and National Security

  A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor. See the voting map.

  Became law

  The House voted 405–5 on May 20.

  This Act authorizes a major medical facility project for the Department of Veterans Affairs. The project is located in St. Louis, Missouri, and is set for fiscal year 2026.

  Yes· 2 of 3

  • Scored +8

    Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?

    The bill specifically authorizes funding for a major medical facility project for veterans.

  • Scored +7

    Does this help veterans get medical care?

    This bill provides funding for a new medical facility, directly improving healthcare for veterans.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  John Cornyn (R-TX)· Apr 13

  Cosponsored

  Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery Act of 2025

  S. 1884 Law

  A Republican bill with 11 Democratic cosponsors.

  Became law

  This Act seeks to clarify and improve the existing 2016 Act. It aims to ensure that claims to recover Nazi-looted art are resolved on their actual merits rather than being dismissed due to various legal technicalities.

  Yes

  • Scored +7

    Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?

    The bill enhances legal recourse for victims by precluding time-based and discretionary defenses.

  No question was scored the opposite.

And 2 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Passed Congress — the President's turn (2)

Both chambers passed it. The President signs it into law or vetoes it, and a veto stands unless two-thirds of each chamber vote to pass it anyway. Everything Congress has sent the President →

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  Jerry Moran (R-KS)· Apr 29

  Cosponsored

  Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act

  S. 1318 Armed Forces and National Security

  A Republican bill with 11 Democratic cosponsors. See the voting map.

  Passed both chambers

  235 – 191

  This bill consists of two main parts: the Foreign Intelligence Accountability Act and the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act.

  Yes· 2 of 5

  • Scored +8

    Does this protect people from being watched or searched?

    The bill strengthens protections against government surveillance and prevents the implementation of a central bank digital currency.

  • Scored +7

    Does this give people more control over their personal data?

    The bill implements stricter oversight on government access to personal data and prohibits central bank digital currency implementation.

  The opposite

  • Scored -5

    Does this give the government more power to monitor people inside the country?

    The bill acts to restrict and curb the expansion of domestic surveillance capabilities of the Federal Reserve and FBI.

  • Scored -3

    Does this give the federal government more power?

    The bill limits the expansion of federal authority regarding digital currency and surveillance.

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  Rick Scott (R-FL)· Feb 11

  Cosponsored

  Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025

  S. 1383 Government Operations and Politics

  A Republican bill with 2 Republican cosponsors. See the voting map.

  Passed both chambers

  218 – 213

  This bill establishes strict requirements for voter registration and casting ballots in federal elections.

  Yes· 2 of 3

  • Scored +2

    Would people with disabilities be better off under this?

    The bill includes a provision requiring reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities to present proof of citizenship.

  • Scored +2

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

    The bill requires states to verify citizenship through the SAVE system to ensure voter rolls are accurate.

  The opposite· 2 of 8

  • Scored -5

    Does this make casting a ballot easier in practice?

    Mandating physical photo IDs for in-person voting and copies of IDs for mail-in voting increases the difficulty of casting a ballot.

  • Scored -4

    Does this protect the right to vote?

    The bill implements strict documentary proof of citizenship and photo ID requirements that create new hurdles for many voters.

Passed one chamber (28)

Halfway: the other chamber has to pass the same text before it can go to the President. One of these was stopped after it passed.

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  Richard Blumenthal (D-CT)· Dec 11

  Their bill

  Ensuring VetSuccess On Campus Act of 2025

  S. 610 Armed Forces and National Security

  A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor.

  Passed the Senate

  With no one objecting, no names recorded

  Now: kept ready for the floor instead of being sent to a committee · Dec 15

  This Act aims to expand the Department of Veterans Affairs' VetSuccess on Campus program. The bill directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure the program is located in every State.

  Yes· 2 of 6

  • Scored +6

    Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?

    The act mandates the presence of the VetSuccess on Campus program and at least one counselor in every state to support veteran students.

  • Scored +5

    Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?

    The bill expands the VetSuccess on Campus program by ensuring coverage in every state and guaranteeing at least one counselor per state.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  Richard Blumenthal (D-CT)· Aug 2

  Their bill

  Captain Paul W. 'Bud' Bucha VA Medical Center Act of 2025

  S. 2682 Armed Forces and National Security

  A Democratic bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor.

  Passed the Senate

  With no one objecting, no names recorded

  Now: kept ready for the floor instead of being sent to a committee · Aug 8

  This bill seeks to rename a specific medical facility. It designates the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center located in West Haven, Connecticut, as the "Captain Paul W. 'Bud' Bucha VA Medical Center."

  Yes· 2 of 3

  • Scored +3

    Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?

    The bill honors a Medal of Honor recipient and veteran advocate by designating a VA medical center in his name.

  • Scored +2

    Does this help veterans get medical care?

    The bill honors a veteran by renaming a VA medical center after him, acknowledging the facility's role in veteran care.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  John Hoeven (R-ND)· Oct 29

  Cosponsored

  Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Act

  S. 675 Arts, Culture, Religion

  A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor.

  Passed the Senate

  Since then: a House committee approved it and sent it to the floor

  Now: in the queue for a floor vote, with no date set · Oct 29

  This bill allows the Secretary of the Interior to provide up to $50,000,000 in grants to the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation.

  Yes

  • Scored +3

    Would students be better off under this?

    The bill funds educational services and historical preservation which can benefit students.

  • Scored +2

    Would people in rural areas be better off under this?

    The establishment of a library in Medora, North Dakota, provides economic and cultural development for rural areas.

  No question was scored the opposite.

And 25 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Who their bills would affect

• Would households on low incomes be better off under this? 13 no, 467 yes. 8 of these passed a chamber (7 yes, 1 no)
• Would middle-income households be better off under this? 10 no, 239 yes. 5 of these passed a chamber (4 yes, 1 no)
• Would business owners be better off under this? 149 no, 91 yes. 5 of these passed a chamber (2 yes, 3 no)
• Would children be better off under this? 1 no, 230 yes. 7 of these passed a chamber

What else they would change

• Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? 2 no, 383 yes. 12 of these passed a chamber
• Does this give the federal government more power? 27 no, 262 yes. 6 of these passed a chamber (5 yes, 1 no)
• Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? 2 no, 234 yes. 3 of these passed a chamber
• Does this make health care easier to get in general? 2 no, 228 yes. 6 of these passed a chamber