Jim Banks

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)· Nov 25

  Cosponsored

  Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2025

  S. 2392 Armed Forces and National Security

  A Republican bill with 14 Democratic cosponsors.

  Became law

  This Act aims to increase compensation rates for various groups.

  Yes· 2 of 6

  • Scored +7

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

    The bill directly increases rates for wartime disability compensation and clothing allowances for veterans.

  • Scored +7

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

    The bill mandates an increase in disability compensation, clothing allowances, and dependency compensation for veterans and their families.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  Mark Kelly (D-AZ)· Aug 14

  Cosponsored

  ACES Act of 2025

  S. 201 Armed Forces and National Security

  A Democratic bill with 2 Republican cosponsors.

  Became law

  This bill directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to partner with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct a specific study.

  Yes· 2 of 6

  • Scored +6

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

    The bill directly investigates health risks faced by former active duty aircrew members.

  • Scored +5

    Does this help veterans get medical care?

    The study aims to identify occupational cancer risks which can lead to better healthcare and benefits for veterans.

  No question was scored the opposite.

And 2 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Passed Congress — the President's turn (1)

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.

Passed one chamber, waiting on the other (10)

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

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  Jim Banks (R-IN)· Nov 9

  Their bill

  RISE Act

  S. 3589 Education

  A Republican bill with 6 Democratic cosponsors.

  Passed the Senate

  By voice vote, no names recorded

  Now: kept ready for the floor instead of being sent to a committee · Nov 12

  This bill is known as the RISE Act and amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to help students with disabilities succeed in college.

  Yes· 2 of 5

  • Scored +8

    Would people with disabilities be better off under this?

    The bill mandates more transparent accommodation processes, provides clearer documentation paths, and funds a national support center.

  • Scored +7

    Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?

    The bill requires institutions to adopt clearer, more accessible documentation policies and transparent processes for students seeking accommodations.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  Jim Banks (R-IN)· Mar 23

  Their bill

  Tyler’s Law

  S. 921 Health

  A Republican bill with 7 Democratic cosponsors.

  Passed the Senate

  With no one objecting, no names recorded

  Now: kept ready for the floor instead of being sent to a committee · Mar 24

  This Act directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a comprehensive study regarding fentanyl testing in hospital emergency departments.

  Yes· 2 of 7

  • Scored +6

    Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths?

    By investigating routine fentanyl testing, the bill aims to better manage and respond to overdose incidents.

  • Scored +5

    Does this make health care easier to get in general?

    The bill's focus on fentanyl testing could improve emergency care outcomes for overdose patients.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  David McCormick (R-PA)· Sep 28

  Cosponsored

  Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2026

  S. 4395 Finance and Financial Sector

  A Republican bill with 20 Democratic cosponsors.

  Passed the Senate

  With no one objecting, no names recorded

  Now: kept ready for the floor instead of being sent to a committee · Oct 5

  This bill extends the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 by seven years. The new termination date for the program is changed from 2027 to 2034.

  Yes· 2 of 5

  • Scored +3

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    Business owners benefit from the extended availability and affordability of terrorism risk insurance coverage.

  • Scored +3

    Is this likely to grow the economy?

    Extending the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program provides stability and confidence for commercial real estate and business investments.

  No question was scored the opposite.

And 7 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Who their bills would affect

• Would households on low incomes be better off under this? 56 no, 69 yes. 4 of these passed a chamber (2 yes, 2 no)
• Would business owners be better off under this? 27 no, 82 yes. 1 of these passed a chamber
• Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? 1 no, 68 yes. 4 of these passed a chamber
• Would students be better off under this? 15 no, 47 yes. 2 of these passed a chamber (1 yes, 1 no)

What else they would change

• Does this give the federal government more power? 18 no, 103 yes. 6 of these passed a chamber (2 yes, 4 no)
• Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? 15 no, 104 yes. 5 of these passed a chamber (4 yes, 1 no)
• Does this make it easier to run a small business? 18 no, 59 yes. 2 of these passed a chamber
• Does this make health care easier to get in general? 19 no, 57 yes. 3 of these passed a chamber