Lisa Blunt Rochester

Became law (1)

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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.

Passed one chamber (11)

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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  Ted Cruz (R-TX)· Nov 10

  Cosponsored

  Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2026

  S. 3923 Public Lands and Natural Resources

  A Republican bill with 6 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 · Nov 12

  This bill aims to improve the weather research of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

  Yes· 2 of 23

  • Scored +7

    Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?

    The bill enhances protections through better monitoring of algal blooms, wildfires, and landslides.

  • Scored +6

    Does this put more money into scientific research?

    The bill provides significant authorization for scientific research into fire weather and water observing systems.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  Jim Banks (R-IN)· Nov 9

  Cosponsored

  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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  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 8 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Who their bills would affect

• Would households on low incomes be better off under this? 6 no, 200 yes. 2 of these passed a chamber
• Would middle-income households be better off under this? 5 no, 106 yes. 1 of these passed a chamber
• Would children be better off under this? 0 no, 109 yes. 1 of these passed a chamber
• Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? 1 no, 107 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? 3 no, 134 yes. 5 of these passed a chamber
• Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? 0 no, 111 yes. 2 of these passed a chamber
• Is this likely to grow the economy? 2 no, 97 yes. 4 of these passed a chamber
• Does this give the federal government more power? 8 no, 91 yes. 4 of these passed a chamber