James R. Baird

Became law (3)

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  James Baird (R-IN)· Mar 26

  Their bill

  Nicholas Dockery Medal of Honor Act

  H.R. 7194 Armed Forces and National Security

  A Republican bill with no cosponsors.

  Became law

  This Act authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor to Nicholas Dockery. The authorization is specifically for his actions as a member of the Army while serving in Afghanistan on October 2, 2012.

  Yes· 2 of 3

  • Scored +10

    Would men be better off under this?

    The bill specifically honors the valor of a male service member.

  • Scored +10

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

    The bill authorizes a high-level honor for an Army veteran's actions.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  Pete Stauber (R-MN)· Dec 12

  Cosponsored

  Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act

  H.R. 452 Sports and Recreation

  A Republican bill with 107 Democratic cosponsors.

  Became law

  This Act authorizes the award of 3 Congressional Gold Medals to the members of the 1980 U.S. Olympic Men's Ice Hockey Team. The medals recognize the team's victory over the Soviet Union during the 1980 Winter Olympics.

  Yes

  • Scored +1

    Is this likely to grow the economy?

    The sale of duplicate bronze medals provides a small influx of revenue to the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  Gary Palmer (R-AL)· May 9

  Cosponsored

  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 Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters".

  H.J.Res. 20 Energy

  A Republican resolution with 29 Republican cosponsors. See the voting map.

  Became law

  The Senate voted 53–44 on Apr 10.

  This joint resolution seeks to overturn a specific rule from the Department of Energy.

  Yes· 2 of 3

  • Scored +3

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    Manufacturers of gas-fired water heaters are relieved of the compliance costs associated with the disapproved energy standards.

  • Scored +3

    Does this make it easier to run a small business?

    By nullifying the Department of Energy standards, the bill reduces regulatory burdens on businesses that manufacture or sell gas-fired water heaters.

  The opposite

  • Scored -3

    Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?

    The reversal of energy conservation standards may allow for continued use of less efficient appliances, potentially increasing carbon emissions over time.

  • Scored -2

    Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?

    The resolution removes specific energy efficiency standards designed to protect the environment through reduced energy consumption.

Passed one chamber, waiting on the other (20)

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

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  Gus Bilirakis (R-FL)· Nov 12

  Cosponsored

  Major Richard Star Act

  H.R. 2102 Armed Forces and National Security

  A Republican bill with 207 Democratic cosponsors. See the voting map.

  Passed the House

  392 – 18

  Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Armed Services · Nov 12

  This bill changes the rules to allow certain military retirees to receive both veterans' disability compensation and retired pay at the same time.

  Yes· 2 of 3

  • Scored +8

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

    This bill provides significant financial relief to veterans with combat-related disabilities by allowing them to receive both retired pay and disability compensation concurrently.

  • Scored +7

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

    The bill increases financial benefits for veterans with combat-related disabilities by allowing concurrent receipt of retired pay and disability compensation.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  Mike Bost (R-IL)· Nov 11

  Cosponsored

  Take Care of America’s Veterans Act

  H.R. 9237 Armed Forces and National Security

  A Republican bill with 30 Republican cosponsors.

  Passed the House

  By voice vote, no names recorded

  Its main goal is to improve various benefits, healthcare services, and administrative functions provided to veterans by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and other federal agencies.

  Yes· 2 of 50

  • Scored +10

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

    The bill is fundamentally designed to significantly improve healthcare, compensation, education, and administrative services for veterans.

  • Scored +9

    Does this help veterans get medical care?

    The legislation comprehensively enhances veteran healthcare delivery, community care access, prosthetics formularies, and specialized treatment programs.

  The opposite

  • Scored -2

    Does this reduce what the federal government spends?

    The legislation authorizes significant funding increases and appropriations for various VA programs, healthcare, and IT modernization.

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  Jimmy Panetta (D-CA)· Sep 15

  Cosponsored

  Combating Illicit Xylazine Act

  H.R. 1266 Crime and Law Enforcement

  A Democratic bill with 63 Republican cosponsors.

  Passed the House

  By voice vote, no names recorded

  Now: in the queue for a floor vote, with no date set · Sep 16

  This bill adds xylazine, including its salts and isomers, to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act.

  Yes· 2 of 4

  • Scored +5

    Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths?

    The bill combats the illicit use of xylazine, which is often found in combination with opioids.

  • Scored +3

    Would farmers be better off under this?

    The bill explicitly protects the use of xylazine for animals owned by the person or members of the household.

  The opposite

  • Scored -3

    Does this shorten or soften prison sentences?

    The bill directs the Sentencing Commission to potentially increase penalties for xylazine offenses.

  • Scored -2

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    Veterinary business owners face new registration and recordkeeping requirements.

And 17 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Who their bills would affect

• Would business owners be better off under this? 19 no, 85 yes. 7 of these passed a chamber (5 yes, 2 no)
• Would households on low incomes be better off under this? 24 no, 63 yes. 7 of these passed a chamber (4 yes, 3 no)
• Would people in rural areas be better off under this? 4 no, 56 yes. 5 of these passed a chamber (4 yes, 1 no)
• Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? 0 no, 48 yes. 5 of these passed a chamber

What else they would change

• Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? 7 no, 91 yes. 11 of these passed a chamber (10 yes, 1 no)
• Does this give the federal government more power? 13 no, 78 yes. 9 of these passed a chamber (8 yes, 1 no)
• Does this make it easier to run a small business? 8 no, 66 yes. 4 of these passed a chamber (3 yes, 1 no)
• Is this likely to create jobs? 2 no, 57 yes. 6 of these passed a chamber