Josh Brecheen

Josh Brecheen

Republican · U.S. Representative for Oklahoma's 2nd district

12 sponsored · 226 cosponsored

Age 47 · In office since 2023

Contact their office: (202) 225-2701 · 351 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 · Official website

Of the bills they sponsored: 12 are in committee.

The paragraph under each bill and the scores beside it were written by an AI model from the bill's text; the rest is the record.

In committee 12 bills

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

What happens next: The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Josh Brecheen (R-OK)

To amend the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 to ensure real-time public access to Federal award information.

H.R. 7974 Government Operations and Politics

A Republican bill with 4 Democratic cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Oversight and Government Reform · Mar 18

This bill aims to amend the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006. The primary goal is to change the timeline for when federal award information must be made available to the public.

Yes

  • Scored +8

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

    The bill shortens the deadline for posting federal award information from 30 days to 3 days, providing more immediate public access to government spending data.

No question was scored the opposite.

Josh Brecheen (R-OK)

UBER Act

H.R. 7169 Transportation and Public Works

A Republican bill with 3 Republican cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Oversight and Government Reform · Jan 21

This bill establishes specific driver requirements for companies seeking federal contracts.

Yes· 2 of 3

  • Scored +5

    Would people with disabilities be better off under this?

    The bill protects drivers who are deaf or hearing impaired by exempting them from the English proficiency requirement.

  • Scored +5

    Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?

    The bill includes a specific exception to the English proficiency requirement for drivers who are deaf or hearing impaired and use American Sign Language.

The opposite· 2 of 6

  • Scored -5

    Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?

    The requirement that drivers be at least 21 years old prevents younger adults from qualifying for these contract positions.

  • Scored -5

    Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?

    The English proficiency mandate may disproportionately affect Hispanic American drivers who are non-native speakers.

Josh Brecheen (R-OK)

Patriotism Not Pride Act

H.R. 4021 Government Operations and Politics

A Republican bill with 6 Republican cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Oversight and Government Reform · Jun 17

This bill seeks to prohibit specific federal activities.

Josh Brecheen (R-OK)

Energy Freedom Act

H.R. 3330 Taxation

A Republican bill with 7 Republican cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Ways and Means · May 13

This bill aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal various green energy tax subsidies.

Yes· 2 of 4

  • Scored +5

    Does this reduce what the federal government spends?

    The bill reduces government spending by repealing numerous renewable energy tax credits and subsidies.

  • Scored +2

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    The repeal of the petroleum tax provides a direct cost reduction for businesses operating in the energy sector.

The opposite· 2 of 11

  • Scored -5

    Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?

    The repeal of credits for clean hydrogen, carbon sequestration, and renewable electricity may reduce incentives for reducing carbon output.

  • Scored -4

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

    The repeal of the petroleum tax reduces the fiscal barrier to producing and using fossil fuels.

Josh Brecheen (R-OK)

DRIVE Act

H.R. 2819 Transportation and Public Works

A Republican bill with 22 Republican cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Highways and Transit · Apr 10

This bill aims to prevent the Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration from making certain new rules.

Yes· 2 of 6

  • Scored +2

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    The bill directly benefits commercial vehicle and logistics business owners by reducing regulatory constraints.

  • Scored +1

    Would farmers be better off under this?

    The bill may benefit agricultural logistics and transport sectors.

The opposite· 2 of 6

  • Scored -2

    Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?

    Preventing speed limiting devices could potentially decrease safety standards for consumers using public roadways.

  • Scored -2

    Does this give the federal government more power?

    The bill explicitly limits the authority of a federal administrator.

Josh Brecheen (R-OK)

SNAP Reform and Upward Mobility Act of 2025

H.R. 2407 Agriculture and Food

A Republican bill with 2 Republican cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture · Apr 18

This bill aims to assist individuals receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits in achieving self-sufficiency.

Yes· 2 of 4

  • Scored +2

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

    The bill mandates new data collection and reporting requirements to provide a better picture of poverty and program outcomes.

  • Scored +1

    Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?

    The bill increases state-level financial responsibility through required matching funds for administration.

The opposite· 2 of 4

  • Scored -5

    Is this likely to lower what families pay for groceries?

    The bill introduces stricter work requirements and more stringent eligibility criteria for SNAP benefits.

  • Scored -5

    Would households on low incomes be better off under this?

    Stricter work requirements, tighter eligibility criteria, and penalties for EBT use may negatively affect low-income households.

Josh Brecheen (R-OK)

Quapaw Tribal Settlement Act of 2025

H.R. 1451 Native Americans

A Republican bill with no cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

This bill authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to pay $137,500,000 to the Quapaw Nation and certain members.

Yes· 2 of 4

  • Scored +8

    Would Native Americans be better off under this?

    The bill authorizes a $137,500,000 settlement payment specifically for the Quapaw Nation and its members.

  • Scored +5

    Would households on low incomes be better off under this?

    The settlement provides direct financial transfers to individual claimants of the Quapaw Nation.

The opposite

  • Scored -1

    Does this reduce what the federal government spends?

    The bill requires an authorized payment of $137,500,000 from the Treasury.

Josh Brecheen (R-OK)

USA FIRST Act

H.R. 1370 Emergency Management

A Republican bill with 2 Republican cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Appropriations · Feb 14

This bill seeks to move money between government agencies. It mandates the transfer of unobligated funds currently held by the United States Agency for International Development.

Yes

  • Scored +5

    Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?

    The bill transfers funds directly into the Disaster Relief Fund to support major disaster relief efforts.

  • Scored +2

    Would people in cities be better off under this?

    Increased disaster relief capabilities can benefit urban areas subject to major disasters.

The opposite

  • Scored -5

    Does this send more money or help to other countries?

    The bill reduces international aid by diverting unobligated funds away from the United States Agency for International Development.

  • Scored -2

    Does this reduce what the federal government spends?

    The bill reduces spending by the United States Agency for International Development by transferring its unobligated funds away.

Josh Brecheen (R-OK)

Protecting Life in Health Savings Accounts Act

H.R. 720 Taxation

A Republican bill with 10 Republican cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Ways and Means · Jan 24

This bill aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. It seeks to prohibit certain abortions from being treated as qualified medical expenses.

The opposite· 2 of 9

  • Scored -5

    Would women be better off under this?

    The bill limits the ability to use tax-advantaged health accounts for abortion services except in specific circumstances.

  • Scored -5

    Does this make abortion easier to get?

    The bill makes abortion-related expenses ineligible for tax-free reimbursement from HSAs, MSAs, and other health accounts, except in specific cases.

No question was scored yes.

Josh Brecheen (R-OK)

No Abortion Coverage for Medicaid Act

H.R. 719 Health

A Republican bill with 20 Republican cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Energy and Commerce · Jan 24

This bill aims to amend title XI of the Social Security Act. It seeks to limit demonstration projects related to abortion under Medicaid and CHIP.

Yes

  • Scored +2

    Does this give the federal government more power?

    The bill empowers the federal government to prohibit specific types of state Medicaid demonstration projects.

The opposite· 2 of 7

  • Scored -7

    Does this make abortion easier to get?

    The bill prohibits federal financial assistance for abortion services and related travel or lodging expenses.

  • Scored -6

    Would women be better off under this?

    The bill limits women's access to abortion services and related financial support for travel and lodging.

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