Susan M. Collins

Became law (4)

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  Susan Collins (R-ME)· Sep 30

  Their bill

  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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  Roger Marshall (R-KS)· Jan 14

  Cosponsored

  Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025

  S. 222 Agriculture and Food

  A Republican bill with 5 Democratic cosponsors.

  Became law

  This bill aims to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act. This legislation allows schools participating in the school lunch program to offer whole milk, whether organic or non-organic.

  Yes· 2 of 6

  • Scored +5

    Would children be better off under this?

    The bill increases the variety of milk options available to students and enhances food allergy safety training for schools.

  • Scored +5

    Would students be better off under this?

    Students benefit from expanded milk choices and improved food allergy safety protocols in their schools.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  Bill Cassidy (R-LA)· Jul 16

  Cosponsored

  HALT Fentanyl Act

  S. 331 Crime and Law Enforcement

  A Republican bill with 6 Democratic cosponsors. See the voting map.

  Became law

  The House voted 321–104 on Jun 12.

  This bill permanently places all fentanyl-related substances into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act.

  Yes· 2 of 9

  • Scored +6

    Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths?

    The act directly attempts to combat the fentanyl crisis by increasing penalties and attempting to decrease availablity.

  • Scored +3

    Does this put more money into scientific research?

    Streamlining research registration may indirectly incentivize funding for scientific research related to fentanyl and other schedule I substances.

  The opposite· 2 of 10

  • Scored -3

    Does this shorten or soften prison sentences?

    Increased penalties for fentanyl-related substances could lead to longer prison sentences, hindering criminal sentencing reform efforts.

  • Scored -2

    Would households on low incomes be better off under this?

    Increased penalties could disproportionately affect low-income households due to the higher likelihood of being involved in the criminal justice system.

And 1 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 (16)

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

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  Susan Collins (R-ME)· Mar 14

  Their bill

  District of Columbia Local Funds Act, 2025

  S. 1077 Economics and Public Finance

  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 · Mar 18

  This Act approves local funds for the District of Columbia for fiscal year 2025.

  Yes

  • Scored +2

    Would people in cities be better off under this?

    The bill provides continued funding for District of Columbia local programs and services.

  • Scored +1

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

    The bill enforces budget ceilings and restricts the use of capital funds for operating expenses.

  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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  Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY)· Aug 7

  Cosponsored

  Officer John Barnes and Chief Michael Ansbro Public Safety Officers' Benefit Program Expansion Act of 2026

  S. 3897 Crime and Law Enforcement

  A Democratic bill with 4 Republican cosponsors.

  Passed the Senate

  With no one objecting, no names recorded

  Now: kept ready for the floor instead of being sent to a committee · Aug 10

  This Act revises administrative procedures for public safety officers' death benefits. It establishes new timelines for notifying claimants of missing information and final benefit determinations.

And 13 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Who their bills would affect

• Would households on low incomes be better off under this? 5 no, 141 yes. 7 of these passed a chamber (6 yes, 1 no)
• Would business owners be better off under this? 21 no, 73 yes. 3 of these passed a chamber (2 yes, 1 no)
• Would children be better off under this? 1 no, 89 yes. 4 of these passed a chamber
• Would people in rural areas be better off under this? 1 no, 82 yes. 4 of these passed a chamber

What else they would change

• Does this make health care easier to get in general? 0 no, 97 yes. 8 of these passed a chamber
• Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? 2 no, 80 yes. 6 of these passed a chamber
• Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? 1 no, 72 yes.
• Is this likely to create jobs? 1 no, 70 yes.