John R. Carter

Became law (2)

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  Mike Quigley (D-IL)· Nov 3

  Cosponsored

  Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Reauthorization Act of 2026

  H.R. 8205 Health

  A Democratic bill with 39 Republican cosponsors.

  Became law

  This bill extends the provisions and grants for ALS research found in the original Act through fiscal year 2031.

  Yes· 2 of 3

  • Scored +7

    Does this put more money into medical research?

    The bill extends the authorization of grants for ALS research through fiscal year 2031.

  • Scored +6

    Would people with disabilities be better off under this?

    The bill promotes research into therapies for ALS, a debilitating neurodegenerative disease.

  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.

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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  John Carter (R-TX)· Sep 11

  Their bill

  Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026

  H.R. 3944 Economics and Public Finance

  A Republican bill with no cosponsors.

  Passed both chambers

  This bill, the "Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026," provides comprehensive funding for various government departments.

  Yes· 2 of 38

  • Scored +7

    Does this make mental health care easier to get?

    The bill funds suicide prevention outreach programs and the operation of the Veterans Crisis Line.

  • Scored +5

    Would households on low incomes be better off under this?

    The bill increases support through SNAP, WIC, and rural housing assistance programs.

  No question was scored the opposite.

Passed one chamber, waiting on the other (11)

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

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  John Carter (R-TX)· May 15

  Their bill

  Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.

  H.R. 8469 Economics and Public Finance

  A Republican bill with no cosponsors. See the voting map.

  Passed the House

  400 – 15

  Now: in the queue for a floor vote, with no date set · Jul 14

  This Act provides funding for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027.

  Yes· 2 of 41

  • Scored +10

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

    The bill is primarily focused on providing massive funding for veteran healthcare, benefits, housing, and clinic protections.

  • Scored +10

    Does this help veterans get medical care?

    Allocates immense funding for medical services, community care, toxic exposure treatment, and prevents the closure of clinics like Port Charlotte.

  The opposite· 2 of 4

  • Scored -8

    Does this reduce what is spent on the military?

    Increases spending through billions in appropriations for military construction.

  • Scored -5

    Does this reduce what the federal government spends?

    This is an appropriations act that allocates billions of dollars in government spending.

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  Troy Nehls (R-TX)· Sep 14

  Cosponsored

  National Law Enforcement Officers Remembrance, Support, and Community Outreach Act

  H.R. 309 Crime and Law Enforcement

  A Republican bill with 49 Democratic cosponsors.

  Passed the House

  By voice vote, no names recorded

  Now: arrived in the other chamber; nothing has happened to it there yet · Sep 15

  This bill is known as the National Law Enforcement Officers Remembrance, Support, and Community Outreach Act.

  Yes· 2 of 15

  • Scored +5

    Would retired people be better off under this?

    Provides free admission for retired law enforcement officers.

  • Scored +5

    Would students be better off under this?

    Provides curricula and educational resources for students and teachers.

  The opposite

  • Scored -1

    Does this reduce what the federal government spends?

    The bill authorizes an expenditure of up to $42 million over seven years.

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  Daniel Goldman (D-NY)· May 20

  Cosponsored

  25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act

  H.R. 1993 Finance and Financial Sector

  A Democratic bill with 103 Republican cosponsors. See the voting map.

  Passed the House

  415 – 0

  Now: arrived in the other chamber; nothing has happened to it there yet · May 21

  This Act directs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint gold and silver coins to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

  Yes· 2 of 5

  • Scored +5

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

    The Act ensures that the coin program results in no net cost to the Federal Government.

  • Scored +3

    Would people in cities be better off under this?

    The Act directs funds toward the National September 11 Memorial and Museum located in New York City.

  No question was scored the opposite.

And 8 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Who their bills would affect

• Would business owners be better off under this? 6 no, 30 yes. 4 of these passed a chamber
• Would households on low incomes be better off under this? 8 no, 25 yes. 5 of these passed a chamber
• Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? 1 no, 27 yes. 3 of these passed a chamber
• Would children be better off under this? 1 no, 19 yes. 5 of these passed a chamber

What else they would change

• Does this give the federal government more power? 8 no, 23 yes. 4 of these passed a chamber (2 yes, 2 no)
• Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? 4 no, 23 yes. 5 of these passed a chamber
• Does this make it easier to run a small business? 3 no, 22 yes. 2 of these passed a chamber
• Is this likely to grow the economy? 0 no, 22 yes. 5 of these passed a chamber