Henry Cuellar

Became law (2)

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  Christopher Smith (R-NJ)· Nov 3

  Cosponsored

  United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2026

  H.R. 1744 International Affairs

  A Republican bill with 6 Democratic cosponsors.

  Became law

  This bill extends the operations and funding for the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom. The bill updates the timeline for annual appropriations.

  Yes

  • Scored +5

    Does this protect the freedom to practise a religion?

    The bill extends the authorization and funding for the Commission on International Religious Freedom to ensure continued oversight of religious freedom globally.

  • Scored +3

    Does this send more money or help to other countries?

    The bill reauthorizes appropriations necessary for the Commission's work on international religious freedom issues.

  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 one chamber, waiting on the other (15)

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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  Gabe Evans (R-CO)· Sep 16

  Cosponsored

  Ratepayer Protection Act

  H.R. 9340 Energy

  A Republican bill with 7 Democratic cosponsors. See the voting map.

  Passed the House

  417 – 3

  This bill amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to create a new Federal standard regarding the costs of upgrades for large-load customers.

  Yes· 2 of 5

  • Scored +7

    Does this keep data centers from raising household electric and water bills?

    The bill requires large-load customers to cover the full incremental cost of grid upgrades and provide financial assurances, preventing those costs from being passed to households.

  • Scored +5

    Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?

    The bill protects general ratepayers by ensuring large-load entities cover their own infrastructure costs.

  The opposite· 2 of 4

  • Scored -5

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    Large-scale non-residential energy consumers face increased costs and financial assurance requirements.

  • Scored -3

    Does this make it easier to build data centers and the power supply for them?

    The bill imposes new financial obligations and requirements for financial assurances that may act as a hurdle to data center development.

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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.

And 12 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Who their bills would affect

• Would households on low incomes be better off under this? 4 no, 78 yes. 4 of these passed a chamber
• Would business owners be better off under this? 6 no, 57 yes. 4 of these passed a chamber (3 yes, 1 no)
• Would people in rural areas be better off under this? 0 no, 42 yes.
• Would middle-income households be better off under this? 0 no, 40 yes. 2 of these passed a chamber

What else they would change

• Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? 2 no, 59 yes. 7 of these passed a chamber (6 yes, 1 no)
• Does this give the federal government more power? 7 no, 42 yes. 3 of these passed a chamber
• Does this make it easier to run a small business? 5 no, 41 yes. 2 of these passed a chamber
• Is this likely to create jobs? 0 no, 46 yes. 1 of these passed a chamber