Christopher A. Coons

Became law (3)

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  Christopher Coons (D-DE)· Feb 6

  Their bill

  Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2025

  S. 3424 Finance and Financial Sector

  A Democratic bill with 2 Republican cosponsors.

  Became law

  This bill aims to modify compensation for trustees serving in chapter 7 bankruptcy cases. It increases the total compensation for these trustees from $60 to $120 per case.

  Yes· 2 of 5

  • Scored +2

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    The bill helps sustain the bankruptcy infrastructure used by businesses to manage caseloads.

  • Scored +2

    Would households on low incomes be better off under this?

    The bill maintains the authority of bankruptcy courts to waive filing fees for indigent individuals.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  Katie Britt (R-AL)· Jun 26

  Cosponsored

  Lulu’s Law

  S. 1003 Science, Technology, Communications

  A Republican bill with 4 Democratic cosponsors. See the voting map.

  Became law

  The House voted 401–6 on May 20.

  This Act directs the Federal Communications Commission to take specific action regarding emergency notifications.

  Yes

  • Scored +5

    Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?

    The expansion of wireless emergency alerts for shark attacks enhances public safety during natural or environmental emergencies.

  • Scored +2

    Does this give the federal government more power?

    The bill directs the FCC, a federal agency, to mandate new wireless emergency alert criteria.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  John Cornyn (R-TX)· Apr 13

  Cosponsored

  Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery Act of 2025

  S. 1884 Law

  A Republican bill with 11 Democratic cosponsors.

  Became law

  This Act seeks to clarify and improve the existing 2016 Act. It aims to ensure that claims to recover Nazi-looted art are resolved on their actual merits rather than being dismissed due to various legal technicalities.

  Yes

  • Scored +7

    Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?

    The bill enhances legal recourse for victims by precluding time-based and discretionary defenses.

  No question was scored the opposite.

Passed one chamber, waiting on the other (30)

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

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  Christopher Coons (D-DE)· Aug 1

  Their bill

  Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2025

  S. 1659 Finance and Financial Sector

  A Democratic bill with 6 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 8

  This bill aims to update the compensation for trustees serving in chapter 7 bankruptcy cases. It increases the compensation for these trustees from $60 to $120 per case.

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  Mark Kelly (D-AZ)· Sep 30

  Cosponsored

  MORE American Fuel Act of 2026

  S. 5249 Energy

  A Democratic bill with 2 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 · Oct 5

  This bill amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to align the licensing of uranium enrichment facilities with other fuel cycle facilities.

  Yes· 2 of 6

  • Scored +3

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    The bill provides significant regulatory relief and speed to energy industry applicants via pre-license construction.

  • Scored +2

    Is this likely to grow the economy?

    The bill aims to expand American fuel capacity, which can contribute to long-term economic and energy security growth.

  The opposite· 2 of 3

  • Scored -2

    Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?

    The bill's emphasis on pre-license construction and streamlined hearings may reduce the rigor of environmental oversight during the initial stages.

  • Scored -1

    Does this leave more decisions to the states?

    By streamlining the federal licensing process, the bill reduces some of the local/state-level control over the construction phase.

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  Ted Cruz (R-TX)· Sep 28

  Cosponsored

  Protect College Sports Act of 2026

  S. 4668 Sports and Recreation

  A Republican bill with 5 Democratic cosponsors. See the voting map.

  Passed the Senate

  The Senate voted 77–22 on Sep 29.

  77–22

  This bill sets national rules for student athlete name, image, and likeness rights. It creates protections for academic progress, medical coverage, and health and safety standards.

  Yes· 2 of 22

  • Scored +9

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

    Significantly expands earning potential through NIL rights and provides medical and academic protections for college athletes.

  • Scored +8

    Does this make health care easier to get in general?

    Requires institutions to cover all out-of-pocket medical expenses for sports-related injuries and provides post-eligibility funds.

  The opposite

  • Scored -5

    Does this leave more decisions to the states?

    Prevents states from enforcing their own NIL compensation and transfer laws that conflict with the federal framework.

  • Scored -2

    Does this protect people from being watched or searched?

    Mandates disclosure of NIL agreements over $600 to institutions.

And 27 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Who their bills would affect

• Would households on low incomes be better off under this? 7 no, 254 yes. 6 of these passed a chamber
• Would business owners be better off under this? 63 no, 127 yes. 10 of these passed a chamber (9 yes, 1 no)
• Would children be better off under this? 0 no, 140 yes. 6 of these passed a chamber
• Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? 4 no, 131 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? 4 no, 220 yes. 14 of these passed a chamber
• Does this give the federal government more power? 22 no, 171 yes. 13 of these passed a chamber (11 yes, 2 no)
• Does this make health care easier to get in general? 0 no, 146 yes. 7 of these passed a chamber
• Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? 1 no, 133 yes. 3 of these passed a chamber