Catherine Cortez Masto

Became law (4)

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  Mike Crapo (R-ID)· Dec 18

  Cosponsored

  Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025

  S. 356 Public Lands and Natural Resources

  A Republican bill with 16 Democratic cosponsors. See the voting map.

  Became law

  The House voted 399–5 on Dec 9.

  This bill aims to extend the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000. It extends various deadlines and years within the original act, such as changing certain dates from 2023 to 2026.

  Yes· 2 of 7

  • Scored +5

    Would people in rural areas be better off under this?

    The bill directly extends financial payments and project authority to rural counties containing federal land.

  • Scored +5

    Does this invest in rural communities?

    The bill explicitly extends funding and authority for counties with federal lands to support their local development and special projects.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  Jerry Moran (R-KS)· Nov 25

  Cosponsored

  Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2025

  S. 2392 Armed Forces and National Security

  A Republican bill with 14 Democratic cosponsors.

  Became law

  This Act aims to increase compensation rates for various groups.

  Yes· 2 of 6

  • Scored +7

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

    The bill directly increases rates for wartime disability compensation and clothing allowances for veterans.

  • Scored +7

    Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?

    The bill mandates an increase in disability compensation, clothing allowances, and dependency compensation for veterans and their families.

  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 one chamber, waiting on the other (18)

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

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  Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV)· Sep 29

  Their bill

  Tribal Access to Electronic Evidence Act

  S. 1574 Native Americans

  A Democratic bill with 3 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 Stored Communications Act to include Tribal courts as courts of competent jurisdiction.

  Yes· 2 of 5

  • Scored +8

    Would Native Americans be better off under this?

    Significantly empowers Tribal courts and governments by granting them the authority to access electronic evidence.

  • Scored +3

    Would people in rural areas be better off under this?

    Positive impact for those living in Tribal jurisdictions who benefit from enhanced local law enforcement capabilities.

  The opposite

  • Scored -3

    Does this give people more control over their personal data?

    Allows for the disclosure of stored electronic communications and records by Tribal authorities, potentially reducing privacy.

  • Scored -3

    Does this protect people from being watched or searched?

    Enables Tribal authorities to access electronic records and potentially delay notification to the individual.

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  Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV)· Jun 10

  Their bill

  Tribal Warrant Fairness Act

  S. 3041 Native Americans

  A Democratic bill with 6 Republican cosponsors.

  Passed the Senate

  By voice vote, no names recorded

  Now: kept ready for the floor instead of being sent to a committee · Jun 15

  This bill allows the U.S. Marshals Service to help with certain Tribal criminal matters. Specifically, the U.S. Marshals Service can assist with Tribal fugitive matters when an Indian Tribe asks them to.

  Yes· 2 of 4

  • Scored +7

    Would Native Americans be better off under this?

    The bill directly benefits Native Americans and indigenous communities by providing federal U.S. Marshals Service support for tribal criminal and fugitive matters upon request.

  • Scored +6

    Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?

    The bill enhances tribal sovereignty and law enforcement cooperation by authorizing the U.S. Marshals Service to assist with tribal criminal and fugitive matters.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV)· Mar 10

  Their bill

  HONOR Act

  S. 327 Taxation

  A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor.

  Passed the Senate

  With no one objecting, no names recorded

  Now: kept ready for the floor instead of being sent to a committee · Mar 16

  This bill seeks to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. It aims to deny any foreign tax credit or deduction for taxes paid or accrued to the Russian Federation. The rule begins 30 days after the act is enacted.

  Yes· 2 of 3

  • Scored +5

    Does this raise the taxes companies pay?

    The bill increases the tax burden on companies by denying them foreign tax credits for taxes paid to the Russian Federation.

  • Scored +3

    Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?

    The bill uses economic and tax pressure to target the Russian Federation, aligning with broader geopolitical strategies.

  The opposite

  • Scored -4

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    Businesses with operations or tax liabilities in Russia will face higher effective tax rates due to the loss of credits.

  • Scored -3

    Does this make trade with other countries easier?

    The bill imposes stricter trade-related tax penalties on transactions involving the Russian Federation.

And 15 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Who their bills would affect

• Would households on low incomes be better off under this? 6 no, 232 yes. 9 of these passed a chamber (8 yes, 1 no)
• Would business owners be better off under this? 41 no, 113 yes. 4 of these passed a chamber (2 yes, 2 no)
• Would people in rural areas be better off under this? 2 no, 125 yes. 7 of these passed a chamber
• Would middle-income households be better off under this? 5 no, 115 yes. 4 of these passed a chamber

What else they would change

• Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? 9 no, 185 yes. 6 of these passed a chamber
• Does this give the federal government more power? 13 no, 121 yes. 2 of these passed a chamber
• Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? 1 no, 114 yes. 5 of these passed a chamber
• Is this likely to grow the economy? 2 no, 109 yes. 4 of these passed a chamber