Mike Carey

Became law (4)

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  Mike Carey (R-OH)· Apr 10

  Their bill

  Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That Regularly Provide Services Effectuating Digital Asset Sales".

  H.J.Res. 25 Taxation

  A Republican resolution with 1 Democratic cosponsor. See the voting map.

  Became law

  The Senate voted 70–28 on Mar 27.

  This joint resolution is a measure to express congressional disapproval of a specific rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service.

  Yes· 2 of 6

  • Scored +3

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    The resolution prevents the increased compliance and reporting burdens on brokers and asset owners.

  • Scored +3

    Would high-income households be better off under this?

    The resolution prevents new reporting requirements on digital asset sales which are frequently utilized by high-income individuals.

  The opposite· 2 of 4

  • Scored -4

    Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?

    The resolution hinders the government's ability to monitor and report on digital asset transactions through gross proceeds reporting.

  • Scored -3

    Does this raise taxes on the highest earners?

    The resolution prevents an IRS rule designed to increase transparency and reporting of digital asset proceeds often held by high-income earners.

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  Vince Fong (R-CA)· Oct 20

  Cosponsored

  Clergy Act

  H.R. 227 Social Welfare

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

  Became law

  The House voted 350–5 on Apr 27.

  This bill allows members of the clergy, members of religious orders, and Christian Science practitioners to revoke their previous exemption from Social Security coverage.

  Yes

  • Scored +3

    Would retired people be better off under this?

    By allowing clergy to join Social Security now, the bill provides them with potential income through monthly insurance benefits upon retirement.

  • Scored +3

    Does this strengthen Social Security?

    The act provides a mechanism for religious workers to access Social Security benefits that were previously unavailable due to their exemption.

  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.

And 1 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Passed Congress — the President's turn (2)

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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  Blake Moore (R-UT)· Nov 10

  Cosponsored

  To expand the sharing of information with respect to suspected violations of intellectual property rights in trade.

  H.R. 4930 Foreign Trade and International Finance

  A Republican bill with 2 Democratic cosponsors.

  Passed both chambers

  With no one objecting, no names recorded

  This bill updates the Tariff Act of 1930 to change how information is shared regarding suspected violations of intellectual property rights in trade.

  Yes· 2 of 4

  • Scored +6

    Does this make patent and copyright rules fairer?

    The bill strengthens the ability to identify and act upon suspected intellectual property violations in the trade stream.

  • Scored +5

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    Business owners who hold intellectual property rights benefit from more robust information sharing to combat counterfeits.

  The opposite

  • Scored -4

    Does this protect people from being watched or searched?

    The bill expands the scope of nonpublic information that can be shared with third parties involved in the interest of merchandise.

  • Scored -2

    Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?

    The bill allows for the sharing of previously nonpublic information obtained from private entities like online marketplaces.

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  Lloyd Smucker (R-PA)· Sep 29

  Cosponsored

  Claiming Age Clarity Act

  H.R. 5284 Social Welfare

  A Republican bill with 3 Democratic cosponsors.

  Passed both chambers

  With no one objecting, no names recorded

  This bill requires the Social Security Administration to update the terminology used in its rules, regulations, guidance, and other materials.

  Yes· 2 of 3

  • Scored +2

    Would people over 65 be better off under this?

    The bill provides clearer terminology regarding retirement and benefit ages for seniors.

  • Scored +2

    Would retired people be better off under this?

    The updated terminology provides more clarity for retirees regarding their monthly benefit ages.

  No question was scored the opposite.

Passed one chamber, waiting on the other (29)

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

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  Mike Carey (R-OH)· Apr 27

  Their bill

  New Opportunities for Business Ownership and Self-Sufficiency Act

  H.R. 6431 Taxation

  A Republican bill with 2 Democratic cosponsors.

  Passed the House

  By voice vote, no names recorded

  Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Finance · Apr 28

  This Act seeks to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. It specifically modifies the rules regarding how states administer self-employment assistance programs.

  Yes· 2 of 7

  • Scored +5

    Does this make it easier to run a small business?

    The bill enhances support for new entrepreneurs by allowing activities to include training, counseling, and technical assistance based on approved business plans.

  • Scored +4

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    The bill facilitates the start of new businesses by expanding and diversifying self-employment assistance activities.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  Mike Carey (R-OH)· May 19

  Their bill

  Clean Energy Demonstration Transparency Act of 2025

  H.R. 1453 Energy

  A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor.

  Passed the House

  By voice vote, no names recorded

  Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Energy and Natural Resources · May 20

  This bill aims to amend the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. It establishes new reporting requirements for clean energy demonstration projects administered or supported by the program.

  Yes· 2 of 6

  • Scored +8

    Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?

    The bill directly increases transparency by requiring public digital reports on clean energy project contracts, milestones, and budget changes.

  • Scored +3

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

    The bill enhances oversight of how funds are used in clean energy projects through required reporting on milestones and budget modifications.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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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.

And 26 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Who their bills would affect

• Would business owners be better off under this? 17 no, 99 yes. 10 of these passed a chamber (8 yes, 2 no)
• Would households on low incomes be better off under this? 16 no, 95 yes. 7 of these passed a chamber (6 yes, 1 no)
• Would people over 65 be better off under this? 4 no, 67 yes. 4 of these passed a chamber
• Would middle-income households be better off under this? 5 no, 65 yes. 1 of these passed a chamber

What else they would change

• Is this likely to grow the economy? 2 no, 80 yes. 3 of these passed a chamber
• Does this make it easier to run a small business? 6 no, 63 yes. 6 of these passed a chamber (5 yes, 1 no)
• Does this make health care easier to get in general? 2 no, 66 yes. 5 of these passed a chamber
• Is this likely to create jobs? 0 no, 66 yes. 4 of these passed a chamber