Tammy Duckworth

Became law (2)

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  Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)· Nov 25

  Their bill

  Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act

  S. 260 Transportation and Public Works

  A Democratic bill with 2 Republican cosponsors.

  Became law

  This Act amends existing law regarding the screening of infant nutrition.

  Yes· 2 of 7

  • Scored +5

    Would children be better off under this?

    The act protects infants by ensuring the hygienic handling of breast milk and formula during travel.

  • Scored +4

    Would women be better off under this?

    The bill specifically addresses the needs of breastfeeding mothers by protecting their milk and formula during airport security.

  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.

Passed one chamber (12)

Halfway: the other chamber has to pass the same text before it can go to the President. One of these was stopped after it passed.

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  Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)· Sep 24

  Their bill

  Aviation Medication Transparency Act of 2026

  S. 3258 Transportation and Public Works

  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 1

  This bill requires the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator to publish and maintain a list of approved and prohibited medications for airmen and air traffic control specialists.

  Yes· 2 of 6

  • Scored +6

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

    Requires the FAA to publish and maintain a transparent, public list of approved medications.

  • Scored +5

    Would students be better off under this?

    Directly benefits individuals training to become airmen or air traffic control specialists.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)· Aug 3

  Their bill

  Youth Poisoning Protection Act

  S. 289 Commerce

  A Democratic bill with 2 Republican cosponsors.

  Passed the Senate

  By voice vote, no names recorded

  Now: kept ready for the floor instead of being sent to a committee · Aug 10

  This bill aims to ban the sale of certain consumer products. This bill classifies any consumer product containing a high concentration of sodium nitrite as a banned hazardous product.

  Yes· 2 of 7

  • Scored +7

    Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?

    The bill protects consumers by banning the sale of hazardous products containing high concentrations of sodium nitrite.

  • Scored +6

    Would children be better off under this?

    The bill's title and intent suggest a protective measure for youth regarding hazardous substances.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)· Oct 9

  Their bill

  Uniformed Services Leave Parity Act

  S. 1440 Health

  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 · Oct 17

  This bill aims to amend the Public Health Service Act. This amendment would add certain leave provisions to the rights and privileges of commissioned officers of the Public Health Service and their beneficiaries.

  Yes

  • Scored +5

    Does this give workers paid sick days or paid family leave?

    The bill expands leave provisions for commissioned officers of the Public Health Service and their beneficiaries.

  No question was scored the opposite.

And 9 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Who their bills would affect

• Would households on low incomes be better off under this? 9 no, 287 yes. 4 of these passed a chamber
• Would children be better off under this? 0 no, 160 yes. 3 of these passed a chamber
• Would business owners be better off under this? 78 no, 75 yes. 2 of these passed a chamber (1 yes, 1 no)
• Would women be better off under this? 2 no, 150 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, 220 yes. 7 of these passed a chamber
• Does this give the federal government more power? 31 no, 161 yes. 2 of these passed a chamber
• Does this make health care easier to get in general? 1 no, 174 yes. 4 of these passed a chamber
• Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? 1 no, 155 yes. 4 of these passed a chamber