The paragraph under each bill and the scores beside it were written by an AI model from the bill's text; the rest is the record.
In committee 27 bills
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
What happens next: The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on the Judiciary · Oct 5
This bill creates a new Science Advisory Board inside the Department of Justice. This board will have 26 members made up of academic experts and justice professionals.
Yes· 2 of 5
Scored +4
Does this put more money into scientific research?
The bill incorporates academic researchers and scientific experts into the Department of Justice's advisory structure.
Scored +4
Does this put more money into medical research?
The bill establishes a Science Advisory Board to guide the Department of Justice on research, statistics, and science-backed programs.
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Education and Workforce · Oct 1
This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Education to issue guidance and recommendations for colleges and universities regarding the removal of criminal and juvenile justice questions…
Yes· 2 of 9
Scored +4
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?
Young adults and juveniles with justice system involvement benefit from reduced application barriers for college admissions.
Scored +4
Would students be better off under this?
Prospective students with criminal or juvenile justice histories gain clearer pathways and targeted support services to pursue higher education.
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Education and Workforce · Oct 1
This bill establishes a community grant program administered by the Secretary of Labor to support local governments that elect or appoint a person with a disability.
Yes· 2 of 7
Scored +8
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?
The bill directly supports local elected or appointed officials with disabilities by funding necessary workplace accommodations.
Scored +7
Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?
The bill establishes a grant program to provide reasonable accommodations for elected or appointed local officials with disabilities.
The opposite
Scored -2
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
The bill authorizes $5,000,000 in appropriations annually for fiscal years 2027 through 2033 for the community grant program.
Scored -1
Does this leave more decisions to the states?
Federal involvement in local government administration is increased via federally prescribed reporting and matching requirements.
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Oversight and Government Reform · Oct 1
H.R. 10659 is known as the "Removing Access Barriers to Running for Elected Office for People with Disabilities Act". The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on October 1, 2026.
Yes· 2 of 6
Scored +9
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?
The bill directly benefits people with disabilities by allowing them to campaign for public office without risking their federally supported benefits.
Scored +8
Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?
The bill expands rights and protections for individuals with disabilities by allowing them to campaign for public office without losing access to federally supported benefits.
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Economic Opportunity · Sep 30
This bill establishes an Office of Prison Education within the Bureau of Prisons to oversee and improve educational programs across all Federal correctional facilities.
Yes· 2 of 16
Scored +6
Would students be better off under this?
The creation of the Federal Prison Education Program directly turns incarcerated individuals into students with access to adult basic education, high school diplomas, and postsecondary credentials.
Scored +6
Does this make college cost less?
The bill expands access to postsecondary education and career programs for incarcerated individuals through structured provider partnerships.
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned · Sep 3
This bill aims to increase affordable access to evidence-based opioid treatments.
Yes· 2 of 12
Scored +9
Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths?
The bill directly addresses the opioid crisis by increasing affordability of treatments and recovery services.
Scored +8
Does this make health care easier to get in general?
The bill improves access to evidence-based opioid treatments and recovery support services through eliminated cost-sharing.
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Financial Services · Aug 3
This bill aims to amend the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. It seeks to provide enhanced protection for members of the Armed Forces against harassment from debt collectors.
Yes
Scored +5
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?
The bill enhances consumer protections for service members by prohibiting predatory debt collection threats.
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned · May 7
This bill aims to impose sanctions on any foreign person that uses forced or child labor in the cobalt mining sector of a foreign country.
Yes· 2 of 3
Scored +3
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?
The bill seeks to reduce the use of forced and child labor in supply chains, which can improve ethical consumer protections.
Scored +2
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The bill aims to curb the exploitation of child and forced labor which disproportionately affects low-income populations.
The opposite· 2 of 3
Scored -5
Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?
The bill makes specific aliens ineligible for various benefits under the Immigration and Nationality Act.
Scored -4
Would immigrants be better off under this?
The bill imposes strict ineligibility and visa revocation for specific groups of aliens.
