Troy Downing

Became law (6)

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  Troy Downing (R-MT)· Sep 25

  Their bill

  To reauthorize the Fort Peck Reservation Rural Water System Act of 2000.

  H.R. 7250 Water Resources Development

  A Republican bill with no cosponsors.

  Became law

  The entire purpose of the bill is to reauthorize the Fort Peck Reservation Rural Water System Act of 2000. To do this, it makes a simple change to Section 9 of the original Act.

  Yes· 2 of 6

  • Scored +6

    Would Native Americans be better off under this?

    The bill provides a critical extension for water system resources specifically for the Fort Peck Reservation.

  • Scored +5

    Would people in rural areas be better off under this?

    The act ensures the continued availability of water infrastructure for rural residents in the Fort Peck area.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  Troy Downing (R-MT)· Dec 11

  Their bill

  Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Miles City Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment".

  H.J.Res. 104 Public Lands and Natural Resources

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

  Became law

  The Senate voted 52–47 on Oct 8.

  This joint resolution provides for congressional disapproval of a specific rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management.

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  J. Hill (R-AR)· Jul 11

  Cosponsored

  21st Century ROAD to Housing Act

  H.R. 6644 Housing and Community Development

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

  Became law

  The House voted 358–32 on Jun 23.

  The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act aims to increase housing supply and affordability across the United States.

  Yes· 2 of 51

  • Scored +10

    Would households on low incomes be better off under this?

    Extensive grants, vouchers, rent caps, and wealth-building pilots directly target low-income families.

  • Scored +10

    Would people in rural areas be better off under this?

    Extensive focus on rural housing preservation, USDA reforms, and rural credit union revitalization.

  The opposite· 2 of 6

  • Scored -8

    Would billionaires be better off under this?

    Directly targets and restricts large-scale corporate ownership of single-family homes.

  • Scored -7

    Would the very wealthiest people be better off under this?

    Imposes severe penalties on large institutional investors regarding single-family home ownership.

And 3 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Passed Congress — the President's turn (1)

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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  Troy Downing (R-MT)· Sep 29

  Their bill

  Expanding Access to Capital for Rural Job Creators Act

  H.R. 1190 Finance and Financial Sector

  A Republican bill with 3 Democratic cosponsors.

  Passed both chambers

  With no one objecting, no names recorded

  H.R. 1190 is known as the Expanding Access to Capital for Rural Job Creators Act. This bill amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The main goal is to expand access to capital for rural-area small businesses.

  Yes· 2 of 6

  • Scored +7

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    The bill directly expands capital access opportunities for small business owners.

  • Scored +7

    Does this make it easier to run a small business?

    The bill specifically targets small businesses to help them access more capital.

  No question was scored the opposite.

Passed one chamber, waiting on the other (28)

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

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  Troy Downing (R-MT)· Dec 1

  Their bill

  SBA Fraud Enforcement Extension Act

  H.R. 4495 Commerce

  A Republican bill with 2 Democratic cosponsors.

  Passed the House

  By voice vote, no names recorded

  Now: in the queue for a floor vote, with no date set · Dec 2

  This bill aims to extend the statute of limitations for fraud related to specific pandemic programs. It focuses on Shuttered Venue Operators and the Restaurant Revitalization program.

  Yes

  • Scored +3

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

    Extending the statute of limitations allows for better enforcement and recovery of fraudulent grant funds.

  • Scored +3

    Does this reduce what the federal government spends?

    The act provides a longer window for the government to recover funds lost to fraud in pandemic relief programs.

  The opposite

  • Scored -3

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    Business owners participating in these programs face a longer window of potential legal liability for fraud.

  • Scored -2

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

    The bill extends the period during which individuals can be held liable for past actions, potentially impacting legal certainty.

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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.

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  Zachary Nunn (R-IA)· Sep 15

  Cosponsored

  GUARD Act

  H.R. 2978 Crime and Law Enforcement

  A Republican bill with 24 Democratic cosponsors. See the voting map.

  Passed the House

  The House voted 414–7 on Sep 16.

  414–7

  Now: in the queue for a floor vote, with no date set · Sep 16

  This bill allows State, local, and Tribal law enforcement agencies that receive certain Federal grant funds to use that money to investigate elder financial fraud, pig butchering, and general financial fraud.

  Yes· 2 of 21

  • Scored +9

    Would people over 65 be better off under this?

    The bill specifically prioritizes the investigation of elder financial fraud to protect seniors.

  • Scored +9

    Would retired people be better off under this?

    Directly aims to protect retirees from deception and financial fraud.

  No question was scored the opposite.

And 25 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Who their bills would affect

• Would business owners be better off under this? 12 no, 72 yes. 13 of these passed a chamber (11 yes, 2 no)
• Would households on low incomes be better off under this? 26 no, 40 yes. 7 of these passed a chamber (5 yes, 2 no)
• Would people in rural areas be better off under this? 4 no, 47 yes. 10 of these passed a chamber (9 yes, 1 no)
• Would middle-income households be better off under this? 7 no, 34 yes. 4 of these passed a chamber (3 yes, 1 no)

What else they would change

• Does this give the federal government more power? 28 no, 51 yes. 9 of these passed a chamber (5 yes, 4 no)
• Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? 14 no, 52 yes. 12 of these passed a chamber (10 yes, 2 no)
• Does this make it easier to run a small business? 6 no, 59 yes. 11 of these passed a chamber (10 yes, 1 no)
• Is this likely to grow the economy? 2 no, 40 yes. 7 of these passed a chamber