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 16 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 Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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 · Jun 2
This bill sets aside $3,500,000,000 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The money is to be used by the Secretary of Agriculture to provide block grants to States.
Yes· 2 of 11
Scored +9
Would farmers be better off under this?
Directly benefits crop and multi-year crop producers suffering from freeze and cold weather losses.
Scored +8
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?
Aids rural counties and agricultural economies impacted by weather disasters.
The opposite· 2 of 3
Scored -2
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
Increases federal spending by appropriating $3.5 billion for disaster assistance.
Scored -2
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?
Appropriates $3.5 billion in emergency funding without offsetting spending reductions, which increases the national debt.
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Oversight and Investigations · Apr 27
This bill directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to create a comprehensive standard for the time between a care referral and a resulting appointment.
Yes· 2 of 4
Scored +6
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill increases transparency by requiring the Secretary to publish scheduling standards and quarterly performance reports on a public website.
Scored +5
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
The bill provides veterans with better care through established appointment standards and improved institutional accountability.
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology · Mar 20
This bill seeks to amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990. It proposes adding new research and extension priorities to the existing law.
Yes· 2 of 12
Scored +6
Would farmers be better off under this?
The bill provides direct research and technological benefits tailored to agricultural production and specialty crops.
Scored +5
Does this put more money into scientific research?
The bill specifically allocates priorities for new research in agriculture, AI, and aquaculture.
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit · Mar 20
This bill proposes amendments to the Federal Crop Insurance Act. It directs the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation to conduct research and development regarding index-based insurance policies.
Yes· 2 of 3
Scored +7
Would farmers be better off under this?
The bill directly benefits farmers by providing research into new insurance products to mitigate losses from frost and cold weather.
Scored +5
Does this put more money into scientific research?
The bill increases funding specifically for agricultural research and development regarding weather-based insurance.
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Oversight and Government Reform · Nov 4
This bill requires Executive agencies to submit reports to Congress regarding their employees who are furloughed during any period when there is a lapse in appropriations.
Yes· 2 of 3
Scored +5
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill enhances government transparency by requiring executive agencies to report on furloughed employees and the CBO to report on the economic effects of funding lapses.
Scored +2
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?
The bill promotes accountability and transparency regarding government spending and staffing during funding lapses.
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Oversight and Government Reform · Mar 24
This bill requires heads of Federal agencies to submit an annual report to Congress regarding official time authorized under title 5, United States Code.
Yes· 2 of 4
Scored +5
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill mandates public disclosure of detailed labor costs, employee compensation data, and agency resource usage.
Scored +3
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?
The bill mandates detailed reporting and periodic GAO audits to ensure better accounting of labor-related expenses.
The opposite· 2 of 3
Scored -5
Would union members be better off under this?
The bill mandates transparency of union costs and personal employee compensation data, which could impact union privacy and operations.
Scored -4
Does this protect people from being watched or searched?
The bill requires the disclosure of specific individual employee data, including pay rates and bonuses, on public websites.
