Vince Fong

Became law (5)

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  Vince Fong (R-CA)· Oct 20

  Their bill

  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.

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  Jay Obernolte (R-CA)· Jun 12

  Cosponsored

  Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The 'Omnibus' Low NOX Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".

  H.J.Res. 89 Environmental Protection

  A Republican resolution with 32 Republican cosponsors. See the voting map.

  Became law

  The Senate voted 49–46 on May 22.

  This joint resolution states that Congress disapproves of a specific rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency.

  Yes

  • Scored +3

    Does this leave more decisions to the states?

    The resolution supports state-level control by nullifying federal oversight of the EPA rule.

  • Scored +2

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    Automotive and engine manufacturers may face lower regulatory burdens.

  The opposite· 2 of 7

  • Scored -4

    Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?

    Disapproving the EPA rule weakens existing environmental standards for motor vehicle pollution.

  • Scored -3

    Would people in cities be better off under this?

    Lowering emissions standards can negatively impact air quality in densely populated urban areas.

And 2 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Passed one chamber, waiting on the other (22)

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

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  Vince Fong (R-CA)· Sep 15

  Their bill

  Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision".

  H.J.Res. 210 Environmental Protection

  A Republican resolution with 7 Republican cosponsors. See the voting map.

  Passed the House

  The House voted 216–211 on Sep 16.

  216–211

  Now: arrived in the other chamber; nothing has happened to it there yet · Sep 16

  This joint resolution states that Congress disapproves of a specific rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency.

  Yes

  • Scored +3

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    Removing pollution standards may reduce compliance costs for vessel operators.

  The opposite· 2 of 5

  • Scored -6

    Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?

    The bill removes an EPA rule specifically designed to control nonroad engine pollution.

  • Scored -5

    Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?

    Overturning pollution control standards for ocean-going vessels may increase emissions.

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  Vince Fong (R-CA)· Mar 16

  Their bill

  Save Our Sequoias Act

  H.R. 2709 Environmental Protection

  A Republican bill with 13 Democratic cosponsors.

  Passed the House

  By voice vote, no names recorded

  This bill aims to improve the health and resiliency of giant sequoias through coordinated federal, state, and tribal management.

  Yes· 2 of 12

  • Scored +8

    Would Native Americans be better off under this?

    The bill provides specific support for Tribal management, conservation, and historic preservation.

  • Scored +8

    Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?

    The bill establishes measures to protect giant sequoia groves from wildfire, insects, and drought.

  The opposite

  • Scored -3

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

    The bill allows for categorical exclusions from environmental impact statements, reducing standard oversight.

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  Vince Fong (R-CA)· Feb 23

  Their bill

  ACERO Act

  H.R. 390 Science, Technology, Communications

  A Republican bill with 6 Democratic cosponsors.

  Passed the House

  By voice vote, no names recorded

  Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation · Feb 24

  This bill directs NASA to use its Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response to Operations project to improve how we respond to wildfires from the air.

  Yes· 2 of 4

  • Scored +6

    Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?

    The bill improves wildfire response capabilities through advanced aircraft technology and coordination.

  • Scored +5

    Does this put more money into scientific research?

    The bill directs NASA to conduct research and development for wildfire response technologies.

  No question was scored the opposite.

And 19 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Who their bills would affect

• Would business owners be better off under this? 11 no, 51 yes. 11 of these passed a chamber (9 yes, 2 no)
• Would households on low incomes be better off under this? 16 no, 36 yes. 8 of these passed a chamber (5 yes, 3 no)
• Would people in rural areas be better off under this? 3 no, 39 yes. 5 of these passed a chamber
• Would people in cities be better off under this? 9 no, 17 yes. 8 of these passed a chamber (3 yes, 5 no)

What else they would change

• Does this give the federal government more power? 10 no, 37 yes. 8 of these passed a chamber (2 yes, 6 no)
• Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? 2 no, 44 yes. 9 of these passed a chamber
• Does this make it easier to run a small business? 6 no, 34 yes. 6 of these passed a chamber (5 yes, 1 no)
• Is this likely to grow the economy? 0 no, 32 yes. 3 of these passed a chamber