Raúl M. Grijalva

Raúl M. Grijalva

Democrat · U.S. Representative for Arizona's 7th district · no longer serving

2 sponsored · 122 cosponsored

Age 78 · Served 2003–2025

What they got done

Most bills never get a vote. These are the ones they wrote or backed that got somewhere.

Became law (1)

  • Pete Stauber (R-MN)

    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.

Passed one chamber, waiting on the other (4)

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

  • Ted Lieu (D-CA)

    Cosponsored

    Tyler’s Law

    H.R. 2004 Health

    A Democratic bill with 30 Republican cosponsors.

    Passed the House

    By voice vote, no names recorded

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

    This bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to complete a study within one year of the bill's enactment.

    Yes· 2 of 9

    • Scored +7

      Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths?

      Specifically targets the identification of fentanyl in overdose cases to improve patient outcomes.

    • Scored +3

      Would people in middle age be better off under this?

      Middle-aged adults suffering from overdose may receive more accurate testing and guidance.

    The opposite

    • Scored -2

      Does this protect people from being watched or searched?

      The bill identifies potential negative impacts on patient privacy and confidentiality of health information.

  • Gus Bilirakis (R-FL)

    Cosponsored

    AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025

    H.R. 979 Science, Technology, Communications

    A Republican bill with 158 Democratic cosponsors.

    Passed the House

    By voice vote, no names recorded

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

    This bill requires the Secretary of Transportation to issue a rule mandating that new passenger motor vehicles include access to AM broadcast stations as standard equipment.

    Yes· 2 of 6

    • Scored +4

      Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?

      The bill enhances the effectiveness of emergency alert systems used during natural disasters.

    • Scored +3

      Would people in rural areas be better off under this?

      Ensuring AM radio access can be vital for emergency communications in rural areas.

    The opposite· 2 of 3

    • Scored -3

      Does this leave more decisions to the states?

      The bill explicitly prevents states from prescribing laws regarding AM radio access in vehicles.

    • Scored -2

      Would business owners be better off under this?

      The bill imposes new technical requirements and potential costs on automotive manufacturers.

  • Julia Brownley (D-CA)

    Cosponsored

    Veterans Law Judge Experience Act of 2025

    H.R. 659 Armed Forces and National Security

    A Democratic bill with 4 Democratic cosponsors.

    Passed the House

    By voice vote, no names recorded

    Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Veterans' Affairs · Jan 26

    This bill aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code. It focuses on the process of recommending members to serve on the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

    Yes

    • Scored +3

      Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?

      By prioritizing more experienced legal professionals for the Board of Veterans' Appeals, the bill aims to enhance the adjudication process for veterans.

    • Scored +3

      Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?

      The bill seeks to improve the quality of the Board of Veterans' Appeals by requiring members to have specific legal professional experience.

    No question was scored the opposite.

And 1 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Still waiting, of the 2 bills they wrote: 2 are in committee. Committee is where most bills end, whoever writes them — silence there, not a vote, is the usual way a bill dies.

What their bills would do

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Who their bills would affect

What else they would change

How they voted lately

Their latest votes that decided something, and what each measure would do.

Every vote they cast, and how often they missed one →

How busy they have been

How many bills they have put their name to over time — volume, not results: most bills never get a vote.

Legislative activity over time