Craig A. Goldman

Became law (5)

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  Craig Goldman (R-TX)· May 9

  Their bill

  Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers".

  H.J.Res. 75 Energy

  A Republican resolution with 13 Republican cosponsors. See the voting map.

  Became law

  The Senate voted 52–45 on May 1.

  This joint resolution aims to disapprove a specific rule submitted by the Department of Energy.

  Yes· 2 of 3

  • Scored +4

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    The resolution reduces the cost of regulatory compliance for businesses operating commercial refrigeration.

  • Scored +3

    Does this make it easier to run a small business?

    The disapproval of new energy standards may reduce regulatory burdens and compliance costs for businesses.

  The opposite· 2 of 6

  • Scored -5

    Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?

    By nullifying the rule, the resolution weakens environmental standards for commercial appliances.

  • Scored -5

    Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?

    The disapproval of energy standards may result in higher carbon emissions from commercial refrigeration units.

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  David Valadao (R-CA)· Oct 20

  Cosponsored

  Romance Scam Prevention Act

  H.R. 2481 Commerce

  A Republican bill with 4 Democratic cosponsors.

  Became law

  This bill requires online dating service providers to send fraud ban notifications to members who have communicated with someone whose account was banned for fraud.

  Yes· 2 of 4

  • Scored +5

    Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?

    The bill enhances consumer protection by requiring dating services to notify users of potential fraud risks.

  • Scored +3

    Does this protect people from AI fakes, scams and automated decisions about their lives?

    The bill protects individuals from scams by requiring dating service providers to send fraud ban notifications.

  The opposite

  • Scored -4

    Does this leave more decisions to the states?

    The bill restricts the ability of states and political subdivisions to maintain or enforce their own dating service notification standards.

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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.

And 2 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Passed Congress — the President's turn (2)

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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  David Kustoff (R-TN)· Mar 2

  Cosponsored

  Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust.

  H.Con.Res. 72 Congress

  A Republican resolution with 3 Democratic cosponsors.

  Passed both chambers

  With no one objecting, no names recorded

  This resolution authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center on April 14, 2026. The space will be used for a ceremony to commemorate the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust.

  Yes· 2 of 4

  • Scored +5

    Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?

    The bill authorizes a ceremony to commemorate the victims of the Holocaust, which serves as a recognition of historical racial and religious atrocities.

  • Scored +2

    Would white Americans be better off under this?

    The bill honors a significant historical event of remembrance.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  David Kustoff (R-TN)· Mar 14

  Cosponsored

  Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust.

  H.Con.Res. 17 Congress

  A Republican resolution with 2 Democratic cosponsors.

  Passed both chambers

  With no one objecting, no names recorded

  This resolution allows Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center to be used on April 23, 2025. The space will host a ceremony for the Days of Remembrance of victims of the Holocaust.

  Yes

  • Scored +3

    Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?

    The bill authorizes a ceremony to commemorate the victims of the Holocaust, which honors a significant historical event related to racial and religious persecution.

  • Scored +1

    Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?

    The resolution facilitates a public commemoration of historical remembrance within a federal building.

  No question was scored the opposite.

Passed one chamber, waiting on the other (31)

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

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  Craig Goldman (R-TX)· Feb 25

  Their bill

  Homeowner Energy Freedom Act

  H.R. 4758 Energy

  A Republican bill with 2 Republican cosponsors. See the voting map.

  Passed the House

  210 – 199

  Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Energy and Natural Resources · Feb 25

  This Act aims to repeal several provisions of Public Law 117-169. Specifically, it targets taxpayer subsidies intended for home electrification.

  Yes· 2 of 3

  • Scored +3

    Does this reduce what the federal government spends?

    The act eliminates specific programs and rescinds unobligated funds.

  • Scored +2

    Does this reduce what the federal government owes?

    The rescission of unobligated balances reduces federal spending.

  The opposite· 2 of 10

  • Scored -5

    Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power?

    The bill removes subsidies intended to incentivize home electrification and renewable energy transitions.

  • Scored -5

    Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?

    Repealing electric home rebates and energy code assistance likely reduces efforts to lower carbon emissions.

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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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  Diana Harshbarger (R-TN)· Nov 9

  Cosponsored

  Nuclear Advisory Committee Reform Act

  H.R. 9613 Energy

  A Republican bill with 1 Republican cosponsor.

  Passed the House

  By voice vote, no names recorded

  Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Environment and Public Works · Nov 10

  This bill updates the role and structure of the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards. The committee will consist of a maximum of 15 members with diverse technical backgrounds appointed by the Commission.

  Yes

  • Scored +5

    Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?

    The bill requires that committee reports on license applications be made part of the public record.

  • Scored +4

    Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?

    The bill enhances reactor safety oversight by requiring the committee to focus on safety-significant and novel reactor designs.

  No question was scored the opposite.

And 28 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Who their bills would affect

• Would business owners be better off under this? 18 no, 84 yes. 12 of these passed a chamber (9 yes, 3 no)
• Would households on low incomes be better off under this? 31 no, 45 yes. 9 of these passed a chamber (5 yes, 4 no)
• Would people in rural areas be better off under this? 4 no, 42 yes. 5 of these passed a chamber (4 yes, 1 no)
• Would middle-income households be better off under this? 9 no, 35 yes. 5 of these passed a chamber (3 yes, 2 no)

What else they would change

• Does this give the federal government more power? 20 no, 77 yes. 13 of these passed a chamber (7 yes, 6 no)
• Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? 5 no, 67 yes. 13 of these passed a chamber
• Does this make it easier to run a small business? 6 no, 49 yes. 8 of these passed a chamber (6 yes, 2 no)
• Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? 7 no, 39 yes. 8 of these passed a chamber (7 yes, 1 no)