Mazie K. Hirono

Became law (2)

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  Jerry Moran (R-KS)· Nov 25

  Cosponsored

  Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2025

  S. 2392 Armed Forces and National Security

  A Republican bill with 14 Democratic cosponsors.

  Became law

  This Act aims to increase compensation rates for various groups.

  Yes· 2 of 6

  • Scored +7

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

    The bill directly increases rates for wartime disability compensation and clothing allowances for veterans.

  • Scored +7

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

    The bill mandates an increase in disability compensation, clothing allowances, and dependency compensation for veterans and their families.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)· Nov 25

  Cosponsored

  Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act

  S. 260 Transportation and Public Works

  A Democratic bill with 2 Republican cosponsors.

  Became law

  This Act amends existing law regarding the screening of infant nutrition.

  Yes· 2 of 7

  • Scored +5

    Would children be better off under this?

    The act protects infants by ensuring the hygienic handling of breast milk and formula during travel.

  • Scored +4

    Would women be better off under this?

    The bill specifically addresses the needs of breastfeeding mothers by protecting their milk and formula during airport security.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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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  Mazie Hirono (D-HI)· Apr 20

  Their bill

  A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha I.

  S.Con.Res. 29 Congress

  A Democratic resolution with 1 Democratic cosponsor.

  Passed both chambers

  With no one objecting, no names recorded

  This resolution authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center on June 7, 2026.

  Yes

  • Scored +3

    Would Native Americans be better off under this?

    The bill recognizes the cultural legacy of King Kamehameha I, which is of significant importance to Native Hawaiian history.

  • Scored +3

    Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?

    The bill authorizes a celebration for King Kamehameha I, which honors Hawaiian heritage and history.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  Jerry Moran (R-KS)· Apr 29

  Cosponsored

  Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act

  S. 1318 Armed Forces and National Security

  A Republican bill with 11 Democratic cosponsors. See the voting map.

  Passed both chambers

  235 – 191

  This bill consists of two main parts: the Foreign Intelligence Accountability Act and the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act.

  Yes· 2 of 5

  • Scored +8

    Does this protect people from being watched or searched?

    The bill strengthens protections against government surveillance and prevents the implementation of a central bank digital currency.

  • Scored +7

    Does this give people more control over their personal data?

    The bill implements stricter oversight on government access to personal data and prohibits central bank digital currency implementation.

  The opposite

  • Scored -5

    Does this give the government more power to monitor people inside the country?

    The bill acts to restrict and curb the expansion of domestic surveillance capabilities of the Federal Reserve and FBI.

  • Scored -3

    Does this give the federal government more power?

    The bill limits the expansion of federal authority regarding digital currency and surveillance.

Passed one chamber, waiting on the other (12)

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

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  David McCormick (R-PA)· Sep 28

  Cosponsored

  Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2026

  S. 4395 Finance and Financial Sector

  A Republican bill with 20 Democratic cosponsors.

  Passed the Senate

  With no one objecting, no names recorded

  Now: kept ready for the floor instead of being sent to a committee · Oct 5

  This bill extends the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 by seven years. The new termination date for the program is changed from 2027 to 2034.

  Yes· 2 of 5

  • Scored +3

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    Business owners benefit from the extended availability and affordability of terrorism risk insurance coverage.

  • Scored +3

    Is this likely to grow the economy?

    Extending the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program provides stability and confidence for commercial real estate and business investments.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY)· Aug 7

  Cosponsored

  Officer John Barnes and Chief Michael Ansbro Public Safety Officers' Benefit Program Expansion Act of 2026

  S. 3897 Crime and Law Enforcement

  A Democratic bill with 4 Republican cosponsors.

  Passed the Senate

  With no one objecting, no names recorded

  Now: kept ready for the floor instead of being sent to a committee · Aug 10

  This Act revises administrative procedures for public safety officers' death benefits. It establishes new timelines for notifying claimants of missing information and final benefit determinations.

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  Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI)· Jun 11

  Cosponsored

  First Rhode Island Regiment Congressional Gold Medal Act

  S. 567 Armed Forces and National Security

  A Democratic bill with 25 Republican cosponsors.

  Passed the Senate

  With no one objecting, no names recorded

  Now: kept ready for the floor instead of being sent to a committee · Jun 15

  This bill orders the creation and presentation of a single Congressional Gold Medal to the First Rhode Island Regiment to honor their service during the Revolutionary War.

  Yes· 2 of 4

  • Scored +3

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

    The bill honors the historical military service and sacrifice of veterans from the Revolutionary War.

  • Scored +3

    Would Black Americans be better off under this?

    The legislation explicitly recognizes and honors the significant contributions of soldiers of African heritage who served in the First Rhode Island Regiment during the Revolutionary War.

  No question was scored the opposite.

And 9 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Who their bills would affect

• Would households on low incomes be better off under this? 7 no, 278 yes. 2 of these passed a chamber
• Would children be better off under this? 1 no, 145 yes. 3 of these passed a chamber
• Would women be better off under this? 4 no, 134 yes. 3 of these passed a chamber
• Would middle-income households be better off under this? 4 no, 133 yes.

What else they would change

• Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? 2 no, 214 yes. 6 of these passed a chamber
• Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? 3 no, 167 yes. 5 of these passed a chamber
• Does this give the federal government more power? 21 no, 141 yes. 2 of these passed a chamber (1 yes, 1 no)
• Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? 0 no, 139 yes. 2 of these passed a chamber