Martin Heinrich

Became law (5)

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  Roger Marshall (R-KS)· Jan 14

  Cosponsored

  Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025

  S. 222 Agriculture and Food

  A Republican bill with 5 Democratic cosponsors.

  Became law

  This bill aims to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act. This legislation allows schools participating in the school lunch program to offer whole milk, whether organic or non-organic.

  Yes· 2 of 6

  • Scored +5

    Would children be better off under this?

    The bill increases the variety of milk options available to students and enhances food allergy safety training for schools.

  • Scored +5

    Would students be better off under this?

    Students benefit from expanded milk choices and improved food allergy safety protocols in their schools.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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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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  Bill Cassidy (R-LA)· Jul 16

  Cosponsored

  HALT Fentanyl Act

  S. 331 Crime and Law Enforcement

  A Republican bill with 6 Democratic cosponsors. See the voting map.

  Became law

  The House voted 321–104 on Jun 12.

  This bill permanently places all fentanyl-related substances into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act.

  Yes· 2 of 9

  • Scored +6

    Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths?

    The act directly attempts to combat the fentanyl crisis by increasing penalties and attempting to decrease availablity.

  • Scored +3

    Does this put more money into scientific research?

    Streamlining research registration may indirectly incentivize funding for scientific research related to fentanyl and other schedule I substances.

  The opposite· 2 of 10

  • Scored -3

    Does this shorten or soften prison sentences?

    Increased penalties for fentanyl-related substances could lead to longer prison sentences, hindering criminal sentencing reform efforts.

  • Scored -2

    Would households on low incomes be better off under this?

    Increased penalties could disproportionately affect low-income households due to the higher likelihood of being involved in the criminal justice system.

And 2 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Passed one chamber, waiting on the other (17)

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

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  Martin Heinrich (D-NM)· Sep 29

  Their bill

  Albuquerque Indian School Act of 2026

  S. 3219 Native Americans

  A Democratic bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor.

  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 orders the transfer of specific federal land in New Mexico into trust for the benefit of 19 specific Indian Pueblos. The land totals about 9.89 acres and was historically part of the Albuquerque Indian School.

  Yes· 2 of 9

  • Scored +7

    Would Native Americans be better off under this?

    The bill transfers approximately 9.89 acres of land into trust for the direct benefit of 19 specific New Mexico Pueblos.

  • Scored +3

    Would households on low incomes be better off under this?

    The bill provides resources for the economic and business development of the 19 Pueblos.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)· Sep 24

  Cosponsored

  Aviation Medication Transparency Act of 2026

  S. 3258 Transportation and Public Works

  A Democratic bill with 3 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 · Oct 1

  This bill requires the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator to publish and maintain a list of approved and prohibited medications for airmen and air traffic control specialists.

  Yes· 2 of 6

  • Scored +6

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

    Requires the FAA to publish and maintain a transparent, public list of approved medications.

  • Scored +5

    Would students be better off under this?

    Directly benefits individuals training to become airmen or air traffic control specialists.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  John Hoeven (R-ND)· Sep 24

  Cosponsored

  John A. Hauser Mental Health in Aviation Act

  S. 3257 Transportation and Public Works

  A Republican bill with 19 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 1

  S. 3257, known as the John A. Hauser Mental Health in Aviation Act, directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator to update regulations and guidance regarding individuals in aviation who disclose menta…

  Yes· 2 of 11

  • Scored +7

    Does this make mental health care easier to get?

    Encourages aviation personnel to seek mental health help and streamlines the medical certification process for those receiving treatment.

  • Scored +6

    Would people with disabilities be better off under this?

    Directly benefits those with mental health diagnoses by improving certification processes.

  The opposite

  • Scored -1

    Does this reduce what the federal government spends?

    The bill authorizes new spending of up to $16.5 million annually for medical examiners and public campaigns.

And 14 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Who their bills would affect

• Would households on low incomes be better off under this? 6 no, 249 yes. 10 of these passed a chamber (9 yes, 1 no)
• Would people in rural areas be better off under this? 2 no, 158 yes. 7 of these passed a chamber
• Would Native Americans be better off under this? 2 no, 131 yes. 7 of these passed a chamber (6 yes, 1 no)
• Would business owners be better off under this? 49 no, 82 yes.

What else they would change

• Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? 2 no, 150 yes. 8 of these passed a chamber
• Does this give the federal government more power? 16 no, 125 yes. 3 of these passed a chamber
• Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? 0 no, 140 yes. 4 of these passed a chamber
• Does this make health care easier to get in general? 1 no, 138 yes. 9 of these passed a chamber