John Hoeven

Became law (2)

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  John Curtis (R-UT)· Jun 20

  Cosponsored

  A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act".

  S.J.Res. 31 Environmental Protection

  A Republican resolution with 5 Republican cosponsors. See the voting map.

  Became law

  The House voted 216–212 on May 22.

  This joint resolution seeks to provide congressional disapproval of a specific rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency.

  Yes· 2 of 3

  • Scored +1

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    Business owners benefit from the prevention of the EPA rule's enforcement and its associated compliance costs.

  • Scored +1

    Does this make it easier to run a small business?

    The resolution reduces the regulatory burden on businesses by ensuring the EPA's reclassification rule has no force or effect.

  The opposite· 2 of 3

  • Scored -3

    Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?

    The resolution undermines environmental protections by nullifying an EPA rule regarding the classification of major pollution sources under the Clean Air Act.

  • Scored -2

    Does this give the federal government more power?

    The resolution uses congressional authority to strip the EPA of the power to implement the specific rule in question.

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  Katie Britt (R-AL)· Jan 29

  Cosponsored

  Laken Riley Act

  S. 5 Immigration

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

  Became law

  The House voted 263–156 on Jan 22.

  This legislation requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to take certain inadmissible aliens into custody if they are charged with, arrested for, convicted of, or admit to committing burglary, theft, larceny, shopli…

  Yes· 2 of 5

  • Scored +3

    Does this tighten control of the border?

    The bill emphasizes the detention of aliens charged with theft, potentially contributing to increased border security efforts.

  • Scored +2

    Does this leave more decisions to the states?

    Grants State Attorneys General the power to sue the federal government, increasing state power relative to the federal government.

  The opposite· 2 of 7

  • Scored -5

    Would immigrants be better off under this?

    The bill negatively impacts immigrants facing charges, as it mandates their detention.

  • Scored -3

    Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?

    By mandating detention for certain offenses, the bill could reduce opportunities for some immigrants to pursue a pathway to citizenship.

Passed one chamber, waiting on the other (11)

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

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  John Hoeven (R-ND)· Oct 29

  Their bill

  Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Act

  S. 675 Arts, Culture, Religion

  A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor.

  Passed the Senate

  Since then: a House committee approved it and sent it to the floor

  Now: in the queue for a floor vote, with no date set · Oct 29

  This bill allows the Secretary of the Interior to provide up to $50,000,000 in grants to the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation.

  Yes

  • Scored +3

    Would students be better off under this?

    The bill funds educational services and historical preservation which can benefit students.

  • Scored +2

    Would people in rural areas be better off under this?

    The establishment of a library in Medora, North Dakota, provides economic and cultural development for rural areas.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  John Hoeven (R-ND)· Sep 24

  Their bill

  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.

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  John Hoeven (R-ND)· Jun 11

  Their bill

  Theodore Roosevelt National Park Wild Horses Protection Act

  S. 1377 Public Lands and Natural Resources

  A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor.

  Passed the Senate

  With no one objecting, no names recorded

  Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Natural Resources · Sep 10

  This Act aims to ensure the maintenance of a horse herd within the park. It directs the Secretary of the Interior to maintain a genetically diverse herd in the South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park.

  Yes· 2 of 4

  • Scored +5

    Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?

    The bill mandates a specific management plan for wild horses within the national park lands.

  • Scored +5

    Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?

    The bill protects natural resources and wild horse populations within a national park.

  No question was scored the opposite.

And 8 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Who their bills would affect

• Would business owners be better off under this? 9 no, 81 yes. 2 of these passed a chamber
• Would people in rural areas be better off under this? 0 no, 80 yes. 2 of these passed a chamber
• Would households on low incomes be better off under this? 16 no, 48 yes. 2 of these passed a chamber
• Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? 0 no, 43 yes. 3 of these passed a chamber

What else they would change

• Does this give the federal government more power? 20 no, 46 yes. 5 of these passed a chamber (4 yes, 1 no)
• Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? 7 no, 45 yes. 6 of these passed a chamber
• Does this make it easier to run a small business? 1 no, 50 yes. 1 of these passed a chamber
• Is this likely to create jobs? 0 no, 51 yes. 2 of these passed a chamber