Steven Horsford

Became law (2)

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  Steven Horsford (D-NV)· Jul 15

  Their bill

  Apex Area Technical Corrections Act

  H.R. 618 Public Lands and Natural Resources

  A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor.

  Became law

  This bill aims to amend the Apex Project, Nevada Land Transfer and Authorization Act of 1989.

  Yes· 2 of 4

  • Scored +4

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    It facilitates land transfers and streamlines the sale of mineral materials for industrial park owners.

  • Scored +3

    Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?

    The bill mandates compliance with NEPA and FLPMA for land transfers.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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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.

Passed one chamber, waiting on the other (18)

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

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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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  Frank Lucas (R-OK)· Nov 11

  Cosponsored

  Retirement Fairness for Charities and Educational Institutions Act of 2025

  H.R. 1013 Finance and Financial Sector

  A Republican bill with 19 Democratic cosponsors. See the voting map.

  Passed the House

  295 – 128

  Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs · Nov 12

  This bill amends Federal securities laws to enhance 403(b) retirement plans. The changes affect laws such as the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Securities Act of 1933, and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

  Yes· 2 of 4

  • Scored +5

    Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?

    The bill enhances consumer protection by establishing fiduciary responsibilities for employers managing 403(b) investment options.

  • Scored +4

    Would people over 65 be better off under this?

    The bill enhances 403(b) retirement plans, which provides more security for individuals planning for retirement.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  Jimmy Panetta (D-CA)· Sep 15

  Cosponsored

  Combating Illicit Xylazine Act

  H.R. 1266 Crime and Law Enforcement

  A Democratic bill with 63 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 adds xylazine, including its salts and isomers, to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act.

  Yes· 2 of 4

  • Scored +5

    Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths?

    The bill combats the illicit use of xylazine, which is often found in combination with opioids.

  • Scored +3

    Would farmers be better off under this?

    The bill explicitly protects the use of xylazine for animals owned by the person or members of the household.

  The opposite

  • Scored -3

    Does this shorten or soften prison sentences?

    The bill directs the Sentencing Commission to potentially increase penalties for xylazine offenses.

  • Scored -2

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    Veterinary business owners face new registration and recordkeeping requirements.

And 15 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Who their bills would affect

• Would households on low incomes be better off under this? 3 no, 237 yes. 4 of these passed a chamber
• Would middle-income households be better off under this? 3 no, 123 yes. 2 of these passed a chamber
• Would business owners be better off under this? 45 no, 74 yes. 9 of these passed a chamber (7 yes, 2 no)
• Would women be better off under this? 1 no, 106 yes. 1 of these passed a chamber

What else they would change

• Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? 1 no, 166 yes. 9 of these passed a chamber
• Does this give the federal government more power? 13 no, 125 yes. 5 of these passed a chamber
• Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? 0 no, 132 yes. 2 of these passed a chamber
• Does this make health care easier to get in general? 1 no, 104 yes. 3 of these passed a chamber