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Became law (6)

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  Joni Ernst (R-IA)· Oct 7

  Cosponsored

  Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act of 2025

  S. 766 Government Operations and Politics

  A Republican bill with 2 Democratic cosponsors.

  Became law

  This bill requires an annual report of taxpayer-funded projects that are over budget and behind schedule.

  Yes· 2 of 10

  • Scored +8

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

    The bill requires public disclosure of details regarding massive taxpayer-funded projects via the OMB website.

  • Scored +5

    Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?

    The bill promotes fiscal accountability by requiring reporting on projects that exceed budgets by $1 billion.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  Susan Collins (R-ME)· Sep 30

  Cosponsored

  Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act

  S. 2398 Health

  A Republican bill with 15 Democratic cosponsors.

  Became law

  This bill is designed to reauthorize specific programs related to vector-borne diseases. The legislation amends the Public Health Service Act to update the timeline for several provisions.

  Yes· 2 of 11

  • Scored +3

    Does this make the country readier for the next outbreak?

    The bill enhances support for health departments and regional centers that address vector-borne diseases, improving pandemic preparedness related to those diseases.

  • Scored +2

    Would children be better off under this?

    Preventing and treating vector-borne diseases has a small positive impact on children's health.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  John Kennedy (R-LA)· Feb 10

  Cosponsored

  Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act

  S. 269 Social Welfare

  A Republican bill with 3 Democratic cosponsors.

  Became law

  This bill aims to improve coordination between Federal and State agencies and the Do Not Pay working system.

  Yes· 2 of 8

  • Scored +5

    Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?

    Enhances oversight and coordination to eliminate improper payments.

  • Scored +4

    Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?

    Requires clear and convincing evidence before recording a death to protect individuals from being incorrectly identified as deceased.

  No question was scored the opposite.

And 3 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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  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.

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  Rick Scott (R-FL)· Feb 11

  Cosponsored

  Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025

  S. 1383 Government Operations and Politics

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

  Passed both chambers

  218 – 213

  This bill establishes strict requirements for voter registration and casting ballots in federal elections.

  Yes· 2 of 3

  • Scored +2

    Would people with disabilities be better off under this?

    The bill includes a provision requiring reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities to present proof of citizenship.

  • Scored +2

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

    The bill requires states to verify citizenship through the SAVE system to ensure voter rolls are accurate.

  The opposite· 2 of 8

  • Scored -5

    Does this make casting a ballot easier in practice?

    Mandating physical photo IDs for in-person voting and copies of IDs for mail-in voting increases the difficulty of casting a ballot.

  • Scored -4

    Does this protect the right to vote?

    The bill implements strict documentary proof of citizenship and photo ID requirements that create new hurdles for many voters.

Passed one chamber, waiting on the other (24)

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

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  Maggie Hassan (D-NH)· Aug 5

  Their bill

  Northern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act

  S. 850 Immigration

  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 · Aug 10

  This Act amends the Northern Border Security Review Act. It requires updates to the northern border threat analysis every three years.

  Yes· 2 of 3

  • Scored +3

    Does this tighten control of the border?

    The bill enhances border security through more frequent threat analysis and strategic updates.

  • Scored +2

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

    The bill increases transparency through required classified briefings to congressional committees.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  Maggie Hassan (D-NH)· Dec 18

  Their bill

  Gold Star and Surviving Spouse Career Services Act

  S. 1204 Armed Forces and National Security

  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 · Dec 19

  This bill aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code. The primary goal is to make certain spouses eligible for services provided under the disabled veterans' outreach program.

  Yes· 2 of 4

  • Scored +5

    Would women be better off under this?

    The bill benefits female spouses by expanding their eligibility for career services.

  • Scored +5

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

    The bill expands benefits to include spouses of deceased service members and certain eligible veterans.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  Maggie Hassan (D-NH)· Dec 18

  Their bill

  Improving Veteran Access to Care Act

  S. 607 Armed Forces and National Security

  A Democratic bill with 2 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 · Dec 19

  This bill requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to create and execute a plan to improve health care appointment scheduling.

  Yes· 2 of 3

  • Scored +6

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

    The bill directly improves the process for veterans to schedule health care appointments through digital and telephonic means.

  • Scored +6

    Does this make health care easier to get in general?

    The act mandates the development of a new scheduling system and self-service platform to improve access to care.

  No question was scored the opposite.

And 21 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Who their bills would affect

• Would households on low incomes be better off under this? 8 no, 181 yes. 11 of these passed a chamber (9 yes, 2 no)
• Would business owners be better off under this? 37 no, 68 yes. 2 of these passed a chamber
• Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? 4 no, 99 yes. 4 of these passed a chamber (3 yes, 1 no)
• Would children be better off under this? 0 no, 100 yes. 4 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, 143 yes. 15 of these passed a chamber
• Does this make health care easier to get in general? 1 no, 104 yes. 9 of these passed a chamber
• Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? 1 no, 97 yes. 5 of these passed a chamber
• Does this give the federal government more power? 6 no, 82 yes. 7 of these passed a chamber (6 yes, 1 no)