Josh Hawley

Became law (4)

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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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  Mike Crapo (R-ID)· Dec 18

  Cosponsored

  Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025

  S. 356 Public Lands and Natural Resources

  A Republican bill with 16 Democratic cosponsors. See the voting map.

  Became law

  The House voted 399–5 on Dec 9.

  This bill aims to extend the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000. It extends various deadlines and years within the original act, such as changing certain dates from 2023 to 2026.

  Yes· 2 of 7

  • Scored +5

    Would people in rural areas be better off under this?

    The bill directly extends financial payments and project authority to rural counties containing federal land.

  • Scored +5

    Does this invest in rural communities?

    The bill explicitly extends funding and authority for counties with federal lands to support their local development and special projects.

  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 1 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Passed one chamber, waiting on the other (9)

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

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  Josh Hawley (R-MO)· Dec 16

  Their bill

  National Historical Park and National Historic Landmark Establishment and Boundary Adjustments Act of 2025

  S. 3490 Public Lands and Natural Resources

  A Republican bill with 2 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 · Dec 17

  This bill establishes the Fort Ontario Holocaust Refugee Shelter National Historical Park in New York to preserve and interpret resources related to World War II refugees.

  Yes· 2 of 9

  • Scored +2

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

    The bill establishes a new national historical park and designates a national historic landmark, contributing to the preservation of public cultural resources.

  • Scored +1

    Would children be better off under this?

    Educational and interpretive services at the new historical park benefit children and students learning history.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  Chuck Grassley (R-IA)· Jun 10

  Cosponsored

  Fighting Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Act of 2025

  S. 825 Crime and Law Enforcement

  A Republican bill with 12 Democratic cosponsors.

  Passed the Senate

  By voice vote, no names recorded

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

  This bill directs the Attorney General to propose a program to provide treatment for job-related post-traumatic stress disorder and acute stress disorder.

  Yes· 2 of 3

  • Scored +7

    Does this make mental health care easier to get?

    The bill directs the Attorney General to propose a program providing access to evidence-based trauma-informed care and counselor services for public safety officers.

  • Scored +5

    Would union members be better off under this?

    The bill provides essential mental health support and specialized care for public safety officers and telecommunicators.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  Deb Fischer (R-NE)· Jun 8

  Cosponsored

  North Platte Canteen Congressional Gold Medal Act

  S. 645 Armed Forces and National Security

  A Republican bill with 27 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 · Jun 9

  This Act authorizes the awarding of a Congressional Gold Medal to the individuals and communities who volunteered or donated to the North Platte Canteen in Nebraska during World War II.

  Yes· 2 of 4

  • Scored +5

    Would people in rural areas be better off under this?

    The bill honors a significant community-driven volunteer effort located in North Platte, Nebraska.

  • Scored +5

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

    The bill honors the historical context of serving and supporting United States troops during World War II.

  No question was scored the opposite.

And 6 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Who their bills would affect

• Would households on low incomes be better off under this? 28 no, 56 yes. 4 of these passed a chamber (3 yes, 1 no)
• Would business owners be better off under this? 34 no, 35 yes. 2 of these passed a chamber (1 yes, 1 no)
• Would middle-income households be better off under this? 6 no, 38 yes. 4 of these passed a chamber
• Would women be better off under this? 25 no, 19 yes. 4 of these passed a chamber

What else they would change

• Does this give the federal government more power? 5 no, 65 yes. 3 of these passed a chamber
• Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? 2 no, 68 yes. 5 of these passed a chamber
• Does this make health care easier to get in general? 14 no, 25 yes. 2 of these passed a chamber
• Does this make it easier to run a small business? 11 no, 27 yes.