Mike Kelly

Became law (4)

• 

  Vince Fong (R-CA)· Oct 20

  Cosponsored

  Clergy Act

  H.R. 227 Social Welfare

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

  Became law

  The House voted 350–5 on Apr 27.

  This bill allows members of the clergy, members of religious orders, and Christian Science practitioners to revoke their previous exemption from Social Security coverage.

  Yes

  • Scored +3

    Would retired people be better off under this?

    By allowing clergy to join Social Security now, the bill provides them with potential income through monthly insurance benefits upon retirement.

  • Scored +3

    Does this strengthen Social Security?

    The act provides a mechanism for religious workers to access Social Security benefits that were previously unavailable due to their exemption.

  No question was scored the opposite.

• 

  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.

• 

  Jay Obernolte (R-CA)· Jun 12

  Cosponsored

  Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The 'Omnibus' Low NOX Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".

  H.J.Res. 89 Environmental Protection

  A Republican resolution with 32 Republican cosponsors. See the voting map.

  Became law

  The Senate voted 49–46 on May 22.

  This joint resolution states that Congress disapproves of a specific rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency.

  Yes

  • Scored +3

    Does this leave more decisions to the states?

    The resolution supports state-level control by nullifying federal oversight of the EPA rule.

  • Scored +2

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    Automotive and engine manufacturers may face lower regulatory burdens.

  The opposite· 2 of 7

  • Scored -4

    Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?

    Disapproving the EPA rule weakens existing environmental standards for motor vehicle pollution.

  • Scored -3

    Would people in cities be better off under this?

    Lowering emissions standards can negatively impact air quality in densely populated urban areas.

And 1 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Passed Congress — the President's turn (1)

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 →

• 

  Lloyd Smucker (R-PA)· Sep 29

  Cosponsored

  Claiming Age Clarity Act

  H.R. 5284 Social Welfare

  A Republican bill with 3 Democratic cosponsors.

  Passed both chambers

  With no one objecting, no names recorded

  This bill requires the Social Security Administration to update the terminology used in its rules, regulations, guidance, and other materials.

  Yes· 2 of 3

  • Scored +2

    Would people over 65 be better off under this?

    The bill provides clearer terminology regarding retirement and benefit ages for seniors.

  • Scored +2

    Would retired people be better off under this?

    The updated terminology provides more clarity for retirees regarding their monthly benefit ages.

  No question was scored the opposite.

Passed one chamber, waiting on the other (20)

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

• 

  Mike Kelly (R-PA)· Apr 27

  Their bill

  IRS Whistleblower Program Improvement Act

  H.R. 7959 Taxation

  A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor. See the voting map.

  Passed the House

  346 – 10

  Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Finance · Apr 28

  The bill focuses on making several improvements to how whistleblowers are treated by the government.

  Yes· 2 of 5

  • Scored +5

    Does this protect people from being watched or searched?

    The bill allows whistleblowers to elect to proceed anonymously before the Tax Court.

  • Scored +3

    Does this raise taxes on the highest earners?

    The bill improves the oversight of top tax avoidance schemes which are frequently utilized by high earners.

  The opposite

  • Scored -2

    Would high-income households be better off under this?

    The bill increases scrutiny on top tax avoidance schemes used by high-income entities.

• 

  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.

• 

  Mike Bost (R-IL)· Nov 11

  Cosponsored

  Take Care of America’s Veterans Act

  H.R. 9237 Armed Forces and National Security

  A Republican bill with 30 Republican cosponsors.

  Passed the House

  By voice vote, no names recorded

  Its main goal is to improve various benefits, healthcare services, and administrative functions provided to veterans by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and other federal agencies.

  Yes· 2 of 50

  • Scored +10

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

    The bill is fundamentally designed to significantly improve healthcare, compensation, education, and administrative services for veterans.

  • Scored +9

    Does this help veterans get medical care?

    The legislation comprehensively enhances veteran healthcare delivery, community care access, prosthetics formularies, and specialized treatment programs.

  The opposite

  • Scored -2

    Does this reduce what the federal government spends?

    The legislation authorizes significant funding increases and appropriations for various VA programs, healthcare, and IT modernization.

And 17 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Who their bills would affect

• Would households on low incomes be better off under this? 22 no, 94 yes. 5 of these passed a chamber (3 yes, 2 no)
• Would business owners be better off under this? 19 no, 83 yes. 6 of these passed a chamber (5 yes, 1 no)
• Would people over 65 be better off under this? 5 no, 74 yes. 5 of these passed a chamber (4 yes, 1 no)
• Would middle-income households be better off under this? 6 no, 67 yes. 3 of these passed a chamber (2 yes, 1 no)

What else they would change

• Does this make health care easier to get in general? 5 no, 85 yes. 4 of these passed a chamber
• Does this give the federal government more power? 6 no, 72 yes. 9 of these passed a chamber (6 yes, 3 no)
• Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? 7 no, 60 yes. 12 of these passed a chamber
• Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? 6 no, 55 yes.