Mark Kelly

Became law (6)

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  Mark Kelly (D-AZ)· Aug 14

  Their bill

  ACES Act of 2025

  S. 201 Armed Forces and National Security

  A Democratic bill with 2 Republican cosponsors.

  Became law

  This bill directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to partner with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct a specific study.

  Yes· 2 of 6

  • Scored +6

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

    The bill directly investigates health risks faced by former active duty aircrew members.

  • Scored +5

    Does this help veterans get medical care?

    The study aims to identify occupational cancer risks which can lead to better healthcare and benefits for veterans.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  Marsha Blackburn (R-TN)· Sep 16

  Cosponsored

  Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act

  S. 307 Crime and Law Enforcement

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

  Became law

  The House voted 376–8 on Aug 31.

  This bill addresses the sexual harassment and sexual assault of Bureau of Prisons staff committed by inmates.

  Yes· 2 of 5

  • Scored +5

    Would men be better off under this?

    Increases safety for men working as BOP staff against sexual harassment and assault.

  • Scored +5

    Would union members be better off under this?

    Directly improves workplace safety for correctional officers who are often unionized.

  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.

And 3 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

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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  Mark Kelly (D-AZ)· Sep 30

  Their bill

  MORE American Fuel Act of 2026

  S. 5249 Energy

  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 · Oct 5

  This bill amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to align the licensing of uranium enrichment facilities with other fuel cycle facilities.

  Yes· 2 of 6

  • Scored +3

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    The bill provides significant regulatory relief and speed to energy industry applicants via pre-license construction.

  • Scored +2

    Is this likely to grow the economy?

    The bill aims to expand American fuel capacity, which can contribute to long-term economic and energy security growth.

  The opposite· 2 of 3

  • Scored -2

    Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?

    The bill's emphasis on pre-license construction and streamlined hearings may reduce the rigor of environmental oversight during the initial stages.

  • Scored -1

    Does this leave more decisions to the states?

    By streamlining the federal licensing process, the bill reduces some of the local/state-level control over the construction phase.

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  Mark Kelly (D-AZ)· Nov 19

  Their bill

  Legacy Mine Cleanup Act of 2025

  S. 2741 Environmental Protection

  A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor.

  Passed the Senate

  With no one objecting, no names recorded

  Now: kept ready for the floor instead of being sent to a committee · Nov 20

  This Act establishes the Office of Mountains, Deserts, and Plains within the Environmental Protection Agency.

  Yes· 2 of 6

  • Scored +8

    Would Native Americans be better off under this?

    The bill mandates a 10-year interagency plan specifically to address uranium contamination on Navajo Nation lands and emphasizes government-to-government consultation.

  • Scored +7

    Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?

    The bill establishes a dedicated office to coordinate and implement cleanup actions at contaminated mine sites to protect the environment.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  Ted Cruz (R-TX)· Nov 12

  Cosponsored

  Route 66 National Historic Trail Designation Act

  S. 2887 Public Lands and Natural Resources

  A Republican bill with 4 Democratic cosponsors.

  Passed the Senate

  With no one objecting, no names recorded

  This bill amends the National Trails System Act to officially designate the Route 66 National Historic Trail.

  Yes· 2 of 10

  • Scored +3

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    Business owners along Route 66 benefit from the increased visibility and tourism that comes with the official designation.

  • Scored +3

    Would people in rural areas be better off under this?

    Provides economic opportunities via tourism while protecting rural property rights and energy interests.

  No question was scored the opposite.

And 15 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Who their bills would affect

• Would households on low incomes be better off under this? 7 no, 179 yes. 5 of these passed a chamber (4 yes, 1 no)
• Would business owners be better off under this? 36 no, 77 yes. 2 of these passed a chamber
• Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? 3 no, 96 yes. 5 of these passed a chamber (4 yes, 1 no)
• Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? 1 no, 98 yes. 6 of these passed a chamber

What else they would change

• Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? 4 no, 166 yes. 10 of these passed a chamber
• Does this give the federal government more power? 19 no, 117 yes. 4 of these passed a chamber
• Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? 1 no, 94 yes. 4 of these passed a chamber
• Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? 2 no, 92 yes. 5 of these passed a chamber