Angus S. King Jr.

Became law (5)

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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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  Ted Cruz (R-TX)· Sep 25

  Cosponsored

  Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act

  S. 759 Transportation and Public Works

  A Republican bill with no cosponsors.

  Became law

  This bill requires the Secretary of Commerce to standardize and publish data related to public outdoor recreational use of Federal waterways.

  Yes· 2 of 4

  • Scored +8

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

    Directly increases transparency by requiring a public, interoperable website for federal waterway data.

  • Scored +5

    Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?

    Increases visibility and accessibility of data regarding marine protected areas and harmful algal blooms.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  Roger Marshall (R-KS)· Jan 14

  Cosponsored

  Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025

  S. 222 Agriculture and Food

  A Republican bill with 5 Democratic cosponsors.

  Became law

  This bill aims to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act. This legislation allows schools participating in the school lunch program to offer whole milk, whether organic or non-organic.

  Yes· 2 of 6

  • Scored +5

    Would children be better off under this?

    The bill increases the variety of milk options available to students and enhances food allergy safety training for schools.

  • Scored +5

    Would students be better off under this?

    Students benefit from expanded milk choices and improved food allergy safety protocols in their schools.

  No question was scored the opposite.

And 2 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 →

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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 (19)

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

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  Angus King (I-ME)· Jun 18

  Their bill

  Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument Access Act

  S. 282 Public Lands and Natural Resources

  A bill from an independent.

  Passed the Senate

  By voice vote, no names recorded

  This Act aims to increase regional access to the National Monument in Maine. It allows the Secretary of the Interior to acquire land within a specific authorized area through purchase, donation, or exchange.

  Yes· 2 of 8

  • Scored +3

    Would Native Americans be better off under this?

    The Act emphasizes collaborating with Tribal governments for public education regarding their role in shaping the landscape.

  • Scored +3

    Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?

    The Act allows for the expansion of the National Monument boundaries to protect more land.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  Jim Banks (R-IN)· Nov 9

  Cosponsored

  RISE Act

  S. 3589 Education

  A Republican bill with 6 Democratic cosponsors.

  Passed the Senate

  By voice vote, no names recorded

  Now: kept ready for the floor instead of being sent to a committee · Nov 12

  This bill is known as the RISE Act and amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to help students with disabilities succeed in college.

  Yes· 2 of 5

  • Scored +8

    Would people with disabilities be better off under this?

    The bill mandates more transparent accommodation processes, provides clearer documentation paths, and funds a national support center.

  • Scored +7

    Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?

    The bill requires institutions to adopt clearer, more accessible documentation policies and transparent processes for students seeking accommodations.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  Bill Cassidy (R-LA)· Sep 30

  Cosponsored

  Health Care Cybersecurity and Resiliency Act of 2026

  S. 3315 Health

  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 · Oct 5

  This bill requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to work together to improve cybersecurity in the healthcare and public health sector…

  Yes· 2 of 11

  • Scored +8

    Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?

    The bill mandates coordination between HHS and CISA to improve cybersecurity resiliency in the healthcare sector.

  • Scored +7

    Would people in rural areas be better off under this?

    The bill specifically mandates guidance and technical assistance to help rural healthcare entities improve their cybersecurity readiness.

  No question was scored the opposite.

And 16 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Who their bills would affect

• Would households on low incomes be better off under this? 13 no, 212 yes. 13 of these passed a chamber (11 yes, 2 no)
• Would business owners be better off under this? 35 no, 107 yes. 5 of these passed a chamber (4 yes, 1 no)
• Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? 2 no, 120 yes. 6 of these passed a chamber
• Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? 2 no, 114 yes. 6 of these passed a chamber (5 yes, 1 no)

What else they would change

• Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? 7 no, 133 yes. 10 of these passed a chamber
• Does this make health care easier to get in general? 2 no, 107 yes. 6 of these passed a chamber
• Does this give the federal government more power? 14 no, 91 yes. 5 of these passed a chamber (3 yes, 2 no)
• Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? 6 no, 99 yes. 5 of these passed a chamber