Thomas H. Kean, Jr.

Became law (4)

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  Jimmy Panetta (D-CA)· Sep 18

  Cosponsored

  Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026

  H.R. 5334 International Affairs

  A Democratic bill with 5 Republican cosponsors. See the voting map.

  Became law

  The House voted 262–159 on Sep 16.

  This bill aims to crack down on the Russian Federation through heavy economic sanctions, investment bans, and increased import duties.

  Yes· 2 of 8

  • Scored +7

    Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?

    Coordinates sanctions with the G7, EU, and Five Eyes alliance.

  • Scored +6

    Does this send more money or help to other countries?

    Allows loans to Ukraine to be repaid using immobilized Russian sovereign assets.

  The opposite· 2 of 13

  • Scored -6

    Does this make trade with other countries easier?

    Imposes high tariffs on Russia and other countries facilitating sanctions evasion.

  • Scored -5

    Would billionaires be better off under this?

    Directly targets Russian oligarchs and high-net-worth individuals supporting the Russian government.

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  Russell Fry (R-SC)· Jan 23

  Cosponsored

  Trafficking Survivors Relief Act

  H.R. 4323 Crime and Law Enforcement

  A Republican bill with 8 Democratic cosponsors.

  Became law

  This bill aims to provide relief for individuals who committed crimes as a direct result of being victims of human trafficking.

  Yes· 2 of 3

  • Scored +8

    Does this shorten or soften prison sentences?

    The bill allows for vacating convictions, expunging arrests, and reducing sentences for victims of trafficking.

  • Scored +7

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

    The bill provides mechanisms for individuals to challenge convictions and expunge records based on trafficking victimization.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  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.

And 1 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Passed one chamber, waiting on the other (31)

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

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  Thomas Kean (R-NJ)· Mar 3

  Their bill

  Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act

  H.R. 5419 Public Lands and Natural Resources

  A Republican bill with no cosponsors.

  Passed the House

  By voice vote, no names recorded

  Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Energy and Natural Resources · Mar 4

  This Act directs the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct specific studies.

  Yes· 2 of 6

  • Scored +5

    Does this get reliable internet to more people?

    The bill directly aims to facilitate broadband deployment, which enhances internet access.

  • Scored +4

    Would people in rural areas be better off under this?

    Improving broadband deployment via land use studies directly benefits rural residents' connectivity.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  Thomas Kean (R-NJ)· Sep 2

  Their bill

  Undersea Cable Control Act

  H.R. 2503 International Affairs

  A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor.

  Passed the House

  By voice vote, no names recorded

  Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs · Sep 3

  This bill requires the President to develop a strategy to stop foreign adversaries from accessing goods and technologies used for undersea cables.

  Yes· 2 of 6

  • Scored +6

    Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?

    The act encourages building multilateral agreements and stronger cooperative ties with allies to secure technology supply chains.

  • Scored +5

    Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?

    The bill enhances national security by protecting critical undersea cable infrastructure from foreign adversaries.

  The opposite

  • Scored -3

    Does this make trade with other countries easier?

    The implementation of stricter export controls and licensing requirements may restrict the free movement of goods.

  • Scored -2

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    New export controls and licensing requirements may create regulatory hurdles for businesses in the technology sector.

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  Thomas Kean (R-NJ)· Jul 14

  Their bill

  Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act of 2025

  H.R. 1765 Science, Technology, Communications

  A Republican bill with 2 Democratic cosponsors.

  Passed the House

  By voice vote, no names recorded

  Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation · Jul 15

  This Act directs the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to take steps to improve U.S. representation in communications standards-setting bodies.

  Yes· 2 of 6

  • Scored +4

    Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?

    Securing leadership in wireless standards can bolster national security and digital infrastructure resilience.

  • Scored +3

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    U.S. businesses in the wireless sector stand to benefit from increased leadership and support in standards-setting.

  No question was scored the opposite.

And 28 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Who their bills would affect

• Would households on low incomes be better off under this? 15 no, 132 yes. 6 of these passed a chamber (5 yes, 1 no)
• Would business owners be better off under this? 40 no, 82 yes. 12 of these passed a chamber (5 yes, 7 no)
• Would middle-income households be better off under this? 7 no, 86 yes. 5 of these passed a chamber (4 yes, 1 no)
• Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? 3 no, 84 yes. 7 of these passed a chamber

What else they would change

• Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? 3 no, 142 yes. 15 of these passed a chamber (14 yes, 1 no)
• Does this give the federal government more power? 8 no, 102 yes. 10 of these passed a chamber (9 yes, 1 no)
• Does this make health care easier to get in general? 1 no, 88 yes. 4 of these passed a chamber
• Is this likely to grow the economy? 4 no, 76 yes. 6 of these passed a chamber (5 yes, 1 no)