The paragraph under each bill and the scores beside it were written by an AI model from the bill's text; the rest is the record.
In committee 24 bills
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
What happens next: The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Education and Workforce · Jul 16
This bill amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to set up new rules and penalties for claims and appeals.
Yes· 2 of 14
Scored +8
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?
The bill enhances consumer protections by establishing strict penalties and enforcement mechanisms for employee benefit plans that fail to process claims and appeals in a timely manner.
Scored +7
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?
The legislation strengthens due process protections for plan participants by imposing penalties on administrators who fail to respond to claims and appeals properly.
The opposite
Scored -3
Would business owners be better off under this?
Business owners and plan administrators face increased financial and legal liability for compliance failures under ERISA.
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on the Judiciary · Jun 24
This bill establishes that every citizen of legal voting age has a fundamental right to vote in Federal elections.
Yes· 2 of 8
Scored +8
Does this protect the right to vote?
The bill establishes a fundamental right to vote and creates strict legal standards to prevent the diminishment or impairment of voting abilities.
Scored +7
Does this make casting a ballot easier in practice?
The act defines voting broadly to include registration and the counting of ballots, providing legal mechanisms to ensure these processes are not obstructed.
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Natural Resources · May 26
This bill aims to amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977. It focuses on protecting taxpayers from the financial liability associated with reclaiming surface coal mining operations.
Yes· 2 of 6
Scored +6
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?
The bill ensures that funds for land reclamation are more reliably secured to prevent environmental damage from abandoned mines.
Scored +5
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?
By prohibiting self-bonding, the bill ensures that the costs of environmental cleanup are covered by actual assets rather than company promises.
The opposite
Scored -3
Does this leave more decisions to the states?
The bill imposes stricter federal oversight and reporting requirements on State regulatory authorities regarding their bonding programs.
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Energy and Commerce · Apr 23
This bill aims to amend the Public Health Service Act. It proposes the creation of emergency grants intended to safeguard essential health care workers.
Yes· 2 of 6
Scored +5
Would hourly workers be better off under this?
The bill provides emergency grants for hazardous duty compensation of up to $13 per hour for eligible health care workers.
Scored +5
Does this raise the lowest wage an employer may pay?
The bill provides for hazardous duty compensation of up to $13 per hour for eligible health care workers during emergencies.
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned · Feb 20
This bill aims to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Freedom House Ambulance Service.
Yes· 2 of 4
Scored +7
Would Black Americans be better off under this?
The bill commemorates a significant African American historical service and directs its medal to the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
Scored +6
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?
The bill honors a service that provided economic stimulation and professional dignity to the predominantly Black Hill District.
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned · Jan 22
This bill requires the public disclosure of all government records related to the COINTELPRO program.
Yes· 2 of 4
Scored +10
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill mandates the full public disclosure of previously secret COINTELPRO records and establishes a dedicated collection at the National Archives.
Scored +7
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?
The bill promotes historical transparency regarding the surveillance and disruption of domestic organizations, which disproportionately affected racial justice movements.
The opposite
Scored -3
Does this protect people from being watched or searched?
The bill's disclosure requirements could potentially reveal the identities of individuals who provided confidential information or compromise personal privacy.
