Morgan McGarvey

Became law (2)

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  Maxine Dexter (D-OR)· Jan 20

  Cosponsored

  FAST VETS Act

  H.R. 4446 Armed Forces and National Security

  A Democratic bill with 2 Republican cosponsors.

  Became law

  This Act amends title 38 of the United States Code regarding veteran vocational rehabilitation.

  Yes

  • Scored +1

    Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?

    The bill allows for more targeted vocational plan redevelopment for veterans based on changing needs.

  The opposite

  • Scored -2

    Does this give the federal government more power?

    The bill increases the discretionary authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disapprove plan redevelopments.

  • Scored -2

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

    The bill grants the Secretary authority to disapprove plan redevelopments, potentially reducing individual due process in vocational planning.

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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.

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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  Morgan Luttrell (R-TX)· Nov 11

  Cosponsored

  Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2026

  H.R. 8552 Armed Forces and National Security

  A Republican bill with 4 Democratic cosponsors.

  Passed both chambers

  By voice vote, no names recorded

  This bill requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities.

  Yes· 2 of 25

  • Scored +10

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

    Directly increases the amount of disability and dependency compensation for veterans and their families.

  • Scored +10

    Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?

    Directly increases cost-of-living adjustments for disability and indemnity compensation.

  The opposite· 2 of 4

  • Scored -5

    Does this reduce what the federal government spends?

    The bill explicitly mandates an increase in payments for disability and indemnity compensation.

  • Scored -2

    Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?

    Increases mandatory spending without specifying a funding source.

Passed one chamber, waiting on the other (13)

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

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  Morgan McGarvey (D-KY)· Jun 3

  Their bill

  Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Reporting Act of 2025

  H.R. 1621 Commerce

  A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor.

  Passed the House

  By voice vote, no names recorded

  Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship · Jun 4

  This Act requires the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to submit a report to Congress. The report must address the challenges entrepreneurs with a disability face when starting and operating a business.

  Yes· 2 of 5

  • Scored +5

    Would people with disabilities be better off under this?

    The bill mandates an assessment of needs and recommendations for future legislative action for this group.

  • Scored +4

    Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?

    The bill mandates an investigation into the unique challenges and resource needs of entrepreneurs with disabilities.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  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.

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  Gus Bilirakis (R-FL)· Sep 15

  Cosponsored

  AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025

  H.R. 979 Science, Technology, Communications

  A Republican bill with 158 Democratic cosponsors.

  Passed the House

  By voice vote, no names recorded

  Now: in the queue for a floor vote, with no date set · Sep 16

  This bill requires the Secretary of Transportation to issue a rule mandating that new passenger motor vehicles include access to AM broadcast stations as standard equipment.

  Yes· 2 of 6

  • Scored +4

    Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?

    The bill enhances the effectiveness of emergency alert systems used during natural disasters.

  • Scored +3

    Would people in rural areas be better off under this?

    Ensuring AM radio access can be vital for emergency communications in rural areas.

  The opposite· 2 of 3

  • Scored -3

    Does this leave more decisions to the states?

    The bill explicitly prevents states from prescribing laws regarding AM radio access in vehicles.

  • Scored -2

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    The bill imposes new technical requirements and potential costs on automotive manufacturers.

And 10 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Who their bills would affect

• Would households on low incomes be better off under this? 3 no, 200 yes. 4 of these passed a chamber
• Would children be better off under this? 1 no, 105 yes. 2 of these passed a chamber
• Would women be better off under this? 1 no, 102 yes. 1 of these passed a chamber
• Would Black Americans be better off under this? 0 no, 101 yes. 1 of these passed a chamber

What else they would change

• Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? 0 no, 136 yes. 8 of these passed a chamber
• Does this make health care easier to get in general? 1 no, 124 yes. 3 of these passed a chamber
• Does this give the federal government more power? 10 no, 113 yes. 2 of these passed a chamber (1 yes, 1 no)
• Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? 0 no, 114 yes. 2 of these passed a chamber