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 19 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 Ways and Means · Sep 16
This bill changes the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 regarding tax breaks for certain data centers. Specifically, the bill stops qualified data center property from getting bonus depreciation.
Yes
Scored +4
Does this raise the taxes companies pay?
The bill eliminates bonus depreciation and opportunity zone tax benefits for large data centers, effectively increasing their tax liability.
Scored +3
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?
Eliminating specific tax breaks for large data centers will increase federal revenue and reduce the national debt.
The opposite· 2 of 7
Scored -5
Does this make it easier to build data centers and the power supply for them?
The bill makes building data centers more expensive by removing bonus depreciation and opportunity zone tax benefits.
Scored -3
Does this speed up building and using AI in the U.S.?
The bill slows the pace of AI adoption by removing bonus depreciation for qualified data center property.
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, the Judiciary, and Ways and Means, 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 · Jun 30
This bill places strict ownership and trading limits on certain federal officials, including the President, Vice President, Members of Congress, judicial officers, and their spouses and dependent children.
Yes· 2 of 3
Scored +7
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill requires supervising ethics offices to publicly publish details and reasons regarding all assessed fines.
Scored +6
Does this make elections run better?
Banning political prediction market trading and stock ownership by federal officials enhances integrity in government.
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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 · May 7
This bill aims to protect consumers from price gouging on gasoline and other petroleum distillates.
Yes· 2 of 6
Scored +7
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?
The bill prohibits unconscionably excessive gasoline pricing and empowers the FTC and State officials to take legal action against price gouging.
Scored +6
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The bill provides direct assistance via the Low Income Home
Home Energy Assistance Program using penalty funds.
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Ways and Means · Apr 15
This bill aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. It specifically seeks to increase the amount of the earned income tax credit for parents of young children.
Yes· 2 of 13
Scored +8
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The earned income tax credit is specifically structured to benefit low-income working individuals and households.
Scored +7
Would children be better off under this?
Young children benefit indirectly from the increased financial resources provided to their working parents.
The opposite
Scored -2
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?
Expanding the earned income tax credit increases government expenditures and reduces federal revenue.
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Armed Services · Mar 24
This bill aims to expand credentialed, personalized financial and housing counseling for members of the Armed Forces. This includes those on active duty or transitioning from service.
Yes· 2 of 4
Scored +6
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
The bill directly benefits service members and those transitioning to veteran status through personalized financial and housing guidance.
Scored +5
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?
The bill provides counseling on anti-predatory lending and credit management, which enhances financial consumer protections for service members.
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure · Feb 9
This bill aims to improve Federal transportation programs. It establishes a new strengthening bridges formula program to fund the construction, replacement, and protection of highway bridges on public roads.
Yes· 2 of 8
Scored +8
Does this repair or build roads and bridges?
The bill establishes a $5.5 billion annual strengthening bridges formula program for construction, replacement, and protection of highway bridges.
Scored +7
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?
The bill provides $150 million annually for regional transportation planning specifically to support nonmetropolitan areas.
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture · May 20
This bill aims to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008. The primary goal is to expand benefits to households that are eligible for Federal and State energy assistance programs.
Yes· 2 of 24
Scored +5
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The bill expands utility allowances and recognizes energy assistance as an out-of-pocket expense for those in need.
Scored +3
Is this likely to lift people out of poverty?
The bill expands utility allowances and recognizes energy assistance as out-of-pocket expenses for eligible households.
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit · Jan 13
This bill aims to amend the Farm Credit Act of 1971. The primary purpose is to modify how rural housing is financed. Specifically, it seeks to update the definition of appurtenances to include accessory dwelling units.
Yes· 2 of 4
Scored +5
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?
The bill directly benefits rural residents by modernizing housing financing terms to include accessory dwelling units.
Scored +5
Does this make housing cost less?
The bill expands the definition of appurtenances to include accessory dwelling units, which may increase housing options and affordability in rural markets.
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Education and Workforce · Dec 11
This bill directs the Government Accountability Office to conduct a specific study. The study focuses on barriers related to the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990.
Yes· 2 of 6
Scored +2
Would children be better off under this?
The study aims to reduce barriers to childcare access for children.
Scored +2
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The study investigates how median income eligibility limits affect the ability of families to access childcare.
