Dave Min

Became law (2)

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  W. Steube (R-FL)· Sep 11

  Cosponsored

  Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act

  H.R. 5366 Taxation

  A Republican bill with 8 Democratic cosponsors.

  Became law

  This bill updates and extends tax rules related to personal casualty losses from major disasters. It also makes certain wildfire relief payments exempt from gross income.

  Yes· 2 of 6

  • Scored +7

    Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?

    The bill provides specific tax relief and income exclusions for individuals affected by major disasters and wildfires.

  • Scored +5

    Would middle-income households be better off under this?

    Provides significant tax relief for middle-class families facing unexpected disaster-related costs.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  Brian Mast (R-FL)· May 28

  Cosponsored

  Medal of Sacrifice Act

  H.R. 3497 Crime and Law Enforcement

  A Republican bill with 9 Democratic cosponsors.

  Became law

  This bill establishes a medal to honor law enforcement officers and first responders who were killed in the line of duty.

  Yes· 2 of 7

  • Scored +1

    Would people in cities be better off under this?

    The bill honors law enforcement and first responders who serve various jurisdictions.

  • Scored +1

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

    The bill honors the service and sacrifice of first responders and law enforcement personnel.

  The opposite

  • Scored -1

    Does this change how police departments operate?

    The bill requires a Commission to investigate the circumstances of death and eligibility based on findings of wrongdoing.

Passed one chamber, waiting on the other (16)

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

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  Dave Min (D-CA)· Jun 10

  Their bill

  Taxpayer Funds Oversight and Accountability Act

  H.R. 8340 Government Operations and Politics

  A Democratic bill with 2 Republican cosponsors.

  Passed the House

  By voice vote, no names recorded

  Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs · Jun 11

  This bill modifies the governmentwide financial management plan. It updates the duties of agency Chief Financial Officers to include overseeing internal controls for financial reporting.

  Yes· 2 of 5

  • Scored +6

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

    The bill requires agency plans and status reports to be made public to increase oversight.

  • Scored +5

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

    The bill strengthens financial oversight by requiring agency CFOs to lead internal controls and implement agency-specific financial management plans.

  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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  Zachary Nunn (R-IA)· Sep 15

  Cosponsored

  GUARD Act

  H.R. 2978 Crime and Law Enforcement

  A Republican bill with 24 Democratic cosponsors. See the voting map.

  Passed the House

  The House voted 414–7 on Sep 16.

  414–7

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

  This bill allows State, local, and Tribal law enforcement agencies that receive certain Federal grant funds to use that money to investigate elder financial fraud, pig butchering, and general financial fraud.

  Yes· 2 of 21

  • Scored +9

    Would people over 65 be better off under this?

    The bill specifically prioritizes the investigation of elder financial fraud to protect seniors.

  • Scored +9

    Would retired people be better off under this?

    Directly aims to protect retirees from deception and financial fraud.

  No question was scored the opposite.

And 13 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Who their bills would affect

• Would households on low incomes be better off under this? 4 no, 164 yes. 6 of these passed a chamber
• Would business owners be better off under this? 50 no, 41 yes. 2 of these passed a chamber (1 yes, 1 no)
• Would children be better off under this? 0 no, 89 yes. 2 of these passed a chamber
• Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? 3 no, 77 yes. 2 of these passed a chamber

What else they would change

• Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? 1 no, 184 yes. 9 of these passed a chamber
• Does this give the federal government more power? 15 no, 111 yes. 3 of these passed a chamber
• Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? 0 no, 91 yes. 3 of these passed a chamber
• Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? 0 no, 85 yes. 1 of these passed a chamber