Ashley Moody

Became law (3)

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  Joni Ernst (R-IA)· Oct 7

  Cosponsored

  Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act of 2025

  S. 766 Government Operations and Politics

  A Republican bill with 2 Democratic cosponsors.

  Became law

  This bill requires an annual report of taxpayer-funded projects that are over budget and behind schedule.

  Yes· 2 of 10

  • Scored +8

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

    The bill requires public disclosure of details regarding massive taxpayer-funded projects via the OMB website.

  • Scored +5

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

    The bill promotes fiscal accountability by requiring reporting on projects that exceed budgets by $1 billion.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  John Kennedy (R-LA)· Feb 10

  Cosponsored

  Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act

  S. 269 Social Welfare

  A Republican bill with 3 Democratic cosponsors.

  Became law

  This bill aims to improve coordination between Federal and State agencies and the Do Not Pay working system.

  Yes· 2 of 8

  • Scored +5

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

    Enhances oversight and coordination to eliminate improper payments.

  • Scored +4

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

    Requires clear and convincing evidence before recording a death to protect individuals from being incorrectly identified as deceased.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  Bill Cassidy (R-LA)· Jul 16

  Cosponsored

  HALT Fentanyl Act

  S. 331 Crime and Law Enforcement

  A Republican bill with 6 Democratic cosponsors. See the voting map.

  Became law

  The House voted 321–104 on Jun 12.

  This bill permanently places all fentanyl-related substances into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act.

  Yes· 2 of 9

  • Scored +6

    Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths?

    The act directly attempts to combat the fentanyl crisis by increasing penalties and attempting to decrease availablity.

  • Scored +3

    Does this put more money into scientific research?

    Streamlining research registration may indirectly incentivize funding for scientific research related to fentanyl and other schedule I substances.

  The opposite· 2 of 10

  • Scored -3

    Does this shorten or soften prison sentences?

    Increased penalties for fentanyl-related substances could lead to longer prison sentences, hindering criminal sentencing reform efforts.

  • Scored -2

    Would households on low incomes be better off under this?

    Increased penalties could disproportionately affect low-income households due to the higher likelihood of being involved in the criminal justice system.

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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  Rick Scott (R-FL)· Feb 11

  Cosponsored

  Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025

  S. 1383 Government Operations and Politics

  A Republican bill with 2 Republican cosponsors. See the voting map.

  Passed both chambers

  218 – 213

  This bill establishes strict requirements for voter registration and casting ballots in federal elections.

  Yes· 2 of 3

  • Scored +2

    Would people with disabilities be better off under this?

    The bill includes a provision requiring reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities to present proof of citizenship.

  • Scored +2

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

    The bill requires states to verify citizenship through the SAVE system to ensure voter rolls are accurate.

  The opposite· 2 of 8

  • Scored -5

    Does this make casting a ballot easier in practice?

    Mandating physical photo IDs for in-person voting and copies of IDs for mail-in voting increases the difficulty of casting a ballot.

  • Scored -4

    Does this protect the right to vote?

    The bill implements strict documentary proof of citizenship and photo ID requirements that create new hurdles for many voters.

Passed one chamber, waiting on the other (9)

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

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  Bill Cassidy (R-LA)· Jul 14

  Cosponsored

  Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2025

  S. 2120 Social Welfare

  A Republican bill with 7 Democratic cosponsors.

  Passed the Senate

  With no one objecting, no names recorded

  Now: kept ready for the floor instead of being sent to a committee · Jul 15

  This Act aims to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965. It provides updated funding authorizations for fiscal years 2026 through 2030 across various aging-related programs.

  Yes· 2 of 12

  • Scored +10

    Would people over 65 be better off under this?

    The bill provides significant increased funding and services specifically for older individuals.

  • Scored +10

    Would retired people be better off under this?

    The core purpose of the bill is to support and enhance life for older adults and retirees.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  Joni Ernst (R-IA)· Jun 10

  Cosponsored

  Stop Secret Spending Act of 2025

  S. 872 Government Operations and Politics

  A Republican bill with 2 Democratic cosponsors.

  Passed the Senate

  With no one objecting, no names recorded

  Now: kept ready for the floor instead of being sent to a committee · Jun 15

  This bill aims to amend the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006. The primary goal is to ensure that other transaction agreements are reported to USAspending.gov.

  Yes

  • Scored +7

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

    The bill mandates more rigorous reporting and centralizing of data to USAspending.gov to improve visibility into federal spending.

  • Scored +3

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

    The bill increases transparency in how federal funds are allocated through other transaction agreements.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  Chuck Grassley (R-IA)· Jun 10

  Cosponsored

  Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Stopping Prison Contraband Act

  S. 736 Crime and Law Enforcement

  A Republican bill with 9 Democratic cosponsors.

  Passed the Senate

  By voice vote, no names recorded

  Now: kept ready for the floor instead of being sent to a committee · Jun 15

  This Act aims to increase penalties for the prohibited provision of a phone in a correctional facility.

  The opposite

  • Scored -3

    Does this shorten or soften prison sentences?

    The bill increases criminal penalties by adding up to two years of imprisonment for the prohibited provision of a phone.

  • Scored -1

    Would people in cities be better off under this?

    The bill increases prison sentences for the provision of contraband, which impacts the incarcerated population.

  No question was scored yes.

And 6 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Who their bills would affect

• Would households on low incomes be better off under this? 28 no, 55 yes. 4 of these passed a chamber (2 yes, 2 no)
• Would business owners be better off under this? 24 no, 51 yes. 2 of these passed a chamber (1 yes, 1 no)
• Would children be better off under this? 6 no, 52 yes. 2 of these passed a chamber
• Would students be better off under this? 12 no, 39 yes. 1 of these passed a chamber

What else they would change

• Does this give the federal government more power? 6 no, 81 yes. 4 of these passed a chamber
• Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? 4 no, 79 yes. 7 of these passed a chamber
• Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? 1 no, 41 yes. 2 of these passed a chamber
• Does this make it easier to run a small business? 5 no, 33 yes.