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Troy E. Nehls

Troy E. Nehls

Republican · U.S. Representative for Texas's 22nd district

31 sponsored · 298 cosponsored

Age 58 · In office since 2021

Contact their office: (202) 225-5951 · 1104 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 · Official website

Overview Votes (678) Sponsored (31) Cosponsored (298)

In the 119th Congress (2025–2026)

What they got done

Most bills never get a vote. These are the ones they wrote or backed that got somewhere.

Became law (3)

  • Troy Nehls (R-TX)

    Their bill

    Medal of Honor Act

    H.R. 695 Armed Forces and National Security

    A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor. See the voting map.

    Became law

    The House voted 424–0 on Feb 26.

    This bill aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code. The primary purpose is to increase the rate of the special pension paid to Medal of Honor recipients.

    Yes· 2 of 4

    • Scored +7

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

      The bill specifically increases the financial compensation provided to Medal of Honor recipients.

    • Scored +7

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

      The bill increases the monthly special pension rate for Medal of Honor recipients by linking it to veteran compensation rates.

    No question was scored the opposite.

  • Brian Mast (R-FL)

    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.

  • Pete Stauber (R-MN)

    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 one chamber, waiting on the other (35)

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

  • Troy Nehls (R-TX)

    Their bill

    National Law Enforcement Officers Remembrance, Support, and Community Outreach Act

    H.R. 309 Crime and Law Enforcement

    A Republican bill with 49 Democratic cosponsors.

    Passed the House

    By voice vote, no names recorded

    Now: arrived in the other chamber; nothing has happened to it there yet · Sep 15

    This bill is known as the National Law Enforcement Officers Remembrance, Support, and Community Outreach Act.

    Yes· 2 of 15

    • Scored +5

      Would retired people be better off under this?

      Provides free admission for retired law enforcement officers.

    • Scored +5

      Would students be better off under this?

      Provides curricula and educational resources for students and teachers.

    The opposite

    • Scored -1

      Does this reduce what the federal government spends?

      The bill authorizes an expenditure of up to $42 million over seven years.

  • Troy Nehls (R-TX)

    Their bill

    Save Our Shrimpers Act

    H.R. 2071 Foreign Trade and International Finance

    A Republican bill with 3 Democratic cosponsors. See the voting map.

    Passed the House

    39118

    Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Foreign Relations · May 13

    This Act directs the Secretary of the Treasury to take action regarding international financial assistance.

    Yes

    • Scored +4

      Would farmers be better off under this?

      The bill's opposition to international shrimp production may reduce global competition for certain domestic producers.

    • Scored +3

      Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?

      By opposing shrimp farming and processing projects, the bill may help reduce the environmental impact of industrial aquaculture.

    The opposite

    • Scored -5

      Does this send more money or help to other countries?

      The bill mandates opposition to financial assistance for shrimp-related projects in borrowing countries.

  • Troy Nehls (R-TX)

    Their bill

    Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act

    H.R. 3410 Transportation and Public Works

    A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor.

    Passed the House

    By voice vote, no names recorded

    Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation · Mar 25

    This bill aims to allow civil aircraft to fly at speeds greater than Mach 1 within the national airspace system.

    Yes· 2 of 9

    • Scored +2

      Is this likely to grow the economy?

      Increased aviation efficiency and technology modernization can contribute to broader economic growth.

    • Scored +2

      Is this likely to create jobs?

      The expansion of supersonic travel could stimulate job growth in the aviation and aerospace sectors.

    No question was scored the opposite.

And 32 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Still waiting, of the 31 bills they wrote: 1 cleared committee and waits for a first vote, 26 are in committee. Committee is where most bills end, whoever writes them — silence there, not a vote, is the usual way a bill dies.

What their bills would do

Every bill is scored against plain yes-or-no questions. These count their bills — the ones they wrote and the ones they cosponsored — by how each question was answered: yes, or the opposite. Open one to see those bills, where each stands, and why it was scored that way. Scores are made by AI ().

Who their bills would affect

What else they would change

How they voted lately

Their latest votes that decided something, and what each measure would do.

  • U.S. House · Nov 12, 2026

    Major Richard Star Act

    H.R. 2102

    The vote on whether to pass the bill This is the real decision in this chamber. Passing here sends the bill to the other chamber, which must pass it too before it can go to the President.

    Their vote Yea

    Passed

    39218

    This bill changes the rules to allow certain military retirees to receive both veterans' disability compensation and retired pay at the same time.

    • 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.

  • U.S. House · Nov 12, 2026

    Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2102) to amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for concurrent receipt of veterans' disability compensation and retired pay for disability retirees with combat-related disabilities, and for other purposes.

    H.Res. 1247

    The vote on whether to adopt the resolution A resolution is one chamber speaking for itself — setting its own rules, taking a position, honouring someone — and it never goes to the President. Agreeing to it is the whole decision.

    Their vote Nay

    Passed

    271135

    H. Res. 1247 sets the rules for how the House of Representatives will consider the bill H.R. 2102, which is also known as the "Major Richard Star Act."

    • Scored +7

      Would people with disabilities be better off under this?

      The bill provides increased financial compensation for service-connected disabilities.

  • U.S. House · Nov 11, 2026

    Retirement Fairness for Charities and Educational Institutions Act of 2025

    H.R. 1013

    The vote on whether to pass the bill This is the real decision in this chamber. Passing here sends the bill to the other chamber, which must pass it too before it can go to the President.

    Their vote Yea

    Passed

    295128

    This bill amends Federal securities laws to enhance 403(b) retirement plans. The changes affect laws such as the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Securities Act of 1933, and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

    • Scored +5

      Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?

      The bill enhances consumer protection by establishing fiduciary responsibilities for employers managing 403(b) investment options.

Every vote they cast, and how often they missed one →

On the President’s vetoes

A vetoed bill becomes law only if two-thirds of both chambers pass it again. The President can refuse to sign a bill both chambers passed. It becomes law anyway only if two-thirds of the House and two-thirds of the Senate vote to pass it again. A vote against the veto (a Yea) was a vote to make the bill law over the President’s objection; a vote for it (a Nay) was a vote to let the veto stand.

How busy they have been

How many bills they have put their name to over time — volume, not results: most bills never get a vote.

Legislative activity over time