Eleanor Holmes Norton

Became law (5)

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  John Joyce (R-PA)· Nov 10

  Cosponsored

  Choices for Increased Mobility Act of 2026

  H.R. 1703 Health

  A Republican bill with 4 Democratic cosponsors.

  Became law

  This bill amends title XVIII of the Social Security Act to clear up payment rules for manual wheelchairs under Medicare Part B.

  Yes· 2 of 6

  • Scored +3

    Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?

    The bill addresses specific needs for ultralightweight manual wheelchairs which are essential for mobility and independence.

  • Scored +2

    Would people over 65 be better off under this?

    The bill clarifies Medicare coverage rules for specialized wheelchairs which benefits older adults relying on Medicare Part B.

  The opposite

  • Scored -3

    Would households on low incomes be better off under this?

    The bill allows suppliers to charge individuals the difference between the Medicare payment and the actual cost, which could create financial burdens.

  • Scored -2

    Does this lower what people pay out of pocket for care, such as deductibles, copays and surprise bills?

    The bill allows suppliers to charge individuals the difference between the actual charge and the Medicare payment amount.

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  Mike Quigley (D-IL)· Nov 3

  Cosponsored

  Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Reauthorization Act of 2026

  H.R. 8205 Health

  A Democratic bill with 39 Republican cosponsors.

  Became law

  This bill extends the provisions and grants for ALS research found in the original Act through fiscal year 2031.

  Yes· 2 of 3

  • Scored +7

    Does this put more money into medical research?

    The bill extends the authorization of grants for ALS research through fiscal year 2031.

  • Scored +6

    Would people with disabilities be better off under this?

    The bill promotes research into therapies for ALS, a debilitating neurodegenerative disease.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  Richard Hudson (R-NC)· Sep 11

  Cosponsored

  National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Extension Act

  H.R. 2196 Public Lands and Natural Resources

  A Republican bill with 5 Democratic cosponsors.

  Became law

  This bill extends the legislative authority of the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Foundation. This foundation wants to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs.

And 2 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Passed one chamber, waiting on the other (32)

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

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  Eleanor Norton (D-DC)· Jan 13

  Their bill

  Securities and Exchange Commission Real Estate Leasing Authority Revocation Act

  H.R. 189 Government Operations and Politics

  A Democratic bill with no cosponsors.

  Passed the House

  By voice vote, no names recorded

  Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs · Jan 14

  This Act aims to change how the SEC handles office space. It amends title 40 of the United States Code to stop the Securities and Exchange Commission from leasing general purpose office space.

  Yes· 2 of 3

  • Scored +3

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

    The bill mandates a GAO review of independent leasing authorities to ensure more controlled and transparent use of federal funds.

  • Scored +3

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

    The bill requires a Comptroller General review to track how federal entities utilize independent leasing authorities and how they utilize the GSA.

  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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  Shomari Figures (D-AL)· Sep 16

  Cosponsored

  To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 401 North Elm Street in Tuskegee, Alabama, as the "Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Post Office".

  H.R. 6006 Government Operations and Politics

  A Democratic bill with 5 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 · Sep 17

  This bill names a specific United States Postal Service facility after the Tuskegee Airmen. The building is located at 401 North Elm Street in Tuskegee, Alabama.

  Yes· 2 of 3

  • Scored +3

    Would Black Americans be better off under this?

    The bill honors the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen, who were African American military pilots.

  • Scored +2

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

    The bill honors military veterans by designating a memorial post office.

  No question was scored the opposite.

And 29 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Who their bills would affect

• Would households on low incomes be better off under this? 20 no, 1162 yes. 11 of these passed a chamber (10 yes, 1 no)
• Would children be better off under this? 1 no, 582 yes. 6 of these passed a chamber
• Would Black Americans be better off under this? 1 no, 569 yes. 4 of these passed a chamber
• Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? 1 no, 519 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? 6 no, 807 yes. 13 of these passed a chamber
• Does this make health care easier to get in general? 2 no, 612 yes. 10 of these passed a chamber
• Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? 3 no, 609 yes. 2 of these passed a chamber
• Does this give the federal government more power? 60 no, 546 yes. 5 of these passed a chamber