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Ralph Norman

Ralph Norman

Republican · U.S. Representative for South Carolina's 5th district

23 sponsored · 202 cosponsored

Age 73 · In office since 2017

Contact their office: (202) 225-5501 · 569 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 · Official website

Overview Votes (678) Sponsored (23) Cosponsored (202)

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)

  • Ralph Norman (R-SC)

    Their bill

    To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to James Capers, Jr., for acts of valor as a member of the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War.

    H.R. 3377

    A Republican bill with no cosponsors.

    Became law

    This bill authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor to James Capers, Jr. This authorization is specifically for his actions as a member of the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War.

    Yes· 2 of 4

    • Scored +10

      Would people over 65 be better off under this?

      The bill honors a senior veteran through the Medal of Honor.

    • Scored +10

      Would retired people be better off under this?

      The recognition targets a veteran who is now likely in retirement age.

    No question was scored the opposite.

  • 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.

  • John Rose (R-TN)

    Cosponsored

    Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act

    H.R. 2808 Finance and Financial Sector

    A Republican bill with 33 Democratic cosponsors.

    Became law

    This bill aims to amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act. It seeks to prevent consumer reporting agencies from sharing consumer reports with others after a person requests a report for a residential mortgage loan.

    Yes· 2 of 3

    • Scored +7

      Does this give people more control over their personal data?

      The bill strengthens data privacy by preventing the sharing of credit reports after a mortgage request.

    • Scored +7

      Does this protect people from being watched or searched?

      The bill provides significant protection for individual privacy regarding sensitive financial information.

    No question was scored the opposite.

Passed one chamber, waiting on the other (12)

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

  • Ralph Norman (R-SC)

    Their bill

    To amend the Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina Land Claims Settlement Act of 1993.

    H.R. 4463 Native Americans

    A Republican bill with 2 Republican cosponsors.

    Passed the House

    By voice vote, no names recorded

    Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Indian Affairs · Jun 3

    This act seeks to amend the Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina Land Claims Settlement Act of 1993. The amendment specifically targets subsection (d) of section 7 of that original act.

    Yes

    • Scored +7

      Would Native Americans be better off under this?

      The bill expands membership criteria for the Catawba Indian Tribe, benefiting prospective tribal members.

    • Scored +5

      Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?

      The bill facilitates easier tribal enrollment by removing restrictive lineal descent and political relationship requirements.

    No question was scored the opposite.

  • Gus Bilirakis (R-FL)

    Cosponsored

    AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025

    H.R. 979 Science, Technology, Communications

    A Republican bill with 158 Democratic cosponsors.

    Passed the House

    By voice vote, no names recorded

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

    This bill requires the Secretary of Transportation to issue a rule mandating that new passenger motor vehicles include access to AM broadcast stations as standard equipment.

    Yes· 2 of 6

    • Scored +4

      Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?

      The bill enhances the effectiveness of emergency alert systems used during natural disasters.

    • Scored +3

      Would people in rural areas be better off under this?

      Ensuring AM radio access can be vital for emergency communications in rural areas.

    The opposite· 2 of 3

    • Scored -3

      Does this leave more decisions to the states?

      The bill explicitly prevents states from prescribing laws regarding AM radio access in vehicles.

    • Scored -2

      Would business owners be better off under this?

      The bill imposes new technical requirements and potential costs on automotive manufacturers.

  • J. Hill (R-AR)

    Cosponsored

    Main Street Capital Access Act

    H.R. 6955 Finance and Financial Sector

    A Republican bill with 33 Republican cosponsors. See the voting map.

    Passed the House

    The House voted 270–155 on Jul 22.

    270–155

    Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs · Jul 22

    This bill aims to improve Federal banking laws and promote local community access to banking.

    Yes· 2 of 13

    • Scored +6

      Would business owners be better off under this?

      The bill reduces regulatory burdens and eases hurdles for bank mergers and fintech partnerships.

    • Scored +5

      Does this make it easier to run a small business?

      The bill provides relief to small bank holding companies and community banks through tailored regulations and easier merger processes.

    No question was scored the opposite.

And 9 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Still waiting, of the 23 bills they wrote: 1 cleared committee and waits for a first vote, 19 are in committee, 1 was stopped. 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 Nay

    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