Burgess Owens

Became law (3)

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  Russell Fry (R-SC)· Jan 23

  Cosponsored

  Trafficking Survivors Relief Act

  H.R. 4323 Crime and Law Enforcement

  A Republican bill with 8 Democratic cosponsors.

  Became law

  This bill aims to provide relief for individuals who committed crimes as a direct result of being victims of human trafficking.

  Yes· 2 of 3

  • Scored +8

    Does this shorten or soften prison sentences?

    The bill allows for vacating convictions, expunging arrests, and reducing sentences for victims of trafficking.

  • Scored +7

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

    The bill provides mechanisms for individuals to challenge convictions and expunge records based on trafficking victimization.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  Pete Stauber (R-MN)· Dec 12

  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.

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  Celeste Maloy (R-UT)· May 23

  Cosponsored

  Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Park Service relating to "Glen Canyon National Recreation Area: Motor Vehicles".

  H.J.Res. 60 Public Lands and Natural Resources

  A Republican resolution with 3 Republican cosponsors. See the voting map.

  Became law

  The Senate voted 50–43 on May 8.

  This is a joint resolution from the 119th Congress. It focuses on a rule submitted by the National Park Service regarding motor vehicles at the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.

  Yes

  • Scored +5

    Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?

    The resolution stops a National Park Service rule regarding motor vehicles, which likely favors access over strict environmental preservation.

  The opposite

  • Scored -5

    Does this give the federal government more power?

    The resolution uses congressional authority to restrict the regulatory power of a federal agency (National Park Service).

  • Scored -3

    Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?

    By nullifying a National Park Service rule, the resolution may reduce regulated management of motor vehicle use on public lands.

Passed one chamber, waiting on the other (33)

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

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  Burgess Owens (R-UT)· Jun 10

  Their bill

  No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026

  H.R. 7892 Education

  A Republican bill with 4 Republican cosponsors. See the voting map.

  Passed the House

  249 – 172

  Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions · Jun 11

  This bill directs the Secretary of Education to implement an identity fraud detection system for FAFSA applications.

  Yes

  • Scored +2

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

    The bill requires the Secretary to submit annual reports and descriptions of the identity fraud detection system to Congress.

  • Scored +1

    Does this give people more control over their personal data?

    The bill implements advanced identity verification standards to protect the integrity of student data and prevent fraud.

  The opposite· 2 of 4

  • Scored -3

    Would households on low incomes be better off under this?

    The requirement for intensive, potentially in-person or live audiovisual verification may create additional barriers for low-income students seeking financial aid.

  • Scored -2

    Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?

    Young adults applying for financial aid may face increased bureaucratic burdens and delays in receiving funds due to new verification mandates.

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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 30 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Who their bills would affect

• Would households on low incomes be better off under this? 19 no, 81 yes. 6 of these passed a chamber (3 yes, 3 no)
• Would business owners be better off under this? 12 no, 78 yes. 7 of these passed a chamber (5 yes, 2 no)
• Would people in rural areas be better off under this? 2 no, 59 yes. 5 of these passed a chamber (4 yes, 1 no)
• Would students be better off under this? 10 no, 50 yes. 6 of these passed a chamber (4 yes, 2 no)

What else they would change

• Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? 5 no, 94 yes. 16 of these passed a chamber
• Does this give the federal government more power? 24 no, 62 yes. 8 of these passed a chamber (5 yes, 3 no)
• Does this make it easier to run a small business? 4 no, 57 yes. 5 of these passed a chamber (3 yes, 2 no)
• Does this make health care easier to get in general? 5 no, 55 yes. 4 of these passed a chamber