Alex Padilla

Became law (5)

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  Ted Cruz (R-TX)· Sep 16

  Cosponsored

  LACA

  S. 32 Law

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

  Became law

  The House voted 378–10 on Aug 31.

  Its main job is to clarify where court may be held for certain district courts in the states of Texas and California. Specifically, it updates the organization of Texas district courts and California district courts.

  Yes· 2 of 5

  • Scored +3

    Would people in rural areas be better off under this?

    Adding locations like El Centro and College Station increases judicial access for regional and rural residents.

  • Scored +2

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

    Increasing the number of locations where court may be held can improve accessibility to legal proceedings.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  Mitch McConnell (R-KY)· May 29

  Cosponsored

  A bill to amend chapters 83 and 84 of title 5, United States Code, to authorize an increase of the retirement age for members of the Capitol Police.

  S. 4530 Government Operations and Politics

  A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor.

  Became law

  This bill aims to amend chapters 83 and 84 of title 5 of the United States Code. The primary purpose is to authorize an increase in the retirement age for members of the Capitol Police.

  The opposite· 2 of 3

  • Scored -3

    Would people over 65 be better off under this?

    The bill allows for a retirement age of up to 62, which could force older employees to remain in the workforce longer than the previous fixed age of 60.

  • Scored -3

    Would retired people be better off under this?

    The shift from a fixed retirement age of 60 to a Board-determined age as high as 62 may delay the ability of officers to retire.

  No question was scored yes.

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  Thomas Tillis (R-NC)· Feb 18

  Cosponsored

  Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule Act

  S. 3705 Congress

  A Republican bill with 2 Democratic cosponsors.

  Became law

  This Act establishes the "Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule" to commemorate the United States semiquincentennial.

  Yes· 2 of 7

  • Scored +1

    Would children be better off under this?

    The act preserves a historical record that will be available to future generations including children.

  • Scored +1

    Would people in middle age be better off under this?

    The act preserves a historical record that will be available to future generations including middle-aged adults.

  No question was scored the opposite.

And 2 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

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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  Mitch McConnell (R-KY)· May 8

  Cosponsored

  A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the United States Army Rangers Veterans of World War II.

  S.Con.Res. 12 Congress

  A Republican resolution with 1 Democratic cosponsor.

  Passed both chambers

  With no one objecting, no names recorded

  This concurrent resolution authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center on June 26, 2025.

  Yes· 2 of 4

  • Scored +10

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

    Directly honors Army Ranger veterans of WWII with a gold medal ceremony.

  • Scored +8

    Would people over 65 be better off under this?

    Provides high-level national recognition for WWII veterans who are in the senior age bracket.

  No question was scored the opposite.

Passed one chamber, waiting on the other (26)

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

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  Alex Padilla (D-CA)· Mar 25

  Their bill

  Scarper Ridge Golden Gate National Recreation Area Boundary Adjustment Act

  S. 1142 Public Lands and Natural Resources

  A Democratic bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor.

  Passed the Senate

  With no one objecting, no names recorded

  Now: kept ready for the floor instead of being sent to a committee · Mar 27

  This Act aims to change the boundaries of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. The purpose of the bill is to include the Scarper Ridge property within the recreation area.

  Yes· 2 of 3

  • Scored +5

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

    Incorporating more land into a national recreation area improves federal management of public land.

  • Scored +3

    Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?

    The expansion of the national recreation area likely enhances local land and environmental conservation.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  Alex Padilla (D-CA)· Jan 5

  Their bill

  National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2025

  S. 320 Emergency Management

  A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor.

  Passed the Senate

  With no one objecting, no names recorded

  Now: kept ready for the floor instead of being sent to a committee · Jan 7

  This Act reauthorizes the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977. It updates findings to include updated economic exposure and loss estimates for earthquake damage.

  Yes· 2 of 12

  • Scored +5

    Would Native Americans be better off under this?

    The bill expands the scope of the program to specifically include Tribal governments and jurisdictions.

  • Scored +5

    Does this put more money into scientific research?

    The bill provides updated annual authorizations for scientific research through the USGS and NSF.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  Alex Padilla (D-CA)· Dec 15

  Their bill

  A bill to reaffirm the applicability of the Indian Reorganization Act to the Lytton Rancheria of California, and for other purposes.

  S. 748 Native Americans

  A Democratic bill with no cosponsors.

  Passed the Senate

  With no one objecting, no names recorded

  Now: kept ready for the floor instead of being sent to a committee · Dec 16

  This act aims to reaffirm that the Indian Reorganization Act applies to the Lytton Rancheria of California.

  Yes· 2 of 4

  • Scored +7

    Would Native Americans be better off under this?

    The bill explicitly enables the Lytton Rancheria of California to expand its reservation and land held in trust.

  • Scored +5

    Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?

    The bill strengthens tribal sovereignty and land base for the Lytton Rancheria of California.

  The opposite

  • Scored -2

    Does this leave more decisions to the states?

    The bill expands federal authority to take land into trust for the tribe, which can overlap with state jurisdictions.

  • Scored -1

    Would people in cities be better off under this?

    Land being moved into federal trust status can impact local land use and development in the surrounding area.

And 23 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Who their bills would affect

• Would households on low incomes be better off under this? 11 no, 376 yes. 7 of these passed a chamber
• Would children be better off under this? 1 no, 204 yes. 6 of these passed a chamber
• Would Native Americans be better off under this? 0 no, 202 yes. 8 of these passed a chamber
• Would business owners be better off under this? 79 no, 122 yes. 7 of these passed a chamber (4 yes, 3 no)

What else they would change

• Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? 2 no, 280 yes. 11 of these passed a chamber
• Does this give the federal government more power? 31 no, 222 yes. 8 of these passed a chamber
• Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? 2 no, 207 yes. 5 of these passed a chamber
• Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? 1 no, 193 yes. 5 of these passed a chamber