Rand Paul

Became law (1)

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  Katie Britt (R-AL)· Jan 29

  Cosponsored

  Laken Riley Act

  S. 5 Immigration

  A Republican bill with 2 Democratic cosponsors. See the voting map.

  Became law

  The House voted 263–156 on Jan 22.

  This legislation requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to take certain inadmissible aliens into custody if they are charged with, arrested for, convicted of, or admit to committing burglary, theft, larceny, shopli…

  Yes· 2 of 5

  • Scored +3

    Does this tighten control of the border?

    The bill emphasizes the detention of aliens charged with theft, potentially contributing to increased border security efforts.

  • Scored +2

    Does this leave more decisions to the states?

    Grants State Attorneys General the power to sue the federal government, increasing state power relative to the federal government.

  The opposite· 2 of 7

  • Scored -5

    Would immigrants be better off under this?

    The bill negatively impacts immigrants facing charges, as it mandates their detention.

  • Scored -3

    Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?

    By mandating detention for certain offenses, the bill could reduce opportunities for some immigrants to pursue a pathway to citizenship.

Passed one chamber, waiting on the other (6)

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

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  Gary Peters (D-MI)· Dec 16

  Cosponsored

  Disaster Assistance Simplification Act

  S. 861 Emergency Management

  A Democratic bill with 5 Republican 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 17

  This bill aims to streamline information sharing among Federal disaster assistance agencies. It directs the FEMA Administrator to establish a unified intake process and system for disaster survivors.

  Yes· 2 of 12

  • Scored +5

    Does this give people more control over their personal data?

    The bill mandates privacy impact assessments and data security standards for the unified intake system.

  • Scored +4

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    Streamlined application processes assist businesses in accessing disaster-related relief and loans more quickly.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  Cory Booker (D-NJ)· Dec 16

  Cosponsored

  FDA Modernization Act 3.0

  S. 355 Health

  A Democratic bill with 4 Republican 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 17

  The FDA Modernization Act 3.0 requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services, via the FDA Commissioner, to publish an interim final rule regarding nonclinical testing methods.

  Yes· 2 of 4

  • Scored +3

    Does this make health care easier to get in general?

    The bill updates regulatory language to allow for nonclinical testing methods, which may facilitate faster drug development and access.

  • Scored +2

    Does this put more money into medical research?

    By modernizing the regulatory framework for nonclinical tests, the bill supports more diverse research methodologies.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  Ron Wyden (D-OR)· Oct 30

  Cosponsored

  A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose global tariffs.

  S.J.Res. 88 Foreign Trade and International Finance

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

  Passed the Senate

  51 – 47

  Now: kept ready for the floor instead of being sent to a committee · Oct 31

  This joint resolution aims to end the national emergency that was previously declared by the President. This emergency was established through Executive Order 14257 on April 2, 2025.

  Yes· 2 of 5

  • Scored +6

    Does this make trade with other countries easier?

    By removing the emergency that justified global tariffs, the bill eases trade restrictions between the U.S. and other nations.

  • Scored +5

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    Business owners may benefit from the removal of global tariffs which reduces costs and eases trade.

  The opposite

  • Scored -3

    Does this give the federal government more power?

    The resolution reduces the president's emergency authority to impose tariffs through executive action.

And 3 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Who their bills would affect

• Would households on low incomes be better off under this? 17 no, 30 yes. 4 of these passed a chamber
• Would business owners be better off under this? 3 no, 32 yes. 4 of these passed a chamber
• Would middle-income households be better off under this? 3 no, 19 yes. 3 of these passed a chamber
• Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? 0 no, 18 yes.

What else they would change

• Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? 2 no, 49 yes. 2 of these passed a chamber
• Does this give the federal government more power? 31 no, 8 yes. 3 of these passed a chamber
• Does this reduce what the federal government spends? 7 no, 19 yes.
• Does this make it easier to run a small business? 2 no, 20 yes. 2 of these passed a chamber