Jimmy Panetta

Became law (7)

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  Jimmy Panetta (D-CA)· Sep 18

  Their bill

  Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026

  H.R. 5334 International Affairs

  A Democratic bill with 5 Republican cosponsors. See the voting map.

  Became law

  The House voted 262–159 on Sep 16.

  This bill aims to crack down on the Russian Federation through heavy economic sanctions, investment bans, and increased import duties.

  Yes· 2 of 8

  • Scored +7

    Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?

    Coordinates sanctions with the G7, EU, and Five Eyes alliance.

  • Scored +6

    Does this send more money or help to other countries?

    Allows loans to Ukraine to be repaid using immobilized Russian sovereign assets.

  The opposite· 2 of 13

  • Scored -6

    Does this make trade with other countries easier?

    Imposes high tariffs on Russia and other countries facilitating sanctions evasion.

  • Scored -5

    Would billionaires be better off under this?

    Directly targets Russian oligarchs and high-net-worth individuals supporting the Russian government.

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  Vince Fong (R-CA)· Oct 20

  Cosponsored

  Clergy Act

  H.R. 227 Social Welfare

  A Republican bill with 6 Democratic cosponsors. See the voting map.

  Became law

  The House voted 350–5 on Apr 27.

  This bill allows members of the clergy, members of religious orders, and Christian Science practitioners to revoke their previous exemption from Social Security coverage.

  Yes

  • Scored +3

    Would retired people be better off under this?

    By allowing clergy to join Social Security now, the bill provides them with potential income through monthly insurance benefits upon retirement.

  • Scored +3

    Does this strengthen Social Security?

    The act provides a mechanism for religious workers to access Social Security benefits that were previously unavailable due to their exemption.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  W. Steube (R-FL)· Sep 11

  Cosponsored

  Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act

  H.R. 5366 Taxation

  A Republican bill with 8 Democratic cosponsors.

  Became law

  This bill updates and extends tax rules related to personal casualty losses from major disasters. It also makes certain wildfire relief payments exempt from gross income.

  Yes· 2 of 6

  • Scored +7

    Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?

    The bill provides specific tax relief and income exclusions for individuals affected by major disasters and wildfires.

  • Scored +5

    Would middle-income households be better off under this?

    Provides significant tax relief for middle-class families facing unexpected disaster-related costs.

  No question was scored the opposite.

And 4 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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  Gregory Meeks (D-NY)· Aug 29

  Cosponsored

  Relating to a national emergency by the President on July 30, 2025.

  H.J.Res. 117 Emergency Management

  A Democratic resolution with 7 Democratic cosponsors.

  Passed both chambers

  Since then: introduced in the House

  This joint resolution is about the national emergency declared by the President on July 30, 2025.

  Yes

  • Scored +3

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

    The resolution promotes governmental accountability by terminating a presidential national emergency declaration pursuant to the National Emergencies Act.

  No question was scored the opposite.

Passed one chamber (35)

Halfway: the other chamber has to pass the same text before it can go to the President. One of these was stopped after it passed.

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  Jimmy Panetta (D-CA)· Sep 15

  Their bill

  Combating Illicit Xylazine Act

  H.R. 1266 Crime and Law Enforcement

  A Democratic bill with 63 Republican 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 adds xylazine, including its salts and isomers, to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act.

  Yes· 2 of 4

  • Scored +5

    Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths?

    The bill combats the illicit use of xylazine, which is often found in combination with opioids.

  • Scored +3

    Would farmers be better off under this?

    The bill explicitly protects the use of xylazine for animals owned by the person or members of the household.

  The opposite

  • Scored -3

    Does this shorten or soften prison sentences?

    The bill directs the Sentencing Commission to potentially increase penalties for xylazine offenses.

  • Scored -2

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    Veterinary business owners face new registration and recordkeeping requirements.

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  Jimmy Panetta (D-CA)· Jul 15

  Their bill

  To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in San Jose, California, as the "Corporal Patrick D. Tillman VA Clinic".

  H.R. 4288 Armed Forces and National Security

  A Democratic bill with 10 Republican cosponsors.

  Passed the House

  By voice vote, no names recorded

  Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Veterans' Affairs · Jul 16

  This bill seeks to rename the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic located in San Jose, California.

  Yes· 2 of 3

  • Scored +1

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

    The bill provides symbolic recognition for veterans by naming a VA clinic after a decorated Army Ranger.

  • Scored +1

    Does this make health care easier to get in general?

    The bill honors a fallen service member by renaming a local community-based outpatient clinic.

  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.

And 32 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Who their bills would affect

• Would households on low incomes be better off under this? 12 no, 291 yes. 12 of these passed a chamber (11 yes, 1 no)
• Would business owners be better off under this? 60 no, 164 yes. 10 of these passed a chamber (7 yes, 3 no)
• Would middle-income households be better off under this? 4 no, 159 yes. 10 of these passed a chamber (9 yes, 1 no)
• Would people in rural areas be better off under this? 3 no, 145 yes. 9 of these passed a chamber

What else they would change

• Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? 1 no, 235 yes. 14 of these passed a chamber
• Does this give the federal government more power? 24 no, 181 yes. 10 of these passed a chamber (8 yes, 2 no)
• Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? 0 no, 151 yes. 2 of these passed a chamber
• Is this likely to grow the economy? 8 no, 142 yes. 6 of these passed a chamber (5 yes, 1 no)