Chris Pappas

Became law (3)

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  Jimmy Panetta (D-CA)· Sep 18

  Cosponsored

  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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  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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  Troy Nehls (R-TX)· Dec 1

  Cosponsored

  Medal of Honor Act

  H.R. 695 Armed Forces and National Security

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

  Became law

  The House voted 424–0 on Feb 26.

  This bill aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code. The primary purpose is to increase the rate of the special pension paid to Medal of Honor recipients.

  Yes· 2 of 4

  • Scored +7

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

    The bill specifically increases the financial compensation provided to Medal of Honor recipients.

  • Scored +7

    Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?

    The bill increases the monthly special pension rate for Medal of Honor recipients by linking it to veteran compensation rates.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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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  Troy Downing (R-MT)· Sep 29

  Cosponsored

  Expanding Access to Capital for Rural Job Creators Act

  H.R. 1190 Finance and Financial Sector

  A Republican bill with 3 Democratic cosponsors.

  Passed both chambers

  With no one objecting, no names recorded

  H.R. 1190 is known as the Expanding Access to Capital for Rural Job Creators Act. This bill amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The main goal is to expand access to capital for rural-area small businesses.

  Yes· 2 of 6

  • Scored +7

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    The bill directly expands capital access opportunities for small business owners.

  • Scored +7

    Does this make it easier to run a small business?

    The bill specifically targets small businesses to help them access more capital.

  No question was scored the opposite.

Passed one chamber, waiting on the other (21)

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

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  Chris Pappas (D-NH)· May 19

  Their bill

  Veterans’ Transition to Trucking Act of 2025

  H.R. 2954 Armed Forces and National Security

  A Democratic bill with 5 Republican cosponsors.

  Passed the House

  By voice vote, no names recorded

  Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Veterans' Affairs · May 20

  This Act aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code. It seeks to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to approve multi-State apprenticeship programs.

  Yes· 2 of 6

  • Scored +6

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

    The bill specifically expands educational benefits for veterans transitioning into the trucking industry.

  • Scored +5

    Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?

    The bill enhances vocational training opportunities for veterans through expanded educational assistance.

  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.

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  Nicholas Langworthy (R-NY)· Sep 16

  Cosponsored

  Northern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act

  H.R. 5517 Immigration

  A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor.

  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 updates the Northern Border Security Review Act by requiring regular updates to threat analysis and border strategies.

  Yes· 2 of 3

  • Scored +5

    Does this tighten control of the border?

    The bill enhances security through mandated strategy updates and performance measures for air and maritime environments.

  • Scored +3

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

    The bill improves transparency through required congressional briefings and performance measure developments.

  No question was scored the opposite.

And 18 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Who their bills would affect

• Would households on low incomes be better off under this? 6 no, 211 yes. 7 of these passed a chamber (6 yes, 1 no)
• Would middle-income households be better off under this? 3 no, 116 yes. 3 of these passed a chamber (2 yes, 1 no)
• Would business owners be better off under this? 43 no, 58 yes. 7 of these passed a chamber (4 yes, 3 no)
• Would people over 65 be better off under this? 1 no, 96 yes. 3 of these passed a chamber

What else they would change

• Does this make health care easier to get in general? 1 no, 127 yes. 4 of these passed a chamber
• Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? 0 no, 125 yes. 10 of these passed a chamber
• Does this give the federal government more power? 6 no, 118 yes. 9 of these passed a chamber
• Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? 0 no, 100 yes. 1 of these passed a chamber