Bernard Sanders

Became law (2)

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  Mike Crapo (R-ID)· Dec 18

  Cosponsored

  Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025

  S. 356 Public Lands and Natural Resources

  A Republican bill with 16 Democratic cosponsors. See the voting map.

  Became law

  The House voted 399–5 on Dec 9.

  This bill aims to extend the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000. It extends various deadlines and years within the original act, such as changing certain dates from 2023 to 2026.

  Yes· 2 of 7

  • Scored +5

    Would people in rural areas be better off under this?

    The bill directly extends financial payments and project authority to rural counties containing federal land.

  • Scored +5

    Does this invest in rural communities?

    The bill explicitly extends funding and authority for counties with federal lands to support their local development and special projects.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  Jerry Moran (R-KS)· Nov 25

  Cosponsored

  Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2025

  S. 2392 Armed Forces and National Security

  A Republican bill with 14 Democratic cosponsors.

  Became law

  This Act aims to increase compensation rates for various groups.

  Yes· 2 of 6

  • Scored +7

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

    The bill directly increases rates for wartime disability compensation and clothing allowances for veterans.

  • Scored +7

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

    The bill mandates an increase in disability compensation, clothing allowances, and dependency compensation for veterans and their families.

  No question was scored the opposite.

Passed one chamber, waiting on the other (5)

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

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  Bill Cassidy (R-LA)· Jul 14

  Cosponsored

  Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2025

  S. 2120 Social Welfare

  A Republican bill with 7 Democratic cosponsors.

  Passed the Senate

  With no one objecting, no names recorded

  Now: kept ready for the floor instead of being sent to a committee · Jul 15

  This Act aims to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965. It provides updated funding authorizations for fiscal years 2026 through 2030 across various aging-related programs.

  Yes· 2 of 12

  • Scored +10

    Would people over 65 be better off under this?

    The bill provides significant increased funding and services specifically for older individuals.

  • Scored +10

    Would retired people be better off under this?

    The core purpose of the bill is to support and enhance life for older adults and retirees.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI)· Jun 11

  Cosponsored

  First Rhode Island Regiment Congressional Gold Medal Act

  S. 567 Armed Forces and National Security

  A Democratic bill with 25 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 · Jun 15

  This bill orders the creation and presentation of a single Congressional Gold Medal to the First Rhode Island Regiment to honor their service during the Revolutionary War.

  Yes· 2 of 4

  • Scored +3

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

    The bill honors the historical military service and sacrifice of veterans from the Revolutionary War.

  • Scored +3

    Would Black Americans be better off under this?

    The legislation explicitly recognizes and honors the significant contributions of soldiers of African heritage who served in the First Rhode Island Regiment during the Revolutionary War.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY)· Feb 5

  Cosponsored

  A concurrent resolution recognizing the 15th anniversary of the January 8, 2011, Tucson, Arizona, shooting and honoring the survivors and victims, including former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, a gun violence survivor and one of the most influential voices of courage in the United States in the fight to end gun violence.

  S.Con.Res. 25 Crime and Law Enforcement

  A Democratic resolution with 1 Republican cosponsor.

  Adopted by the Senate

  With no one objecting, no names recorded

  Now: kept ready for the floor instead of being sent to a committee · Feb 13

  This concurrent resolution recognizes the 15th anniversary of the January 8, 2011, shooting in Tucson, Arizona.

  Yes· 2 of 8

  • Scored +1

    Would children be better off under this?

    The resolution honors the memory of 9-year-old Christina-Taylor Green.

  • Scored +1

    Would gun owners be better off under this?

    The resolution's focus on civility and preventing violence aims to reduce the occurrence of gun-related tragedies.

  No question was scored the opposite.

And 2 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Who their bills would affect

• Would households on low incomes be better off under this? 5 no, 293 yes. 5 of these passed a chamber
• Would business owners be better off under this? 111 no, 49 yes. 1 of these passed a chamber
• Would middle-income households be better off under this? 3 no, 142 yes. 2 of these passed a chamber
• Would children be better off under this? 1 no, 138 yes. 1 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, 199 yes. 1 of these passed a chamber
• Does this give the federal government more power? 28 no, 147 yes. 1 of these passed a chamber
• Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? 0 no, 171 yes. 3 of these passed a chamber
• Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? 1 no, 134 yes. 2 of these passed a chamber