Charles E. Schumer

Became law (1)

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  Susan Collins (R-ME)· Sep 30

  Cosponsored

  Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act

  S. 2398 Health

  A Republican bill with 15 Democratic cosponsors.

  Became law

  This bill is designed to reauthorize specific programs related to vector-borne diseases. The legislation amends the Public Health Service Act to update the timeline for several provisions.

  Yes· 2 of 11

  • Scored +3

    Does this make the country readier for the next outbreak?

    The bill enhances support for health departments and regional centers that address vector-borne diseases, improving pandemic preparedness related to those diseases.

  • Scored +2

    Would children be better off under this?

    Preventing and treating vector-borne diseases has a small positive impact on children's health.

  No question was scored the opposite.

Passed one chamber, waiting on the other (11)

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

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  Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY)· Nov 12

  Cosponsored

  Fort Ontario Holocaust Refugee Shelter National Historical Park Establishment Act

  S. 432 Public Lands and Natural Resources

  A Democratic bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor.

  Passed the Senate

  With no one objecting, no names recorded

  This bill creates the Fort Ontario Holocaust Refugee Shelter National Historical Park in New York as a new unit of the National Park System.

  Yes· 2 of 3

  • Scored +4

    Would immigrants be better off under this?

    The park honors the history of refugees seeking safety in the United States.

  • Scored +3

    Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?

    The bill preserves the history of Holocaust refugees, which relates to the historical struggle for racial and religious equity.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  Gary Peters (D-MI)· Sep 29

  Cosponsored

  GLRI Act of 2026

  S. 528 Environmental Protection

  A Democratic bill with 3 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 · Oct 5

  Its main purpose is to reauthorize the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. Specifically, the legislation updates the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.

  Yes· 2 of 5

  • Scored +8

    Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?

    The bill provides $500,000,000 annually for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative to protect water quality and ecosystems.

  • Scored +5

    Would Native Americans be better off under this?

    The Great Lakes are vital to the culture and resources of many Native American tribes.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  David McCormick (R-PA)· Sep 28

  Cosponsored

  Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2026

  S. 4395 Finance and Financial Sector

  A Republican bill with 20 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 · Oct 5

  This bill extends the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 by seven years. The new termination date for the program is changed from 2027 to 2034.

  Yes· 2 of 5

  • Scored +3

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    Business owners benefit from the extended availability and affordability of terrorism risk insurance coverage.

  • Scored +3

    Is this likely to grow the economy?

    Extending the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program provides stability and confidence for commercial real estate and business investments.

  No question was scored the opposite.

And 8 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Who their bills would affect

• Would households on low incomes be better off under this? 6 no, 102 yes. 5 of these passed a chamber
• Would business owners be better off under this? 28 no, 41 yes. 3 of these passed a chamber
• Would middle-income households be better off under this? 4 no, 62 yes. 3 of these passed a chamber
• Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? 1 no, 60 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, 97 yes. 2 of these passed a chamber
• Does this give the federal government more power? 29 no, 57 yes. 3 of these passed a chamber (1 yes, 2 no)
• Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? 0 no, 55 yes. 1 of these passed a chamber
• Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? 2 no, 51 yes. 3 of these passed a chamber