Brad Sherman

Became law (6)

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  Mike Quigley (D-IL)· Nov 3

  Cosponsored

  Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Reauthorization Act of 2026

  H.R. 8205 Health

  A Democratic bill with 39 Republican cosponsors.

  Became law

  This bill extends the provisions and grants for ALS research found in the original Act through fiscal year 2031.

  Yes· 2 of 3

  • Scored +7

    Does this put more money into medical research?

    The bill extends the authorization of grants for ALS research through fiscal year 2031.

  • Scored +6

    Would people with disabilities be better off under this?

    The bill promotes research into therapies for ALS, a debilitating neurodegenerative disease.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  Christopher Smith (R-NJ)· Nov 3

  Cosponsored

  United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2026

  H.R. 1744 International Affairs

  A Republican bill with 6 Democratic cosponsors.

  Became law

  This bill extends the operations and funding for the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom. The bill updates the timeline for annual appropriations.

  Yes

  • Scored +5

    Does this protect the freedom to practise a religion?

    The bill extends the authorization and funding for the Commission on International Religious Freedom to ensure continued oversight of religious freedom globally.

  • Scored +3

    Does this send more money or help to other countries?

    The bill reauthorizes appropriations necessary for the Commission's work on international religious freedom issues.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  J. Hill (R-AR)· Jul 11

  Cosponsored

  21st Century ROAD to Housing Act

  H.R. 6644 Housing and Community Development

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

  Became law

  The House voted 358–32 on Jun 23.

  The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act aims to increase housing supply and affordability across the United States.

  Yes· 2 of 51

  • Scored +10

    Would households on low incomes be better off under this?

    Extensive grants, vouchers, rent caps, and wealth-building pilots directly target low-income families.

  • Scored +10

    Would people in rural areas be better off under this?

    Extensive focus on rural housing preservation, USDA reforms, and rural credit union revitalization.

  The opposite· 2 of 6

  • Scored -8

    Would billionaires be better off under this?

    Directly targets and restricts large-scale corporate ownership of single-family homes.

  • Scored -7

    Would the very wealthiest people be better off under this?

    Imposes severe penalties on large institutional investors regarding single-family home ownership.

And 3 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Passed one chamber, waiting on the other (27)

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

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  Brad Sherman (D-CA)· Jun 23

  Their bill

  Access to Small Business Investor Capital Act

  H.R. 2225 Finance and Financial Sector

  A Democratic bill with 9 Republican cosponsors.

  Passed the House

  By voice vote, no names recorded

  Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs · Jun 24

  This Act seeks to amend how registered investment companies report certain fees and expenses. Specifically, it allows these companies to omit certain costs when calculating Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses.

  Yes· 2 of 6

  • Scored +3

    Does this make it easier to run a small business?

    The bill facilitates capital access by allowing easier reporting for investments in business development companies.

  • Scored +2

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    The bill could benefit business owners by facilitating easier access to investor capital.

  The opposite

  • Scored -1

    Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?

    Omitting specific fee disclosures may slightly reduce the transparency of total costs for investors.

  • Scored -1

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

    The omission of certain fees from registration statements may reduce financial transparency for investors.

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  Brad Sherman (D-CA)· Feb 10

  Their bill

  Housing Unhoused Disabled Veterans Act

  H.R. 965 Housing and Community Development

  A Democratic bill with 9 Republican cosponsors.

  Passed the House

  By voice vote, no names recorded

  Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs · Feb 11

  This bill changes how a veteran's income is calculated for specific housing programs.

  Yes· 2 of 7

  • Scored +7

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

    The bill specifically assists disabled veterans in qualifying for supported housing and rental assistance.

  • Scored +7

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

    The bill increases support for veterans by ensuring their disability benefits do not disqualify them from housing 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.

And 24 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Who their bills would affect

• Would households on low incomes be better off under this? 7 no, 159 yes. 4 of these passed a chamber
• Would business owners be better off under this? 63 no, 53 yes. 10 of these passed a chamber (6 yes, 4 no)
• Would middle-income households be better off under this? 4 no, 87 yes. 1 of these passed a chamber
• Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? 2 no, 72 yes. 2 of these passed a chamber

What else they would change

• Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? 6 no, 164 yes. 13 of these passed a chamber (11 yes, 2 no)
• Does this give the federal government more power? 14 no, 125 yes. 9 of these passed a chamber (7 yes, 2 no)
• Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? 1 no, 90 yes. 9 of these passed a chamber
• Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? 1 no, 88 yes. 4 of these passed a chamber