Jeanne Shaheen

Became law (5)

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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.

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  Thomas Tillis (R-NC)· Feb 18

  Cosponsored

  Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule Act

  S. 3705 Congress

  A Republican bill with 2 Democratic cosponsors.

  Became law

  This Act establishes the "Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule" to commemorate the United States semiquincentennial.

  Yes· 2 of 7

  • Scored +1

    Would children be better off under this?

    The act preserves a historical record that will be available to future generations including children.

  • Scored +1

    Would people in middle age be better off under this?

    The act preserves a historical record that will be available to future generations including middle-aged adults.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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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.

And 2 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Passed one chamber, waiting on the other (19)

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

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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.

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  Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)· Sep 24

  Cosponsored

  Aviation Medication Transparency Act of 2026

  S. 3258 Transportation and Public Works

  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 1

  This bill requires the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator to publish and maintain a list of approved and prohibited medications for airmen and air traffic control specialists.

  Yes· 2 of 6

  • Scored +6

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

    Requires the FAA to publish and maintain a transparent, public list of approved medications.

  • Scored +5

    Would students be better off under this?

    Directly benefits individuals training to become airmen or air traffic control specialists.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  John Hoeven (R-ND)· Sep 24

  Cosponsored

  John A. Hauser Mental Health in Aviation Act

  S. 3257 Transportation and Public Works

  A Republican bill with 19 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 1

  S. 3257, known as the John A. Hauser Mental Health in Aviation Act, directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator to update regulations and guidance regarding individuals in aviation who disclose menta…

  Yes· 2 of 11

  • Scored +7

    Does this make mental health care easier to get?

    Encourages aviation personnel to seek mental health help and streamlines the medical certification process for those receiving treatment.

  • Scored +6

    Would people with disabilities be better off under this?

    Directly benefits those with mental health diagnoses by improving certification processes.

  The opposite

  • Scored -1

    Does this reduce what the federal government spends?

    The bill authorizes new spending of up to $16.5 million annually for medical examiners and public campaigns.

And 16 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Who their bills would affect

• Would households on low incomes be better off under this? 10 no, 262 yes. 9 of these passed a chamber (8 yes, 1 no)
• Would business owners be better off under this? 58 no, 116 yes. 6 of these passed a chamber (4 yes, 2 no)
• Would women be better off under this? 3 no, 137 yes. 4 of these passed a chamber
• Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? 1 no, 135 yes. 7 of these passed a chamber (6 yes, 1 no)

What else they would change

• Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? 8 no, 199 yes. 10 of these passed a chamber
• Does this give the federal government more power? 19 no, 146 yes. 8 of these passed a chamber (6 yes, 2 no)
• Does this make health care easier to get in general? 1 no, 154 yes. 7 of these passed a chamber
• Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? 2 no, 125 yes. 3 of these passed a chamber