Brian Schatz

Became law (2)

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  Ted Cruz (R-TX)· Oct 15

  Cosponsored

  Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act

  S. 283 Public Lands and Natural Resources

  A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor.

  Became law

  This legislation requires specific agency leaders to develop a standard methodology based on chemical analysis to identify the country of origin of seafood.

  Yes· 2 of 8

  • Scored +7

    Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?

    Directly combats illegal fishing which helps prevent overfishing and protects marine ecosystems.

  • Scored +5

    Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?

    Authorizes technical assistance and collaboration with other nations to combat illegal fishing and organized crime.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  Katie Britt (R-AL)· Jun 26

  Cosponsored

  Lulu’s Law

  S. 1003 Science, Technology, Communications

  A Republican bill with 4 Democratic cosponsors. See the voting map.

  Became law

  The House voted 401–6 on May 20.

  This Act directs the Federal Communications Commission to take specific action regarding emergency notifications.

  Yes

  • Scored +5

    Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?

    The expansion of wireless emergency alerts for shark attacks enhances public safety during natural or environmental emergencies.

  • Scored +2

    Does this give the federal government more power?

    The bill directs the FCC, a federal agency, to mandate new wireless emergency alert criteria.

  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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  Mazie Hirono (D-HI)· Apr 20

  Cosponsored

  A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha I.

  S.Con.Res. 29 Congress

  A Democratic resolution with 1 Democratic cosponsor.

  Passed both chambers

  With no one objecting, no names recorded

  This resolution authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center on June 7, 2026.

  Yes

  • Scored +3

    Would Native Americans be better off under this?

    The bill recognizes the cultural legacy of King Kamehameha I, which is of significant importance to Native Hawaiian history.

  • Scored +3

    Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?

    The bill authorizes a celebration for King Kamehameha I, which honors Hawaiian heritage and history.

  No question was scored the opposite.

Passed one chamber, waiting on the other (13)

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

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  Brian Schatz (D-HI)· Sep 29

  Their bill

  Unlocking Native Lands and Opportunities for Commerce and Key Economic Developments Act of 2025

  S. 3383 Native Americans

  A Democratic bill with 2 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

  This bill amends past laws to make improvements related to tribal leases and rights-of-way across Indian land.

  Yes· 2 of 10

  • Scored +5

    Would Native Americans be better off under this?

    Empowers Native American tribes with increased self-determination, local control, and streamlined land management.

  • Scored +3

    Would people in rural areas be better off under this?

    Promotes economic activity and infrastructure development in rural tribal areas.

  The opposite

  • Scored -2

    Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?

    Exempts the Secretary of the Interior's approval of tribal regulations from major federal environmental laws like NEPA and the ESA.

  • Scored -2

    Does this give the federal government more power?

    Retains oversight and discretionary enforcement/cancellation authority for the Secretary of the Interior over tribal land rights.

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  Brian Schatz (D-HI)· Dec 16

  Their bill

  A bill to amend the Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience Act to authorize grants to Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and Native Hawaiian organizations, and for other purposes.

  S. 612 Native Americans

  A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor.

  Passed the Senate

  With no one objecting, no names recorded

  Now: kept ready for the floor instead of being sent to a committee · Dec 17

  This bill aims to amend the Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience Act. It seeks to authorize various grant programs for Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and Native Hawaiian organizations.

  Yes· 2 of 13

  • Scored +7

    Would Native Americans be better off under this?

    The bill provides significant funding and grant authority specifically for Indian tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations.

  • Scored +6

    Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?

    The bill promotes economic equity for Indian tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations through dedicated grant programs.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  Ted Cruz (R-TX)· Nov 10

  Cosponsored

  Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2026

  S. 3923 Public Lands and Natural Resources

  A Republican bill with 6 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 · Nov 12

  This bill aims to improve the weather research of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

  Yes· 2 of 23

  • Scored +7

    Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?

    The bill enhances protections through better monitoring of algal blooms, wildfires, and landslides.

  • Scored +6

    Does this put more money into scientific research?

    The bill provides significant authorization for scientific research into fire weather and water observing systems.

  No question was scored the opposite.

And 10 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Who their bills would affect

• Would households on low incomes be better off under this? 6 no, 167 yes. 6 of these passed a chamber
• Would business owners be better off under this? 53 no, 45 yes. 5 of these passed a chamber
• Would Native Americans be better off under this? 0 no, 96 yes. 7 of these passed a chamber
• Would middle-income households be better off under this? 6 no, 88 yes. 3 of these passed a chamber

What else they would change

• Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? 0 no, 142 yes. 6 of these passed a chamber
• Does this give the federal government more power? 13 no, 98 yes. 7 of these passed a chamber (5 yes, 2 no)
• Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? 2 no, 105 yes. 6 of these passed a chamber
• Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? 1 no, 91 yes. 4 of these passed a chamber