Lloyd Smucker

Became law (3)

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  Vince Fong (R-CA)· Oct 20

  Cosponsored

  Clergy Act

  H.R. 227 Social Welfare

  A Republican bill with 6 Democratic cosponsors. See the voting map.

  Became law

  The House voted 350–5 on Apr 27.

  This bill allows members of the clergy, members of religious orders, and Christian Science practitioners to revoke their previous exemption from Social Security coverage.

  Yes

  • Scored +3

    Would retired people be better off under this?

    By allowing clergy to join Social Security now, the bill provides them with potential income through monthly insurance benefits upon retirement.

  • Scored +3

    Does this strengthen Social Security?

    The act provides a mechanism for religious workers to access Social Security benefits that were previously unavailable due to their exemption.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  Pete Stauber (R-MN)· Dec 12

  Cosponsored

  Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act

  H.R. 452 Sports and Recreation

  A Republican bill with 107 Democratic cosponsors.

  Became law

  This Act authorizes the award of 3 Congressional Gold Medals to the members of the 1980 U.S. Olympic Men's Ice Hockey Team. The medals recognize the team's victory over the Soviet Union during the 1980 Winter Olympics.

  Yes

  • Scored +1

    Is this likely to grow the economy?

    The sale of duplicate bronze medals provides a small influx of revenue to the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  John Rose (R-TN)· Sep 5

  Cosponsored

  Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act

  H.R. 2808 Finance and Financial Sector

  A Republican bill with 33 Democratic cosponsors.

  Became law

  This bill aims to amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act. It seeks to prevent consumer reporting agencies from sharing consumer reports with others after a person requests a report for a residential mortgage loan.

  Yes· 2 of 3

  • Scored +7

    Does this give people more control over their personal data?

    The bill strengthens data privacy by preventing the sharing of credit reports after a mortgage request.

  • Scored +7

    Does this protect people from being watched or searched?

    The bill provides significant protection for individual privacy regarding sensitive financial information.

  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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  Lloyd Smucker (R-PA)· Sep 29

  Their bill

  Claiming Age Clarity Act

  H.R. 5284 Social Welfare

  A Republican bill with 3 Democratic cosponsors.

  Passed both chambers

  With no one objecting, no names recorded

  This bill requires the Social Security Administration to update the terminology used in its rules, regulations, guidance, and other materials.

  Yes· 2 of 3

  • Scored +2

    Would people over 65 be better off under this?

    The bill provides clearer terminology regarding retirement and benefit ages for seniors.

  • Scored +2

    Would retired people be better off under this?

    The updated terminology provides more clarity for retirees regarding their monthly benefit ages.

  No question was scored the opposite.

Passed one chamber, waiting on the other (12)

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

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  Lloyd Smucker (R-PA)· Apr 27

  Their bill

  Survivor Justice Tax Prevention Act

  H.R. 2347 Taxation

  A Republican bill with 2 Democratic cosponsors.

  Passed the House

  By voice vote, no names recorded

  This bill aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. It seeks to exclude from gross income any damages received due to sexual acts or sexual contact, excluding punitive damages.

  Yes· 2 of 6

  • Scored +5

    Would women be better off under this?

    By protecting settlement money from taxation, the bill provides greater financial security for women survivors of sexual violence.

  • Scored +5

    Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated?

    The bill provides financial relief to survivors of sexual misconduct, which disproportionately affects women.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  Lloyd Smucker (R-PA)· Dec 1

  Their bill

  Social Security Child Protection Act of 2025

  H.R. 5348 Social Welfare

  A Republican bill with 1 Republican cosponsor. See the voting map.

  Passed the House

  386 – 0

  Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Finance · Dec 2

  This bill seeks to amend title II of the Social Security Act. This amendment would allow for the reissuance of social security account numbers to children under the age of 14.

  Yes· 2 of 3

  • Scored +6

    Would children be better off under this?

    The bill targets the protection of identity for children under the age of 14.

  • Scored +6

    Does this protect people from being watched or searched?

    The bill provides a remedy to protect the privacy of a child's Social Security number if it is lost or stolen during transmission.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  Gus Bilirakis (R-FL)· Sep 15

  Cosponsored

  AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025

  H.R. 979 Science, Technology, Communications

  A Republican bill with 158 Democratic cosponsors.

  Passed the House

  By voice vote, no names recorded

  Now: in the queue for a floor vote, with no date set · Sep 16

  This bill requires the Secretary of Transportation to issue a rule mandating that new passenger motor vehicles include access to AM broadcast stations as standard equipment.

  Yes· 2 of 6

  • Scored +4

    Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?

    The bill enhances the effectiveness of emergency alert systems used during natural disasters.

  • Scored +3

    Would people in rural areas be better off under this?

    Ensuring AM radio access can be vital for emergency communications in rural areas.

  The opposite· 2 of 3

  • Scored -3

    Does this leave more decisions to the states?

    The bill explicitly prevents states from prescribing laws regarding AM radio access in vehicles.

  • Scored -2

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    The bill imposes new technical requirements and potential costs on automotive manufacturers.

And 9 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Who their bills would affect

• Would households on low incomes be better off under this? 20 no, 58 yes. 3 of these passed a chamber (2 yes, 1 no)
• Would business owners be better off under this? 12 no, 48 yes. 2 of these passed a chamber (1 yes, 1 no)
• Would people over 65 be better off under this? 3 no, 40 yes. 2 of these passed a chamber
• Would retired people be better off under this? 1 no, 35 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? 3 no, 55 yes. 7 of these passed a chamber
• Does this make health care easier to get in general? 3 no, 42 yes. 3 of these passed a chamber
• Does this reduce what the federal government spends? 11 no, 25 yes. 1 of these passed a chamber
• Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? 7 no, 29 yes.