Kim Schrier

Became law (4)

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  Kim Schrier (D-WA)· Sep 25

  Their bill

  Hydropower Licensing Transparency Act

  H.R. 3657 Energy

  A Democratic bill with 2 Republican cosponsors.

  Became law

  This bill amends the Federal Power Act to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to submit a yearly report to Congress.

  Yes· 2 of 5

  • Scored +5

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

    The act mandates annual public reports to Congress to increase transparency in the hydropower licensing process.

  • Scored +3

    Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?

    The bill increases oversight and transparency in the management of hydropower-related land and water assets.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  John Joyce (R-PA)· Nov 10

  Cosponsored

  Choices for Increased Mobility Act of 2026

  H.R. 1703 Health

  A Republican bill with 4 Democratic cosponsors.

  Became law

  This bill amends title XVIII of the Social Security Act to clear up payment rules for manual wheelchairs under Medicare Part B.

  Yes· 2 of 6

  • Scored +3

    Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?

    The bill addresses specific needs for ultralightweight manual wheelchairs which are essential for mobility and independence.

  • Scored +2

    Would people over 65 be better off under this?

    The bill clarifies Medicare coverage rules for specialized wheelchairs which benefits older adults relying on Medicare Part B.

  The opposite

  • Scored -3

    Would households on low incomes be better off under this?

    The bill allows suppliers to charge individuals the difference between the Medicare payment and the actual cost, which could create financial burdens.

  • Scored -2

    Does this lower what people pay out of pocket for care, such as deductibles, copays and surprise bills?

    The bill allows suppliers to charge individuals the difference between the actual charge and the Medicare payment amount.

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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.

And 1 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Passed one chamber, waiting on the other (18)

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

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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.

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  H. Griffith (R-VA)· Nov 11

  Cosponsored

  Efficient Nuclear Licensing Hearings Act

  H.R. 5549 Energy

  A Republican bill with 4 Democratic cosponsors.

  Passed the House

  By voice vote, no names recorded

  Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Environment and Public Works · Nov 12

  This bill amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to change how hearings are handled for nuclear facility construction applications and licenses.

  Yes

  • Scored +2

    Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power?

    Streamlining nuclear licensing processes may facilitate easier expansion of nuclear energy infrastructure.

  The opposite

  • Scored -4

    Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?

    The bill reduces due process by making hearings contingent upon a specific request rather than being a required part of the proceeding.

  • Scored -3

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

    The bill reduces transparency by allowing the Commission to dispense with certain notice and publication requirements for amendments.

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  Russell Fry (R-SC)· Nov 9

  Cosponsored

  American Enrichment Deployment Act

  H.R. 9612 Energy

  A Republican bill with 2 Democratic cosponsors. See the voting map.

  Passed the House

  The House voted 394–3 on Nov 10.

  394–3

  Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Environment and Public Works · Nov 10

  This bill updates the licensing procedures for uranium enrichment facilities under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954.

  Yes· 2 of 8

  • Scored +4

    Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?

    Facilitating the deployment of nuclear energy infrastructure supports low-carbon power generation alternatives.

  • Scored +3

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    Energy companies and industrial contractors benefit from streamlined facility licensing and construction rules.

  No question was scored the opposite.

And 15 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Who their bills would affect

• Would households on low incomes be better off under this? 3 no, 208 yes. 8 of these passed a chamber (7 yes, 1 no)
• Would people in rural areas be better off under this? 5 no, 115 yes. 7 of these passed a chamber
• Would business owners be better off under this? 41 no, 72 yes. 7 of these passed a chamber (5 yes, 2 no)
• Would children be better off under this? 0 no, 108 yes. 1 of these passed a chamber

What else they would change

• Does this make health care easier to get in general? 2 no, 142 yes. 6 of these passed a chamber
• Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? 1 no, 137 yes. 10 of these passed a chamber (9 yes, 1 no)
• Does this give the federal government more power? 10 no, 113 yes. 7 of these passed a chamber
• Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? 1 no, 103 yes. 1 of these passed a chamber