Eric Schmitt

Became law (3)

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  John Cornyn (R-TX)· Apr 13

  Cosponsored

  Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery Act of 2025

  S. 1884 Law

  A Republican bill with 11 Democratic cosponsors.

  Became law

  This Act seeks to clarify and improve the existing 2016 Act. It aims to ensure that claims to recover Nazi-looted art are resolved on their actual merits rather than being dismissed due to various legal technicalities.

  Yes

  • Scored +7

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

    The bill enhances legal recourse for victims by precluding time-based and discretionary defenses.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  Bill Cassidy (R-LA)· Jul 16

  Cosponsored

  HALT Fentanyl Act

  S. 331 Crime and Law Enforcement

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

  Became law

  The House voted 321–104 on Jun 12.

  This bill permanently places all fentanyl-related substances into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act.

  Yes· 2 of 9

  • Scored +6

    Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths?

    The act directly attempts to combat the fentanyl crisis by increasing penalties and attempting to decrease availablity.

  • Scored +3

    Does this put more money into scientific research?

    Streamlining research registration may indirectly incentivize funding for scientific research related to fentanyl and other schedule I substances.

  The opposite· 2 of 10

  • Scored -3

    Does this shorten or soften prison sentences?

    Increased penalties for fentanyl-related substances could lead to longer prison sentences, hindering criminal sentencing reform efforts.

  • Scored -2

    Would households on low incomes be better off under this?

    Increased penalties could disproportionately affect low-income households due to the higher likelihood of being involved in the criminal justice system.

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  Katie Britt (R-AL)· Jan 29

  Cosponsored

  Laken Riley Act

  S. 5 Immigration

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

  Became law

  The House voted 263–156 on Jan 22.

  This legislation requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to take certain inadmissible aliens into custody if they are charged with, arrested for, convicted of, or admit to committing burglary, theft, larceny, shopli…

  Yes· 2 of 5

  • Scored +3

    Does this tighten control of the border?

    The bill emphasizes the detention of aliens charged with theft, potentially contributing to increased border security efforts.

  • Scored +2

    Does this leave more decisions to the states?

    Grants State Attorneys General the power to sue the federal government, increasing state power relative to the federal government.

  The opposite· 2 of 7

  • Scored -5

    Would immigrants be better off under this?

    The bill negatively impacts immigrants facing charges, as it mandates their detention.

  • Scored -3

    Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?

    By mandating detention for certain offenses, the bill could reduce opportunities for some immigrants to pursue a pathway to citizenship.

Passed one chamber (12)

Halfway: the other chamber has to pass the same text before it can go to the President. One of these was stopped after it passed.

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  Eric Schmitt (R-MO)· Aug 4

  Their bill

  National Plan for Epilepsy Act

  S. 494 Health

  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 · Aug 10

  This bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to review and update existing Federal programs related to epilepsy. This review covers research, prevention, early identification, diagnosis, and treatment.

  Yes· 2 of 4

  • Scored +5

    Would people with disabilities be better off under this?

    The bill focuses on improving diagnosis, treatment, and quality of life for those with epilepsy, a disabling condition.

  • Scored +5

    Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?

    The bill aims to improve health outcomes, functionality, and quality of life for people living with epilepsy.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  Eric Schmitt (R-MO)· Jun 18

  Their bill

  Declaration of Independence Reaffirmation Act of 2026

  S. 4828 Government Operations and Politics

  A Republican bill with no cosponsors.

  Passed the Senate

  With no one objecting, no names recorded

  Now: kept ready for the floor instead of being sent to a committee · Jun 23

  This bill seeks to reaffirm the Declaration of Independence as an Organic Law of the United States.

  Yes· 2 of 24

  • Scored +3

    Does this protect the right to vote?

    Reaffirms the principle of government by the consent of the governed.

  • Scored +2

    Would LGBTQ people be better off under this?

    Reaffirms the principle of equal citizenship and natural rights.

  The opposite

  • Scored -2

    Does this give the federal government more power?

    Reaffirms that public officers are servants to the sovereign people.

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  Ted Cruz (R-TX)· Nov 12

  Cosponsored

  Route 66 National Historic Trail Designation Act

  S. 2887 Public Lands and Natural Resources

  A Republican bill with 4 Democratic cosponsors.

  Passed the Senate

  With no one objecting, no names recorded

  This bill amends the National Trails System Act to officially designate the Route 66 National Historic Trail.

  Yes· 2 of 10

  • Scored +3

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    Business owners along Route 66 benefit from the increased visibility and tourism that comes with the official designation.

  • Scored +3

    Would people in rural areas be better off under this?

    Provides economic opportunities via tourism while protecting rural property rights and energy interests.

  No question was scored the opposite.

And 9 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Who their bills would affect

• Would households on low incomes be better off under this? 37 no, 38 yes. 4 of these passed a chamber (2 yes, 2 no)
• Would business owners be better off under this? 18 no, 49 yes. 4 of these passed a chamber (2 yes, 2 no)
• Would children be better off under this? 9 no, 35 yes. 4 of these passed a chamber (3 yes, 1 no)
• Would people in cities be better off under this? 17 no, 19 yes. 1 of these passed a chamber

What else they would change

• Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? 5 no, 83 yes. 6 of these passed a chamber
• Does this give the federal government more power? 19 no, 65 yes. 6 of these passed a chamber (4 yes, 2 no)
• Does this make it easier to run a small business? 7 no, 30 yes. 2 of these passed a chamber (1 yes, 1 no)
• Does this leave more decisions to the states? 16 no, 19 yes. 4 of these passed a chamber (2 yes, 2 no)