Bennie G. Thompson

Became law (2)

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  Bennie Thompson (D-MS)· Oct 20

  Their bill

  Vicksburg National Military Park Boundary Modification Act

  H.R. 4467 Public Lands and Natural Resources

  A Democratic bill with 3 Republican cosponsors.

  Became law

  This bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to give certain federal land to the State of Mississippi. The land transfer will be done by quitclaim deed and without any cost.

  Yes· 2 of 3

  • Scored +2

    Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?

    The land transfer is intended to enhance the visitor experience and facilitate access while preserving park resources.

  • Scored +2

    Does this leave more decisions to the states?

    The act transfers federal land to the State of Mississippi for local management.

  The opposite

  • Scored -1

    Does this give the federal government more power?

    The act reduces federal land holdings by transferring them to the state.

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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 one chamber, waiting on the other (17)

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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  Seth Magaziner (D-RI)· Sep 16

  Cosponsored

  Department of Homeland Security Intelligence and Analysis Training Act

  H.R. 7436 Armed Forces and National Security

  A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor.

  Passed the House

  By voice vote, no names recorded

  Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs · Sep 16

  This bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to set up a standardized training program for employees in the Office of Intelligence and Analysis.

  Yes

  • Scored +6

    Does this protect people from being watched or searched?

    Mandates training on the Privacy Act of 1974 and constitutional privacy parameters for intelligence employees.

  • Scored +4

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

    Requires annual reports to Congress and a review by the Comptroller General on training implementation.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  Troy Carter (D-LA)· Sep 16

  Cosponsored

  Transportation Worker Identification Credential Efficiency Act

  H.R. 5109 Transportation and Public Works

  A Democratic bill with 4 Republican cosponsors.

  Passed the House

  By voice vote, no names recorded

  Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation · Sep 16

  H.R. 5109, known as the Transportation Worker Identification Credential Efficiency Act or the TWICE Act, requires the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration to develop specific guidelines to improve…

  Yes· 2 of 7

  • Scored +5

    Would households on low incomes be better off under this?

    It assists returning citizens, who often face economic hardship, in securing employment.

  • Scored +5

    Is this likely to create jobs?

    The bill facilitates employment for returning citizens by streamlining the TWIC card application process.

  No question was scored the opposite.

And 14 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Who their bills would affect

• Would households on low incomes be better off under this? 5 no, 238 yes. 3 of these passed a chamber
• Would Black Americans be better off under this? 0 no, 162 yes.
• Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? 0 no, 117 yes.
• Would children be better off under this? 1 no, 114 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? 1 no, 186 yes. 9 of these passed a chamber
• Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? 0 no, 160 yes.
• Does this give the federal government more power? 11 no, 127 yes. 3 of these passed a chamber (2 yes, 1 no)
• Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? 0 no, 130 yes. 1 of these passed a chamber