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Became law (2)

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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.

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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.

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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  Elise Stefanik (R-NY)· Nov 12

  Cosponsored

  Strengthening America’s Turning Point Act

  H.R. 1550 Public Lands and Natural Resources

  A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor.

  Sent to the President

  The President has until Tuesday, November 24 to sign it or veto it — 10 days from today.

  The legislation officially changes the name of the Saratoga National Historical Park. Moving forward, it will be known as the Saratoga National Battlefield Park.

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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  Gary Palmer (R-AL)· Sep 15

  Cosponsored

  CHARM Act

  H.R. 9617 Environmental Protection

  A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor.

  Passed the House

  By voice vote, no names recorded

  Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Environment and Public Works · Sep 16

  This bill amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to coordinate a National Critical Mineral Recovery Strategy.

  Yes· 2 of 20

  • Scored +5

    Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?

    The act specifically directs the EPA to minimize risks to human health and the environment during recovery.

  • Scored +5

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

    Critical minerals are essential for green technology, and this act helps secure their supply.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  Ted Lieu (D-CA)· Sep 15

  Cosponsored

  Tyler’s Law

  H.R. 2004 Health

  A Democratic bill with 30 Republican 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 directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to complete a study within one year of the bill's enactment.

  Yes· 2 of 9

  • Scored +7

    Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths?

    Specifically targets the identification of fentanyl in overdose cases to improve patient outcomes.

  • Scored +3

    Would people in middle age be better off under this?

    Middle-aged adults suffering from overdose may receive more accurate testing and guidance.

  The opposite

  • Scored -2

    Does this protect people from being watched or searched?

    The bill identifies potential negative impacts on patient privacy and confidentiality of health information.

And 14 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Who their bills would affect

• Would households on low incomes be better off under this? 4 no, 335 yes. 4 of these passed a chamber
• Would women be better off under this? 2 no, 168 yes.
• Would children be better off under this? 1 no, 165 yes. 4 of these passed a chamber
• Would Black Americans be better off under this? 1 no, 162 yes.

What else they would change

• Does this make health care easier to get in general? 1 no, 246 yes. 6 of these passed a chamber
• Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? 0 no, 244 yes. 6 of these passed a chamber
• Does this give the federal government more power? 16 no, 185 yes. 3 of these passed a chamber
• Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? 0 no, 167 yes.