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Sylvester Turner

Sylvester Turner

Democrat · U.S. Representative for Texas's 18th district · no longer serving

2 sponsored · 49 cosponsored

Age 72 · Served 2025–2025

Overview Votes (55) Sponsored (2) Cosponsored (49)

Of the bills they sponsored: 2 have only been introduced.

The paragraph under each bill and the scores beside it were written by an AI model from the bill's text; the rest is the record.

Introduced, nothing more yet 2 bills

Formally proposed, and not yet handed to a committee.

What happens next: Nearly every bill is sent to a committee within days. Introduction alone is not a sign of support, of momentum, or of any likelihood of passing — any member may introduce any bill.

Sylvester Turner (D-TX)

Due Process Continuity of Care Act

H.R. 1510 Health

A Democratic bill with 9 Republican cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

This bill aims to amend the Social Security Act regarding Medicaid coverage.

Yes· 2 of 6

  • Scored +6

    Does this put more money into Medicaid, the health coverage for people on low incomes?

    The bill allows states to expand Medicaid coverage to individuals in custody pending charges and provides $50 million in grants to support this infrastructure.

  • Scored +5

    Would households on low incomes be better off under this?

    The bill expands Medicaid eligibility, which provides essential health services to low-income individuals in custody.

The opposite

  • Scored -1

    Does this reduce what the federal government spends?

    The bill authorizes $50,000,000 in planning grants, which increases federal spending.

Sylvester Turner (D-TX)

DHS Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training Program Act

H.R. 1034 Government Operations and Politics

A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor.

Introduced in the House

This bill seeks to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002. It establishes a voluntary program within the Department of Homeland Security to train employees who are not currently in cybersecurity roles.

Yes· 2 of 6

  • Scored +6

    Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?

    The bill establishes a specialized training program to build cybersecurity expertise among Department of Homeland Security employees.

  • Scored +3

    Is this likely to create jobs?

    The bill facilitates the movement of employees into cybersecurity vacancies through specialized training and recruitment outreach.

No question was scored the opposite.