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Derrick Van Orden

Derrick Van Orden

Republican · U.S. Representative for Wisconsin's 3rd district

31 sponsored · 414 cosponsored

Age 57 · In office since 2023

Contact their office: (202) 225-5506 · 1513 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 · Official website

Overview Votes (678) Sponsored (31) Cosponsored (414)

In the 119th Congress (2025–2026)

What they got done

Most bills never get a vote. These are the ones they wrote or backed that got somewhere.

Became law (5)

  • Derrick Van Orden (R-WI)

    Their bill

    Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserves Tuition Fairness Act of 2025

    H.R. 983 Armed Forces and National Security

    A Republican bill with no cosponsors.

    Became law

    H.R. 983 is known as the Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserves Tuition Fairness Act of 2025. This bill amends title 38 of the United States Code.

    Yes· 2 of 9

    • Scored +9

      Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?

      The legislation directly targets and protects veterans and selected reserve members by ensuring they are charged in-state tuition.

    • Scored +8

      Would students be better off under this?

      Student reservists and veterans benefit directly from lower out-of-pocket college costs.

    No question was scored the opposite.

  • Derrick Van Orden (R-WI)

    Their bill

    VA Home Loan Program Reform Act

    H.R. 1815 Armed Forces and National Security

    A Republican bill with no cosponsors.

    Became law

    This bill aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code regarding home loans guaranteed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

    Yes· 2 of 6

    • Scored +8

      Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?

      The bill provides new tools to prevent foreclosure and increases support for homeless veterans.

    • Scored +8

      Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?

      The bill enhances home loan protections against foreclosure and increases funding for homeless veteran services.

    The opposite

    • Scored -5

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

      The bill limits judicial review of the Secretary's decisions regarding loan actions.

  • John Joyce (R-PA)

    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.

And 2 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Passed one chamber, waiting on the other (33)

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

  • Derrick Van Orden (R-WI)

    Their bill

    Veterans Readiness and Employment Improvement Act of 2025

    H.R. 980 Armed Forces and National Security

    A Republican bill with no cosponsors. See the voting map.

    Passed the House

    4022

    Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Veterans' Affairs · Feb 3

    This bill aims to improve various Department of Veterans Affairs services. It removes the requirement that certain on-campus educational and vocational counseling must be provided by specific Department employees.

    Yes· 2 of 4

    • Scored +5

      Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?

      The bill enhances veteran services by allowing more flexible counseling, expanded vocational training options like flight courses, and faster processing of program extensions.

    • Scored +5

      Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?

      The bill expands vocational rehabilitation options through flight training, improves counseling flexibility, and establishes clearer communication channels for veterans.

    No question was scored the opposite.

  • Derrick Van Orden (R-WI)

    Their bill

    VETT Act

    H.R. 981 Armed Forces and National Security

    A Republican bill with no cosponsors.

    Passed the House

    By voice vote, no names recorded

    Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Veterans' Affairs · Apr 10

    This bill aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code. It focuses on improving the processes used to approve educational programs for Department of Veterans Affairs assistance.

    Yes· 2 of 5

    • Scored +6

      Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?

      The bill directly improves the transparency and training associated with veterans' educational assistance.

    • Scored +5

      Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?

      The bill improves transparency and training for veterans' educational assistance programs.

    No question was scored the opposite.

  • Gus Bilirakis (R-FL)

    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

    39218

    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.

And 30 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Still waiting, of the 31 bills they wrote: 27 are in committee. Committee is where most bills end, whoever writes them — silence there, not a vote, is the usual way a bill dies.

What their bills would do

Every bill is scored against plain yes-or-no questions. These count their bills — the ones they wrote and the ones they cosponsored — by how each question was answered: yes, or the opposite. Open one to see those bills, where each stands, and why it was scored that way. Scores are made by AI ().

Who their bills would affect

What else they would change

How they voted lately

Their latest votes that decided something, and what each measure would do.

  • U.S. House · Nov 12, 2026

    Major Richard Star Act

    H.R. 2102

    The vote on whether to pass the bill This is the real decision in this chamber. Passing here sends the bill to the other chamber, which must pass it too before it can go to the President.

    Their vote Yea

    Passed

    39218

    This bill changes the rules to allow certain military retirees to receive both veterans' disability compensation and retired pay at the same time.

    • 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.

  • U.S. House · Nov 12, 2026

    Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2102) to amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for concurrent receipt of veterans' disability compensation and retired pay for disability retirees with combat-related disabilities, and for other purposes.

    H.Res. 1247

    The vote on whether to adopt the resolution A resolution is one chamber speaking for itself — setting its own rules, taking a position, honouring someone — and it never goes to the President. Agreeing to it is the whole decision.

    Their vote Yea

    Passed

    271135

    H. Res. 1247 sets the rules for how the House of Representatives will consider the bill H.R. 2102, which is also known as the "Major Richard Star Act."

    • Scored +7

      Would people with disabilities be better off under this?

      The bill provides increased financial compensation for service-connected disabilities.

  • U.S. House · Nov 11, 2026

    Retirement Fairness for Charities and Educational Institutions Act of 2025

    H.R. 1013

    The vote on whether to pass the bill This is the real decision in this chamber. Passing here sends the bill to the other chamber, which must pass it too before it can go to the President.

    Their vote Yea

    Passed

    295128

    This bill amends Federal securities laws to enhance 403(b) retirement plans. The changes affect laws such as the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Securities Act of 1933, and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

    • Scored +5

      Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?

      The bill enhances consumer protection by establishing fiduciary responsibilities for employers managing 403(b) investment options.

Every vote they cast, and how often they missed one →

On the President’s vetoes

A vetoed bill becomes law only if two-thirds of both chambers pass it again. The President can refuse to sign a bill both chambers passed. It becomes law anyway only if two-thirds of the House and two-thirds of the Senate vote to pass it again. A vote against the veto (a Yea) was a vote to make the bill law over the President’s objection; a vote for it (a Nay) was a vote to let the veto stand.

How busy they have been

How many bills they have put their name to over time — volume, not results: most bills never get a vote.

Legislative activity over time