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.
In committee 85 bills
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
What happens next: The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Energy and Commerce · Nov 10
This bill amends the Federal Power Act to change how certain electric grid projects are handled under environmental laws.
Yes· 2 of 10
Scored +4
Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power?
By facilitating timely permitting for energy storage and transmission, the bill encourages investments in clean energy infrastructure.
Scored +4
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?
Speeding up transmission line placement and energy storage projects helps integrate renewable energy sources into the grid.
The opposite
Scored -3
Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?
The legislation removes formal environmental assessments and impact statements for certain grid activities in covered areas, reducing oversight on public lands.
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Energy and Commerce · Nov 10
This legislation directs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to require public utilities to use advanced transmission technologies and best-available transmission conductors when building or upgrading transmission…
Yes· 2 of 6
Scored +4
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The legislation is designed to lower electricity bills through cost-effective advanced grid technologies, benefiting low-income households with reduced utility burdens.
Scored +4
Would middle-income households be better off under this?
By requiring cost-benefit evaluations and efficient transmission technologies, the bill aims to reduce consumer electricity costs for middle-class families.
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Energy and Commerce · Nov 10
This bill requires the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to set up rules allowing states to refer public utilities for investigations.
Yes· 2 of 9
Scored +7
Does this leave more decisions to the states?
The bill grants states explicit referral authority and direct representation on investigative teams to oversee public utilities.
Scored +6
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?
The bill provides states with a formal referral mechanism to investigate local transmission planning, protecting retail electric customers from imprudent utility practices.
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned · Nov 9
This bill requires group health plans, individual health insurance, and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid to cover specific cardiovascular tests.
Yes· 2 of 7
Scored +7
Does this make health care easier to get in general?
By requiring group health plans, individual insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid to cover targeted cardiovascular tests without cost sharing, the bill significantly improves patient access to early heart disease detection.
Scored +6
Would people over 65 be better off under this?
Older Americans on Medicare benefit from mandatory, zero-cost coverage for crucial cardiovascular risk tests.
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Energy and Commerce · Oct 29
This legislation requires sponsors of large data centers with a facility load of 20 megawatts or greater to file public disclosure statements with the Secretary of Energy.
Yes· 2 of 8
Scored +6
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill mandates comprehensive public disclosure statements and creates a free, searchable database for large data center energy, water, and cost data.
Scored +5
Does this keep data centers from raising household electric and water bills?
Section 2(b)(3) requires data centers to publicly report their projected effects on everyday electric rates and consumer bills.
The opposite
Scored -2
Does this make it easier to build data centers and the power supply for them?
Section 2 imposes heavy reporting requirements and civil penalties up to $1,000,000 per day that could increase compliance burdens.
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Energy and Commerce · Oct 22
This bill bans large grocery stores and their online platforms from using individualized pricing, dynamic pricing, and facial recognition technology to set or adjust prices.
Yes· 2 of 26
Scored +6
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?
The bill prohibits large grocery stores from using individualized pricing, dynamic pricing, and facial recognition technology to set prices, enhancing consumer protection.
Scored +6
Does this give people more control over their personal data?
The legislation bans the use of biometric data, facial recognition, and personal data to determine or adjust grocery prices, strengthening individual privacy rights.
The opposite
Scored -2
Does this speed up building and using AI in the U.S.?
Section 2 restricts the use of certain AI and facial recognition technologies for pricing in large retail food stores.
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on the Judiciary · Oct 22
This bill directs the Federal Trade Commission to set up an interagency working group within one year. This group will track and report on market concentration and monopoly activity in certain sectors of the economy.
Yes· 2 of 11
Scored +4
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The legislation requires public reporting on market concentration, supply chain bottlenecks, and top firm market shares with accessible visual data representations.
Scored +3
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
Tracking market concentration in essential daily sectors like food, rent, and medical care helps low-income households facing high cost-of-living pressures.
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on the Judiciary · Oct 15
Its main purpose is to give the government more time to prosecute people who lie to Congress. Right now, there is a time limit for charging someone with making false statements, but this bill changes that limit.
Yes
Scored +6
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
By extending the statute of limitations for false statements and concealment within the legislative branch, the bill strengthens accountability and honesty in government operations.
Scored +3
Does this give the federal government more power?
The bill extends the federal statute of limitations for false statements made to Congress to 10 years, moderately expanding federal enforcement reach.
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Oversight and Government Reform · Oct 15
This bill stops people who have been finally convicted of bribery, ethics violations, or Foreign Agents Registration Act violations from holding an executive branch position within 10 years of that conviction.
Yes· 2 of 3
Scored +7
Does this make elections run better?
This bill bars individuals convicted of bribery, ethics violations, or FARA violations from holding executive branch positions, thereby enhancing government integrity and accountability.
Scored +6
Does this limit the influence of paid lobbyists?
By prohibiting individuals with certain ethics and FARA convictions from serving in executive branch positions, the bill restricts corrupt influence in government operations.
