Peter Welch

Became law (3)

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  Susan Collins (R-ME)· Sep 30

  Cosponsored

  Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act

  S. 2398 Health

  A Republican bill with 15 Democratic cosponsors.

  Became law

  This bill is designed to reauthorize specific programs related to vector-borne diseases. The legislation amends the Public Health Service Act to update the timeline for several provisions.

  Yes· 2 of 11

  • Scored +3

    Does this make the country readier for the next outbreak?

    The bill enhances support for health departments and regional centers that address vector-borne diseases, improving pandemic preparedness related to those diseases.

  • Scored +2

    Would children be better off under this?

    Preventing and treating vector-borne diseases has a small positive impact on children's health.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  John Cornyn (R-TX)· Apr 13

  Cosponsored

  Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery Act of 2025

  S. 1884 Law

  A Republican bill with 11 Democratic cosponsors.

  Became law

  This Act seeks to clarify and improve the existing 2016 Act. It aims to ensure that claims to recover Nazi-looted art are resolved on their actual merits rather than being dismissed due to various legal technicalities.

  Yes

  • Scored +7

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

    The bill enhances legal recourse for victims by precluding time-based and discretionary defenses.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  Roger Marshall (R-KS)· Jan 14

  Cosponsored

  Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025

  S. 222 Agriculture and Food

  A Republican bill with 5 Democratic cosponsors.

  Became law

  This bill aims to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act. This legislation allows schools participating in the school lunch program to offer whole milk, whether organic or non-organic.

  Yes· 2 of 6

  • Scored +5

    Would children be better off under this?

    The bill increases the variety of milk options available to students and enhances food allergy safety training for schools.

  • Scored +5

    Would students be better off under this?

    Students benefit from expanded milk choices and improved food allergy safety protocols in their schools.

  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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  Jerry Moran (R-KS)· Apr 29

  Cosponsored

  Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act

  S. 1318 Armed Forces and National Security

  A Republican bill with 11 Democratic cosponsors. See the voting map.

  Passed both chambers

  235 – 191

  This bill consists of two main parts: the Foreign Intelligence Accountability Act and the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act.

  Yes· 2 of 5

  • Scored +8

    Does this protect people from being watched or searched?

    The bill strengthens protections against government surveillance and prevents the implementation of a central bank digital currency.

  • Scored +7

    Does this give people more control over their personal data?

    The bill implements stricter oversight on government access to personal data and prohibits central bank digital currency implementation.

  The opposite

  • Scored -5

    Does this give the government more power to monitor people inside the country?

    The bill acts to restrict and curb the expansion of domestic surveillance capabilities of the Federal Reserve and FBI.

  • Scored -3

    Does this give the federal government more power?

    The bill limits the expansion of federal authority regarding digital currency and surveillance.

Passed one chamber (23)

Halfway: the other chamber has to pass the same text before it can go to the President. One of these was stopped after it passed.

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  Peter Welch (D-VT)· May 11

  Their bill

  Baby Changing on Board Act

  S. 71 Transportation and Public Works

  A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor.

  Passed the Senate

  With no one objecting, no names recorded

  Now: kept ready for the floor instead of being sent to a committee · May 12

  This Act requires the installation of baby changing tables on certain passenger rail cars. It specifically mandates that all covered passenger rail cars must have a baby changing table in at least one restroom.

  Yes· 2 of 7

  • Scored +5

    Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?

    The bill requires baby changing tables to be installed in ADA-compliant public restrooms in covered rail cars.

  • Scored +4

    Would people with disabilities be better off under this?

    The bill specifically integrates baby changing requirements into ADA-compliant public restrooms.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  Ted Cruz (R-TX)· Sep 28

  Cosponsored

  Protect College Sports Act of 2026

  S. 4668 Sports and Recreation

  A Republican bill with 5 Democratic cosponsors. See the voting map.

  Passed the Senate

  The Senate voted 77–22 on Sep 29.

  77–22

  This bill sets national rules for student athlete name, image, and likeness rights. It creates protections for academic progress, medical coverage, and health and safety standards.

  Yes· 2 of 22

  • Scored +9

    Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?

    Significantly expands earning potential through NIL rights and provides medical and academic protections for college athletes.

  • Scored +8

    Does this make health care easier to get in general?

    Requires institutions to cover all out-of-pocket medical expenses for sports-related injuries and provides post-eligibility funds.

  The opposite

  • Scored -5

    Does this leave more decisions to the states?

    Prevents states from enforcing their own NIL compensation and transfer laws that conflict with the federal framework.

  • Scored -2

    Does this protect people from being watched or searched?

    Mandates disclosure of NIL agreements over $600 to institutions.

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  Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY)· Aug 7

  Cosponsored

  Officer John Barnes and Chief Michael Ansbro Public Safety Officers' Benefit Program Expansion Act of 2026

  S. 3897 Crime and Law Enforcement

  A Democratic bill with 4 Republican cosponsors.

  Passed the Senate

  With no one objecting, no names recorded

  Now: kept ready for the floor instead of being sent to a committee · Aug 10

  This Act revises administrative procedures for public safety officers' death benefits. It establishes new timelines for notifying claimants of missing information and final benefit determinations.

And 20 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Who their bills would affect

• Would households on low incomes be better off under this? 11 no, 368 yes. 9 of these passed a chamber
• Would business owners be better off under this? 104 no, 129 yes. 6 of these passed a chamber (4 yes, 2 no)
• Would middle-income households be better off under this? 7 no, 177 yes. 6 of these passed a chamber
• Would people in rural areas be better off under this? 5 no, 170 yes. 4 of these passed a chamber

What else they would change

• Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? 4 no, 271 yes. 10 of these passed a chamber
• Does this give the federal government more power? 32 no, 201 yes. 8 of these passed a chamber (4 yes, 4 no)
• Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? 1 no, 187 yes. 3 of these passed a chamber
• Does this make health care easier to get in general? 2 no, 159 yes. 4 of these passed a chamber