Robert J. Wittman

Became law (3)

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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.

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  John Rose (R-TN)· Sep 5

  Cosponsored

  Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act

  H.R. 2808 Finance and Financial Sector

  A Republican bill with 33 Democratic cosponsors.

  Became law

  This bill aims to amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act. It seeks to prevent consumer reporting agencies from sharing consumer reports with others after a person requests a report for a residential mortgage loan.

  Yes· 2 of 3

  • Scored +7

    Does this give people more control over their personal data?

    The bill strengthens data privacy by preventing the sharing of credit reports after a mortgage request.

  • Scored +7

    Does this protect people from being watched or searched?

    The bill provides significant protection for individual privacy regarding sensitive financial information.

  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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  Robert Wittman (R-VA)· Dec 4

  Their bill

  Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to unveil the statue of Barbara Rose Johns.

  H.Con.Res. 62 Congress

  A Republican resolution with no cosponsors.

  Passed both chambers

  With no one objecting, no names recorded

  This concurrent resolution authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a specific event. The event is scheduled for December 16, 2025, to unveil the statue of Barbara Rose Johns.

  Yes· 2 of 4

  • Scored +5

    Would Black Americans be better off under this?

    The event honors Barbara Rose Johns, a prominent African American historical figure.

  • Scored +5

    Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?

    The resolution authorizes the unveiling of a statue honoring Barbara Rose Johns, a significant figure in the civil rights movement.

  No question was scored the opposite.

Passed one chamber, waiting on the other (47)

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

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  Robert Wittman (R-VA)· Sep 14

  Their bill

  AWRC Act of 2025

  H.R. 7889 Water Resources Development

  A Republican bill with 3 Democratic cosponsors.

  Passed the House

  By voice vote, no names recorded

  Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Environment and Public Works · Sep 15

  This bill amends the Water Resources Research Act of 1984 to update the water resources research and technology institutes program.

  Yes· 2 of 13

  • Scored +4

    Does this put more money into scientific research?

    Directly authorizes $16 million annually for water resources research and technology.

  • Scored +3

    Would farmers be better off under this?

    Water research and interstate water management are critical for agricultural sustainability.

  The opposite

  • Scored -1

    Does this reduce what the federal government spends?

    The bill authorizes $16 million annually in new spending.

  • Scored -1

    Does this reduce what the federal government owes?

    The bill authorizes additional government spending for research funding.

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  Robert Wittman (R-VA)· Sep 14

  Their bill

  To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 12109 New Kent Highway in New Kent, Virginia, as the "Patricia Paige Post Office".

  H.R. 6317 Government Operations and Politics

  A Republican bill with 6 Democratic cosponsors.

  Passed the House

  Since then: a Senate committee approved it and sent it to the floor

  Now: in the queue for a floor vote, with no date set · Sep 14

  This bill designates a specific United States Postal Service facility as the Patricia Paige Post Office. The building that will receive this new designation is located at 12109 New Kent Highway in New Kent, Virginia.

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  Robert Wittman (R-VA)· Mar 18

  Their bill

  Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act

  H.R. 556 Public Lands and Natural Resources

  A Republican bill with 83 Republican cosponsors. See the voting map.

  Passed the House

  215 – 202

  Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Environment and Public Works · Mar 19

  This bill seeks to restrict the ability of certain federal officials to ban lead ammunition or tackle.

  Yes· 2 of 3

  • Scored +5

    Would gun owners be better off under this?

    The bill protects the use of certain ammunition and tackle, which appeals to many hunting and shooting enthusiasts.

  • Scored +5

    Would people in rural areas be better off under this?

    The bill preserves traditional hunting and fishing access which is highly valued in rural areas.

  The opposite· 2 of 3

  • Scored -3

    Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?

    The bill limits the ability of federal agencies to regulate lead ammunition, which may impact wildlife and environmental health.

  • Scored -2

    Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?

    The bill restricts certain regulatory tools available to agencies for managing federal lands and waters.

And 44 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Who their bills would affect

• Would households on low incomes be better off under this? 6 no, 104 yes. 10 of these passed a chamber
• Would business owners be better off under this? 19 no, 87 yes. 16 of these passed a chamber (11 yes, 5 no)
• Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? 0 no, 77 yes. 11 of these passed a chamber
• Would people over 65 be better off under this? 0 no, 72 yes. 8 of these passed a chamber

What else they would change

• Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? 5 no, 89 yes. 21 of these passed a chamber (20 yes, 1 no)
• Does this give the federal government more power? 7 no, 76 yes. 15 of these passed a chamber (13 yes, 2 no)
• Does this make health care easier to get in general? 1 no, 75 yes. 8 of these passed a chamber
• Is this likely to create jobs? 0 no, 74 yes. 11 of these passed a chamber