Todd Young

Became law (3)

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  Bill Cassidy (R-LA)· Jul 16

  Cosponsored

  HALT Fentanyl Act

  S. 331 Crime and Law Enforcement

  A Republican bill with 6 Democratic cosponsors. See the voting map.

  Became law

  The House voted 321–104 on Jun 12.

  This bill permanently places all fentanyl-related substances into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act.

  Yes· 2 of 9

  • Scored +6

    Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths?

    The act directly attempts to combat the fentanyl crisis by increasing penalties and attempting to decrease availablity.

  • Scored +3

    Does this put more money into scientific research?

    Streamlining research registration may indirectly incentivize funding for scientific research related to fentanyl and other schedule I substances.

  The opposite· 2 of 10

  • Scored -3

    Does this shorten or soften prison sentences?

    Increased penalties for fentanyl-related substances could lead to longer prison sentences, hindering criminal sentencing reform efforts.

  • Scored -2

    Would households on low incomes be better off under this?

    Increased penalties could disproportionately affect low-income households due to the higher likelihood of being involved in the criminal justice system.

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  Ted Cruz (R-TX)· May 19

  Cosponsored

  TAKE IT DOWN Act

  S. 146 Science, Technology, Communications

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

  Became law

  The House voted 409–2 on Apr 28.

  This bill makes it illegal to knowingly publish nonconsensual intimate visual depictions or digital forgeries (deepfakes) of individuals using interactive computer services.

  Yes· 2 of 19

  • Scored +8

    Does this protect people from AI fakes, scams and automated decisions about their lives?

    The bill protects individuals from AI-generated deepfakes and nonconsensual intimate visual depictions by criminalizing their publication and requiring rapid removal by platforms.

  • Scored +8

    Would children be better off under this?

    The bill specifically protects minors from the publication of intimate visual depictions and digital forgeries.

  The opposite

  • Scored -2

    Does this protect what people are allowed to say in public life?

    The takedown provisions could lead to censorship, thereby limiting freedom of speech.

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  Katie Britt (R-AL)· Jan 29

  Cosponsored

  Laken Riley Act

  S. 5 Immigration

  A Republican bill with 2 Democratic cosponsors. See the voting map.

  Became law

  The House voted 263–156 on Jan 22.

  This legislation requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to take certain inadmissible aliens into custody if they are charged with, arrested for, convicted of, or admit to committing burglary, theft, larceny, shopli…

  Yes· 2 of 5

  • Scored +3

    Does this tighten control of the border?

    The bill emphasizes the detention of aliens charged with theft, potentially contributing to increased border security efforts.

  • Scored +2

    Does this leave more decisions to the states?

    Grants State Attorneys General the power to sue the federal government, increasing state power relative to the federal government.

  The opposite· 2 of 7

  • Scored -5

    Would immigrants be better off under this?

    The bill negatively impacts immigrants facing charges, as it mandates their detention.

  • Scored -3

    Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?

    By mandating detention for certain offenses, the bill could reduce opportunities for some immigrants to pursue a pathway to citizenship.

Passed one chamber (13)

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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  Todd Young (R-IN)· Mar 22

  Their bill

  Global Investment in American Jobs Act of 2025

  S. 2563 Government Operations and Politics

  A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor.

  Passed the Senate

  With no one objecting, no names recorded

  Now: kept ready for the floor instead of being sent to a committee · Mar 24

  This bill directs the Secretary of Commerce to lead an interagency review regarding United States global competitiveness in attracting foreign direct investment.

  Yes· 2 of 9

  • Scored +5

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    The bill aims to remove barriers to foreign direct investment which can benefit American companies and their products.

  • Scored +5

    Is this likely to grow the economy?

    The bill aims to increase the global competitiveness and economic prosperity of the United States through foreign investment.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  Jim Banks (R-IN)· Nov 9

  Cosponsored

  RISE Act

  S. 3589 Education

  A Republican bill with 6 Democratic cosponsors.

  Passed the Senate

  By voice vote, no names recorded

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

  This bill is known as the RISE Act and amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to help students with disabilities succeed in college.

  Yes· 2 of 5

  • Scored +8

    Would people with disabilities be better off under this?

    The bill mandates more transparent accommodation processes, provides clearer documentation paths, and funds a national support center.

  • Scored +7

    Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?

    The bill requires institutions to adopt clearer, more accessible documentation policies and transparent processes for students seeking accommodations.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  Gary Peters (D-MI)· Sep 29

  Cosponsored

  GLRI Act of 2026

  S. 528 Environmental Protection

  A Democratic bill with 3 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 · Oct 5

  Its main purpose is to reauthorize the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. Specifically, the legislation updates the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.

  Yes· 2 of 5

  • Scored +8

    Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?

    The bill provides $500,000,000 annually for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative to protect water quality and ecosystems.

  • Scored +5

    Would Native Americans be better off under this?

    The Great Lakes are vital to the culture and resources of many Native American tribes.

  No question was scored the opposite.

And 10 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Who their bills would affect

• Would business owners be better off under this? 23 no, 110 yes. 6 of these passed a chamber (3 yes, 3 no)
• Would households on low incomes be better off under this? 18 no, 87 yes. 5 of these passed a chamber (3 yes, 2 no)
• Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? 2 no, 63 yes. 3 of these passed a chamber (2 yes, 1 no)
• Would children be better off under this? 4 no, 57 yes. 2 of these passed a chamber (1 yes, 1 no)

What else they would change

• Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? 5 no, 117 yes. 7 of these passed a chamber
• Is this likely to grow the economy? 1 no, 89 yes. 4 of these passed a chamber
• Does this make it easier to run a small business? 10 no, 79 yes. 3 of these passed a chamber (2 yes, 1 no)
• Does this give the federal government more power? 11 no, 78 yes. 7 of these passed a chamber (6 yes, 1 no)