Alma S. Adams

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.

119-HR-10531

To establish a program to address sickle cell disease and other heritable hemoglobinopathies.

Introduced in the House · Sep 24

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Energy and Commerce · Sep 24

This bill's text has not been analysed yet.

119-HR-10530

Quality Educator Partnership Act

Introduced in the House · Sep 24

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Education and Workforce · Sep 24

This bill aims to support educators and address critical shortages in the teaching workforce.

Yes· 2 of 30

• Does this put more money into public schools?+8The bill authorizes billions of dollars in federal grants for public school educator preparation, staffing, and professional development.
• Would children be better off under this?+6By addressing teacher shortages and improving educator training, the bill directly enhances educational quality and student achievement for children.

The opposite

• Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?-2The legislation authorizes billions of dollars in new federal spending and grants without offsetting revenue measures.

119-HR-10513

To require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to establish a pilot program to provide grants to eligible entities to fund pre-development activities associated with new construction or rehabilitation of housing that qualifies as affordable housing on land owned by such faith-based organizations, and for other purposes.

Introduced in the House · Sep 21

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Financial Services · Sep 21

This bill's text has not been analysed yet.

119-HR-10414

Community Health Worker Access Act

Introduced in the House · Sep 16

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 · Sep 16

The bill amends the Social Security Act to increase access to community health services under both Medicare and Medicaid programs.

Yes· 2 of 19

• Does this make health care easier to get in general?+7The legislation significantly expands access to preventive care and social determinants of health services under Medicare and Medicaid.
• Would people over 65 be better off under this?+6The bill expands Medicare Part B coverage to include community health services and waives associated deductibles for seniors.

The opposite

• No question was scored the opposite.

119-HR-10330

Higher Education Oversight for Nonprofits Ensuring Standards and Transparency Act

Introduced in the House · Sep 10

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Ways and Means · Sep 10

This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to place specific restrictions on tax inquiries and examinations directed at universities.

Yes· 2 of 7

• Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?+7Establishes strict notice requirements and conference rights for universities facing tax inquiries.
• Does this protect the individual right to speak freely?+5Prevents the use of tax examinations to target the ideological positions or advocacy of universities.

The opposite· 2 of 4

• Does this give the federal government more power?-5Significantly restricts the federal government's power to audit and examine nonprofit universities.
• Does this give the government more power to monitor people inside the country?-3Requires the Secretary to report university inquiries to Congress, increasing legislative oversight of specific institutions.

119-HRES-1491

Expressing support for the designation of the week of August 25 through August 31, 2026, as "Black Breastfeeding Week".

Introduced in the House · Aug 27

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Energy and Commerce · Aug 27

This resolution expresses support for designating the week of August 25 through August 31, 2026, as Black Breastfeeding Week.

Yes· 2 of 6

• Would Black Americans be better off under this?+8The resolution specifically addresses the unique health barriers and mortality risks faced by Black mothers and infants.
• Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+7The resolution explicitly targets the elimination of systemic racism and racial inequities in health outcomes.

The opposite

• No question was scored the opposite.

119-HCONRES-114

Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.

Introduced in the House · Jul 21

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Education and Workforce · Jul 21

This concurrent resolution recognizes the wage disparity between Black women and white, non-Hispanic men. It highlights that July 21, 2026, is Black Women's Equal Pay Day.

Yes· 2 of 10

• Would women be better off under this?+2The resolution advocates for the economic advancement and rights of women.
• Would Black Americans be better off under this?+2The resolution specifically targets the economic disadvantages faced by Black women.

The opposite

• Would white Americans be better off under this?-1The resolution highlights a wage disparity where white, non-Hispanic men earn more than Black women.

119-HR-9669

FACT Pilot Program Act

Introduced in the House · Jul 14

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Energy and Commerce · Jul 14

This bill establishes the "Forensic Assertive Community Treatment Pilot Program Act" to create a 5-year pilot program.

Yes· 2 of 13

• Does this make mental health care easier to get?+8The bill establishes a pilot program to expand intensive, field-based mental health care for individuals with serious mental illness.
• Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+7The bill expands intensive community-based support for individuals with serious mental illness.

The opposite

• No question was scored the opposite.

119-HR-9591

Extreme Temperatures Injustice in Prisons Act of 2026

Introduced in the House · Jul 6

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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 · Jul 6

This bill requires the Bureau of Prisons to install or update heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems in all federal correctional facilities within five years.

Yes· 2 of 11

• Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+4The bill provides protections for individuals with compromised thermoregulatory systems and medical vulnerabilities.
• Would people over 65 be better off under this?+4The bill specifically protects elderly incarcerated individuals from extreme temperatures.

The opposite

• Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-2The bill authorizes new appropriations for upgrading HVAC systems in federal prisons.

119-HR-9571

Living Wage for Federal Contractors Act

Introduced in the House · Jul 2

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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 · Jul 2

This bill establishes a minimum wage for all federal contractors and subcontractors.

Yes· 2 of 29

• Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+9Directly increases wages for low-income federal contractor and service workers up to $25 per hour.
• Would workers who earn tips be better off under this?+8The bill increases the minimum wage floor for tipped workers employed by federal contractors from $13.00 per hour up to $25.00 per hour.

The opposite

• Would business owners be better off under this?-4Imposes higher labor costs, civil penalties, and strict compliance burdens on federal contracting businesses.
• Is this likely to slow the rise in prices?-2

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