Catherine Cortez Masto

Became law (4)

• They cosponsoredSecure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025Dec 18, 2025

  This bill aims to extend the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000. It extends various deadlines and years within the original act, such as changing certain dates from 2023 to 2026.

  Became law · 119-S-356

  • Yes: Would people in rural areas be better off under this?The bill directly extends financial payments and project authority to rural counties containing federal land. +5
• They cosponsoredVeterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2025Nov 25, 2025

  This Act aims to increase compensation rates for various groups.

  Became law · 119-S-2392

  • Yes: Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?The bill mandates an increase in disability compensation, clothing allowances, and dependency compensation for veterans and their families. +7
• They cosponsoredHALT Fentanyl ActJul 16, 2025

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

  Became law · 119-S-331

  • Yes: 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. +6
  • No: Does this shorten or soften prison sentences?Increased penalties for fentanyl-related substances could lead to longer prison sentences, hindering criminal sentencing reform efforts. -3

And 1 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Passed one chamber, waiting on the other (18)

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

• Their billTribal Access to Electronic Evidence ActSep 29, 2026

  This bill amends the Stored Communications Act to include Tribal courts as courts of competent jurisdiction.

  Passed the Senate with no one objecting, no names recorded · 119-S-1574

  • Yes: Would Native Americans be better off under this?Significantly empowers Tribal courts and governments by granting them the authority to access electronic evidence. +8
  • No: Does this protect people from being watched or searched?Enables Tribal authorities to access electronic records and potentially delay notification to the individual. -3
• Their billTribal Warrant Fairness ActJun 10, 2026

  This bill allows the U.S. Marshals Service to help with certain Tribal criminal matters. Specifically, the U.S. Marshals Service can assist with Tribal fugitive matters when an Indian Tribe asks them to.

  Passed the Senate by voice vote, no names recorded · 119-S-3041

  • Yes: Would Native Americans be better off under this?The bill directly benefits Native Americans and indigenous communities by providing federal U.S. Marshals Service support for tribal criminal and fugitive matters upon request. +7
• Their billHONOR ActMar 10, 2026

  This bill seeks to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. It aims to deny any foreign tax credit or deduction for taxes paid or accrued to the Russian Federation. The rule begins 30 days after the act is enacted.

  Passed the Senate with no one objecting, no names recorded · 119-S-327

  • Yes: Does this raise the taxes companies pay?The bill increases the tax burden on companies by denying them foreign tax credits for taxes paid to the Russian Federation. +5
  • No: Would business owners be better off under this?Businesses with operations or tax liabilities in Russia will face higher effective tax rates due to the loss of credits. -4

And 15 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Who their bills would affect

• Would households on low incomes be better off under this?6 no230 yes22 of these passed a chamber (21 yes, 1 no)
• Would business owners be better off under this?41 no112 yes14 of these passed a chamber (12 yes, 2 no)
• Would people in rural areas be better off under this?2 no125 yes16 of these passed a chamber
• Would middle-income households be better off under this?5 no115 yes7 of these passed a chamber

What else they would change

• Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?9 no183 yes8 of these passed a chamber
• Does this give the federal government more power?13 no121 yes3 of these passed a chamber (2 yes, 1 no)
• Is this likely to lift people out of poverty?1 no113 yes11 of these passed a chamber
• Is this likely to grow the economy?2 no108 yes12 of these passed a chamber