Madeleine Dean

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-10733

To establish a Science Advisory Board at the Department of Justice, and for other purposes.

Introduced in the House · Oct 5

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on the Judiciary · Oct 5

This bill's text has not been analysed yet.

119-HR-10661

Beyond the Box for Higher Education Act of 2026

Introduced in the House · Oct 1

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Education and Workforce · Oct 1

This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Education to issue guidance and recommendations for colleges and universities regarding the removal of criminal and juvenile justice questions…

Yes· 2 of 9

• Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+4Young adults and juveniles with justice system involvement benefit from reduced application barriers for college admissions.
• Would students be better off under this?+4Prospective students with criminal or juvenile justice histories gain clearer pathways and targeted support services to pursue higher education.

The opposite

• No question was scored the opposite.

119-HR-10660

AID Local Government Leadership Act

Introduced in the House · Oct 1

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Education and Workforce · Oct 1

This bill establishes a community grant program administered by the Secretary of Labor to support local governments that elect or appoint a person with a disability.

Yes· 2 of 7

• Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+8The bill directly supports local elected or appointed officials with disabilities by funding necessary workplace accommodations.
• Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?+7The bill establishes a grant program to provide reasonable accommodations for elected or appointed local officials with disabilities.

The opposite

• Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-2The bill authorizes $5,000,000 in appropriations annually for fiscal years 2027 through 2033 for the community grant program.
• Does this leave more decisions to the states?-1Federal involvement in local government administration is increased via federally prescribed reporting and matching requirements.

119-HR-10659

Removing Access Barriers to Running for Elected Office for People with Disabilities Act

Introduced in the House · Oct 1

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Oversight and Government Reform · Oct 1

H.R. 10659 is known as the "Removing Access Barriers to Running for Elected Office for People with Disabilities Act". The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on October 1, 2026.

Yes· 2 of 6

• Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+9The bill directly benefits people with disabilities by allowing them to campaign for public office without risking their federally supported benefits.
• Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?+8The bill expands rights and protections for individuals with disabilities by allowing them to campaign for public office without losing access to federally supported benefits.

The opposite

• No question was scored the opposite.

119-HR-10543

PREP Act

Introduced in the House · Sep 24

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, 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 24

This bill establishes an Office of Prison Education within the Bureau of Prisons to oversee and improve educational programs across all Federal correctional facilities.

Yes· 2 of 16

• Would students be better off under this?+6The creation of the Federal Prison Education Program directly turns incarcerated individuals into students with access to adult basic education, high school diplomas, and postsecondary credentials.
• Does this make college cost less?+6The bill expands access to postsecondary education and career programs for incarcerated individuals through structured provider partnerships.

The opposite

• No question was scored the opposite.

119-HR-10254

MORE Savings Act

Introduced in the House · Sep 3

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and Workforce, 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 3

This bill aims to increase affordable access to evidence-based opioid treatments.

Yes· 2 of 12

• Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths?+9The bill directly addresses the opioid crisis by increasing affordability of treatments and recovery services.
• Does this make health care easier to get in general?+8The bill improves access to evidence-based opioid treatments and recovery support services through eliminated cost-sharing.

The opposite

• No question was scored the opposite.

119-HR-10226

To prohibit the use of shock gloves by Federal law enforcement officers to enforce the immigration laws, and for other purposes.

Introduced in the House · Sep 2

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on the Judiciary · Sep 2

This bill's text has not been analysed yet.

119-HR-10018

Fair Debt Collection Practices for Servicemembers Act

Introduced in the House · Aug 3

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Financial Services · Aug 3

This bill aims to amend the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. It seeks to provide enhanced protection for members of the Armed Forces against harassment from debt collectors.

Yes

• Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+5The bill enhances consumer protections for service members by prohibiting predatory debt collection threats.

The opposite

• No question was scored the opposite.

119-HR-8681

SHIELD Act

Introduced in the House · May 7

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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 · May 7

This bill aims to impose sanctions on any foreign person that uses forced or child labor in the cobalt mining sector of a foreign country.

Yes· 2 of 3

• Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+3The bill seeks to reduce the use of forced and child labor in supply chains, which can improve ethical consumer protections.
• Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+2The bill aims to curb the exploitation of child and forced labor which disproportionately affects low-income populations.

The opposite· 2 of 3

• Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?-5The bill makes specific aliens ineligible for various benefits under the Immigration and Nationality Act.
• Would immigrants be better off under this?-4The bill imposes strict ineligibility and visa revocation for specific groups of aliens.

119-HRES-1158

Recognizing the importance of sleep health and expressing support for the designation of the week of March 9 through March 13, 2026, as "Sleep Awareness Week".

Introduced in the House · Apr 9

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Energy and Commerce · Apr 9

H. Res. 1158 is a resolution that recognizes the importance of sleep health for overall well-being and safety. It expresses support for designating the week of March 9 through March 13, 2026, as "Sleep Awareness Week."

Yes· 2 of 25

• Would Black Americans be better off under this?+4Specifically recognizes the sleep health disparities affecting Black Americans.
• Would children be better off under this?+3Encourages parents and educators to promote adequate sleep for children.

The opposite

• No question was scored the opposite.

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