The paragraph under each bill and the scores beside it were written by an AI model from the bill's text; the rest is the record.
▶In committee22 billsIntroduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
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.
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on 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 24
This bill requires the Secretary of Defense to notify certain members of the Armed Forces about their potential eligibility for the WIC nutrition program when they undergo a permanent change of station.
Yes· 2 of 13
Is this likely to lower what families pay for groceries?+5The bill raises WIC benefits accessibility by implementing presumptive eligibility and notification requirements for military families.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+5The bill provides direct support and continuity of nutrition benefits for active-duty members of the Armed Forces undergoing permanent changes of station.
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Rules · Sep 17
This resolution sets the rules for how the House of Representatives will consider a specific bill, H.R. 4393, which aims to secure the border and reform immigration laws.
Yes
Does this tighten control of the border?+5The bill H.R. 4393, which this resolution facilitates, is explicitly intended to secure the border.
Does this give the federal government more power?+2Securing the border and reforming immigration laws generally involves the exercise of centralized federal authority.
The opposite
Would immigrants be better off under this?-5The bill focuses on securing the border and reforming immigration laws, which can restrict immigrant movement and status.
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?-3Changes to immigration and border security laws often have significant impacts on Hispanic communities.
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, and Armed Services, 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 establishes requirements for the Secretary of Homeland Security before building or leasing immigration detention facilities.
Yes· 2 of 4
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+6The bill requires public meetings and a 60-day public comment period for detention facility construction.
Would people in cities be better off under this?+5The bill allows municipalities to prohibit the construction of detention facilities within their borders.
The opposite
Does this give the federal government more power?-3The bill limits federal discretion by granting local governments authority to prohibit detention facilities.
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Armed Services · Jul 22
This bill directs the Secretary of Defense to submit a report to congressional defense committees.
Yes· 2 of 7
Would women be better off under this?+4The bill focuses on improving employment retention and professional mobility for military spouses, who are disproportionately women.
Would children be better off under this?+3The bill assesses ways to increase the number of children served by military childcare centers.
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on the Judiciary · Jul 16
This bill aims to stop the government from using eminent domain on Mount Cristo Rey. The legislation finds that the mountain is a holy site used for annual pilgrimages by thousands of people.
Yes· 2 of 5
Does this protect the freedom to practise a religion?+8The bill protects a holy site and prevents the seizure of land used for religious pilgrimages.
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?+5The bill protects a pilgrimage site frequently visited by people from the Mexican state of Chihuahua.
The opposite· 2 of 3
Does this tighten control of the border?-5The bill restricts federal funds for border-related infrastructure and security measures near the mountain.
Does this give the federal government more power?-3The bill restricts the federal government's authority to use eminent domain and fund infrastructure at this location.
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Armed Services · Jul 16
This bill requires the Secretary of Defense to conduct an assessment regarding intergovernmental support agreements.
Yes· 2 of 5
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+1Improved military infrastructure through streamlined construction assessments can benefit the broader veteran community.
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+1The bill directs an assessment to potentially streamline military construction through intergovernmental agreements.
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Veterans' Affairs · Jun 23
This bill directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to create a program providing support services to veteran and eligible borrowers.
Yes· 2 of 6
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+9The bill provides direct, free, and expert support to veterans navigating critical housing benefits.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+8The bill significantly enhances veteran benefits by creating a dedicated support program for navigating housing loans.
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Armed Services · Jun 23
This bill directs the Secretary of Defense to update guidance for the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) program.
Yes· 2 of 5
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+3The bill requires the Secretary of Defense to submit detailed annual reports to Congress regarding instructor pay and retention metrics.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+2The bill explicitly requires metrics to track recruiting and retention outcomes in rural and geographically isolated locations.
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Oversight and Government Reform · May 29
This resolution supports designating May 2026 as "Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month."
Yes· 2 of 4
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+5The resolution supports increasing awareness and reducing stigma for individuals living with a serious mental health condition like BPD.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+5The text advocates for promoting accessible treatment and addressing barriers to care through increased education and funding.
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Oversight and Investigations · May 7
This bill directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide a briefing to specific congressional committees.
Yes· 2 of 6
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+5The bill seeks to ensure medical center readiness, specialty care availability, and continuity of care for veterans.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+5The bill requires the Secretary to address access and travel issues for both rural and urban communities to ensure veterans can reach the center.
