Glenn Ivey

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-10445

Inspectors General Modernization Act

Introduced in the House · Sep 16

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Oversight and Government Reform · Sep 16

This bill sets a set length of service for Inspectors General. Specifically, it gives them a term of service of ten years. It also changes the rules for how they can be removed from office.

Yes

• Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+7The bill enhances oversight accountability by establishing fixed ten-year terms and for-cause removal protections for Inspectors General.

The opposite

• No question was scored the opposite.

119-HR-5361

George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2025

Introduced in the House · Sep 15

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and 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 · Sep 15

This bill aims to increase law enforcement accountability and transparency through various reforms.

Yes· 2 of 34

• Would Black Americans be better off under this?+10Directly addresses systemic racial profiling and misconduct through bans, accountability measures, and reporting.
• Would Asian Americans be better off under this?+10Directly addresses systemic racial profiling and misconduct through bans, accountability measures, and reporting.

The opposite· 2 of 4

• Does this leave more decisions to the states?-5Limits state autonomy by tying federal COPS grant funding to compliance with federal policing and misconduct standards.
• Would union members be better off under this?-4Limits the ability of collective bargaining agreements to block federal oversight of misconduct.

119-HR-2368

Raise the Age Act of 2025

Introduced in the House · Mar 26

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on the Judiciary · Mar 26

This bill seeks to amend title 18 of the United States Code. It prohibits Federal firearms licensees from selling or delivering certain semiautomatic centerfire rifles or shotguns to individuals under 21 years of age.

Yes· 2 of 4

• Does this give the federal government more power?+5The bill expands federal oversight and restrictions on firearm sales.
• Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+5The bill provides explicit exceptions for active duty military personnel.

The opposite· 2 of 3

• Would gun owners be better off under this?-5The bill imposes new restrictions on which firearms certain age groups can purchase.
• Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?-5The bill restricts the ability of individuals under 21 to purchase certain firearms.