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 committee25 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 Ways and Means · Jul 16
This bill aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. It proposes to exempt certain retirement plan distributions from the early withdrawal tax if they are used for qualified fertility treatment expenses.
Yes· 2 of 7
Does this make IVF and other fertility treatment easier to get or afford?+5The bill provides tax relief by exempting certain retirement plan distributions from early withdrawal penalties for fertility expenses.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+4Younger adults seeking fertility treatments will benefit from the exemption of early withdrawal penalties.
The opposite
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-1The bill reduces federal revenue by providing a tax exemption for specific retirement distributions.
Does this make child care cost less?-1While not child care, it addresses the financial barriers to forming families.
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development · Apr 3
This bill proposes an amendment to the Commodity Exchange Act. It seeks to prohibit registered entities from listing or clearing certain types of contracts.
Yes· 2 of 3
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+5The bill protects consumers and market participants by prohibiting exploitative contracts based on death and tragedy.
Would business owners be better off under this?+3The bill reduces the availability of certain speculative financial instruments for trading entities.
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Foreign Affairs · Mar 9
This bill directs the Secretary of State to create a formal strategy for the Federal Government.
Yes· 2 of 11
Does this make the country readier for the next outbreak?+8The bill explicitly mandates a strategy to develop products for pandemic and epidemic threats, including antimicrobial resistance.
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+5The bill emphasizes strengthening international collaboration and securing support from multilateral organizations.
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Economic Opportunity · Mar 10
This bill focuses on the fees charged for housing loans guaranteed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
Yes· 2 of 3
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+8The bill provides direct financial relief to veterans via housing loan fee refunds.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+7It enhances benefits by ensuring veterans with pending disability claims are reimbursed for housing loan fees.
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Water Resources and Environment · Feb 13
This bill directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to create new rules regarding plastic pellet pollution.
Yes
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+7The bill restricts the discharge of plastic pellet pollution to protect water quality.
Does this give the federal government more power?+5The bill expands the EPA's regulatory authority over plastic pellet discharges.
The opposite
Would business owners be better off under this?-4The bill imposes new regulatory requirements and discharge prohibitions on plastic manufacturing and transport facilities.
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Foreign Affairs · Feb 5
This bill seeks to amend the Passport Act of 1920. The primary goal is to exempt certain individuals from paying specific passport fees.
Yes· 2 of 4
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+5The bill directly benefits veterans who have earned the Purple Heart or Medal of Honor by exempting them from passport fees.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+5The bill provides a financial benefit by exempting decorated veterans from certain passport fees.
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Education and Workforce · Jan 27
This bill aims to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act. It focuses on excluding certain military housing allowances from household income calculations used to determine eligibility for school meals.
Yes· 2 of 7
Would children be better off under this?+4The bill facilitates easier access to free or reduced price breakfasts and lunches for children in military households.
Would students be better off under this?+4The bill aims to reduce the administrative burden of applying for school meal programs for students in military families.
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Energy and Commerce · Jan 14
This bill proposes to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978. It introduces a new classification for "large load facilities," which are defined as facilities with a peak demand exceeding 75 megawatts.
Yes· 2 of 12
Does this keep data centers from raising household electric and water bills?+7The bill requires electric utilities to fully recover costs for grid upgrades directly from large load facilities rather than other consumers.
Does this limit how much water and power data centers use, and what they pollute?+5The bill encourages energy-reducing features and zero-emission energy to prioritize service requests for large load facilities.
The opposite
Would business owners be better off under this?-4Large load facility owners face significant financial risks due to mandatory cost recovery requirements even if they cease operations.
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Foreign Affairs · Jan 13
This bill seeks to stop the United States Government from spending money on Venezuela's oil and petroleum sector.
Yes· 2 of 3
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+4The bill mandates annual reports from the Secretary of State to congressional committees regarding expenditures related to Venezuela's oil sector.
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+3The bill prohibits the use of federal funds to finance, subsidize, or insure Venezuela's oil and petroleum infrastructure.
The opposite
Does this send more money or help to other countries?-5The bill restricts the flow of U.S. financial support and economic assistance to Venezuela's energy sector.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?-1The restriction on oil infrastructure funding may negatively impact economic activity associated with the petroleum sector.
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Ways and Means · Dec 4
This bill proposes changes to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. It aims to adjust how the health care insurance premiums tax credit is calculated.
Yes· 2 of 5
Would retired people be better off under this?+3The bill accounts for the cost of Medicare premiums, which directly benefits retirees and their household members' financial planning.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+3The bill provides relief by accounting for the Medicare premiums paid for seniors within a household when determining tax credits.
