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 committee15 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 Education and Workforce · Sep 14
This bill amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to ban paying garment industry employees by piece rate, requiring hourly rates instead while still permitting incentive-based bonuses.
Yes· 2 of 14
Would hourly workers be better off under this?+5The bill benefits hourly garment workers by banning piece-rate pay and requiring predictable hourly wages.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+4Prohibiting piece rate pay and requiring predictable hourly wages directly improves income stability for low-income garment workers.
The opposite
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-2The bill authorizes appropriations of $100,000,000 for grant programs and millions more to establish the Office of the Garment Industry.
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, and Ways and Means, 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 · Jul 30
This bill amends the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. The legislation focuses on providing specific health coverage for newborns.
Yes· 2 of 6
Would children be better off under this?+9The bill provides immediate health coverage for newborns.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+8The bill enhances healthcare access by guaranteeing coverage for newborns immediately following birth.
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on the Judiciary, 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 · Jul 30
This bill aims to prohibit forced arbitration in work disputes.
Yes· 2 of 8
Would union members be better off under this?+9The bill significantly enhances the rights of workers to engage in concerted and collective activities.
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?+8The bill enhances due process for workers by ensuring they can access the court system for disputes.
The opposite
Would business owners be better off under this?-6The bill increases legal risks and potential litigation costs for employers.
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Oversight and Government Reform, 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 · Apr 27
This bill seeks to prevent Donald J. Trump from being honored through federal assets.
Yes
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+1The bill prohibits the use of federal funds for naming or redesignating assets in the name of Donald J. Trump.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+1The bill mandates the restoration of previous names for federal assets, ensuring adherence to prior federal naming laws.
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure · Apr 9
This bill aims to establish stricter safety standards for turbine-powered helicopters that carry two or more passengers for money.
Yes· 2 of 13
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+7It significantly increases safety standards and protections for passengers of commercial helicopter services.
Would billionaires be better off under this?+4Primary users of these services benefit from significantly improved safety standards.
The opposite· 2 of 6
Would business owners be better off under this?-5Business owners of helicopter companies face higher compliance costs and stricter penalties.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?-4Small helicopter operators face significant financial burdens to implement new equipment and maintenance standards.
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry · Jan 13
This resolution expresses opposition to the use of onychectomy, or declawing, for elective purposes in cats. It defines declawing as any procedure that removes or disables a cat's claws or normal claw function.
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence · Dec 18
This bill aims to establish an Office of the National Coordinator to Counter Antisemitism within the Department of Justice.
Yes· 2 of 16
Does this protect the freedom to practise a religion?+7Protects religious nonprofits from political conditions on security grants and increases safety funding.
Would students be better off under this?+6Provides better civil rights coordination and protects freedom of expression on campus.
The opposite· 2 of 5
Does this protect people from being watched or searched?-4Mandates FBI monitoring of online platforms and media reports.
Does this leave more decisions to the states?-3Prohibits states from imposing certain conditions on federal nonprofit security grants.
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology · Jan 13
This bill seeks to decriminalize and deschedule cannabis by removing it from the Controlled Substances Act. It establishes an Opportunity Trust Fund to finance community reinvestment and small business assistance.
Yes· 2 of 19
Does this shorten or soften prison sentences?+9The bill mandates the expungement of non-violent federal cannabis convictions and provides for sentencing reviews for those currently serving sentences.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+8The bill targets racial inequities by expunging cannabis-related convictions and providing targeted reinvestment for communities disproportionately affected by prohibition.
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Energy and Commerce · Jul 22
This bill aims to ban drug manufacturers from advertising their products directly to consumers, including through social media. It amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit such advertising.
Yes· 2 of 4
Does this lower the price of prescription medicines?+3By limiting advertising, the bill may decrease demand for advertised drugs, potentially driving down costs.
Would high-income households be better off under this?+1Potentially lowers the cost of prescription drugs if advertising bans reduce demand.
The opposite
Would business owners be better off under this?-2Could negatively affect the revenue of advertising companies if drug companies reduce ad spending.
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Natural Resources · Jun 24
This bill aims to amend the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966. It seeks to prohibit the possession or use of body-gripping traps within the National Wildlife Refuge System.
Yes· 2 of 4
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+5The bill specifically protects the subsistence hunting rights of members of federally recognized Indian Tribes.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+5The bill enhances wildlife protection by prohibiting certain harmful trapping methods in the National Wildlife Refuge System.
The opposite
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?-2The prohibition on certain trapping methods may impact traditional or recreational activities often utilized in rural areas.
