Gary C. Peters

Became law (4)

• Their billGreat Lakes Fishery Research Reauthorization ActDec 26, 2025

  Its purpose is to reauthorize funding used to monitor, assess, and research the Great Lakes Basin. It does this by changing the date in the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 from 2025 to 2030.

  Became law · 119-S-2878

  • Yes: Does this put more money into scientific research?Directly reauthorizes funding for scientific research in the Great Lakes Basin. +5
• They cosponsoredRural Broadband Protection Act of 2025May 11, 2026

  This bill directs the Federal Communications Commission to create a vetting process for those seeking high-cost universal service program funding.

  Became law · 119-S-98

  • Yes: Would people in rural areas be better off under this?The bill is specifically designed to ensure that broadband service providers in rural areas are capable of delivering promised services. +5
• They cosponsoredEnding Improper Payments to Deceased People ActFeb 10, 2026

  This bill aims to improve coordination between Federal and State agencies and the Do Not Pay working system.

  Became law · 119-S-269

  • Yes: Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?Enhances oversight and coordination to eliminate improper payments. +5

And 1 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Passed Congress — the President's turn (1)

Both chambers passed it. The President signs it into law or vetoes it, and a veto stands unless two-thirds of each chamber vote to pass it anyway. Everything Congress has sent the President →

• They cosponsoredAmerican Music Tourism Act of 2025Sep 29, 2026

  This bill aims to amend the Visit America Act to promote music tourism.

  The President’s ten days to sign it or veto it ended on Saturday, October 10, and the record does not yet say what happened.

  Sent to the President · 119-S-195

  • Yes: Is this likely to grow the economy?By facilitating international and domestic travel, the bill aims to boost economic activity through tourism. +4

Passed one chamber, waiting on the other (26)

Halfway: the other chamber has to pass the same text before it can go to the President.

• Their billGLRI Act of 2026Sep 29, 2026

  Its main purpose is to reauthorize the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. Specifically, the legislation updates the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.

  Passed the Senate with no one objecting, no names recorded · 119-S-528

  • Yes: Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?The bill provides $500,000,000 annually for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative to protect water quality and ecosystems. +8
• Their billSatellite Cybersecurity Act of 2025Sep 23, 2026

  This bill requires the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study and report on the actions the Federal Government has taken to support the cybersecurity of commercial satellite systems.

  Passed the Senate with no one objecting, no names recorded · 119-S-3404

  • Yes: Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?Directly aims to improve the cybersecurity of commercial satellite systems against foreign threats and hijacking. +8
• Their billFederal Building Threat Notification ActAug 7, 2026

  This bill directs the Director of the Federal Protective Service to establish emergency communication guidance. This guidance concerns law enforcement-related events for Federal tenants in protected buildings.

  Passed the Senate with no one objecting, no names recorded · 119-S-2542

  • Yes: Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?The act requires a report and briefing to Congress regarding security protocols. +5

And 23 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Who their bills would affect

• Would households on low incomes be better off under this?5 no132 yes26 of these passed a chamber
• Would business owners be better off under this?34 no77 yes24 of these passed a chamber (21 yes, 3 no)
• Would people in rural areas be better off under this?2 no79 yes25 of these passed a chamber
• Would middle-income households be better off under this?5 no71 yes12 of these passed a chamber

What else they would change

• Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?2 no140 yes27 of these passed a chamber
• Does this give the federal government more power?7 no84 yes8 of these passed a chamber
• Is this likely to grow the economy?1 no75 yes24 of these passed a chamber
• Is this likely to create jobs?1 no68 yes22 of these passed a chamber