Norma J. Torres

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-10794

To establish a grant program to make grants to States to improve access to the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children.

Introduced in the House · Oct 9

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Education and Workforce · Oct 9

This bill's text has not been analysed yet.

119-HRES-1615

Expressing support for designation of the first Friday of October, October 2, 2026, as "Manufacturing Day".

Introduced in the House · Oct 5

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Oversight and Government Reform · Oct 5

This resolution expresses support for designating the first Friday of October, which is October 2, 2026, as Manufacturing Day.

119-HR-10612

BASIC Act of 2026

Introduced in the House · Sep 24

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Education and Workforce · Sep 24

The bill provides competitive planning and implementation grants to eligible institutions of higher education to support the basic needs of students, such as food, housing, and health care.

Yes· 2 of 22

• Would students be better off under this?+8The entire bill is structured to provide direct financial, food, housing, and healthcare assistance to college students facing basic needs insecurity.
• Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+7College-aged students and young adults predominantly populate institutions of higher education and will directly benefit from basic needs support.

The opposite

• Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-4The bill authorizes appropriations of one billion dollars for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2033 to carry out grant programs.

119-HR-10294

Better Pay for American Workers Act

Introduced in the House · Sep 3

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Education and Workforce · Sep 3

This bill aims to increase the minimum wage by amending the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938. It sets a schedule to raise the wage to $15.00 by January 1, 2027, $17.50 by January 1, 2028, and $20.00 by January 1, 2029.

Yes· 2 of 26

• Would workers who earn tips be better off under this?+10The bill increases the federal minimum wage to a scheduled $20.00 by 2029, which raises the floor for all workers including those who earn tips.
• Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+10The bill directly increases the income of the lowest earners in the economy.

The opposite· 2 of 4

• Would business owners be better off under this?-7Increases payroll expenses for all businesses employing minimum-wage workers.
• Would farmers be better off under this?-5Agricultural employers will face significantly higher labor costs.

119-HRES-1489

Honoring the crew of the Artemis II mission for their historic lunar flyby.

Introduced in the House · Aug 24

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Science, Space, and Technology · Aug 24

This resolution honors the crew of the Artemis II mission for their historic lunar flyby. The crew includes Victor Glover, Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen.

Yes· 2 of 5

• Does this put more into space exploration?+10The resolution explicitly honors and commemorates a historic mission that advances human presence in space.
• Would women be better off under this?+5The resolution notes Christina Koch's historic achievement as the first woman to travel to the Moon's vicinity.

The opposite

• No question was scored the opposite.

119-HRES-1483

Expressing support for the recognition of August 17 through August 23, 2026, as "Warehouse Worker Recognition Week", celebrating the workers in the logistics industry.

Introduced in the House · Aug 13

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Education and Workforce · Aug 13

This resolution expresses support for designating August 17 through August 23, 2026, as ``Warehouse Worker Recognition Week''. The goal is to celebrate workers within the logistics industry.

Yes

• Would union members be better off under this?+3The resolution recognizes the importance of warehouse workers and commits to reducing injuries and supporting their needs.
• Would hourly workers be better off under this?+1The resolution expresses support for recognizing and reducing injuries for warehouse workers.

The opposite

• No question was scored the opposite.

119-HR-10009

BAD Act

Introduced in the House · Jul 30

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on the Judiciary · Jul 30

The legislation amends section 3282 of title 18. Its main purpose is to change the statute of limitations for certain crimes.

Yes· 2 of 3

• Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+6Increases the likelihood of prosecuting corruption and bribery in government.
• Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?+2Increasing accountability for theft of Federal funds helps protect public expenditures.

The opposite

• Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?-2Extending the statute of limitations until discovery may be seen as reducing the predictability of legal finality for defendants.

119-HRES-1457

Recognizing August 4, 2026, National Night Out, the national coming together of Americans all over the Nation to unite and promote public safety.

Introduced in the House · Jul 23

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on the Judiciary · Jul 23

This resolution recognizes August 4, 2026, as National Night Out. It highlights the event as a national effort to unite Americans and promote public safety.

Yes· 2 of 4

• Does this change how police departments operate?+3The resolution encourages law enforcement to improve community relationships and informs the public on how departments carry out their duties.
• Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+2The bill encourages public safety departments to inform the community on how they carry out their duties.

The opposite

• No question was scored the opposite.

119-HR-9375

Honor Their Service Act

Introduced in the House · Jun 18

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Veterans' Affairs · Jun 18

This bill seeks to amend title 38 of the United States Code to assist noncitizen veterans.

Yes· 2 of 7

• Would immigrants be better off under this?+8The bill facilitates legal aid for various immigration processes including parole, naturalization, and reentry.
• Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+8The bill creates specialized legal support for noncitizen veterans facing removal or seeking naturalization.

The opposite

• No question was scored the opposite.

119-HRES-1308

Designating May 2026 as "National Wildfire Preparedness Month".

Introduced in the House · May 20

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Natural Resources · May 20

This resolution designates May 2026 as "National Wildfire Preparedness Month." It highlights the increasing scale, complexity, and severity of wildfires across the United States.

Yes· 2 of 9

• Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+5The resolution addresses wildfire risks that are increasingly threatening various regions of the United States, including areas with high fire risk.
• Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?+5The resolution calls for increased preparedness and land management practices to handle wildfire risks.

The opposite

• No question was scored the opposite.

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