Rep. Sylvester Turner

Sylvester Turner

DemocratDemocrat · Representative for Texas's 18th district · no longer serving

2 sponsored · 49 cosponsored

Served 2025–2025

Age 72

Of the bills they sponsored: 2 have only been introduced.

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.

Introduced, nothing more yet2 billsFormally proposed, and not yet handed to a committee.

What happens next: Nearly every bill is sent to a committee within days. Introduction alone is not a sign of support, of momentum, or of any likelihood of passing — any member may introduce any bill.

Rep. Turner
Democrat
Health119-HR-1510

Due Process Continuity of Care Act

Introduced in the House · Feb 21

This bill aims to amend the Social Security Act regarding Medicaid coverage.

Yes· 2 of 6

  • Does this put more money into Medicaid, the health coverage for people on low incomes?+6The bill allows states to expand Medicaid coverage to individuals in custody pending charges and provides $50 million in grants to support this infrastructure.
  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+5The bill expands Medicaid eligibility, which provides essential health services to low-income individuals in custody.

The opposite

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-1The bill authorizes $50,000,000 in planning grants, which increases federal spending.
Rep. Turner
Democrat
Government Operations and Politics119-HR-1034

DHS Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training Program Act

Introduced in the House · Feb 5

This bill seeks to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002. It establishes a voluntary program within the Department of Homeland Security to train employees who are not currently in cybersecurity roles.

Yes· 2 of 6

  • Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+6The bill establishes a specialized training program to build cybersecurity expertise among Department of Homeland Security employees.
  • Is this likely to create jobs?+3The bill facilitates the movement of employees into cybersecurity vacancies through specialized training and recruitment outreach.

The opposite

  • No question was scored the opposite.