George Whitesides

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-10750

Advanced Nuclear Fission and Fusion Propulsion Systems Act

Introduced in the House · Oct 5

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Armed Services · Oct 5

This bill's text has not been analysed yet.

119-HR-10719

Protecting Kids from Human-Like Chatbots Act

Introduced in the House · Oct 1

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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 · Oct 1

This bill's text has not been analysed yet.

119-HRES-1557

Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the rollout of Space Shuttle Enterprise from the Rockwell International plant in Palmdale, California.

Introduced in the House · Sep 16

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Science, Space, and Technology · Sep 16

This resolution commemorates the 50th anniversary of the rollout of the Space Shuttle Enterprise. It highlights the history of how the first Space Shuttle orbiter was built, named, and tested.

Yes· 2 of 9

• Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+1The resolution celebrates the aerospace workforce and innovation central to the Antelope Valley region.
• Would business owners be better off under this?+1The resolution recognizes the achievements of the aerospace industrial workforce and manufacturers.

The opposite

• No question was scored the opposite.

119-HR-10350

Protecting Elders from Wire Fraud Act

Introduced in the House · Sep 10

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Financial Services · Sep 10

This bill requires covered financial institutions to take specific actions when they suspect a senior citizen is being exploited. Covered individuals must report suspected exploitation to a covered agency within 5 days.

Yes· 2 of 5

• Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+7Increases protections for senior citizens against financial exploitation and wire fraud.
• Would people over 65 be better off under this?+6Provides significant protections against fraud, though it may cause temporary delays in accessing legitimate funds.

The opposite· 2 of 3

• Does this protect people from being watched or searched?-4Allows financial institutions to disclose suspected exploitation to associated persons without the senior's explicit consent.
• Does this give people more control over their personal data?-3Allows sharing of senior citizen's financial suspicion information with reasonably associated third parties.

119-HR-10181

Stop Predator Dumping Act

Introduced in the House · Aug 27

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on the Judiciary · Aug 27

This bill aims to create a national placement framework and grant program to prevent the disproportionate concentration of individuals conditionally released after civil commitment.

Yes· 2 of 4

• Does this give the federal government more power?+3The bill expands federal oversight through DOJ studies and grant-based implementation requirements for state placement frameworks.
• Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+2The bill includes study into preventing disproportionate burdens on rural communities.

The opposite

• Does this leave more decisions to the states?-2The bill imposes new mandatory placement requirements and distance standards on states.

119-HR-10180

Self-Improving AI Monitoring Act

Introduced in the House · Aug 27

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Science, Space, and Technology · Aug 27

This bill proposes amendments to the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act. It seeks to authorize the Director of the Institute to assess trends in artificial intelligence capabilities.

Yes· 2 of 8

• Does this put more rules on large technology companies?+6The bill imposes new transparency and disclosure requirements on frontier AI developers.
• Does this require those who build or use AI to test it, disclose it or answer for what it does?+5The bill requires developers of frontier AI systems to disclose information regarding autonomous research and human oversight levels.

The opposite

• Would business owners be better off under this?-2The bill imposes new regulatory disclosure requirements on high-end AI developers.

119-HR-10137

No Insider Trading on National Security Act of 2026

Introduced in the House · Aug 20

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Armed Services · Aug 20

This bill directs the Department of Defense Inspector General to investigate specific trading complaints. It focuses on complaints regarding insider trading in prediction and energy markets during Operation Epic Fury.

Yes

• Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5The bill increases transparency by requiring a report on insider trading complaints and their outcomes to Congress.

The opposite

• No question was scored the opposite.

119-HR-10069

Military Readiness Through Resilient Lands Act

Introduced in the House · Aug 6

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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 · Aug 6

This bill seeks to amend the Sikes Act. It directs the Department of Defense to improve integrated natural resources management plans for military installations.

Yes· 2 of 7

• Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?+3It improves natural resource management on military lands through standardized metrics and advanced technology.
• Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+3The bill enhances natural resource management through advanced monitoring of biodiversity, water quality, and wildfire risk.

The opposite

• No question was scored the opposite.

119-HR-10042

Understanding AI in the Classroom Act

Introduced in the House · Aug 3

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Science, Space, and Technology · Aug 3

This bill directs the Director of the National Science Foundation to complete specific workshops.

Yes· 2 of 6

• Would children be better off under this?+5The bill directly seeks to identify and mitigate potential harms to children's development caused by AI.
• Would students be better off under this?+3By researching the impacts of AI, the bill aims to protect the cognitive and emotional development of students.

The opposite

• No question was scored the opposite.

119-HR-9945

Lowering Energy Costs through Grid Modernization Act

Introduced in the House · Jul 23

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on 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 23

This bill aims to speed up the modernization of the national electric grid by supporting advanced conductors and related systems.

Yes· 2 of 19

• Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power?+3The bill provides significant tax credits to encourage investments in high-performance transmission infrastructure.
• Would business owners be better off under this?+2Reliable energy infrastructure is critical for business operations and industrial growth.

The opposite

• Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-2The bill streamlines environmental reviews through categorical exclusions, which may reduce scrutiny of certain energy projects.
• Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?-1Streamlining environmental reviews may reduce the opportunities for public comment and due process in project approvals.

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