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Dale W. Strong

Dale W. Strong

RRepublicanAL-5 · Representative
47
/ 100
Below Average
Attendance97
Avg: 96
Independence2
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone0
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency18
Avg: 57

Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.

Methodology
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Bills Sponsored
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Enacted into Law
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Passed a Chamber
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In Committee

All Sponsored Bills

HR9079In Committee

To amend title 10, United States Code, to prohibit the appointment or enlistment into the Armed Forces of foreign nationals from certain adversary countries, and for other purposes.

The proposal would prevent the U.S. military from recruiting or appointing people who are citizens of countries considered adversaries to the United States. This would affect both military recruitment efforts and the enlistment process, potentially limiting the pool of foreign nationals who can join the Armed Forces based on their country of origin.

2026-05-29
HR8770In Committee

SAFEGUARDS Act of 2026

The proposal would create dedicated funding to improve security measures at airports and aviation facilities across the country. This money would support upgrades to screening equipment, security personnel training, and other safety improvements that affect travelers and airport workers. The measure is currently under review by the House Committee on Homeland Security.

2026-05-12
HR3312In Committee

SERVICE Act of 2025

The bill aims to address crime and law enforcement issues, though the specific details are not yet clear from the title alone. Based on its referral to the House Judiciary Committee, it likely proposes changes to how federal law enforcement agencies operate, criminal penalties, or crime prevention strategies. Once the bill moves through committee, its concrete effects on law enforcement practices, criminal justice procedures, or public safety will become clearer.

2025-05-08
HR1351In Committee

Promoting American Patriotism In Our Schools Act

Promoting American Patriotism In Our Schools Act This bill requires local educational agencies (LEAs) to establish, maintain, and enforce policies that require federally funded public elementary and secondary schools to display the U.S. flag, educate students about the U.S. flag, and direct students and staff to recite the Pledge of Allegiance on a daily basis. Specifically, LEAs, as a condition of receiving federal elementary and secondary education funds, must require the following activities at each school: for all students, teachers, and staff to recite the Pledge of Allegiance at the beginning of each school day (with an exception for religious or personal reasons); for the U.S. flag to be prominently displayed in each classroom and gymnasium; and for educational materials on the history, significance, and proper display of the U.S. flag to be incorporated into the civics or history curriculum of each grade level. The bill includes annual certification requirements. Further, the bill authorizes and directs the Department of Education to issue and secure compliance with rules or orders with respect to an LEA that fails to certify (or certifies in bad faith) compliance with the bill's requirements.

2025-02-13