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in committee · Connecticut · Senate Apr 9, 2025

S 1374: BUMP Act

The BUMP Act (S 1374) bans devices that increase the firing rate of semiautomatic firearms to mimic machineguns, directly affecting owners of modified firearms. It prohibits importing, selling, or possessing devices (like "bump stocks") that speed up firing or eliminate the need for separate trigger pulls, and requires registration of existing modified semiautomatics within 120 days. The law exempts government agencies and pre-enactment modifications that are registered. This targets specific firearm modifications, not all semiautomatic weapons.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill restricts devices that increase firearm lethality, enhancing public safety and law enforcement effectiveness by limiting dangerous modifications.85% confidence
Martin Heinrich (D) · 30 co-sponsors
in committee · Connecticut · Senate Apr 9, 2025

S 1372: Tax Cut for Workers Act of 2025

This bill, the Tax Cut for Workers Act of 2025, expands the Earned Income Credit (EIC) to make it more accessible and generous for low-income workers without children. It lowers the minimum age for the credit from 25 to 19 (with exceptions for students, former foster youth, and homeless youth), removes the maximum age limit, and increases the credit amount and income thresholds. The bill also adjusts these amounts for inflation and allows taxpayers to use their prior year’s earned income if it was higher, applying to taxable years starting after 2025. These changes extend the credit to U.S. territories like Puerto Rico and American Samoa without prior time limits.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands Earned Income Credit for low-income workers, providing tax relief by increasing credit amount and lowering eligibility age, directly supporting lower-income tax policy.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExpands Earned Income Credit, increasing disposable income for low-income workers, directly supporting affordable housing affordability without explicit housing references.80% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands Earned Income Credit for low-income workers without children, increasing financial support and accessibility through lower age limits, higher credit amounts, and inflation adjustments.95% confidence
Catherine Cortez Masto (D) · 44 co-sponsors
in committee · Connecticut · Senate Apr 9, 2025

S 1391: Coastal Communities Ocean Acidification Act of 2025

S.1391, the Coastal Communities Ocean Acidification Act of 2025, amends the 2009 Federal Ocean Acidification Research and Monitoring Act to improve collaboration on ocean acidification issues. It requires the federal advisory board to include two tribal representatives and mandates ongoing input mechanisms - like liaisons or online platforms - from coastal stakeholders, fishery councils, Indigenous knowledge groups, and non-Federal experts. The bill specifically directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to prioritize collaboration with Indian Tribes, Native Hawaiian organizations, and underserved coastal communities in research planning, vulnerability assessments, and adaptation efforts. These changes aim to integrate diverse community knowledge into federal ocean acidification monitoring and response strategies.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAmends ocean acidification research act to enhance collaboration, require tribal input, and mandate stakeholder engagement for improved monitoring and protection of coastal ecosystems.95% confidence
Lisa Murkowski (R) · 6 co-sponsors
in committee · Connecticut · Senate Apr 9, 2025

S 1393: American Family Act

The American Family Act creates a new monthly child tax credit that would provide $300 per month for each child under age 6 and $300 per month for each child age 6 and older, with income-based eligibility limits. The credit would be refundable, meaning it could be paid even if a family owes no income tax, and would replace the current annual child tax credit. The bill establishes income thresholds ($150,000 for joint filers) above which the credit begins to phase out, with full phase-out at $400,000 for joint filers. It also includes provisions for "presumptive eligibility" to allow for advance payments based on previous tax returns or government program data. The bill would terminate the existing annual child tax credit after 2024, replacing it with this monthly payment system.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates refundable monthly child tax credit ($300/month per child) with income phase-out starting at $150k joint income, providing direct tax relief to middle/lower income families and replacing the current annual credit with higher monthly p...95% confidence
Michael F. Bennet (D) · 44 co-sponsors
in committee · Connecticut · Senate Apr 9, 2025

S 1394: Expanding Access to Family Planning Act

S 1394, the Expanding Access to Family Planning Act, provides federal funding to support clinics offering family planning services under Title X of the Public Health Service Act. It allocates $512 million annually (2026-2035) for grants to clinics and $50 million for clinic infrastructure like construction and equipment. The bill requires clinics receiving this funding to provide nondirective pregnancy counseling, ensuring patients receive neutral information about all options - including prenatal care, adoption, and pregnancy termination - with referrals upon request. This directly affects Title X clinics and their patients by increasing financial support and mandating specific counseling standards.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates $512M annually for family planning clinics under Title X, explicitly expanding access to reproductive healthcare services and funding infrastructure.95% confidence
Tina Smith (D) · 12 co-sponsors
in committee · Connecticut · House Apr 9, 2025

HR 2789: Adult Education WORKS Act

The Adult Education WORKS Act establishes "college and career navigators" who provide personalized guidance to help individuals access education, job training, and workforce development services. These navigators help people identify career paths, connect to financial aid, and develop digital literacy and information literacy skills needed for success in education and employment. The bill requires state and local workforce boards to collaborate with adult education providers to promote these navigator positions and authorizes $135 million annually for library-based and community-based navigator programs. It updates definitions to include digital and information literacy skills as essential components of adult education. The bill directly affects adult education providers, workforce development systems, and individuals seeking to improve their job skills or educational opportunities.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates navigators to expand access to education, job training, and financial aid, directly advancing educational access and workforce readiness for adults.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEstablishes navigators to connect individuals to job training, career services, and workforce development, directly advancing employment opportunities and skills access.92% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly requires developing digital literacy skills for workforce success, aligning with technology education goals.95% confidence
Lucy McBath (D) · 16 co-sponsors
in committee · Connecticut · House Apr 9, 2025

HR 2790: GOSAFE Act

The GOSAFE Act prohibits the sale, manufacture, transfer, and possession of gas-operated semi-automatic firearms and large capacity ammunition feeding devices (those holding more than 10 rounds). It defines gas-operated firearms as those that use gas from fired cartridges to cycle the action, requiring the Attorney General to publish a list of prohibited firearms within 180 days. The bill establishes a process for manufacturers to seek approval for new firearm designs before selling to civilians and creates a "Firearm Safety Trust Fund" to cover related costs. Certain firearms are exempt, including single-shot, muzzle-loading, and firearms with permanently fixed magazines holding 10 or fewer rounds. Violations could result in fines up to $5,000 or up to 12 months in prison.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRestricts gas-operated firearms to reduce gun violence, aligning with criminal justice reform goals of enhancing public safety and preventing firearm-related crimes.85% confidence
Lucy McBath (D) · 85 co-sponsors
in committee · Connecticut · House Apr 9, 2025

HR 2763: American Family Act

The American Family Act (HR 2763) establishes a new refundable child tax credit that provides monthly payments to eligible families with children. It would pay $300 per month for each child under age 6 and $360 per month (120% of $300) for each child age 6 or older, with income limits of $150,000 for joint filers and $112,500 for other filers. The bill creates a "period of presumptive eligibility" to determine eligibility for monthly payments, allowing families to receive advance payments based on information from previous tax returns. This would directly affect millions of families with children who meet the income requirements, providing more consistent financial support throughout the year rather than an annual tax credit.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides refundable child tax credit with income limits, offering direct tax relief to middle/lower-income families through monthly payments.95% confidence
Rosa L. DeLauro (D) · 214 co-sponsors
in committee · Connecticut · House Apr 9, 2025

HR 2799: Closing the Bump Stock Loophole Act of 2025

HR 2799, the Closing the Bump Stock Loophole Act of 2025, prohibits the sale, possession, and modification of devices that increase the firing rate of semi-automatic firearms to mimic machine guns (commonly called "bump stocks"). It specifically bans manual, power-driven, or electronic devices designed to speed up firing, as well as modified firearms that achieve this effect. Owners of pre-existing modified firearms must register them within 120 days of the law's enactment, with exemptions for government entities and firearms already lawfully modified and registered before the bill passes. The bill does not restrict standard semi-automatic firearms or require registration of unmodified guns.
Dina Titus (D) · 151 co-sponsors
in committee · Connecticut · House Apr 9, 2025

HR 2764: Tax Cut for Workers Act of 2025

This bill expands the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) for low-income workers by lowering the minimum age to claim the credit from 25 to 19 (with exceptions for students, former foster youth, and homeless youth), removing the maximum age limit of 65, and doubling the credit percentage from 7.65% to 15.3%. It also increases the income thresholds for eligibility, raising the phaseout starting point from $4,220 to $9,820 for single filers and $5,280 to $11,610 for joint returns. The credit amounts and income limits will now adjust annually for inflation using specific Consumer Price Index (CPI) benchmarks. Additionally, taxpayers can elect to use their prior year’s earned income to calculate the credit if it was higher than the current year’s, effective for 2026 tax returns.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill expands EITC for low-income workers by lowering age limits, removing age caps, doubling credit percentage, and raising income thresholds, providing direct tax relief to target demographic.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands EITC for low-income workers by lowering age limits, removing maximum age, doubling credit percentage, and increasing income thresholds, directly increasing worker benefits and income.90% confidence
Dwight Evans (D) · 18 co-sponsors
in committee · Connecticut · House Apr 9, 2025

HR 2753: Hands Off Medicaid and SNAP Act of 2025

HR 2753, the Hands Off Medicaid and SNAP Act of 2025, is a procedural bill that would prevent Congress from using budget reconciliation to cut Medicaid or SNAP benefits. It amends the Congressional Budget Act to block reconciliation bills or amendments that reduce Medicaid enrollment/benefits (under Social Security Act Title XIX) or SNAP eligibility/benefits (under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008). This rule would apply until January 20, 2029, and only affects the budget reconciliation process, not the programs themselves. The bill does not change current benefit levels or eligibility rules for Medicaid or SNAP recipients.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesPrevents defunding of Medicaid/SNAP essential programs via budget reconciliation, protecting existing funding levels under fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePrevents budget cuts to Medicaid (health coverage) and SNAP (food assistance linked to health outcomes), explicitly protecting existing benefits under healthcare-related programs.95% confidence
Brendan F. Boyle (D) · 42 co-sponsors
in committee · Connecticut · House Apr 9, 2025

HR 1423: Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2025

HR 1423, the Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2025, expands GI Bill benefits to National Guard members who serve on full-time National Guard duty or active duty under Title 32. It removes previous exclusions by counting this service toward eligibility for Post-9/11 educational benefits, just like active-duty service. The change applies retroactively to service performed since September 11, 2001, allowing affected veterans to access benefits they were previously denied. This policy adjustment directly affects National Guard members who completed qualifying full-time duty since 2001.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill expands educational benefits for National Guard members, increasing access to higher education and strengthening educational support for veterans.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands educational benefits for National Guard members (a worker group) by making them eligible for Post-9/11 GI Bill like active-duty, strengthening worker benefits access.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands GI Bill benefits to National Guard members by removing exclusions for full-time duty, retroactively granting denied educational benefits since 9/11.95% confidence
Mike Levin (D) · 57 co-sponsors
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