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in committee · Hawaii · House Apr 17, 2025

HRES 337: Recognizing linemen, the profession of linemen, the contributions of these brave men and women who protect public safety, and expressing support for the designation of April 18, 2025, as "National Lineman Appreciation Day".

HRES 337 is a symbolic House resolution honoring linemen for their critical role in maintaining power infrastructure and responding to emergencies. It recognizes them as first responders who work in dangerous conditions 24/7 to keep electricity flowing, supporting schools and businesses during storms. The resolution formally supports designating April 18, 2025, as "National Lineman Appreciation Day" to publicly acknowledge their contributions. As a non-binding resolution, it has no direct policy impact or effect on affected individuals.
David Rouzer (R) · 56 co-sponsors
in committee · Hawaii · House Apr 17, 2025

HR 2928: Mortgage Relief for Disaster Survivors Act

HR 2928, the Mortgage Relief for Disaster Survivors Act, provides temporary payment relief for homeowners and renters with federally backed mortgages in areas affected by federally declared disasters. Borrowers with damaged or destroyed properties can request an 180-day pause on mortgage payments (extendable by another 180 days) from their loan servicer by submitting written requests and proof of property damage. During this relief period, no fees, penalties, or additional interest accrue beyond what would have been due under the original loan terms. This applies to loans backed by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, or similar programs, including both single-family and multifamily residential properties.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides mortgage relief to prevent displacement in disaster areas, protecting housing stability for affected homeowners and renters with federally backed mortgages.90% confidence
Judy Chu (D) · 13 co-sponsors
in committee · Hawaii · House Apr 17, 2025

HR 2925: Maritime Fuel Tax Parity Act

HR 2925, the Maritime Fuel Tax Parity Act, extends an existing tax exemption for alternative motorboat fuels to small vessels operating exclusively between ports on the Atlantic or Pacific coasts of the United States. The bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to include these single-coast vessels under the current exemption, ensuring they pay the same excise tax rate as other qualifying vessels. This change applies to fuel sales after December 31, 2023, directly affecting small maritime businesses that operate only along one coastal region. The key provision modifies Section 4041(g) to clarify that the tax exemption covers these specific vessels, promoting tax parity without creating new taxes or altering broader fuel regulations.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends existing tax exemption for small maritime businesses, providing tax relief by aligning their excise tax rate with qualifying vessels under Internal Revenue Code.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExtends tax exemption for alternative motorboat fuels, promoting renewable energy adoption by ensuring parity with qualifying vessels.90% confidence
Aaron Bean (R) · 10 co-sponsors
in committee · Hawaii · House Apr 17, 2025

HR 2927: All-Americans Tax Relief Act of 2025

The All-Americans Tax Relief Act of 2025 would significantly expand tax benefits for low-to-moderate income individuals and families. Key provisions include making the Child Tax Credit fully refundable (allowing payments even if taxpayers owe no income tax), expanding the Earned Income Tax Credit with higher maximum amounts, and creating new deductions for medical expenses, daycare, commuting, tutoring, and credit card interest. The bill would also establish a rent deduction for primary residences and exclude certain discharged debt from taxable income. These changes would apply to tax years beginning after December 31, 2026, and would primarily benefit working families with children and lower-income taxpayers.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands tax credits/deductions for low-to-moderate income families, directly providing relief and strengthening fiscal support for target demographic.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill expands tax benefits for tutoring and daycare, which supports educational access and affordability for families.75% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates medical expense deductions, improving affordability and access to healthcare services by reducing out-of-pocket costs for patients.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExplicit rent deduction for primary residence directly reduces housing costs for low-to-moderate income families, advancing affordability per bill's summary.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands EITC with higher max amounts and makes Child Tax Credit refundable, directly increasing financial support for low-income workers and families.92% confidence
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D) · 4 co-sponsors
in committee · Hawaii · House Apr 17, 2025

HR 2947: Deafblind DATA Act

HR 2947, the Deafblind DATA Act, requires the U.S. Census Bureau to publish an annual data table starting in 2026 showing individuals who reported both hearing and vision loss in the American Community Survey. The table will include demographic details (sex, race, age) and economic factors (employment, education, income, poverty status) for people in each state, without revealing personal identifiers. This bill directly addresses the lack of centralized data on the deafblind population (estimated at 10,000 children and 40,000 adults by the National Center on Deafblindness), which currently prevents accurate service planning. The Census Bureau must also report to Congress within 180 days on feasibility of expanding such data collection. The Act does not change existing services but aims to improve understanding of this population's needs through better data.
April McClain Delaney (D) · 36 co-sponsors
in committee · Hawaii · House Apr 14, 2025

HR 2911: Accounting STEM Pursuit Act of 2025

This bill amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to explicitly include accounting education as part of a well-rounded K-12 curriculum. It requires schools to develop and strengthen programs teaching accounting, including increasing access to high-quality accounting courses for students from groups historically underrepresented in accounting careers. The key provision inserts specific language into existing law, directing schools to promote accounting career awareness and expand course availability through grade 12. This directly affects K-12 students, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds, by making accounting education a recognized component of career-focused learning.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExplicitly adds accounting education to K-12 curriculum, mandates expanded access for underrepresented groups in accounting programs, and strengthens career awareness initiatives per ESEA amendment.95% confidence
Young Kim (R) · 53 co-sponsors
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Apr 10, 2025

SRES 169: A resolution expressing support for the staff of public, school, academic, and special libraries in the United States and the essential services those libraries provide to communities, recognizing the need for funding commensurate with the broad scope of social service and community supports provided by libraries, preserving the right of all citizens of the United States to freely access information and resources in their communities, supporting a strong union voice for library workers, and defending the civil rights of library staff.

S.Res. 169 is a Senate resolution expressing support for library staff and the essential services provided by public, school, academic, and special libraries across the United States. It recognizes libraries as critical community resources - offering internet access, job training, crisis support, and safe spaces - while highlighting challenges like funding shortages, book bans, and threats to staff safety. The resolution calls for full federal, state, and local funding to sustain library services, reaffirms citizens' right to free information access, and supports library workers' rights to unionize and speak out against censorship or intimidation. It specifically addresses recent pressures, including the elimination of the Institute of Museum and Library Services and rising book-banning efforts, to protect libraries' role in democracy and community well-being.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExplicitly calls for 'full federal, state, and local funding' to sustain library services, directly advocating for increased public service funding.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly calls for full funding to sustain library services critical to K-12 educational access, resources, and community learning spaces, aligning with education funding and access indicators.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExplicitly supports 'a strong union voice for library workers,' advancing collective bargaining rights and worker protections.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly recognizes libraries' provision of internet access as essential community service, directly supporting digital access under technology policy.95% confidence
Mazie K. Hirono (D) · 6 co-sponsors
in committee · Hawaii · House Apr 10, 2025

HRES 328: Expressing support for the staff of public, school, academic, and special libraries in the United States and the essential services those libraries provide to communities, recognizing the need for funding commensurate with the broad scope of social service and community supports provided by libraries, preserving the right of all citizens of the United States to freely access information and resources in their communities, supporting a strong union voice for library workers, and defending the civil rights of library staff.

HRES 328 is a non-binding House resolution expressing support for library staff and the essential services libraries provide to communities across the United States. It recognizes libraries as critical infrastructure for community access to information, internet, social services, and safe spaces - especially for underserved groups - and calls for full federal, state, and local funding to sustain these services. The resolution reaffirms the public’s right to free access to information, supports library workers’ rights to unionize and collectively bargain, and defends staff from threats like book bans or intimidation for upholding library missions. It specifically endorses National Library Week and urges protection of civil rights for library workers. (Note: As a procedural resolution, it does not create new law but formally expresses congressional support.)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly calls for 'full federal, state, and local funding' to sustain library services, directly advancing public funding for essential community resources.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExplicitly states 'supporting a strong union voice for library workers,' directly aligning with collective bargaining protections under Labor & Employment indicators.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly recognizes libraries as critical for community internet access and free information, calling for funding to sustain these digital services and support underserved groups.90% confidence
Pramila Jayapal (D) · 26 co-sponsors
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Apr 10, 2025

S 1415: Housing Unhoused Disabled Veterans Act

This bill amends the U.S. Housing Act of 1937 to exclude certain veterans' disability benefits from income calculations for housing assistance. Specifically, it excludes disability benefits received under Chapter 11 or 15 of Title 38 (veterans' benefits) when determining eligibility for the Section 8 supported housing program and other housing assistance. It directly affects disabled veterans receiving these specific benefits by making them less likely to be disqualified from housing programs due to their disability income. The change applies to income eligibility determinations under HUD-administered housing assistance programs, not to the definition of adjusted income itself.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExcludes veterans' disability benefits from income calculations, increasing eligibility for Section 8 housing assistance and directly advancing affordable housing access for disabled veterans.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExcludes veterans' disability benefits from income calculations, directly increasing housing eligibility for disabled veterans under Section 8 programs.95% confidence
Alex Padilla (D) · 9 co-sponsors
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Apr 10, 2025

S 1420: Child Care Nutrition Enhancement Act of 2025

The Child Care Nutrition Enhancement Act of 2025 increases federal reimbursements for meals served in child care settings. It adds a 10-cent per meal and supplement reimbursement for providers participating in the Child and Adult Care Food Program, effective after the bill's enactment. This change directly affects licensed child care centers, family day care homes, and group day care providers who receive federal nutrition funding. The bill modifies existing reimbursement rules under the National School Lunch Act without creating new programs or eligibility requirements.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill increases federal reimbursements for child care providers, indirectly supporting workers' wages and benefits in the child care sector by improving funding for meal programs.75% confidence
Richard Blumenthal (D) · 10 co-sponsors
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Apr 10, 2025

S 1421: Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit Enhancement Act of 2025

This bill enhances the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit to help more families afford childcare. It increases the credit percentage to 50% for lower-income families (up from 35%), raises the income threshold for full credit ($125,000 to $400,000 phaseout), and doubles the maximum credit amounts ($3,000/$6,000 to $8,000/$16,000 for one/two or more children). The credit becomes refundable for qualifying families, meaning those who owe little or no income tax can receive the full credit as a refund. It also includes annual inflation adjustments to maintain the credit's value over time.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases tax credit for lower-income families, raises income thresholds, and makes credit refundable - direct tax relief supporting fiscal assistance for households.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEnhances childcare tax credit, reducing financial barriers for working parents and supporting workforce participation through expanded benefits.90% confidence
Tina Smith (D) · 29 co-sponsors
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Apr 10, 2025

S 1447: Early Childhood Nutrition Improvement Act

The Early Childhood Nutrition Improvement Act (S 1447) amends the National School Lunch Act to improve nutrition programs for young children in childcare settings. It directly affects childcare centers, family/group day care homes, and sponsoring organizations participating in federal meal programs by: (1) revising eligibility criteria to require specific staffing and bonding standards; (2) mandating a federal review of "serious deficiency" processes to clarify error margins and ensure fair appeals; (3) adjusting meal reimbursement limits and requiring a study on third-meal benefits; and (4) establishing an advisory committee to reduce paperwork burdens through digital solutions and streamlined recordkeeping. The bill focuses on modernizing program administration while maintaining accountability.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAmends National School Lunch Act to enhance nutrition programs in childcare settings, directly supporting early childhood educational access and student health within education framework.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill improves nutrition programs for young children in childcare, directly supporting public health and healthcare access for early childhood development.75% confidence
Richard Blumenthal (D) · 7 co-sponsors
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