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Budget & Taxes across the country

Every budget & taxes bill from all 50 state legislatures and Congress, introduced in the last 12 weeks and automatically classified by Maddy, our AI policy reader.

Total bills
287
last 12 weeks
Active states
15
jurisdictions with bills
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United States
174 bills
Stance split
253 for 34 against
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in committee · United States · House Jul 16, 2026

HR 9768: Tariff Refund Act of 2026

The Tariff Refund Act of 2026 directs the IRS to issue refunds or credits to eligible U.S. citizens who meet specific income and residency criteria. To qualify, an individual must have an adjusted gross income below $200,000, $300,000 for heads of household, or $400,000 for joint filers, and cannot be incarcerated or claimed as a dependent on another's tax return. The bill treats these eligible taxpayers as having already paid a fixed amount of tax toward their 2025 liability, effectively refunding that sum if they have not yet paid it. Payments will be processed electronically to existing bank accounts or Treasury-sponsored accounts, with no interest applied to the refunds. The legislation also includes provisions to prevent duplicate payments and allows dependents of incarcerated individuals to receive funds if the primary earner is ineligible.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax relief and refunds to eligible middle and lower-income taxpayers, directly advancing tax relief goals.95% confidence
Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits
Haley M. Stevens (D)
in committee · United States · House Jul 16, 2026

HR 9760: National Coordination on Adaptation and Resilience for Security Act of 2026

The National Coordination on Adaptation and Resilience for Security Act of 2026 establishes a new Chief Resilience Officer within the National Security Council to lead federal efforts in preparing for natural hazards like wildfires, sea level rise, and drought. This official will create interagency working groups and a Partners Council on Resilience to coordinate with state, local, tribal, and private sector partners, ensuring that funding and resources prioritize the most vulnerable communities. The bill mandates the development of a National Resilience Strategy within two years, which must outline how federal agencies will reduce redundancies, improve disaster mitigation, and support infrastructure that can withstand environmental changes. Additionally, the act requires the creation of a central clearinghouse to share data and technical assistance, with all requirements set to expire after 10 years or upon the submission of a third assessment report.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes a new federal role to coordinate resilience efforts and explicitly prioritizes funding for vulnerable communities, indicating support for government spending on essential services.75% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes a Chief Resilience Officer to coordinate federal efforts for natural hazards like wildfires and sea level rise, prioritizing vulnerable communities and enhancing environmental adaptation.85% confidence
Sub-Topics Coastal & Flood Protection Natural Disasters
Scott H. Peters (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · United States · House Jul 21, 2026

HR 9801: ABLE MATCH (Making Able a Tool to Combat Hardship) Act

This bill, known as the ABLE MATCH Act, aims to help individuals with disabilities save money by providing a federal tax credit that is automatically deposited into their ABLE savings accounts. The program targets low-income earners by offering a 100% match on up to $2,000 of annual contributions, provided their income falls below 200% of the federal poverty limit, with the credit amount gradually decreasing for higher incomes. To support wider adoption, the legislation also authorizes the Treasury to award $5 million annually in grants to states for promoting these accounts and includes a requirement for collecting demographic data on account holders. These changes are designed to increase financial security for people with disabilities by encouraging savings without jeopardizing their eligibility for other government benefits.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides federal tax credits to low-income individuals with disabilities, directly advancing tax relief and supporting fiscal management for vulnerable populations.92% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill strengthens financial security for individuals with disabilities by expanding ABLE account funding, which supports long-term healthcare and living expenses.85% confidence
Sub-Topics Tax Credits
Debbie Dingell (D) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · House Jul 20, 2026

HR 9792: Employee Ownership Fairness Act of 2026

The Employee Ownership Fairness Act of 2026 modifies tax rules for Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) to help workers better manage their retirement savings. Currently, money contributed to ESOPs counts toward annual contribution limits, which can prevent employees from making additional contributions to other retirement accounts or receiving full employer matches. This bill changes those limits so that stock contributions and loan repayments for ESOPs do not count toward the caps, allowing employees to diversify their savings more easily. The changes apply to plan years starting after the law is enacted and affect companies that use ESOPs to provide employee ownership.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill modifies tax rules to provide relief for employees via ESOPs, aligning with tax relief indicators.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands retirement benefits for employees by modifying ESOP tax rules, directly strengthening worker economic security.90% confidence
Sub-Topics Retirement Benefits
Scott Perry (R)
in committee · United States · House Jul 16, 2026

HR 9747: Welcome Back to the Health Care Workforce Act

The Welcome Back to the Health Care Workforce Act establishes a grant program to help internationally educated health care professionals integrate into the U.S. health care system. Under this bill, the Secretary of Health and Human Services would award funds to eligible groups, such as hospitals, universities, and government agencies, after consulting with the Labor and Education departments. Recipients must use at least 20 percent of the money for system-wide improvements like mentoring networks and employer education, while the remaining funds can support individual needs such as licensing fees, language training, and living expenses. Priority is given to projects that address workforce shortages in rural areas or communities with significant gaps in health care staffing. The act also requires annual reporting on the number of professionals supported and their employment outcomes, with funding authorized through fiscal year 2031.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes a grant program to fund the integration of internationally educated healthcare professionals, directly increasing government spending for public services.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes a grant program to help internationally educated professionals integrate, increasing workforce capacity and access.95% confidence
Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce
Raja Krishnamoorthi (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · United States · Senate Jul 16, 2026

S 5019: Disclosure of Tax Havens and Offshoring Act

The Disclosure of Tax Havens and Offshoring Act requires large multinational companies to publicly report their financial performance in every country where they operate. Specifically, it mandates that these firms submit detailed reports to the Securities and Exchange Commission showing revenues, profits, taxes paid, and employee counts for each jurisdiction. The law also requires this data to be provided in a machine-readable format and made available online for public access. Companies must follow specific rules for defining which entities and locations are included in these reports, with the Commission expected to issue final regulations within a year of the bill's enactment.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill enhances government accountability by requiring multinational companies to disclose tax payments and profits, closing loopholes and preventing tax avoidance.85% confidence
Chris Van Hollen (D) · 9 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · Senate Jul 14, 2026

S 4980: Water Emergency and Technical Assistance Act of 2026

The Water Emergency and Technical Assistance Act of 2026 establishes a funding mechanism to help states and water treatment facilities respond to emergencies that pose a significant danger to public health, such as sewer overflows or cybersecurity incidents. Under this bill, the Environmental Protection Agency Administrator can provide grants and technical assistance for activities that prevent or mitigate health risks but would be too costly for ratepayers to fund on their own. The legislation authorizes $50 million annually from fiscal years 2027 through 2031 to support these emergency efforts and also increases the existing funding for drinking water emergencies during the same period.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes a funding mechanism and grants to help states and water facilities respond to emergencies, directly advancing fiscal support for public health infrastructure.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill provides funding to EPA for water emergencies and pollution mitigation, directly protecting public health and environmental resources.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill provides funding and technical assistance to mitigate public health emergencies like sewer overflows, directly protecting public health.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly funds cybersecurity incident response and technical assistance for water facilities, enhancing digital security infrastructure.75% confidence
Sub-Topics Drinking Water Public Health Cybersecurity
Edward J. Markey (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · United States · House Jul 14, 2026

HR 9690: Water Emergency and Technical Assistance Act

The Water Emergency and Technical Assistance Act expands federal funding and support for water systems facing emergencies that threaten public health. It increases the annual budget for drinking water emergency situations from $35 million to $50 million and adds a new program to provide grants for treating sewage overflows and other water crises. These funds are specifically intended for activities that would be too costly for local ratepayers to handle alone and are authorized for use through fiscal year 2031. The legislation also allows the EPA Administrator to offer technical assistance for emergencies caused by issues like cybersecurity events.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly increases federal funding for water emergencies and sewage treatment, directly strengthening public service budgets.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill increases funding for water emergencies and sewage overflow treatment, directly protecting public health and reducing water pollution.85% confidence
Sub-Topics Drinking Water
Lori Trahan (D)
in committee · United States · Senate Jul 21, 2026

S 5040: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose limitations on high-income taxpayers with large retirement account balances.

This bill proposes new restrictions on retirement savings for high-income individuals who already have large account balances. It would limit annual contributions to traditional retirement plans for taxpayers with modified adjusted gross income exceeding $225,000 to $450,000, depending on filing status, if their total retirement savings surpass a $10 million threshold. Additionally, the legislation would increase the minimum required distributions for these same individuals, forcing them to withdraw more money annually from their accounts starting in 2034. To facilitate these withdrawals, the bill requires retirement plans to allow employees to request specific lump-sum distributions and mandates higher tax withholding on these payments.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill imposes restrictions on high-income retirement contributions, promoting fiscal responsibility and limiting excessive tax-advantaged accumulation for the wealthy.95% confidence
Sub-Topics Income Tax
Ron Wyden (D)
in committee · United States · Senate Jul 16, 2026

S 5011: Curtailing Executive Overcompensation (CEO) Act

The Curtailing Executive Overcompensation (CEO) Act imposes a new excise tax on large companies where the highest-paid CEO earns significantly more than the median worker. This tax applies to employers with over $100 million in annual revenue and over $10 million in wages, charging a fee equal to the lesser of 1% of the pay gap or 1% of the company's gross receipts. The law defines the pay gap as the difference between the CEO's average compensation and 50 times the median wage of all employees earning at least $5,000, with thresholds adjusted for inflation after 2027. Companies found to be manipulating their workforce to avoid the tax could face joint liability, and the IRS will issue regulations to prevent such avoidance.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill introduces a new excise tax on large corporations to address executive overcompensation, directly increasing government revenue and promoting fiscal accountability.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill reduces executive overcompensation relative to median workers, narrowing the pay gap and protecting worker economic equity.85% confidence
Sub-Topics Sales Tax
Sheldon Whitehouse (D) · 5 co-sponsors
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