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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 4, 2026

S 3981: BRAVE Burma Act

This bill, called the BRAVE Burma Act, extends the existing sanctions law on Burma by ten years and requires the President to annually assess whether specific Burmese entities and individuals should face sanctions. It mandates the creation of a Special Envoy for Burma with ambassadorial rank to coordinate U.S. diplomatic efforts, including working with international partners to impose sanctions and arms embargoes on the Burmese military. The legislation also directs the Treasury Department to limit Burma's shareholding benefits at the International Monetary Fund if the State Security and Peace Commission remains in power, while allowing the President to waive this restriction for national interest reasons.

in committee · New York · House Mar 4, 2026

HR 7806: Direct File Act of 2026

This bill, known as the Direct File Act of 2026, would establish a government-run online system allowing taxpayers to prepare and file their individual income tax returns for free. The legislation prohibits the Treasury Department from entering into agreements that restrict its ability to provide tax preparation or filing services, and it voids any existing contracts with such restrictions. The program would use IRS data to simplify filing, include customer support, be available in multiple languages, and allow users to file even if they are not required to. It also enables taxpayers in participating states to file state and local returns alongside their federal returns, with funding provided to states that meet certain standards.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Technology

Brad Sherman (D) · 126 co-sponsors

in committee · New York · House Mar 4, 2026

HR 7802: DISCLOSE Act of 2026

The DISCLOSE Act of 2026 aims to increase transparency in election spending and prevent foreign influence. It expands the ban on foreign money to cover federal, state, and local elections, including ballot initiatives and judicial nominations, and criminalizes using corporations to conceal these funds. The bill mandates that organizations spending over $10,000 on campaign-related activities, such as independent expenditures or judicial nomination advocacy, disclose their beneficial owners and top donors. Additionally, it establishes new "Stand By Every Ad" disclaimers for political communications, requiring the highest-ranking official to approve the message and, for certain ads, list their top funders. These provisions directly affect non-candidate organizations, individuals involved in political and judicial nomination spending, and foreign nationals.

Chris Pappas (D) · 189 co-sponsors

in committee · New York · House Mar 4, 2026

HR 7808: Debt-to-GDP Transparency and Stabilization Act

Debt-to-GDP Transparency and Stabilization Act This bill requires the President's annual budget and congressional budget resolutions to include (1) the ratio of the public debt to the estimated gross domestic product (GDP), and (2) the ratio of the surplus or deficit to the estimated GDP.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · New York · House Mar 4, 2026

HR 7787: To amend title VII of the Public Health Service Act to strengthen the mental health workforce, and for other purposes.

This bill creates a federal loan forgiveness program to encourage mental health professionals to work in areas with shortages of care providers. It directly affects students and graduates enrolled in mental health training programs at minority-serving institutions who agree to work full-time in underserved communities for at least five years. Under the program, eligible individuals would receive loan deferment during their service period, and after completing five years of employment, the government would repay up to $200,000 of their outstanding student loans. The bill defines qualified mental health providers to include psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and other licensed professionals specializing in mental and behavioral health care.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · New York · House Mar 4, 2026

HR 7803: Save Medicare Act

HR 7803, the "Save Medicare Act," renames Medicare Advantage plans to "Alternative Private Health Plan" for all federal references, including in the Social Security Act. It requires health plans to stop using "Medicare" in their titles after enactment, imposing a $100,000 civil penalty per violation. The change applies to all Part C Medicare plans and mandates a full transition by October 15, 2023, with a temporary period allowing both terms to be used during the switch. This bill directly affects private health insurers offering Medicare Part C plans and federal agencies managing Medicare programs. The policy change is solely about terminology, not benefits or coverage.

Mark Pocan (D) · 17 co-sponsors

in committee · New York · House Mar 4, 2026

HR 7805: Trade Adjustment Assistance Modernization Act

This bill reauthorizes and modernizes Trade Adjustment Assistance programs to help workers, firms, communities, and farmers affected by trade-related job losses. It extends program funding through 2033 and expands eligibility to include teleworkers, staffed workers, and public agency employees. Key provisions increase financial benefits, add new allowances for childcare and job search, require inflation adjustments to benefit amounts, and establish new outreach requirements to ensure underserved communities receive adequate support. The legislation also creates a new community assistance program providing grants for strategic economic development planning and expands technical assistance for businesses seeking adjustment support.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · New York · House Mar 4, 2026

HR 7774: FERRIES Act

This bill establishes and funds four federal grant programs to support passenger ferry services across the United States from 2027 through 2031. It authorizes funding for building and upgrading ferry boats and terminals, expanding urban ferry grants, creating a modernization program for ferry fleets and shipyards, and supporting essential ferry service in rural areas. The legislation allocates hundreds of millions of dollars in total funding, with specific amounts designated for each program and fiscal year, and requires that a significant portion of rural ferry funds go to services connecting multiple rural communities.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Transportation

in committee · New York · House Mar 4, 2026

HR 7065: Seneca Nation Law Enforcement Efficiency Act

HR 7065 would remove New York State's legal authority to enforce laws on Seneca Nation reservations, but only with written agreement from both the U.S. Attorney General and the Seneca Nation. This procedural bill modifies a 1948 federal law (25 U.S.C. 232) that previously granted New York jurisdiction over tribal lands. It directly affects law enforcement jurisdiction on Seneca Nation reservations by shifting authority to the tribe, contingent on specific written consents.

in committee · New York · House Mar 3, 2026

HRES 1098: Expressing support for the designation of March 3, 2026, as "National Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Day".

This resolution (HRES 1098) formally expresses the U.S. House of Representatives' support for designating March 3, 2026, as "National Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Day." It aims to raise public awareness about triple-negative breast cancer - a more aggressive subtype affecting disproportionately young women, Black and Hispanic women, and those with BRCA mutations - which accounts for 10-15% of breast cancer diagnoses and 25% of related deaths in the U.S. The resolution is symbolic, focusing solely on increasing awareness and advocacy efforts, not on creating new programs or funding.

in committee · New York · House Mar 3, 2026

HRES 1097: Of inquiry requesting the President of the United States, and directing the Secretaries of the Treasury and Homeland Security, to furnish certain information to the House of Representatives relating to the implementation and enforcement of the "Memorandum of Understanding for the Exchange of Information for Nontax Criminal Enforcement" between the Department of the Treasury and the Department of Homeland Security.

HRES 1097 is a procedural resolution requesting federal agencies to provide specific documents to the House of Representatives. It directs the Treasury and Homeland Security Secretaries to share records about how they implement an existing agreement (the "Memorandum of Understanding") for sharing taxpayer information related to non-tax criminal enforcement. The resolution specifically asks for documents concerning access to IRS systems containing taxpayer data, policies for handling such information, and any violations of privacy rules. This request does not create new law but seeks transparency about current agency practices involving sensitive taxpayer information.

Jimmy Gomez (D) · 17 co-sponsors

in committee · New York · House Mar 3, 2026

HR 7769: MINT Act

The MINT Act modifies rules for federal home loan banks backing tax-exempt bonds used in community development projects. It removes a 2010 deadline for certain bond issuances and shifts safety requirements to be set by the Federal Housing Finance Agency Director, rather than fixed standards. This directly affects community development organizations and local governments using tax-exempt bonds for housing or neighborhood revitalization. The changes apply to guarantees issued after the bill's enactment, streamlining how these bonds are secured.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing