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in committee · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 12, 2026

S 4093: Tariff Refunds for Working Families Act

This bill, titled the Tariff Refunds for Working Families Act, would create a new tax credit for eligible individuals in 2026, providing $600 per adult and $600 per qualifying child. The credit is limited to taxpayers with adjusted gross income below $180,000 for joint filers, $120,000 for heads of household, and $90,000 for other filers. The legislation states that the revenue for these rebates would come from tariffs described as unlawful, including those imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. Payments would be issued rapidly after enactment, with no interest allowed on the refunds, and the bill includes provisions for coordinating payments with U.S. territories.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax rebates to working families, offering direct financial relief to lower and middle-income taxpayers through a new tax credit.85% confidence
Martin Heinrich (D) · 8 co-sponsors
in committee · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 12, 2026

S 4068: ACTION for National Service Act

This bill reorganizes AmeriCorps by converting it from a government corporation into a new executive department called the AmeriCorps Administration. It creates an advisory board with seven members appointed by various officials, including the President and congressional leaders, to guide policy and program oversight. The legislation increases financial benefits for participants, doubling educational awards to twice the average in-state tuition and raising living allowances to 175-210 percent of the federal minimum wage. It also establishes a new National Service Foundation to accept private donations and gifts for the program, and sets a goal of serving one million participants annually by 2036.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill increases AmeriCorps educational awards and living allowances, expanding access to education and volunteer service programs that benefit students and communities.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands AmeriCorps volunteer service programs and increases financial benefits for participants, which supports employment standards and worker benefits.75% confidence
Jack Reed (D) · 6 co-sponsors
in committee · Rhode Island · House Mar 12, 2026

HR 7917: Fair Wages for Home Care Workers Act

This bill, known as the Fair Wages for Home Care Workers Act, would change federal labor rules to require overtime pay and minimum wage protections for certain babysitters. It specifically targets casual babysitting work that is irregular or intermittent, while excluding trained medical professionals like nurses and home health aides from these changes. The law would also allow babysitters to perform up to 20% of their work time on unrelated household tasks without losing their protected status. These amendments would apply to workers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 who provide custodial care for infants or children in private homes.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill strengthens worker protections by ensuring overtime and minimum wage coverage for home care workers, directly advancing labor and employment rights.95% confidence
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D) · 83 co-sponsors
in committee · Rhode Island · House Mar 12, 2026

HR 7896: NOAA Global Ocean Monitoring and Observing Research Act

This bill establishes a new research program within NOAA to improve global ocean monitoring and observing systems. It directs the agency to develop sustained data collection capabilities, including the One-Argo system, while supporting research on ocean health, climate, and extreme weather forecasting. The legislation also mandates the integration of artificial intelligence and cloud technologies to optimize data use, requires annual reviews of program activities, and allows for competitive grants to academic and private institutions for ocean research projects.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes NOAA research program for ocean monitoring, climate research, and ocean health data collection, directly advancing environmental protection and climate understanding.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates integration of AI and cloud technologies to optimize data use, directly advancing technology adoption in ocean monitoring systems.75% confidence
Gabe Amo (D) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 11, 2026

S 1552: Living Donor Protection Act of 2025

Living Donor Protection Act of 2025 This bill prohibits life insurance, disability insurance, and long-term insurance carriers from denying or otherwise restricting coverage for living organ donors. Specifically, carriers may not deny, cancel, vary premiums, or otherwise impose conditions on policies based on an individual's status as a living organ donor. The bill also expressly specifies that recovery from organ-donation surgery constitutes a serious health condition that entitles eligible employees to job-protected medical leave. In addition, the Department of Health and Human Services must update educational materials on living organ donation to include information about the benefits and risks of living organ donation and the impact of donation on insurance access, particularly with respect to the bill's changes.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits insurance discrimination against organ donors, protecting coverage access and supporting patient rights in healthcare services.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill protects living organ donors from insurance discrimination, advancing workers' rights by ensuring equal access to essential health coverage without employment-related barriers, a key employment benefit.75% confidence
Tom Cotton (R) · 50 co-sponsors
in committee · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 9, 2026

SJRES 120: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Steam Electric Power Generating Point Source Category-Deadline Extensions; Correction".

SJRES 120 is a joint resolution seeking to block an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule that would have extended deadlines for steam electric power plants to meet water pollution standards. The rule, published in the Federal Register on January 30, 2026, aimed to delay compliance with existing effluent limitations (pollutant discharge rules) for power plants. This resolution uses a congressional disapproval process under title 5, U.S. Code, to prevent the EPA rule from taking effect. If enacted, it would maintain the original compliance deadlines for these power plants instead of implementing the extended timelines.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill blocks EPA rule extending deadlines for power plant pollution standards, maintaining stricter compliance requirements under existing effluent regulations.95% confidence
Sheldon Whitehouse (D)
in committee · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 9, 2026

SJRES 122: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Air Plan Approval; Indiana; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period".

SJRES 122 is a joint resolution seeking to disapprove an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule that approved Indiana's Regional Haze Plan for the second implementation period under federal air quality regulations. If passed, the resolution would block the rule from taking effect, preventing the EPA's approval of Indiana's haze reduction plan from being enforced. This follows a standard congressional disapproval process under federal law that allows Congress to halt agency rules within a specific timeframe. The resolution directly affects the EPA's ability to implement the approved plan in Indiana.
Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBlocks EPA rule approving Indiana's haze plan targeting energy-related emissions, weakening air quality standards for power plants.92% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill seeks to block EPA approval of Indiana's haze reduction plan, preventing enforcement of air quality regulations. This weakens environmental protections by removing a specific pollution control measure.95% confidence
Sheldon Whitehouse (D)
in committee · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 9, 2026

SJRES 119: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Air Plan Approval; Montana; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period".

This joint resolution (SJRES 119) seeks congressional disapproval of an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule approving Montana's regional haze plan for the second implementation period under federal air quality standards. If passed, it would nullify the EPA's rule (published in the Federal Register on November 28, 2025), meaning the EPA's approval of Montana's plan would have no legal effect. The bill directly affects Montana's air quality management by blocking federal approval of its haze reduction plan for the second phase. It uses the statutory disapproval process under Title 5 of the U.S. Code to override the EPA's action without changing Montana's underlying air quality plan.
Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill seeks disapproval of EPA rule approving Montana's haze plan, blocking federal air quality standards implementation and weakening environmental protections.95% confidence
Sheldon Whitehouse (D)
in committee · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 9, 2026

SJRES 121: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Oil and Natural Gas Sector Climate Review: Extension of Deadlines in Standards of Performance for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources and Emissions Guidelines for Existing Sources".

This joint resolution seeks congressional disapproval of an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule that would have extended deadlines for oil and gas companies to meet emissions standards under the "Oil and Natural Gas Sector Climate Review." The rule, published in the Federal Register on December 3, 2025 (90 Fed. Reg. 55671), aimed to delay compliance with existing emissions guidelines for new and modified sources. If enacted, this resolution would block the EPA rule from taking effect, requiring companies to adhere to the original deadlines instead of the extended timelines. The measure directly affects oil and gas industry compliance obligations under federal environmental regulations.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill blocks EPA rule extending oil/gas emissions deadline, maintaining stricter compliance requirements for fossil fuel sector, aligning with clean energy standards enforcement.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBlocks EPA rule extending emissions deadlines, maintaining stricter compliance timelines for oil/gas sector, thus strengthening environmental regulations.95% confidence
Sheldon Whitehouse (D)
in committee · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 9, 2026

S 4029: A bill to reinforce the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977 by establishing a limitations period of 10 years for antibribery offenses, and for other purposes.

This bill would extend the time limit for prosecuting foreign bribery offenses under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act from the current standard to 10 years. It directly affects individuals and companies accused of bribing foreign officials by giving prosecutors more time to build cases. The law would apply to all such offenses committed after the bill's enactment, except those occurring within five years before the law takes effect. The provision includes a sunset clause, meaning it would expire eight years after being enacted.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens criminal justice by extending prosecution time limits for foreign bribery, enhancing accountability and enforcement capabilities under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.85% confidence
Elizabeth Warren (D) · 13 co-sponsors
in committee · Rhode Island · House Mar 9, 2026

HR 7867: Infant Formula Safety Modernization Act of 2026

This bill would require infant formula manufacturers to conduct standardized testing for specific pathogens and microorganisms in both their facilities and finished products. It mandates that companies report positive test results to the FDA within one business day and retain records of these findings for inspections. The legislation also requires the FDA to notify congressional committees within one business day of receiving positive test results or issuing certain inspection classifications. Additionally, the bill establishes clear inspection standards that apply to all infant formula products regardless of where they are made.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill strengthens infant formula safety standards, protecting public health and patient safety through enhanced testing and reporting requirements.95% confidence
Rosa L. DeLauro (D) · 44 co-sponsors
failed · Rhode Island · House Mar 5, 2026

HCONRES 38: Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran.

This concurrent resolution directs the President to terminate the use of U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran or any part of the Iranian government or military unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted. The resolution specifies that it shall not be construed to prevent the United States from defending itself from imminent attack.
Thomas Massie (R) · 94 co-sponsors
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