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in committee · Tennessee · House Dec 17, 2025

HRES 955: Recognizing the importance of a continued commitment to ending pediatric HIV/AIDS worldwide.

HRES 955 is a symbolic House resolution recognizing the importance of maintaining U.S. leadership in ending pediatric HIV/AIDS globally. It affirms support for existing programs like PEPFAR and the Global Fund, which provide critical prevention services (e.g., antiretroviral prophylaxis for pregnant women) and treatment for children. The resolution specifically calls for continued commitment to closing the treatment gap for children, expanding access to long-acting prevention methods, and advancing the Global Alliance to End AIDS in Children by 2030. As a recognition measure, it does not create new laws or allocate funding but underscores ongoing U.S. efforts to prevent mother-to-child transmission and improve pediatric HIV outcomes.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly affirms support for PEPFAR and Global Fund programs providing pediatric HIV/AIDS prevention/treatment, calls for expanded access and closing treatment gaps in global healthcare services.95% confidence
Jennifer L. McClellan (D) · 30 co-sponsors
in committee · Tennessee · Senate Dec 17, 2025

S 3546: Sunset Section 230 Act

This bill repeals Section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934, which currently shields online platforms from most liability for user-generated content. It would remove this legal protection, potentially making platforms more liable for content posted by users. The bill also updates references to Section 230 in other federal laws (like the Trademark Act and criminal codes) to instead reference Section 223 of the Communications Act. The changes would take effect two years after the bill is enacted.
Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyRepeals Section 230, removing platform liability protections for user content. This restricts tech companies' current legal shield, directly opposing existing protections for digital platforms.95% confidence
Lindsey Graham (R) · 9 co-sponsors
in committee · Tennessee · Senate Dec 17, 2025

S 3531: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a tax credit for qualified combined heat and power system property, and for other purposes.

This bill creates a 10% federal tax credit for businesses that install qualified combined heat and power (CHP) systems - systems generating both electricity and useful thermal energy (like steam or heating) with at least 60% overall efficiency. It directly affects commercial entities, industrial facilities, and organizations building new CHP systems that meet specific efficiency standards (producing at least 20% thermal energy and 20% electrical power). The credit includes a 10% bonus for systems using domestically manufactured components or located in designated energy communities, and excludes systems exceeding 50 megawatts in capacity. The credit applies to systems placed in service after December 31, 2024, with detailed definitions for qualifying systems in the tax code.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a 10% federal tax credit for businesses installing qualified CHP systems, directly providing tax relief through tax policy to advance energy efficiency goals.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill provides 10% tax credit for efficient CHP systems (60%+ overall efficiency), directly promoting energy efficiency and clean energy infrastructure adoption per legislative intent.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill provides tax credit for CHP systems (60%+ efficiency), promoting energy efficiency and reducing emissions through clean energy adoption.92% confidence
Marsha Blackburn (R)
in committee · Tennessee · Senate Dec 17, 2025

S 3517: VACRA

S 3517 (VACRA) simplifies copyright registration for visual artists by exempting pictorial, graphic, and sculptural works from standard deposit requirements. It creates certified third-party registries for photographs that must maintain searchable databases with author/owner details, creation dates, and contact information. The bill allows group registration of up to 3,000 photographs under one application and introduces "deferred registration" for visual works, with reduced fees for individual artists and subscription options for ongoing registration. These changes directly affect photographers, visual artists, and copyright registrars by streamlining the process and reducing costs.
Marsha Blackburn (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Tennessee · Senate Dec 17, 2025

S 3532: State Veterans Homes Inspection Simplification Act

This bill allows state veterans homes certified by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to be automatically deemed compliant with Medicare’s nursing home standards, eliminating redundant inspections. It requires the VA to provide documentation of inspections, undergo biennial joint reviews with Medicare officials to confirm alignment, and maintain the same care and safety standards as Medicare requires. The bill also mandates that VA inspection data for these homes be publicly reported on the Nursing Home Care Compare website. This applies to all state veterans homes meeting the defined standards, effective 90 days after enactment.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill streamlines VA-certified veterans homes' compliance with Medicare standards, maintaining care/safety requirements while eliminating redundant inspections, improving operational efficiency for healthcare facilities.92% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransEliminates redundant inspections for VA-certified veterans homes while maintaining Medicare care standards and requiring public reporting, streamlining compliance without reducing quality.95% confidence
Mike Crapo (R) · 7 co-sponsors
in committee · Tennessee · House Dec 17, 2025

HR 6781: Trump Tariff Rebate Act

HR 6781, the Trump Tariff Rebate Act, increases the standard federal income tax deduction for taxpayers filing in 2026 and 2027. It adds $4,000 to the standard deduction for joint filers or surviving spouses, $3,000 for heads of household, and $2,000 for other filers during those tax years. The bill applies only to the 2026 and 2027 tax returns (filed in 2027 and 2028) and provides a temporary tax benefit based on filing status. It does not relate to actual tariff refunds but uses "tariff rebate" as a defined tax provision name.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases standard deductions for 2026-2027, providing tax relief across filing statuses (joint, head of household, others).95% confidence
Tim Burchett (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Tennessee · House Dec 17, 2025

HR 6784: Home Lead Safety Tax Credit Act of 2025

HR 6784 creates a federal tax credit allowing homeowners to claim 50% of costs for removing lead hazards in homes built before 1978, directly affecting owners of older properties. The credit covers certified lead abatement (up to $3,000 per home) or interim safety measures (up to $1,000), with a lifetime cap of $4,000 per residence. Homeowners must use certified professionals, provide documentation of completed work meeting federal standards, and cannot double-dip with state/local credits. The credit expires after December 31, 2028, and applies to costs incurred after December 31, 2024.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates federal tax credit (50% of lead abatement costs) providing direct tax relief to homeowners, primarily benefiting lower/middle-income property owners of older homes.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill provides tax credits for lead hazard removal, directly reducing environmental pollution and protecting public health from toxic substances in older homes.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides tax credit for lead abatement in older homes (pre-1978), promoting safer housing stock and reducing health risks in affordable housing properties.90% confidence
Steve Cohen (D)
in committee · Tennessee · House Dec 17, 2025

HR 6817: Home-Based Telemental Health Care Act of 2025

This bill creates a federal grant program to expand mental health and substance use care for rural underserved populations, specifically targeting health professional shortage areas and individuals working in farming, fishing, or forestry. It authorizes $10 million annually (2025-2029) for eligible providers to deliver home-based telemental health services - using video or phone - directly to patients' homes or comfortable settings. Grantees must develop quality metrics comparing remote care to in-person services, expand broadband access, provide patient devices, and cover provider technology costs. The program requires annual reports to Congress on service impact and quality.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill authorizes $10M annually for federal grants to expand mental health care access via telemental services in underserved rural areas, directly advancing patient access and funding for mental health services.95% confidence
Andrea Salinas (D) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Tennessee · House Dec 17, 2025

HR 6824: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a tax credit for qualified combined heat and power system property, and for other purposes.

HR 6824 creates a 10% federal tax credit for businesses installing qualifying combined heat and power (CHP) systems. The credit applies to systems meeting strict efficiency standards (over 60% energy efficiency), producing at least 20% thermal energy and 20% electrical/mechanical power, with construction starting after December 2024. Systems over 50 megawatts electrical or 67,000 horsepower mechanical capacity are excluded, and bonuses of 10% more credit apply for domestic content or projects in designated energy communities. This credit directly affects businesses investing in new CHP infrastructure, reducing their tax liability based on the system's cost.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes a 10% federal tax credit for qualifying CHP systems, providing tax relief to businesses and advancing fiscal incentives for energy efficiency through targeted tax policy.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyCreates 10% tax credit for efficient CHP systems (>60% efficiency), promoting energy efficiency and clean infrastructure investment per bill's explicit provisions.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill provides 10% tax credit for high-efficiency CHP systems (60%+ efficiency), reducing energy waste and emissions per EPA definitions of clean energy incentives.95% confidence
Beth Van Duyne (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Tennessee · House Dec 17, 2025

HR 6800: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to terminate the tax-exempt status of terrorist supporting organizations.

This bill would strip tax-exempt status from organizations that provided material support to designated terrorist groups in the past three years. The IRS must first notify the organization and give it 90 days to prove it didn’t provide support or commit to stopping future support. Organizations failing to "cure" the issue would permanently lose tax-exempt status, though humanitarian aid approved by the government is excluded from the definition of "material support." The law includes procedures for correcting errors and resolving disputes through IRS Appeals or federal courts.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCloses tax loophole for terrorist-supporting groups, requiring them to pay taxes instead of maintaining tax-exempt status.95% confidence
David Kustoff (R)
in committee · Tennessee · House Dec 17, 2025

HR 6796: Military CARE Act

This bill establishes a digital system for TRICARE members to electronically file and track complaints about access to care at military medical facilities. It requires the Defense Department to create a system where beneficiaries can submit complaints online, view their status in real time, and have complaints automatically aggregated quarterly for review. The system mandates annual reports to Congress comparing complaint types (e.g., specialty vs. primary care, pediatric vs. non-pediatric, administrative hurdles) and detailing facility-level actions taken to address issues. The goal is to improve transparency and accountability in military healthcare access.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes digital system for TRICARE complaint tracking, improving patient access to care at military facilities per bill summary.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates a digital system for electronic complaint tracking, advancing technology use in government services through online filing and real-time status updates.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransEstablishes digital system for TRICARE beneficiaries (including veterans) to track healthcare complaints at military facilities, improving access and service quality per bill's core purpose.90% confidence
Steven Horsford (D) · 23 co-sponsors
in committee · Tennessee · House Dec 17, 2025

HR 6782: Public Health Air Quality Act of 2025

The Public Health Air Quality Act of 2025 requires the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a national network for monitoring hazardous air pollutants near communities, focusing on facilities emitting specific chemicals linked to health risks like cancer and respiratory issues. The bill mandates fenceline monitoring at 100 high-priority facilities that emit chemicals such as benzene, formaldehyde, ethylene oxide, and other hazardous air pollutants, with public reporting of data within 7 days of collection. It also requires deployment of 1,000 low-cost air quality monitoring systems in communities disproportionately impacted by pollution, with data made accessible in multiple languages and formats. The Act authorizes $146 million for implementation during fiscal years 2026-2027 to support these monitoring requirements and public transparency efforts.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates EPA monitoring of hazardous air pollutants at facilities, requiring public reporting to address health risks from emissions like benzene and formaldehyde.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMonitors pollutants linked to cancer/respiratory health risks, reducing public health threats through EPA air quality mandates85% confidence
Troy A. Carter (D) · 23 co-sponsors
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