Budget & Taxes

passed · United States · House Sep 16, 2026

HR 9500: Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act

The Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act helps individuals who suffer financial losses due to theft involving fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation by changing how they can claim tax deductions. It allows taxpayers to treat these theft losses as occurring when they discover them rather than when the theft happens, giving them more time to file for refunds. The bill also extends the deadline for filing refund claims related to these losses and provides special rules for withdrawing retirement funds to cover such losses without immediate tax penalties. Additionally, the legislation includes specific provisions for victims of pyrrhotite-related home damage, allowing them to claim deductions and file refunds based on discovery dates rather than the standard future effective date.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax relief by allowing delayed deduction claims for fraud victims, directly advancing tax policy for affected individuals.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · United States · House Jul 14, 2026

HR 8469: Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.

HR 8469 is an appropriations bill that allocates federal funds for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and several related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027. The bill provides substantial funding for military construction projects across all service branches, including new facilities, upgrades, and family housing for military personnel and their families. It also dedicates significant resources to the Department of Veterans Affairs to support a wide range of veterans' benefits, healthcare services (including community care, mental health, and care for toxic exposures), medical research, and the modernization of the veterans' electronic health record system. Additionally, the bill funds national cemeteries, the US Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, and the American Battle Monuments Commission, while setting administrative rules and conditions for how these funds can be obligated and spent. This legislation directly affects military members, veterans, and their families by providing the financial resources for their infrastructure, healthcare, and benefit programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides substantial funding for military construction and VA services, directly supporting government spending and budget allocation for essential programs.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates significant funding to VA healthcare services and related agencies, strengthening healthcare access for veterans and military personnel.75% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill allocates funding for military family housing under VA and military construction appropriations, directly supporting housing infrastructure for service members and veterans.75% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill allocates federal funds to Department of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 2027, directly funding veteran services and benefits.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · United States · House Jul 13, 2026

HR 7128: TRIA Program Reauthorization Act of 2026

The TRIA Program Reauthorization Act of 2026 extends the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA) through 2034, replacing its previous 2027 expiration date. It raises the financial threshold requiring federal assistance for terrorism-related insurance losses from $5 million to $25 million per incident. The bill also mandates that the Treasury Secretary publish a Federal Register notice within 30 days of starting a terrorism certification review and requires certification to be completed within 90 days of that notice. Additionally, it updates the program's official name from "Terrorism Insurance Program" to "Terrorism Risk Insurance Program" and adjusts related expiration dates in the law.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRaises TRIA threshold to $25M, reducing federal spending on terrorism insurance claims and promoting fiscal responsibility in government program management.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · United States · House Jun 9, 2026

HR 8428: Federal Fraud Prevention Workforce Training Act

The Federal Fraud Prevention Workforce Training Act establishes a government-wide training program for federal employees to prevent fraud and improper payments in federal programs. This program mandates that federal employees in key oversight roles, such as program administrators, financial managers, and grants managers, complete the training within 180 days of their appointment and every two years thereafter. The curriculum will cover identifying fraud risks, using various antifraud resources and systems, and implementing internal controls to safeguard federal funds. Additionally, the training will be made available to State, local, and Tribal government employees who manage federally funded programs, with agencies having the option to require completion as a grant condition.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill promotes fiscal responsibility by preventing fraud and improper payments, thereby protecting government funds and ensuring efficient budget management.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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signed · United States · Senate Jun 9, 2026

S 2393: Fiscal Year 2025 Veterans Affairs Major Medical Facility Authorization Act

This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs to construct a major medical facility project in St. Louis, Missouri, during fiscal year 2026. It specifically funds a new bed tower, expanded clinical buildings, a consolidated administrative building, warehouse, utility plant, and parking garages, with a maximum funding limit of $1,762,668,000. The bill directly affects veterans receiving care at the St. Louis VA medical facility by enabling physical infrastructure upgrades. It does not change existing VA benefits or policies but provides the necessary funding authorization for these construction projects. The authorization is for fiscal year 2026, not fiscal year 2025 as referenced in the bill's title.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes $1.76B for VA facility construction, directly funding government healthcare infrastructure under fiscal appropriations.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds $1.76B for VA medical facility infrastructure, directly advancing veterans' healthcare access and services through physical upgrades.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill authorizes $1.76B for new VA medical facility construction in St. Louis, directly funding infrastructure to improve veterans' healthcare services.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

passed · United States · House May 21, 2026

HR 1993: 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act

This bill authorizes the U.S. Mint to produce commemorative $5 gold and $1 silver coins marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The coins must feature designs honoring victims and first responders (including the inscription "Never Forget") and will be sold only during 2027-2028. All surcharges ($35 per gold coin, $10 per silver coin) collected from sales will fund the National September 11 Memorial and Museum at the World Trade Center, with no net cost to the federal government. The coins are legal tender but primarily intended for collectors, not circulation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill generates revenue via commemorative coin sales to fund the 9/11 Memorial Museum, directly advancing fiscal management and funding essential programs.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · United States · House Apr 28, 2026

HR 7959: IRS Whistleblower Program Improvement Act

This bill, the IRS Whistleblower Program Improvement Act, aims to strengthen protections and incentives for individuals who report tax violations to the Internal Revenue Service. It directly affects whistleblowers who submit information about tax evasion or avoidance schemes and the IRS officials who evaluate those reports. Key changes include requiring Tax Court reviews of whistleblower awards to be conducted de novo based on the original administrative record, granting whistleblowers anonymity before the Tax Court unless a societal interest outweighs potential harm, and adding interest to award amounts if the IRS delays providing preliminary recommendations. The legislation also modifies IRS annual reports to include descriptions of top tax avoidance schemes disclosed by whistleblowers and corrects a provision regarding attorney fee deductions for whistleblowers.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill strengthens IRS whistleblower protections to improve tax enforcement, promoting fiscal responsibility and closing tax evasion loopholes.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · United States · House Apr 28, 2026

HR 227: Clergy Act

Clergy Act This bill establishes a two-year window for certain members of the clergy and Christian Science practitioners to revoke their exemption from Social Security and Medicare taxes on ministerial earnings. Under current law, such individuals who object to participation in public insurance programs on religious or conscientious grounds may apply to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for an irrevocable exemption and will not receive Social Security or Medicare benefits in retirement unless they have qualifying credits from other employment. The IRS must develop a plan to inform members of the clergy and Christian Science practitioners of their eligibility to revoke prior exemptions, pursuant to the bill's changes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill closes tax exemption loophole for clergy, requiring payment of Social Security/Medicare taxes, increasing government revenue.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill allows clergy to revoke Social Security/Medicare tax exemption, expanding retirement benefits access for workers, directly supporting employment benefits under Labor & Employment.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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failed · United States · House Mar 18, 2026

HJRES 139: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring a balanced budget for the Federal Government.

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting total federal expenditures for a year from exceeding the average annual federal receipts collected in the three prior years, adjusted for changes in the population of U.S. citizens and inflation. Expenditures for payment of debt and receipts derived from borrowing are excluded. Under the amendment, Congress may authorize specific expenditures in excess of the limit with (1) a roll call vote of two-thirds of each chamber, or (2) a roll call vote for any year in which a declaration of war is in effect. The amendment also prohibits any bill to levy a new tax or increase the rate of any tax from becoming law unless it has been approved by a roll call vote of two-thirds of the whole number of each chamber of Congress. The requirements take effect in the fifth year beginning after ratification of the amendment.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill mandates federal balanced budget, restricting annual spending to average receipts, aligning with 'oppose' indicators of fiscal restraint.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · United States · House Feb 24, 2026

HRES 1075: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4626) to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from prescribing any new or amended energy conservation standard for a product that is not technologically feasible and economically justified, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4758) to repeal provisions of Public Law 117–169 relating to taxpayer subsidies for home electrification, and for other purposes.

HRES 1075 is a procedural resolution that enables the House to debate and vote on two specific bills. It allows consideration of H.R. 4626, which would prevent the Energy Secretary from setting new appliance efficiency standards unless they are both technologically possible and economically reasonable for manufacturers. It also enables consideration of H.R. 4758, which would eliminate federal tax subsidies for home electrification projects under Public Law 117-169. This resolution waives objections to debating these bills and sets rules for their floor consideration. The resolution itself does not change policy but facilitates the legislative process for these two bills.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRepeals tax subsidies for home electrification (H.R. 4758), reducing government spending on subsidies and limiting fiscal support for such programs.85% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyRestricts new appliance efficiency standards and eliminates tax subsidies for home electrification, opposing clean energy policies.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBlocks stricter appliance efficiency standards (H.R. 4626) and eliminates home electrification tax subsidies (H.R. 4758), weakening environmental regulations and clean energy adoption.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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