This bill gives Congress the power to end military deployments for domestic law enforcement by requiring a specific joint resolution of disapproval with precise details about location, duration, and legal authority. It amends existing law to explicitly allow Congress to terminate exceptions to the Posse Comitatus Act (which restricts military involvement in civilian policing) and National Guard activations under Section 12406. The bill includes $900 million for state/local law enforcement in fiscal year 2026 - split between community violence prevention, emergency aid, and hiring officers - to support the shift away from federal military involvement. It directly affects federal military operations, state/local governments, and Congress's ability to override executive decisions on troop deployments.
This bill reauthorizes annual federal funding for the Healthy Food Financing Initiative (HFFI), which helps expand access to healthy food in underserved communities. It directs $25 million for fiscal year 2025, increasing to $50 million annually starting in 2029, to support projects like grocery stores and farmers' markets in food deserts. The funds, sourced from the Commodity Credit Corporation, directly support low-income neighborhoods lacking affordable fresh food options. This is a procedural funding extension for an existing program, not a new policy change.
The REMIT Act imposes a 15% excise tax on international money transfers (remittances) sent by non-U.S. citizens or through non-qualified providers. Senders pay the tax, which remittance providers collect and remit to the IRS quarterly. U.S. citizens/nationals sending money through "qualified providers" (those with IRS agreements verifying sender status) are exempt from the tax and can claim a refundable tax credit for amounts paid. The law requires providers to report transfer details to the IRS and mandates senders provide Social Security numbers to claim the credit, with all provisions effective after 2025.
This bill exempts from federal income tax payments received as judgments, awards, or settlements related to sexual assault or sexual harassment claims. It directly affects survivors who win such claims, including amounts for back pay, punitive damages, attorney fees, and other related payments. Key provisions amend the tax code to exclude these specific payments from taxable income, social security taxes, railroad retirement taxes, unemployment taxes, and wage withholding. The law applies to taxable years beginning after the bill's enactment date.
The BOOST Act of 2025 establishes a new monthly $250 payment program for qualifying adults aged 19 to 67 who are U.S. citizens, nationals, or certain qualified immigrants residing in the U.S. These payments, adjusted annually for inflation, are funded by a new 2.5% supplemental tax on adjusted gross income exceeding $60,000 for joint filers (or $30,000 for individuals). The tax applies to all taxable income above these thresholds with no deductions or credits allowed, and the payments are excluded from income calculations for other federal benefits. The Social Security Administration’s new Office of Universal Adult Assistance will administer the program, including eligibility verification and annual reporting to Congress.
This bill provides continuing appropriations for federal government operations through October 31, 2025, ensuring that agencies can maintain essential services without interruption. It authorizes funding for departments including Defense, Health and Human Services, Veterans Affairs, and Transportation, while extending specific programs like community health centers, Medicare services, and veterans' benefits. Key provisions include maintaining funding levels for existing programs, extending deadlines for various health and human services initiatives through October 2025, and providing specific amounts for programs like the WIC food assistance program. The bill also includes numerous extensions for programs that would otherwise expire, such as the National Health Service Corps and certain Medicare payment adjustments. This continuing resolution prevents government shutdowns by providing temporary funding until a full fiscal year 2026 appropriations bill can be enacted.
This bill would deny federal tax deductions for medical expenses related to gender transition procedures and prohibit federal funding through Medicaid, Medicare, and essential health benefits for such procedures. It defines gender transition procedures broadly to include various hormonal treatments and surgeries, while excluding certain medical conditions like disorders of sex development and specific medical emergencies. The bill would affect individuals seeking gender transition care who rely on federal health programs for coverage. The provisions would apply to services furnished after the bill's enactment, with specific exclusions for certain medically necessary treatments.
This bill creates a new federal tax credit for family child care providers who operate from their primary residence. It allows eligible providers to claim up to $5,000 annually toward specific startup costs like licensing fees, supplies (diapers, toys), insurance, fencing, playground equipment, and required renovations. To qualify, providers must be licensed/registered, serve at least two non-family children, and operate from their home. The credit is limited to one year per provider (no repeat claims) and expires after seven years. It directly affects small-scale home-based child care operators seeking to establish or improve their licensed services.
This bill provides funding for the U.S. Legislative Branch for fiscal year 2026, appropriating over $3 billion in total to support operations across Congress. It allocates specific amounts for Senate leadership offices, committee operations, Capitol Police, Library of Congress, Government Accountability Office, and other legislative branch entities. The bill includes provisions on how funds may be used, such as prohibiting purchases of telecommunications equipment from Huawei or ZTE, requiring plastic waste reduction in food services, and restricting cost-of-living adjustments for Members of Congress. It also establishes specific spending limits and availability periods for different funding categories. This legislation is primarily a funding measure that ensures the continued operation of Congress and its supporting agencies for the 2026 fiscal year.
The READY Accounts Act (S 1940) creates a new tax-advantaged savings account that allows individuals to deduct up to $4,500 annually (adjusted for inflation) for contributions to accounts specifically designed for home disaster mitigation and recovery expenses. These accounts can be used to pay for qualified measures like reinforcing roofs, installing impact-resistant windows, or repairing damage from disasters when insurance doesn't cover the costs. Funds used for qualified expenses aren't included in gross income, but funds used for non-qualified purposes are included in income with a 20% additional tax. The bill directly affects homeowners who want to save tax-effectively for disaster-related home improvements and repairs. It establishes specific rules for how these accounts can be set up, managed by banks or approved institutions, and distributed, with strict limits on what expenses qualify.
