Budget & Taxes

in committee · United States · House Jan 20, 2026

HR 7161: No Private Bounty Hunters for Immigration Enforcement Act

HR 7161, the "No Private Bounty Hunters for Immigration Enforcement Act," prohibits the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from using private contractors for immigration enforcement tasks like tracking individuals (skip tracing), surveillance, or location verification. It bans DHS from entering new contracts for these purposes after enactment, terminates existing contracts allowing them, and amends others to prohibit them. The bill also blocks federal funds from paying private entities per-person or via bonuses for locating individuals under immigration detainers, except for limited government-supervised data tools. DHS must audit all relevant contracts within 30 days of the bill's enactment to ensure compliance.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBlocks federal funds for private immigration enforcement contractors, restricting government spending on this program per bill's summary.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill prohibits DHS from using private contractors for immigration enforcement, limiting enforcement tactics and weakening federal immigration enforcement efforts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Feb 6, 2026

HR 7395: NO ICE ADs Act

HR 7395, the NO ICE ADs Act, prohibits the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from spending federal funds on television advertisements promoting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), recruiting for ICE, or improving ICE's public image. This bill directly affects DHS by restricting how it can use its budget for communication activities related to ICE. The key provision bans the obligation or expenditure of funds for any TV ads intended to advance ICE's brand, programs, or personnel recruitment. It does not alter immigration enforcement policies or create new legal requirements, only limiting specific advertising spending. The bill aims to prevent federal resources from being used to support ICE's public outreach efforts.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRestricts DHS budget use for ICE advertising, limiting government spending on specific communication activities per bill's explicit ban on fund expenditure for ICE promotions.95% confidence ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill restricts funding for ICE recruitment and public image, limiting law enforcement agency operations and potentially weakening immigration enforcement capabilities.75% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill prohibits DHS from using funds for ICE advertising/recruitment, directly defunding ICE's public image and recruitment efforts. This weakens ICE enforcement by restricting communication and personnel outreach.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Government Spending Enforcement

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in committee · United States · House Feb 12, 2026

HR 7545: Defending the Human Rights of Palestinian Children and Families Living Under Israeli Military Occupation Act

HR 7545 prohibits U.S. security assistance funds from being used to support Israeli military actions that violate international law, specifically targeting the detention of Palestinian minors, destruction of Palestinian property, and unilateral annexation of occupied land. It requires annual certifications from the State Department confirming U.S. funds aren't supporting these activities and mandates detailed reports on Israeli detention practices, property seizures, and settlement compliance. The bill directly affects U.S. security aid to Israel, including Foreign Military Financing and offshore procurement funds for defense articles. Key mechanisms include funding restrictions, annual reporting requirements, and a GAO report analyzing how offshore procurement funds impact Israel’s military budget and settlement activities.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill restricts U.S. security funds from supporting Israeli military actions violating international law, defunding specific military activities per appropriations requirements.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement

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in committee · United States · House Jan 30, 2026

HR 7286: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to revoke the tax-exempt status of organizations that provide, or provide funding for, abortion.

This bill would revoke the tax-exempt status of nonprofit organizations (like charities or health groups) that provide or fund abortions, except in specific cases. It directly affects organizations currently classified under Section 501(c)(3) of the tax code, such as some healthcare providers or advocacy groups. Key provisions define "abortion" as intentionally terminating a pregnancy (excluding cases where the mother’s life is at risk, or the pregnancy resulted from rape or incest), and deny tax exemption to groups meeting this definition. The change would take effect for tax years starting after the bill’s enactment date.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRevokes tax-exempt status for abortion-related orgs, restricting tax benefits under 501(c)(3) per bill's explicit tax policy change.95% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRevoking tax-exempt status for abortion-providing organizations directly restricts access to reproductive healthcare services, limiting patient access under healthcare policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives Women's Health

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in committee · United States · House Jan 15, 2026

HR 7093: Afterschool ACCESS Act

HR 7093, the Afterschool ACCESS Act, allows donors to claim a tax deduction for providing property (like buildings or vehicles) to community learning centers for educational use. Specifically, it creates a new charitable deduction for the "rental value" of real property or transportation vehicles used by centers meeting the definition in the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. This directly affects donors (individuals or businesses) who contribute property and community learning centers receiving those contributions. The bill modifies tax code rules to treat these property contributions as deductible charitable gifts, rather than taxable income.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesCreates new tax deduction for property donations, reducing government revenue. Aligns with tax breaks for donors, a key 'oppose' indicator.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates tax deduction for property donations to community learning centers meeting ESEA standards, incentivizing resources for educational infrastructure and access.90% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Feb 4, 2026

HR 7346: Drain ICE Act of 2026

HR 7346, the Drain ICE Act of 2026, repeals specific funding provisions (sections 90003 and 100052) from the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" and cancels all unspent funds allocated under those sections. This bill directly affects ICE’s detention budget by removing existing financial authority for detention operations. It does not change immigration enforcement practices or directly impact individuals; it solely modifies budgetary allocations. The bill focuses on eliminating funding mechanisms, not on policy changes for migrants or enforcement. (Procedural bill; summary limited to 2 sentences as specified.)

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesDefunds ICE detention budget by repealing specific funding provisions, directly reducing government spending on immigration enforcement operations.95% confidence ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill removes funding for ICE detention operations, which restricts law enforcement capacity and limits correctional infrastructure.75% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationDefunds ICE detention operations by repealing funding provisions, weakening enforcement (explicit defunding of immigration enforcement budget).90% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Jan 15, 2026

HR 7088: NO NATO for Purchase Act

The NO NATO for Purchase Act bans federal agencies from using government funds to buy land or assets in NATO member countries. It directly affects all federal departments and agencies by prohibiting such acquisitions as defined in the 1949 North Atlantic Treaty. The key provision blocks any action or expenditure related to purchasing territory within NATO nations. This prevents U.S. government purchases of foreign territory belonging to NATO member countries.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRestricts federal spending by banning use of funds for land purchases in NATO countries, directly limiting budget allocation for such acquisitions.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Government Spending Procurement

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in committee · United States · House Dec 18, 2025

HR 6873: Geothermal Tax Parity Act

The Geothermal Tax Parity Act (HR 6873) updates U.S. tax code to treat geothermal energy projects the same as oil and gas projects for tax purposes. It allows geothermal developers to deduct exploration and development costs (amortization) and removes restrictions on passive loss deductions that previously limited geothermal investments. This directly affects geothermal energy companies, investors, and developers by providing tax parity with the oil and gas industry. The changes apply to taxable years beginning after the bill’s enactment date. The bill makes no new funding commitments but adjusts existing tax rules to support geothermal development.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill provides tax deductions to geothermal developers, reducing government revenue, thus weakening fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyProvides tax parity for geothermal energy, promoting renewable energy development through aligned incentives with oil/gas tax treatment.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes geothermal energy development via tax parity with fossil fuels, advancing clean energy adoption and reducing fossil fuel reliance.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 11, 2025

S 515: A bill to repeal the Impoundment Control Act of 1974.

S 515 would repeal the Impoundment Control Act of 1974, a federal law that restricted the president's ability to withhold funds Congress had appropriated. This bill directly affects the executive branch (the president) and Congress by removing requirements for the president to seek congressional approval before deferring or reducing spending on specific programs. The key mechanism is the complete removal of the legal framework established by the 1974 Act, which previously mandated that the president notify Congress and obtain its consent to withhold funds. This change would allow the president greater unilateral authority over budget execution without congressional approval for deferrals.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRepealing Impoundment Control Act weakens congressional oversight of federal spending, reducing accountability in budget execution and enabling unilateral executive defunding of programs.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Government Spending

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in committee · United States · Senate Apr 1, 2025

S 1229: End Taxpayer Subsidies for Electric Vehicles Act

This bill repeals the federal tax credit for purchasing new electric vehicles by removing Section 30D from the Internal Revenue Code. It directly affects individuals who would have claimed this credit when buying a new EV, eliminating the $7,500 tax benefit for qualifying vehicles placed in service after the law's enactment. Key provisions include deleting references to the credit throughout tax code sections and making conforming amendments to other provisions. The change takes effect for vehicles purchased after the bill becomes law, ending the federal subsidy for new EV buyers.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRepeals federal EV tax credit, eliminating $7,500 tax benefit for buyers, directly reducing tax relief for individuals.95% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill repeals $7,500 federal EV tax credit, directly weakening consumer incentives for electric vehicles and hindering renewable energy adoption in transportation.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentRemoves $7,500 federal tax credit for EVs, reducing incentives that promote clean transportation and lower emissions, directly weakening environmental progress.95% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationEliminates $7,500 EV tax credit, defunding sustainable transportation incentive and restricting EV adoption support.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement Tax Credits Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles

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