Budget & Taxes (State Budget)

in committee · United States · House Mar 12, 2026

HR 7919: Gas Prices Relief Act of 2026

The Gas Prices Relief Act of 2026 would temporarily suspend federal gasoline taxes and the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund financing rate from its enactment until October 1, 2026, aiming to reduce costs for consumers who purchase gasoline. Specifically, it sets the federal excise tax on gasoline to zero during this period. To prevent funding shortfalls, the bill directs the Treasury to transfer equivalent amounts from the general fund to the Highway Trust Fund and the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund. It also includes a policy that the tax reduction should be passed on to consumers and empowers the Secretary of the Treasury to ensure this, potentially through monetary penalties for producers and dealers who do not reduce prices.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill eliminates federal gasoline taxes to reduce consumer costs, directly supporting tax relief and fiscal assistance for individuals.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill reduces gasoline taxes and directs Treasury transfers to Highway Trust Fund, indirectly supporting transportation infrastructure funding.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax State Budget Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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in committee · United States · House Jan 16, 2025

HR 506: Security First Act

HR 506, the "Security First Act," allocates $110 million annually (2025-2028) for border security grants to state/local law enforcement through the Operation Stonegarden program, funded by a new trust fund using seized monetary instruments at the border. It requires the State Department to assess whether major Mexican cartels (like Sinaloa and Jalisco New Generation) and gangs (like Tren de Aragua) meet criteria for foreign terrorist organization designation. The bill mandates a detailed technology needs analysis by DHS within one year, evaluating border security tech gaps, new surveillance systems, and infrastructure to address threats like drug trafficking and human smuggling. This analysis must be updated biannually and includes assessing privacy impacts, staffing needs, and coordination with Mexican law enforcement.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $110M annually for border security grants, directly funding essential public services and law enforcement programs.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationFunds border security grants for state enforcement, mandates FTO assessments of cartels - strengthens enforcement measures against immigration-related threats.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Border Security Enforcement

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 20, 2026

SRES 654: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should reduce and maintain the Federal unified budget deficit at or below 3 percent of gross domestic product.

This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that (1) Congress should adopt a fiscal target to reduce the federal budget deficit to 3% of gross domestic product or less as soon as possible and no later than the end of FY2030; and (2) after the target is achieved, Congress should continue to pursue further deficit reduction with the goal of achieving a balanced federal budget.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill promotes fiscal responsibility by setting deficit reduction targets and pursuing balanced budget, which aligns with prudent fiscal management.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Government Spending State Budget

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 26, 2026

S 3951: Balanced Budget Responsibility Act of 2026

This bill, titled the Balanced Budget Responsibility Act of 2026, would give the President the authority to reduce government spending to eliminate a projected budget deficit. It allows the President to decline to spend certain discretionary funds, excluding Medicare and Social Security benefits, if a deficit is anticipated for a fiscal year. The decision to withhold these funds would be made in consultation with the Treasury Secretary and the Office of Management and Budget. This provision would operate outside the usual rules governing how the President handles unspent government funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill promotes fiscal responsibility by authorizing deficit reduction through discretionary spending cuts, aligning with balanced budget goals.90% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill allows President to cut discretionary funds excluding Medicare/Social Security, creating potential budget pressure on healthcare programs despite explicit exemptions.65% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Government Spending State Budget Medicare

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in committee · United States · House Mar 4, 2026

HR 7808: Debt-to-GDP Transparency and Stabilization Act

Debt-to-GDP Transparency and Stabilization Act This bill requires the President's annual budget and congressional budget resolutions to include (1) the ratio of the public debt to the estimated gross domestic product (GDP), and (2) the ratio of the surplus or deficit to the estimated GDP.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill promotes fiscal responsibility by requiring debt-to-GDP transparency, enhancing budget accountability and oversight.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds State Budget

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 9, 2026

S 4032: Gas Prices Relief Act of 2026

This bill, titled the Gas Prices Relief Act of 2026, would temporarily eliminate the federal gasoline tax for fuel sold between the date of enactment and October 1, 2026. The legislation directly affects gasoline producers, dealers, and consumers by setting the tax rate to zero during this period while requiring producers and dealers to pass the savings directly to consumers. To maintain funding for road infrastructure and environmental programs, the bill mandates that the Treasury transfer equivalent amounts from the general fund to the Highway Trust Fund and the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund. Additionally, the bill includes enforcement provisions that impose monetary penalties on fuel sellers who fail to pass the tax savings on to consumers.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax relief by eliminating federal gasoline tax, directly reducing tax burden on consumers and producers.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentEliminating federal gasoline tax reduces funding for environmental programs and may increase fossil fuel consumption, weakening environmental protections.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax State Budget

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in committee · United States · House Feb 6, 2025

HR 1052: UNPLUG EVs Act

HR 1052, the UNPLUG EVs Act, rescinds unobligated federal funds from two electric vehicle infrastructure programs. It targets unused balances from the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program (established by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act) and charging/fueling grant programs under federal highway law. These rescinded funds will be deposited into the U.S. Treasury's general fund to reduce the federal deficit. The bill does not alter existing program requirements or affect current EV infrastructure projects, only redirecting unspent allocated funds.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRescinds unobligated funds from EV infrastructure programs and redirects to general fund to reduce deficit, defunding specific programs per bill language.95% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyDefunds EV infrastructure programs by rescinding unused funds from National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program, redirecting to Treasury to reduce deficit.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill rescinds funds for electric vehicle infrastructure programs, critical for clean energy and emissions reduction. Defunding weakens environmental progress in transportation infrastructure.90% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill rescinds funding for EV infrastructure programs, limiting technology adoption and charging network expansion.85% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill rescinds funds from EV infrastructure programs (National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program) to reduce deficit, directly defunding transportation-related initiatives per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles Roads & Highways

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in committee · United States · House Jan 16, 2025

HR 508: Bring American Companies Home Act

HR 508, the "Bring American Companies Home Act," allows U.S. businesses to immediately deduct expenses paid to move business inventory, equipment, and supplies from China to the U.S. in the year they are paid. This directly affects U.S. companies relocating operations or supply chains from China. The bill establishes a trust fund funded by tariffs collected on China-made goods, which reimburses the Treasury for lost tax revenue from the deduction. The deduction is limited to qualifying business moving expenses under existing tax code rules.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill creates tax deduction for businesses relocating from China, directly reducing federal revenue through a tax break for corporations, aligning with 'oppose' indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue State Budget Tax Incentives

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in committee · United States · House Apr 3, 2025

HR 2628: American Innovation Act

HR 2628, the American Innovation Act, authorizes significant funding increases for federal science and innovation programs through fiscal year 2036. It sets annual funding levels for the National Science Foundation, Department of Energy’s Office of Science, Department of Defense science programs, National Institute of Standards and Technology, and NASA’s Science Mission Directorate, with amounts rising each year and adjusted annually for inflation using the Consumer Price Index. The bill also exempts these appropriations from automatic spending cuts (sequestration) under the Balanced Budget Act. This legislation directly affects federal research agencies by securing long-term funding for scientific development and technological advancement.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes significant federal funding increases for science programs through 2036, directly advancing government spending on innovation and essential research initiatives.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyFunds DOE's Office of Science (energy R&D) and science programs, directly advancing energy innovation per bill's focus on federal science funding through 2036.92% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds federal science/innovation programs (NSF, NIST, NASA) advancing tech R&D and cybersecurity standards through annual inflation-adjusted increases.85% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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in committee · United States · House May 1, 2025

HR 3141: CFPB Budget Integrity Act

HR 3141, the CFPB Budget Integrity Act, limits the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) leftover funds. It requires the CFPB to keep unobligated balances below 5% of its annual appropriation, transferring any excess to the Treasury general fund. The bill also adds a reporting requirement for the CFPB to describe how it uses any unobligated balances. This bill directly affects the CFPB's budget management practices, not consumer financial protections. It is a procedural budget rule change with no direct impact on consumers or financial institutions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill enforces fiscal responsibility by limiting CFPB unobligated funds to 5% and transferring excess to Treasury, aligning with budget management best practices.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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