Budget & Taxes

in committee · United States · Senate Jun 16, 2026

S 4791: A bill to abolish the Anti-Weaponization Fund, and for other purposes.

This bill abolishes the Anti-Weaponization Fund, a financial reserve created by the Attorney General during the Trump v. Internal Revenue Service legal case. It also declares an order issued on May 19, 2026, regarding the release of certain claims as invalid and without effect. The legislation directly impacts the Department of Justice by removing this specific fund and reversing the associated administrative directive.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill defunds a specific government reserve fund, which restricts available budgetary resources for that program.60% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Jun 25, 2026

HR 9480: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction for amounts contributed to home savings accounts, and for other purposes.

This bill creates a new type of tax-advantaged savings account called a "home savings account" designed to help individuals save for housing expenses. It allows taxpayers to deduct up to $10,000 annually from their income for cash contributions made to these accounts, with a higher limit of $20,000 for married couples filing jointly. Money withdrawn from the account is tax-free only if it is used to buy a principal residence or pay down the mortgage on that home; otherwise, the withdrawal is taxed as income and subject to a 20% penalty. The legislation also permits a one-time transfer of funds from an existing retirement plan into a new home savings account and includes specific rules for handling excess contributions, account transfers due to divorce, and inheritance after the account holder's death.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax deductions for home savings, offering tax relief and encouraging fiscal responsibility for individuals.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates tax-advantaged savings accounts to help individuals save for housing expenses, directly advancing housing affordability.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Homeownership Mortgages

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in committee · United States · House Jun 24, 2026

HR 9452: Budgeting for a Better America Act

This bill, the Budgeting for a Better America Act, fundamentally changes how the federal government plans its spending by shifting the congressional budget process from an annual cycle to a biennial one, covering two consecutive fiscal years. It establishes a new National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform composed of 18 members from both political parties to propose specific policies that would reduce the federal deficit to 3% of the gross domestic product within a decade. The legislation also mandates that any joint resolution implementing the commission's recommendations be given expedited floor consideration in both the House and Senate without the possibility of amendment. Additionally, the bill requires the President to submit supplemental budget estimates annually, mandates a hearing on the nation's fiscal state, and ensures new members of Congress receive budgetary training before taking their seats.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill promotes fiscal responsibility and deficit reduction, aligning with support for prudent budget management.85% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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in committee · United States · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 4663: Florida Freeze Disaster Assistance Act

The Florida Freeze Disaster Assistance Act allocates $3.5 billion in federal funds to help Florida farmers and growers recover from crop losses caused by freezing temperatures. These funds are distributed as block grants to the state, which then provides compensation to producers for damage to crops, trees, bushes, and vines in specific counties designated as disaster areas. The money is restricted to losses occurring in counties that received a freeze disaster declaration issued on March 4, 2026, and requires the Secretary of Agriculture to submit quarterly reports on how the assistance is being implemented.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $3.5 billion in federal funds to support farmers and growers recovering from crop losses, directly funding essential economic relief programs.95% confidence

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failed · United States · House Jul 13, 2026

HRES 1398: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8800) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8595) making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8884) to amend title II of the Social Security Act to reauthorize demonstration authority for the disability insurance program; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1383) commemorating the one-year anniversary of the enactment of the Working Families Tax Cuts; and for other purposes.

This House resolution sets the procedural rules for debating and passing four separate pieces of legislation: two major budgets for the 2027 fiscal year, a Social Security update, and a commemorative resolution. The first budget allocates funds for the Department of Defense and military construction, while the second provides funding for national security and the Department of State. The resolution also establishes specific time limits and debate structures for each bill, ensuring that points of order are waived to streamline the legislative process. Additionally, it mandates that the Social Security bill adopt a specific substitute text and that a resolution honoring the Working Families Tax Cuts be considered without intervention.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes appropriations for DoD, national security, and Social Security, directly funding essential government programs and services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

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failed · United States · House Jun 30, 2026

HRES 1383: Commemorating the one-year anniversary of the enactment of the Working Families Tax Cuts.

This resolution commemorates the one-year anniversary of the enactment of tax relief as part of the 2025 reconciliation act. It also expresses support for tax policies that benefit American families, farmers, seniors, small businesses, and workers.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly commemorates tax relief and expresses support for policies benefiting families and workers.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expresses support for tax policies benefiting workers and commemorates tax relief enacted to aid them.75% confidence

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in committee · United States · House May 14, 2026

HR 8830: Flood Mapping Modernization and Homeowner Empowerment Pilot Program Act of 2026

This bill establishes a pilot program to help local governments in large urban areas create and share better maps that show the risk of urban flooding, which includes water damage from heavy rain and overwhelmed drainage systems. The Federal Emergency Management Agency will award grants to up to 12 cities and stormwater authorities to develop technology-based tools that provide specific flood risk assessments for individual buildings and incorporate climate trends. Funding is available for fiscal years 2027 through 2030, with grants covering up to 75% of project costs and prioritizing communities that are highly vulnerable to sea-level rise or have populations facing socioeconomic challenges. Recipients must complete their projects within 18 months and submit reports on their progress and lessons learned to the agency and Congress.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes a pilot program funded by FEMA grants to improve flood mapping and risk assessment for homeowners, advancing fiscal management and public safety infrastructure.75% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds flood mapping and climate trend integration to improve urban resilience and disaster preparedness.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill funds flood risk mapping for buildings, protecting property and enabling safer housing decisions.75% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly funds and mandates the development of technology-based tools for flood risk assessment and data sharing.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Coastal & Flood Protection Water Quality Homeownership

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in committee · United States · House Jun 24, 2026

HR 9426: Affordable Youth Enrichment Opportunities Act

The Affordable Youth Enrichment Opportunities Act creates a new tax deduction allowing individuals to claim up to $5,000 for expenses related to youth programs for dependents under age 19. These eligible programs include tutoring, academic enrichment, athletics, and the arts, covering costs such as fees, equipment, and digital platform access. The deduction is subject to income limits, phasing out for taxpayers with modified adjusted gross income exceeding $100,000 to $200,000 depending on filing status, and cannot be claimed if the dependent is already claimed by another taxpayer. The provision applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2026, with the dollar amounts subject to inflation adjustments after 2027.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a new tax deduction for youth program expenses, providing tax relief and encouraging investment in essential services.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides tax deductions for youth educational expenses like tutoring and enrichment, expanding access and funding for student programs.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits

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in committee · United States · House Sep 8, 2026

HR 9501: AI Tax Integrity Act of 2026

The AI Tax Integrity Act of 2026 directs the Treasury Department to launch a pilot program using artificial intelligence to detect tax fraud, identity theft, and errors in returns prepared by third parties. This initiative is designed to target individual and business taxpayers who may file inaccurate returns, with the program running for a minimum of 18 months and a maximum of two years. Upon completion, the Comptroller General must submit a report detailing the amount of improper refunds recovered, the total government recovery, and the accuracy of the AI tools used during the pilot.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill strengthens tax integrity by using AI to detect fraud and errors, protecting government revenue and fiscal management.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill leverages AI to detect tax fraud and errors, advancing technology application for public benefit.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · United States · Senate Jun 8, 2026

S 4704: Redirecting Trump Slush Funds to Support Law Enforcement Act

This bill prohibits the use of federal funds, including those from the Judgment Fund, to pay legal settlements to the President or to create any mechanism that provides him with personal or political benefits. It specifically bars the establishment of commissions or funds designed to compensate the President, referencing a specific Anti-Weaponization Fund announced by the Attorney General in May 2026. Additionally, the legislation appropriates $1.776 billion from the Treasury to support existing programs that provide death benefits to public safety officers and fund the hiring of police officers through the COPS program.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $1.776 billion to support law enforcement and restricts misuse of funds, promoting fiscal responsibility.85% confidence

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