Budget & Taxes

in committee · United States · House Jan 3, 2025

HR 73: Abortion Is Not Health Care Act of 2025

The Abortion Is Not Health Care Act of 2025 would amend the federal tax code to exclude abortion expenses from deductible medical costs on income tax returns. Specifically, it adds a provision stating that amounts paid for abortions cannot be included in the medical expense deduction under Section 213 of the Internal Revenue Code. This change would directly affect taxpayers who previously claimed abortion costs as deductible medical expenses. The provision would apply to taxable years beginning after the bill's enactment date.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRemoves tax deduction for abortion expenses, restricting tax benefits under IRS code, directly opposing tax deduction policies.90% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareExcludes abortion costs from tax-deductible medical expenses, restricting financial access to abortion services classified under healthcare coverage.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Women's Health

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in committee · United States · House Feb 13, 2025

HCONRES 12: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.

This concurrent resolution declares that Congress should not impose any new performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charge relating to the public performance of sound recordings on a local radio station for broadcasting sound recordings over the air, or on any business for such public performance of sound recordings.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill explicitly opposes new taxes/fees on local radio stations, preventing additional tax burdens per its declaration against 'new performance fee, tax, royalty'.90% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Mar 27, 2025

HR 2442: Freedom from Unfair Gun Taxes Act of 2025

The Freedom from Unfair Gun Taxes Act of 2025 would prohibit states and local governments from imposing taxes on the sale of firearms, ammunition, or firearm parts during interstate or foreign commerce. This bill directly affects state tax policies and manufacturers or dealers selling these items across state lines. It explicitly states that the bill does not change the existing federal tax on firearms and ammunition that funds wildlife conservation programs. The key provision bans state-level taxes for these sales in interstate transactions while preserving current federal funding mechanisms.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesProhibits state/local taxes on firearm sales in interstate commerce, directly restricting state tax authority and revenue collection within Budget & Taxes policy area.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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in committee · United States · House Jan 3, 2025

HR 196: Family and Small Business Taxpayer Protection Act

HR 196, the Family and Small Business Taxpayer Protection Act, rescinds unobligated funds previously allocated to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. Specifically, it directs the cancellation of unused balances from six specific funding categories within the IRS's budget as of the bill's enactment date. This action reduces the IRS's available funding without creating new tax policies or altering taxpayer obligations. The bill is procedural, focusing solely on redirecting existing, unspent government funds rather than changing tax laws or affecting individual taxpayers directly.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesDefunds IRS by canceling unused allocations, reducing enforcement capacity without tax changes, aligning with defunding essential programs indicator.92% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Jul 29, 2025

HR 4787: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the deduction for film and television productions and to make certain changes with respect to the calculation of such deduction.

This bill extends the federal tax deduction for film and television productions through 2030, replacing the previous 2025 expiration date. It increases the standard deduction limit from $15 million to $30 million per production and raises the special limit for projects in designated areas from $20 million to $40 million. The deduction amounts will automatically adjust for inflation after 2026 based on the Consumer Price Index. The policy directly affects producers of eligible U.S. film and television projects by providing extended tax benefits for qualifying productions commencing after enactment.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesExtends tax deduction for film producers, creating a tax break primarily for wealthy entities, weakening government revenue collection.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Incentives

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in committee · United States · House Jan 15, 2025

HR 409: Supporting Transit Commutes Act

HR 409, the Supporting Transit Commutes Act, amends the federal tax code to improve tax treatment for employers providing transit benefits. It allows employers to deduct the full amount of qualified transit benefits (like bus or train passes) up to the existing limit, instead of a reduced amount, for benefits provided through salary reduction agreements. This directly affects employers who offer transit passes or similar commuting benefits to employees. The change takes effect for taxable years beginning after the bill's enactment date. The policy change simplifies tax deductions for these benefits without altering the benefit limits themselves.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill creates tax deduction for employers, reducing federal revenue, aligning with 'creates tax breaks' indicator for oppose stance.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEncourages public transit use via tax incentives, reducing vehicle emissions and supporting pollution control per transit benefits' environmental impact.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands employer tax deductions for transit benefits, encouraging more commuting assistance for workers. This directly aligns with 'expands worker benefits' indicator under Labor & Employment.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAmends tax code to fully deduct employer transit benefits, incentivizing public transit use and strengthening transit infrastructure adoption through financial support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Public Transit Rail Roads & Highways

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in committee · United States · Senate Nov 20, 2025

S 3276: UNtaxed Act

This bill prohibits the United Nations or its affiliated bodies from levying any tax, tariff, fee, or penalty on U.S. citizens or U.S. entities without a Senate-approved treaty. It specifically blocks U.S. funding for any United Nations activities related to implementing or enforcing a global carbon tax, defined as a tax on vessel emissions under a global fuel regime. The bill directly affects U.S. citizens and businesses by preventing the UN from imposing such taxes or using U.S. funds to support global carbon tax systems. It establishes a clear legal barrier requiring Senate approval for any UN tax affecting U.S. interests.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill blocks U.S. funding for UN carbon tax initiatives, directly restricting government spending on international tax programs.95% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill blocks UN carbon tax implementation and restricts U.S. funding for global climate initiatives, limiting international clean energy cooperation.85% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill blocks U.S. funding for UN global carbon tax initiatives (targeting vessel emissions), directly defunding climate action efforts. Explicitly restricts implementation of carbon pricing mechanisms.92% confidence

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signed · United States · House Apr 10, 2025

HJRES 25: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That Regularly Provide Services Effectuating Digital Asset Sales".

This joint resolution nullifies requirements for persons effectuating decentralized financial (DeFi) transactions to report certain information regarding digital asset sales to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Specifically, the joint resolution nullifies the requirements included in the rule titled Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That Regularly Provide Services Effectuating Digital Asset Sales and issued by the IRS on December 30, 2024. Decentralized finance refers to the suite of financial activities and services that are facilitated by cryptocurrency and intended to be conducted without any sort of reliance on traditional financial tools or intermediaries.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill nullifies IRS rule requiring digital asset transaction reporting, weakening tax enforcement and reducing potential tax revenue collection.95% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill nullifies IRS rule requiring DeFi brokers to report digital asset sales data, reducing regulatory oversight on digital asset transactions.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Emerging Technology

in committee · United States · House Apr 1, 2025

HR 2566: End Taxpayer Subsidies for Electric Vehicles Act

HR 2566, the "End Taxpayer Subsidies for Electric Vehicles Act," would repeal the federal tax credit that currently allows consumers to reduce their income tax when purchasing new electric vehicles. This credit, known as the clean vehicle credit under Section 30D of the Internal Revenue Code, has directly affected buyers of qualifying electric vehicles by lowering their purchase costs. The bill removes this credit entirely, meaning future buyers would no longer receive this tax benefit for new electric vehicle purchases. The repeal would apply to vehicles placed in service after the bill's enactment date, with minor technical adjustments to other tax code sections referencing the repealed credit.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRepeals federal tax credit for EVs, eliminating tax benefit for buyers. Directly restricts a tax incentive under Budget & Taxes.95% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyRepeals tax credit for EVs, removing key financial incentive that promotes renewable energy adoption and clean transportation infrastructure.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentRemoves tax credit incentivizing EV adoption, hindering emission reduction efforts central to environmental protection95% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationRepeals federal tax credit for EVs, removing financial incentive that promotes sustainable transportation adoption, directly opposing EV support in transportation policy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Procurement Tax Credits Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles Transportation Funding

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in committee · United States · House Jan 13, 2025

HRES 36: Finding Federal Savings Committee Resolution

HRES 36 creates a new House committee, the Committee on the Elimination of Nonessential Federal Programs, to review and recommend cutting underperforming or unnecessary federal programs. The committee, composed of 14 members (including four from key committees and a bipartisan chair/vice chair), must annually report findings and propose specific legislation to eliminate targeted programs. It establishes expedited rules for such legislation, including a 10-hour debate limit and no amendments, while dissolving after the 120th Congress. This resolution directly affects House procedures and future budget decisions by streamlining program-cutting efforts.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill establishes committee to eliminate federal programs, directly reducing government spending through defunding underperforming initiatives.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Government Spending

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